Summary
You’ll start your European vacation with a 2-night stay in Lucerne, Switzerland. Enjoy a guided walking tour including the Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, Jesuit Church, and a special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility).
Your dramatic river cruise on the Rhine will commence in Basel, Switzerland, with stops in France, Germany, and Holland. Sail to Breisach, your starting point for an excursion to the Black Forest. Then venture on to Strasbourg, France, to see its Gothic cathedral with stunning murals and stained glass.
Sail to Mainz for an excursion to Heidelberg Castle or join your Avalon Adventure Host® for a hike up Philosophers’ Way. You can alternatively visit the Gutenberg Museum for the amazing history of the early pioneers of printing. Sail to Rüdesheim and through the spectacular Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. You'll visit Koblenz and Cologne and arrive in Amsterdam for a guided canal cruise through the colorful city.
Your scenic river cruise on the Rhine River, with a 2-night stay in Switzerland are the perfect combination to unlock a guided European vacation of a lifetime.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- Day 2
- Lucerne
- Day 3
- Lucerne–Swiss Alps–Basel
- Day 4
- Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest
- Day 5
- Kehl. Excursion To Strasbourg, France
- Day 6
- Mainz, Germany. Excursion To Heidelberg
- Day 7
- Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge
- Day 8
- Cologne
- Day 9
- Amsterdam*, Holland
- Day 10
- Amsterdam
Countries (4): France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Travel Cities (13): Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Lucerne, Mainz, Rotterdam, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg