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The Rhine and Moselle (Northbound) (WZH2021)

Code: WZH-2021

A 13-Day Avalon Waterways tour starting from $4,499.00

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Escorted Tour Highlights

Countries Visited:

Europe, France, Germany, Holland, Luxembourg, Moselle River, Rhine River, Switzerland

Cities Visited:

See Description


Sightseeing Highlights

City Highlights
Day 1 Basel (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Breisach. Excursion to Black Forest: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach

Day 3 Strasbourg: Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral

Day 4 Ludwigshafen. Excursion to Heidelberg: Guided visit of the castle, see the Great Vat, or hike up Philosophers' Way with your Adventure Host.

Day 5 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge: Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the Rhine Gorge

Day 6 Koblenz: Choice of guided sightseeing, or visit Sayn Manor House

Day 7 Bernkastel: Guided walk; wine tasting

Day 8 Remich: Excursion to Luxembourg

Day 9 Trier: Choice of guided tour, or'Roman Trier' tour, see the Porta Nigra

Day 10 Cochem: Guided tour, visit Reichsburg Castle

Day 11 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour

Day 12 Amsterdam: Canal cruise

Day 13 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning

Overview

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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

Vacation Overview
Embark on this exciting river cruise in Basel, Switzerland, and explore everything the Moselle and Rhine Rivers have to offer as you stop at interesting and unique cities in France and Germany—and end in lively Amsterdam, Holland. At the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border sits Breisach—known to be the gateway to Germany 's famous Black Forest, an area of unrivaled natural beauty. Continue your river cruise to Strasbourg, France, where a local expert will show you the red-sandstone gothic cathedral with ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock. Visit the ruins of Heidelberg 's castle, towering magnificently over the city, then head for the charming Rhine Valley wine town of Rüdesheim.

Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, considered the most beautiful view of the Rhine River, and see ancient castles standing majestically on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Visit Koblenz, strategically located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, before coming to the charming wine village of Bernkastel! Here, you 'll go on a guided walk and taste some of the famed Moselle wines! Visit a medieval castle, then sail back into the Rhine and explore the magnificent city of Cologne, Germany, which straddles both sides of the Rhine River. Your river cruise vacation ends in marvelous Amsterdam where there is much to see! Discover the treasures of this popular, historic city on a canal cruise which takes you through the elegant Grachten lined with stately homes dating back to the city 's “Golden Age.” Don 't miss your chance to discover the treasures you 'll cherish along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers!


Year Round Offers

  • Single Supplement Waived on Select River Cruises
  • Save $100 per person on Groups of 5 or more

The Rhine and Moselle (Northbound) (WZH2021) Day 1:
BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Basel. 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.

EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH

(D)

Day 2:
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.

DISCOVERY Join a full-day Guided Visit 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:

DISCOVERY Visit to a local winery in Breisach, where you will learn about German winemaking and enjoy a wine tasting.

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/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

(B,L,D)

Day 3:
STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

CLASSIC Take a City Sightseeing Tour, including the city '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 centre.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LUDWIGSHAFEN

(B,L,D)

Day 4:
LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Philosophers ' Views and the World 's Biggest Wine Barrel

ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a hike up 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."

Enjoy sailing to Rüdesheim this afternoon.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM

(B,L,D)

Day 5:
RÜDESHEIM-RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat

Enjoy the breathtaking views as you cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Lahnstein.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LAHNSTEIN

(B,L,D)

Day 6:
KOBLENZ Fortress Walls and Manor Halls

CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk amid ancient fortresses walls, towers, squares and monuments, OR:

CLASSIC Visit the Sayn Manor House on a Guided Tour

Spend free time on a cable-car ride, or a hike to see the mountain top Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Enjoy a leisurely walk across the town to shop or sample potato pancakes and regional wine.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL

(B,L,D)

Day 7:
BERNKASTEL Hillside Vines and German Wines

Join your Adventure Host for today 's special activities.

This morning enjoy a leisurely sailing

CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses

DISCOVERY Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REMICH

(B,L,D)

Day 8:
REMICH. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG The Lofty Landscapes of Luxembourg

CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TRIER

(B,L,D)

Day 9:
TRIER, GERMANY Ancient Worlds, and Old World Charm

CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing tour of Trier—Germany 's oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city center, OR:

CLASSIC Join a history-focused Roman Trier Guided Tour to learn more about the history of Roman civilization in this Moselle River city, and visit the ruins of a 20,000-seat amphitheater, and imperial baths

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COCHEM

(B,L,D)

Day 10:
COCHEM The Charm of the Moselle Valley

Ask about today 's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk of Cochem to see the charming town 's half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird 's-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend

AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO COLOGNE

(B,L,D)

Day 11:
COLOGNE Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland 's Capital City

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

CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—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 SAILING TO AMSTERDAM

(B,L,D)

Day 12:
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

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. Alternatively, choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside.

You may choose to spend some free time this afternoon visiting one of Amsterdam 's many fascinating museums or galleries.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

(B,L,D)

Day 13:
AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

(B)



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.

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Hotels:

Radisson Blu Airport
Zurich, Switzerland
This modern, stylish hotel 330-room property conveniently offers direct access to the airport terminal, the perfect location for arrivals & departures. Dining options include an Italian restaurant specializing in fresh Italian dishes crafted with a modern twist and a Grill restaurant offering seafood and steaks dishes prepared in an open kitchen. The atrium bar has a 16m-high glass wine tower with over 4,000 bottles of wine and champagne and the outdoor terrace is the place for cocktails and light bites. Other amenities include two fitness centers (one on site and one at the airport), a hammam, as well as a sauna set in a plane's cockpit. Free internet access is available throughout the entire hotel.
Rating: Superior First-Class

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.

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