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Escorted Tour Highlights
Countries Visited:
Europe, France, Germany, Holland, Luxembourg, Moselle River, Rhine River
Cities Visited:
See Description
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Paris: Welcome to France!Day 2 Paris: Guided tourDay 3 Remich (Embarkation): Travel from Paris to Metz or Luxembourg City by high-speed train, and onward to Remich by motorcoach; onboard welcome receptionDay 4 Remich. Excursion to Luxembourg City: Guided tour in Luxembourg CityDay 5 Bernkastel: Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or hike to its Castle Ruins with your Adventure Host; wine tastingDay 6 Cochem: Guided walk, visit Reichsburg Castle; sail through the Moselle ValleyDay 7 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; cruise through the Rhine GorgeDay 8 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tourDay 9 Amsterdam: Canal cruiseDay 10 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your vacation ends this morning
Overview
Title
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles with 2 nights in Paris
Vacation Overview
Begin your Avalon YourWay river cruise vacation with two nights in romantic Paris before your cruise. See the legendary landmarks of the “City of Light,” including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture. Take a city tour to see all the must-see sights! Take a high-speed train from Paris to Luxembourg City and board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region 's best wines. Cruise the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Sail onto the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine Valley town of Rüdesheim. Here, visit the marvelous Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the town 's famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. On a guided walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral of Cologne, and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City.Visit Holland 's popular, modern capital of Amsterdam, and see this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten. Your European river cruise on the Rhine and the Moselle Rivers takes you to both the spectacular and the charming destinations of France and Germany.
Year Round Offers
- Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
- Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more
Day 1:PARIS, FRANCE Welcome to Paris, France 's capital on the River Seine and “City of Lights", where romance fills the air! You have plenty of time to visit the city on your own pace.
Day 2:PARIS Join a Guided City Tour that shows the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées. (B)
Day 3:PARIS-REMICH, LUXEMBOURG (EMBARKATION) This morning, board a high-speed train for Metz or Luxembourg City. Continue to Remich to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH (B,D)Day 4:REMICH. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG Old World Charm, and World-Class WineVisit the Adventure Center for today 's activities with your Adventure Host.This morning, select a Guided Optional Excursion to Roman Trier—the oldest city in Germany. After your tour, enjoy some free time in Trier.
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrainEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL(B,L,D)Day 5:BERNKASTEL, GERMANY Castle Vines and German Wines
CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses, OR: ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a hike to nearby castle ruinsEnjoy free time this afternoon, take a bike ride through the village to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts.
DISCOVERY Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine makingTonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COCHEM(B,L,D)Day 6:COCHEM The Charm of the Moselle Valley
CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk of Cochem through its half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird 's-eye-view of the Moselle ValleyRelax on board on the Sky Deck while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful wine growing villages and vineyards.
AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)Day 7:RÜDESHEIM-RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treatLater, relax on the sky deck while sailing through the magnificent Rhine Gorge on your way to Engers.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENGERS(B,L,D)Day 8:COLOGNE Prost! Celebrate in the RhinelandJoin your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.
CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne 's important Jewish heritage sitesSpend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)Day 9:AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of the city 's “Golden Age"During tulip season, don 't miss a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million flowering bulbs. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Alternatively, choose an Optional Biking Tour. You may choose to spend some free time this afternoon by visiting one of Amsterdam 's many fascinating museums or galleries. Tonight, enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam on your own.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)Day 10:AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
(B)
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are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
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on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
Avalon Waterways
Hotels:
Paris Marriott Opéra Ambassador
Paris, France
With an exceptional location in the heart of Paris' illustrious Opera District, this stylish 297-room hotel has impressive Haussmann-style architecture and effortlessly combines Art Deco-styling dating back from its original opening in 1927 with state-of-the-art amenities. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel and there is also a fitness room. All-day dining including elegant French cuisine is available in the smart contemporary restaurant and the tranquil lobby bar offers an extensive selection of drinks and light meals.
Rating: Superior First-Class
Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris
Paris, France
Grand chandeliers; plenty of seating for conversations in the lobby; high tech conference rooms awash with natural light.
Rating: Deluxe
Westcord Jakarta
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A unique sustainable hotel in Amsterdam, where two worlds connect. At the former location where ships left for Jakarta, lies a green oasis in the centre of the city. Hotel offers 200 luxurious rooms with a Indonesian influenced style. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Café Jakarta or get a drink at the Malabar. Be pampered in luxury and relax in our wellness and swimming pool with views towards the river IJ.
Rating: Superior First-Class
All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour
operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material
provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates
are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators.
Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices
on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors,
omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to
confirm availability and pricing.
