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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)
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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)
Uncover the glories of the Rhine River as you set sail aboard your Romantic Rhine (Northbound) cruise.
This odyssey blends glamour and comfort into one 7-night journey that is sure to leave you with lifelong memories and many stories to tell.
Embark upon one of Avalon Waterways’ luxury river cruise ships today and experience Europe the right way.
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Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways -
Ship: Avalon Panorama + 4 more -
Duration: 7 Nights
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Departure: Mar - Oct
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Romantic Rhine (Northbound) Itinerary
Experience the Rhine in full with an expansive cruise itinerary.
Day 1
Basel
Board the ship. Embark on the Wonders of Basel excursion.
Note: Flights into Zürich or Basel must arrive by 3 PM and passengers must be on board the ship by 5 PM
Day 2
Breisach / Black Forest
Try a bike ride along the Rhine, a full-day Guided Tour to the Black Forest, or a Guided Tour to Freiburg’s mediaeval city centre. Consider the Storybook Colmar, France’s Little Venice excursion.
Day 3
Kehl / Strasbourg
Explore Strasbourg by bike or go on a City Sightseeing Tour. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Maginot LineMainz / Heidelberg or the Into the Alsace Countryside with Wine Tasting excursion. Conversely, enjoy some free time.
Day 4
Mainz / Heidelberg
Go for a walk in Heidelberg, a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle, or a Guided City Walk in Mainz. Live entertainment on board tonight.
Day 5
Rüdesheim / Koblenz
Join a hike through the vineyards of Rüdesheim or a Guided Tour of the Mechanical Music Museum. Later, enjoy leisure time in Koblenz before dinner and live entertainment tonight.
Day 6
Cologne
Embark on a bike ride in Cologne, a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s Jewish heritage sites, or a Guided City Walk of Cologne. Enjoy some free time.
Day 7
Amsterdam
Experience an early morning walk in Amsterdam, a Guided Walking Tour or a Guided Canal Cruise. During tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens. Outside of tulip season, try a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans. Consider an Optional Biking Tour. Enjoy some leisure time.
*Due to the “SAIL Amsterdam” event from August 19th to 25th, 2025, Amsterdam excursions commence from the ship’s docking location in Rotterdam
Day 8
Amsterdam
Your cruise concludes today.
*Due to increased harbour traffic expected for the 2025 “SAIL Amsterdam” event, departures August 12th & 16th will disembark in Rotterdam
ROMANTIC RHINE (NORTHBOUND) CRUISE SHIPS
Avalon Panorama
Avalon Vista
Avalon View
Avalon Envision
Avalon Tranquility II
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Avalon Waterways 
Departure:
Mar to
Oct
VISITING: Basel Breisach / Black Forest Kehl / Strasbourg Mainz / Heidelberg Rüdesheim / Koblenz Cologne Amsterdam
AVG PER PERSON*
£
1,700
Avalon Waterways Departure:
VISITING: Arles (EMBARK) Arles Avignon Viviers Chalon-Sur-Saône / Beaune / Basel (Transfer ship) Breisach (excursion to Black Forest) Strasbourg Mainz (excursion to Heidelberg) Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge / Koblenz Cologne Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
4,822
Avalon Waterways Departure:
May to
Oct
VISITING: Basel (EMBARK) Breisach: Excursion to Black Forest Strasbourg Mainz: Excursion to Heidelberg Castle Rhine Gorge / Koblenz Düsseldorf Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
1,700
Avalon Waterways Departure:
January
VISITING: Frankfurt (EMBARK) Rhine Gorge (Scenic Sailing) Strasbourg Breisach, excursion to Black Forest Basel (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
1,899
Romantic Rhine (Northbound) FAQs
Which countries will we be visiting during the cruise?
You’ll be stopping in Switzerland, Germany, France and the Netherlands during your cruise.
Will there be any differences between the 2025 itinerary and the 2026 itinerary?
There may be changes between this cruise’s 2025 and 2026 itineraries aside from those already stated. For more information, check out Avalon Waterways’ website.
What kind of active excursions will there be on this cruise?
You’ll get to choose from multiple active excursions, including hiking, biking and walking tours.
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