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Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne & Mount Pilatus (Northbound)

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Your European vacation begins with a 3-night stay in Lake Como and 1 night stay in Lucerne, with a special excursion up Mount Pilatus for spectacular Swiss Alpine panoramas. In Como, an included guided walking tour features the charming historic district, the Gothic Town Hall... Read More

Duration: 12 Days
Arrive In: Como
Depart From: Amsterdam
Quality: Superior First Class
Pace: Comfortable
Breakfast: 11
Lunch: 6
Dinner: 7
Type: River Cruise
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  • Day 1 LAKE COMO, ITALY Welcome to Italy!

    The remainder of the day is free to start exploring this delightful town on the Lake Como. This gorgeous city offers you plenty of opportunities to get the most out of your three nights stay.

    LAKE-COMO.jpg
  • Day 2 LAKE COMO Historic Center and Gothic Style

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour which includes the charming historic center, the Broletto (Town Hall) with its fascinating gothic façade, and the imposing, marble-clad Duomo. Embark on a Boat Ride on which includes a stop in beautiful Bellagio.

    (B)

    LAKE-COMO-BOAT-RIDE.jpg
  • Day 3 LAKE COMO Breath-taking Views

    Enjoy the day at leisure to relax, recharge or explore the lakeshores. Como offers you every kind of solutions for your spare time. Choose a boat trip on the lake, a relaxing walk on the riverbanks or shopping in the city centre. And be sure to taste the authentic Italian specialties in a local restaurant!

    (B)

    LAKE-COMO-CAFE.jpg
  • Day 4 LAKE COMO-LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND A Historic Bridge and Heart of a Lion

    Travel to Lucerne.

    CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour to explore beautiful Lucerne which includes Thorvaldsen's poignant Lion Monument and the famous Chapel Bridge.

    (B)

    LUCERNE-CHAPEL-BRIDGE.jpg
  • Day 5 LUCERNE-MOUNT PILATUS-BASEL (EMBARKATION) Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding

    CLASSIC This morning enjoy a special Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus. Journey almost 7,000 ft. (2,132 m) up for spectacular views over central Switzerland (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead).

    Transfer to Basel to board your Suite Ship®.

    EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH

    (B,D)

    MOUNT-PILATUS.jpg
  • Day 6 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest

    Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

    ACTIVE Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:

    DISCOVERY 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 Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

    You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.

    EVENING CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

    (B,L,D)

    BLACK-FOREST-SCENIC.jpg
  • Day 7 STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

    ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg's Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.

    You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line--the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace's wine country today.

    Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAINZ

    (B,L,D)

    STRASBOURG-PETIT-FRANCE.jpg
  • Day 8 MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel

    ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, 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," OR:

    CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Walk in Mainz, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing.

    Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN MAINZ

    (B,L,D)

    HEIDELBERG.jpg
  • Day 9 RÜDESHEIM-RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

    ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:

    DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.

    En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei--where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors.

    KOBLENZ

    Travel Through 2000 Years Of Monumental History

    Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board with dinner and live entertainment.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ

    (B,L,D)


    RUDESHEIM-VINEYARDS.jpg
  • Day 10 COLOGNE Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland

    Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

    ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in with your Adventure Host, OR:

    DISCOVERY Choose a Guided Walking Tour of 's important Jewish heritage sites, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of --with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.

    Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager--locally brewed for over 100 years!

    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM

    (B,L,D)

    -BEER.jpg
  • Day 11 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

    ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:

    CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's "Golden Age."

    During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens--with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside.

    Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

    (B,L,D)

    AMSTERDAM-CANAL-CRUISE.jpg
  • Day 12 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

    (B)

    AMSTERDAM-SUNRISE.jpg
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Day 1 Lake Como: Welcome to Italy
Day 2 Lake Como: Guided walking tour
Day 3 Lake Como: Boat ride on Lake Como to Bellagio
Day 4 Lake Como-Lucerne: Transfer to Lucerne guided walking tour in Lucerne, see the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
Day 5 Lucerne, Mount Pilatus-Basel (Embarkation): Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); transfer to Basel to join your ship; onboard welcome reception
Day 6 Breisach: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or sightseeing in Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 7 Strasbourg: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 8 Mainz: Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers' Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
Day 9 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge-Koblenz: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the leg-endary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
Day 10 Cologne: Choice of 'Cologne Highlights' walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 11 Amsterdam: Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 12 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your vacation ends this morning
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Name: Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne & Mount Pilatus (Northbound)

Brand: Avalon

Quality: Superior First Class

Tour Type: River Cruise

Start City: Como

End City: Amsterdam

Notes: In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Key Differences: AW_Always_Included_Europe_2022

Price Details: Gateway city for arrivals is Milan.Port charges: USD$210Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

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  • Day 1 LAKE COMO, ITALY Welcome to Italy!

    The remainder of the day is free to start exploring this delightful town on the Lake Como. This gorgeous city offers you plenty of opportunities to get the most out of your three nights stay.

    LAKE-COMO.jpg
  • Day 2 LAKE COMO Historic Center and Gothic Style

    CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour which includes the charming historic center, the Broletto (Town Hall) with its fascinating gothic façade, and the imposing, marble-clad Duomo. Embark on a Boat Ride on which includes a stop in beautiful Bellagio.

    (B)

    LAKE-COMO-BOAT-RIDE.jpg
  • Day 3 LAKE COMO Breath-taking Views

    Enjoy the day at leisure to relax, recharge or explore the lakeshores. Como offers you every kind of solutions for your spare time. Choose a boat trip on the lake, a relaxing walk on the riverbanks or shopping in the city centre. And be sure to taste the authentic Italian specialties in a local restaurant!

    (B)

    LAKE-COMO-CAFE.jpg
  • Day 4 LAKE COMO-LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND A Historic Bridge and Heart of a Lion

    Travel to Lucerne.

    CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour to explore beautiful Lucerne which includes Thorvaldsen's poignant Lion Monument and the famous Chapel Bridge.

    (B)

    LUCERNE-CHAPEL-BRIDGE.jpg
  • Day 5 LUCERNE-MOUNT PILATUS-BASEL (EMBARKATION) Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding

    CLASSIC This morning enjoy a special Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus. Journey almost 7,000 ft. (2,132 m) up for spectacular views over central Switzerland (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead).

    Transfer to Basel to board your Suite Ship®.

    EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH

    (B,D)

    MOUNT-PILATUS.jpg
  • Day 6 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest

    Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

    ACTIVE Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:

    DISCOVERY 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 Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

    You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.

    EVENING CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

    (B,L,D)

    BLACK-FOREST-SCENIC.jpg
  • Day 7 STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

    ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

    CLASSIC Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg's Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.

    You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line--the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace's wine country today.

    Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center.

    EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAINZ

    (B,L,D)

    STRASBOURG-PETIT-FRANCE.jpg
  • Day 8 MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel

    ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, 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," OR:

    CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Walk in Mainz, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing.

    Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN MAINZ

    (B,L,D)

    HEIDELBERG.jpg
  • Day 9 RÜDESHEIM-RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

    ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:

    DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.

    En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei--where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors.

    KOBLENZ

    Travel Through 2000 Years Of Monumental History

    Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board with dinner and live entertainment.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ

    (B,L,D)


    RUDESHEIM-VINEYARDS.jpg
  • Day 10 COLOGNE Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland

    Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

    ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in with your Adventure Host, OR:

    DISCOVERY Choose a Guided Walking Tour of 's important Jewish heritage sites, OR:

    CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of --with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.

    Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager--locally brewed for over 100 years!

    AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM

    (B,L,D)

    -BEER.jpg
  • Day 11 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

    ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:

    CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's "Golden Age."

    During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens--with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside.

    Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.

    OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

    (B,L,D)

    AMSTERDAM-CANAL-CRUISE.jpg
  • Day 12 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

    (B)

    AMSTERDAM-SUNRISE.jpg
  • Day 1 Lake Como: Welcome to Italy
    Day 2 Lake Como: Guided walking tour
    Day 3 Lake Como: Boat ride on Lake Como to Bellagio
    Day 4 Lake Como-Lucerne: Transfer to Lucerne guided walking tour in Lucerne, see the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge
    Day 5 Lucerne, Mount Pilatus-Basel (Embarkation): Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); transfer to Basel to join your ship; onboard welcome reception
    Day 6 Breisach: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or sightseeing in Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 7 Strasbourg: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 8 Mainz: Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers' Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
    Day 9 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge-Koblenz: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the leg-endary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
    Day 10 Cologne: Choice of 'Cologne Highlights' walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 11 Amsterdam: Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
    Day 12 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your vacation ends this morning

Name: Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne & Mount Pilatus (Northbound)

Brand: Avalon

Quality: Superior First Class

Tour Type: River Cruise

Start City: Como

End City: Amsterdam

Notes: In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Key Differences: AW_Always_Included_Europe_2022

Price Details: Gateway city for arrivals is Milan.Port charges: USD$210Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Questions? Give us a call 1-866-650-6654 Get call in code
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  • Day 1 : LAKE COMO, ITALY Welcome to Italy!

    The remainder of the day is free to start exploring this delightful town on the Lake Como. This gorgeous city offers you plenty of opportunities to get the most out of your three nights stay.

    LAKE-COMO.jpg
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