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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)
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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)
Set sail along the breathtaking Rhine River for a southbound journey filled with iconic European attractions. Explore Amsterdam’s world-famous canals, venture to Cologne’s Chocolate Museum, explore Rudesheim’s vineyards and enjoy many other delightful experiences along your way.
Revel in the choices presented by an expertly designed, thoughtful itinerary by your Avalon Waterways team. Each of your days promises to be filled by a choice of classic and active excursions, as well as the opportunity to independently book additional experiences.
Guests will spend nine glamorous nights aboard the Avalon Imagery II – the floating hotel assigned to the Rhine. Your onboard team will ensure every comfort and convenience for the duration of your journey, including fine dining experiences and onboard entertainment.
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Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways -
Ship: Avalon Imagery II -
Duration: 9 Nights
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Departure: May - Oct
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Romantic Rhine (Southbound) River Cruise Itinerary
This 7-night cruise explores the jewels of the Rhine with stunning scenery, fairytale castles, and iconic European cities, the ultimate fusion of culture, history, and breathtaking river views. Take your pick from a selection of insightful tours and enjoy luxury suites and five-star cuisine, the ideal cruise companions for a memorable river voyage.
Day 1
Amsterdam – Holland
Explore this famous city before you board your cruise ship. In tulip season, there is a guided excursion to the Keukenhof Gardens, where guests can view more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, a riot of colour and fragrance. Outside of tulip season, there is a guided tour to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and picturesque Dutch houses. Guests are welcome aboard their cruiser from 5 p.m.
Day 2
Amsterdam – Holland
Explore the legendary waterways of Amsterdam on a guided Canal Cruise, which focuses on this city’s Golden Age of architecture and culture. Guests can choose one of the optional tours available in the afternoon or take some free time to explore the city with its cosmopolitan mix of shops, museums, and galleries.
Day 3
Cologne – Germany
For the adventurous, take a bike ride around Cologne with Avalon’s Adventure Host or enjoy the more sedate pace of a guided walking tour around Cologne’s important Jewish heritage and sites. Another Guided City Walk of Cologne focuses on the main points of cultural interest and history, including the famous twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Enjoy entertainment on board in the evening provided by local musicians.
Day 4
Rüdesheim
The journey to Rüdesheim cruises through the legendary Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its fairytale castles clinging to the cliffs high above the water. See the infamous Rock of the Lorelei, where a mythical siren lured sailors to their deaths. Rüdesheim is a well-known wine-growing area, so join your Avalon Adventure Host for a picturesque hike through the vineyards or discover something new and different at the incredible Mechanical Music Museum.
Day 5
Mainz and Heidelberg, Germany
Accompany your Adventure Host for a fascinating and inspiring walk in Heidelberg. There is also a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle, a world-renowned Renaissance treasure and home to the world’s largest wine barrel. Guests can also choose to stay in Mainz and explore the city on a guided walk, including visiting the Gutenberg Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world dedicated to printing.
Day 6
Strasbourg, France
Join a sightseeing tour of this fascinating city, including Strasbourg’s Gothic stained-glass cathedral and the truly magical La Petite France District. Those with an appetite for exercise can discover Strasbourg by bike with Avalon’s Adventure Host, or there is an excursion to the historic Maginot Line, fortifications designed to protect France’s eastern border. All guided tours are optional, so guests can explore the city themselves and create their own excursions.
Day 7
Breisach and the Black Forest, Germany
Avalon offers a full-day guided tour of the picturesque Black Forest. Visit the Vogtsbauernohf Open-Air museum, visit a traditional water mill, and watch a butter-making demonstration. There is an alternative excursion to a local winery in Breisach with wine tasting or a guided tour to the quaint village of Colmar with its picturesque half-timbered medieval and Renaissance buildings.
Day 8
Basel, Switzerland
Disembark in Basel.
Day 1
Basel, Switzerland
Disembark in Basel.
Day 2
Breisach and the Black Forest, Germany
Avalon offers a full-day guided tour of the picturesque Black Forest. Visit the Vogtsbauernohf Open-Air museum, visit a traditional water mill, and watch a butter-making demonstration. There is an alternative excursion to a local winery in Breisach with wine tasting or a guided tour to the quaint village of Colmar with its picturesque half-timbered medieval and Renaissance buildings.
Day 3
Strasbourg, France
Join a sightseeing tour of this fascinating city, including Strasbourg’s Gothic stained-glass cathedral and the truly magical La Petite France District. Those with an appetite for exercise can discover Strasbourg by bike with Avalon’s Adventure Host, or there is an excursion to the historic Maginot Line, fortifications designed to protect France’s eastern border. All guided tours are optional, so guests can explore the city themselves and create their own excursions.
Day 4
Mainz and Heidelberg, Germany
Accompany your Adventure Host for a fascinating and inspiring walk in Heidelberg. There is also a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle, a world-renowned Renaissance treasure and home to the world’s largest wine barrel. Guests can also choose to stay in Mainz and explore the city on a guided walk, including visiting the Gutenberg Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world dedicated to printing.
Day 5
Rüdesheim
The journey to Rüdesheim cruises through the legendary Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its fairytale castles clinging to the cliffs high above the water. See the infamous Rock of the Lorelei, where a mythical siren lured sailors to their deaths. Rüdesheim is a well-known wine-growing area, so join your Avalon Adventure Host for a picturesque hike through the vineyards or discover something new and different at the incredible Mechanical Music Museum.
Day 6
Cologne – Germany
For the adventurous, take a bike ride around Cologne with Avalon’s Adventure Host or enjoy the more sedate pace of a guided walking tour around Cologne’s important Jewish heritage and sites. Another Guided City Walk of Cologne focuses on the main points of cultural interest and history, including the famous twin-steepled Gothic cathedral. Enjoy entertainment on board in the evening provided by local musicians.
Day 7
Amsterdam – Holland
Explore the legendary waterways of Amsterdam on a guided Canal Cruise, which focuses on this city’s Golden Age of architecture and culture. Guests can choose one of the optional tours available in the afternoon or take some free time to explore the city with its cosmopolitan mix of shops, museums, and galleries.
Day 8
Amsterdam – Holland
Explore this famous city before you board your cruise ship. In tulip season, there is a guided excursion to the Keukenhof Gardens, where guests can view more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, a riot of colour and fragrance. Outside of tulip season, there is a guided tour to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and picturesque Dutch houses. Guests are welcome aboard their cruiser from 5 p.m.
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Avalon Waterways
Departure:
May to
Oct
BENEFITS:
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Departure:
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1,700 pp
Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound) Cruise Review
Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound) FAQs
How many suites are available for booking?
The Avalon Imagery II has twelve staterooms and fifty-two suites available for guests to book.
How many countries are featured in this itinerary?
Your Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound) itinerary features ports across Holland, France, Switzerland and Germany.
Does my ship have a pool?
The Avalon Imagery II features an onboard whirlpool, available for guest use.
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