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- Day 1 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zürich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board as you sail to Breisach.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH(D)
- Day 2 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST Charming villages and the Beautiful Black ForestACTIVE Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, 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 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.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B,L,D)
- Day 3 STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceVisit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a City Tour of Strasbourg's sights, including its Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.Choose 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 RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)
- Day 4 RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY-RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:CLASSIC Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee. This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Boppard. BOPPARD A Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine Gorge Enjoy some free time to relax or explore the Rheinallee Promenade for delicatessen fare with a cup of German coffee or glass of Riesling wine. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment while sailing to Frankfurt.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT(B,L,D)
- Day 5 FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT Charm in FrankfurtACTIVE Enjoy a biking experience in the city of Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt--one of Germany's oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika--dubbed "minor basilica" in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city's cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods.Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WERTHEIM(B,L,D)
- Day 6 WERTHEIM Beauty on the Main River Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.ACTIVE Hop on a bike and join your Adventure Host to explore charming , OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walk through 's picturesque streets and try your hand at making pretzels, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of this picturesque village, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes.DISCOVERY Join a Wine Tasting on board.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG(B,L,D)
- Day 7 WÜRZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a hike to explore 's charm, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz--with the largest known ceiling fresco.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Enjoy live entertainment on board as you set sail for Bamberg. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 8 BAMBERG The City of Seven HillsACTIVE Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer).EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG(B,L,D)
- Day 9 NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends this morning with breakfast.Flights shouldn't leave Nuremberg airport before 10 am.(B)
Name: German Grandeur (Eastbound)
Brand: Avalon
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise
Start City: Basel
End City: Nuremberg
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.
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