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Explore down the Romantic Rhine River on this 18 day adventure, designed to speed run you through all the highlights of Austria and Switzerland with Avalon River Cruises.
Enjoy a range of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, canals, castles, forests, churches and more. You’ll have the chance to tailor your adventure on an itinerary that rotates Classic, Active and Discovery excursions to suit your interests.
Relax in style aboard either the Avalon Vista or the Avalon Panorama – valued members of the Rhine fleet that were designed with the guest experience in mind. You’ll enjoy sleek design, spacious cabins, surplus storage and access to a range of modern amenities throughout your stay
Jump into an itinerary packed with treats, tours, trains and other treasures. Led by your Avalon Adventure Host, you’ll hike, bike, taste and sail your way through a variety of attractions and adventures.
Welcome to Vienna – at 6pm you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant with your our Director and fellow guests.
Today, enjoy guided sightseeing – including visits to Schonbrunn Palace and Heldenplatz.
Today, you’ll enjoy multiple stops. In Krems, you’ll enjoy a Danube River Cruise. In Mondsee, you’ll visit the Parish Church and in Salzburg you’ll embark on a guided walking tour.
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Salzburg according to your own tastes.
Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof, before enjoying some free time to browse.
In Chur, take the Glacier Express train to Zermatt with included on-board lunch.
Enjoy a day spent at leisure.
Today, embark on a mountain train ride to Tasch. After, take a guided visit to Chiron Castle with wine tasting.
At Berne, enjoy a guided walking tour – including a stop at bear park.
Embark on a walking tour around Lucerne, followed by a private evening boat cruise and farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Transfer from Lucerne to Basel in order to board your suite ship.
Bike down the Rhine alongside your Adventure Host, join a full-day guided tour to the Black Forest or pay a visit to a local winery in Breisach.
You may also choose to embark on an optional excursion to Colmar in the morning.
Discover Strasbourg by bike alongside your Adventure Host or join a city sightseeing tour.
You may also join an optional excursion to Maginot Line.
Wander through Heidelberg alongside your Adventure Host, tour Heidelberg Castle or enjoy a guided city walk in Mainz.
This evening, there will be live entertainment on board your ship.
Hike through the vineyards of Rudesheim or take a guided tour of the Mechanical Music Museum.
En route to Koblenz, enjoy a scenic sailing through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge.
Upon arrival, enjoy time at leisure to explore as you please.
Bike alongside your Adventure Host, embark on a walking tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites or enjoy a guided city walk of Cologne.
Start your day with an early morning walk with your Adventure Host and explore Amsterdam on a guided canal cruise.
During tulip seasons – you may opt into an excursion to the Keukenhof gardens.
After breakfast, disembark and begin your journey home.
Continue exploring the best of Austria & Switzerland’s attractions
Yes. Our Avalon Fleets all feature complimentary Wi-FI access in locations throughout the ship.
Your Adventure Host is a member of Avalon Waterways’ dedicated on-board staff, whose role is guiding you through a variety of activities and excursions.
You’ll spend 8 days aboard either the Avalon Vista or the Avalon Panorama cruising down the Rhine River.
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