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8 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel 2027(WAW)
Active & Discovery on the Rhine
Starting from $3,301
Ship(s): Avalon Envision, Avalon Panorama, Avalon View, Avalon Vista
River Cruise Description
Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways. As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities throughout Holland, Germany and France, our range of excursions, from Classic to Discovery to Active options, presents the opportunity to move at your desired pace and be moved at every turn. Clifftop castles, rolling vineyards, and cobblestone lanes become even more enchanting when you experience them from the seat of a bicycle or an artist's stool. From culinary walks and beer tours to caves, castles, and kayaking explorations, you choose exactly how to toast the joys of the Rhine and your moving journey on it.Move. Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacation when you:*Paddle through the canals of Amsterdam on a kayak.*Take an E-Bike tour surrounded by beautiful vineyards at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.*Follow the road less traveled on an exciting hike along Heidelberg's Philosophers' Way.And Be Moved.Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you:*Discover your inner street artist with a graffiti workshop in Amsterdam.*Learn the art of beer-making with a visit to a local brewery.*Join a foodie tour through Strasbourg to discover the cuisine of France's Alsace region. Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way.Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely "you" ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Rhine.Get More Cruise Info
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| Departure Date | Ship | Priced From (per person) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2027 | Avalon Envision | $3,951 | Call Us! |
| May 18, 2027 | Avalon View | $4,176 | Call Us! |
| May 22, 2027 | Avalon Panorama | $4,051 | Call Us! |
| Jun 8, 2027 | Avalon Envision | $3,801 | Call Us! |
| Jun 19, 2027 | Avalon Panorama | $3,801 | Call Us! |
| Jul 10, 2027 | Avalon Vista | $3,551 | Call Us! |
| Jul 24, 2027 | Avalon Vista | $3,301 | Call Us! |
| Aug 28, 2027 | Avalon Panorama | $4,451 | Call Us! |
| Sep 14, 2027 | Avalon Envision | $4,451 | Call Us! |
| Sep 25, 2027 | Avalon Panorama | $4,451 | Call Us! |
| Oct 2, 2027 | Avalon Vista | $4,451 | Call Us! |
| Oct 9, 2027 | Avalon Panorama | $4,351 | Call Us! |
Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:
Classic
Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You'll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
Discovery
We've found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests — from cooking classes, to painting workshops — to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
Active
Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go — from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
How Suite It Is! Welcome Aboard Your Avalon Suite Ship®.Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. You may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure the colorful cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
(D)
Day 2 AMSTERDAM
Colorful Canals of Amsterdam
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.Active
Enjoy a Guided Kayak Tour for an adventure which will provide you a unique perspective of the “Venice of the North” from the waters of its magnificent canals, OR:
Active
Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR:
Discovery
Take a Tour to the Street Art Museum, see nearly 200 large-scale artworks featuring artists from around the world. Afterwards, attend a hands-on workshop with an instructor who will guide you in creating your own group mural to discover your inner artist, OR:
Classic
Enjoy a Guided Canal Cruise to explore the iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜSSELDORF
(B,L,D)
Day 3 DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY
Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing Altbiers
Active
Join a City Biking Tour to discover interesting stories about the sights and the city itself along the way, OR:
Discovery
Experience Düsseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided Tour of Düsseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has an individual magic character.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KOBLENZ
(B,L,D)
Day 4 KOBLENZ—RHINE GORGE
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.Active
Take a Guided E-Bike Tour in the vineyards surrounding this beautiful city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, OR:
Discovery
Join a Guided Tour of a famous local brewery which reputation is based on their traditional way of brewing tasty beers following old recipes. Afterwards taste some of their classical brewed beers, OR:
Classic
Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view.
Discovery
Enjoy an experience fit for royalty during an exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LUDWIGSHAFEN
(B,L,D)
Day 5 LUDWIGSHAFEN. EXCURSIONS TO HEIDELBERG
The World’s Biggest Wine Barrel
Active
Follow the road less traveled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers’ Way for an inspiring view of the city below, OR:
Classic
Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the “World’s Largest Wine Barrel. While visiting the city, enjoy a tasting of local specialties.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KEHL
(B,L,D)
Day 6 KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.Active
Enjoy a walking tour along the river and explore Strasbourg’s lovely European District around the Marne-Rhein Canal, OR:
Discovery
Join a Culinary Walk to discover the Alsatian cuisine and traditions, so influenced by the unique history of a region, whose control alternated between Germany and France for centuries, OR:
Classic
Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg’s s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH
(B,L,D)
Day 7 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest
Active
Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR: ACTIVE Join a Bike Ride north along the Rhine River toward the small fortified Medieval village of Burkheim, OR:
Classic
Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:
Classic
Discover Freiburg’s charming old town on a Guided Tour, then enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit to a local brewery with tastings of traditional German beer.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL
(B,L,D)
Day 8 BASEL (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.(B)
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