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10 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Lucerne to Amsterdam 2025(WZA3)
Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne
Starting from $4,524
Ship(s): Avalon Illumination, Avalon View, Avalon Vista
Specialty Cruises: Wine Lovers; Festive Time
River Cruise Description
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.Thanks for your interest!
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I'm sorry, but an error has occurred. Try Again| Departure Date | Ship | Priced From (per person) | |
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| Apr 4, 2025 | Avalon View | Waitlist | Call Us! |
| Apr 20, 2025 | Avalon View | Waitlist | Call Us! |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Avalon Vista | Waitlist | Call Us! |
| May 8, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $6,582 | Call Us! |
| May 18, 2025 | Avalon View | $4,729 | Call Us! |
| May 22, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $4,590 | Call Us! |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Avalon View | $4,524 | Call Us! |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $4,604 | Call Us! |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $4,604 | Call Us! |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Avalon View | $5,274 | Call Us! |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $5,399 | Call Us! |
| Jul 13, 2025 | Avalon View | $5,288 | Call Us! |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $5,399 | Call Us! |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Avalon View | $5,288 | Call Us! |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $5,399 | Call Us! |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Avalon View | $5,288 | Call Us! |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $5,499 | Call Us! |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Avalon View | $5,588 | Call Us! |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $5,699 | Call Us! |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Avalon View | $4,895 | Call Us! |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $5,299 | Call Us! |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Avalon View | $4,895 | Call Us! |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $5,049 | Call Us! |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Avalon View | $4,879 | Call Us! |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $5,633 | Call Us! |
| Oct 19, 2025 Wine Lovers(WZA3-T7) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon View | $5,429 | Call Us! |
| Nov 2, 2025 Wine Lovers(WZA3-T7) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon View | $5,229 | Call Us! |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Avalon Vista | $5,129 | Call Us! |
| Nov 16, 2025 Wine Lovers(WZA3-T7) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon View | $4,829 | Call Us! |
| Nov 30, 2025 Festive Time(WZA3-T3) At every stop, you’ll experience the magical charm of this time of year, with the towns decked out in festive lights and décor, and the Christmas markets waiting to be explored. | Avalon View | $6,778 | Call Us! |
| Dec 11, 2025 Festive Time(WZA3-T3) At every stop, you’ll experience the magical charm of this time of year, with the towns decked out in festive lights and décor, and the Christmas markets waiting to be explored. | Avalon Illumination | $4,754 | Call Us! |
| Dec 14, 2025 Festive Time(WZA3-T3) At every stop, you’ll experience the magical charm of this time of year, with the towns decked out in festive lights and décor, and the Christmas markets waiting to be explored. | Avalon View | $4,754 | Call Us! |
Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:
Classic
Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You'll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
Discovery
We've found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests — from cooking classes, to painting workshops — to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
Active
Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go — from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Welcome to Switzerland
The day is free to start exploring this delightful town on the Reuss River. Discover the many squares and churches and how tradition and modernity stand side-by-side or spend your free time to enjoy some shopping in the city center.
Day 2 LUCERNE
A Historic Bridge and Heart of a Lion
Classic
Join a Guided Walking Tour, which includes the poignant Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and Jesuit Church.
(B)
Day 3 LUCERNE–SWISS ALPS–BASEL (EMBARKATION)
Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
Classic
This morning enjoy a special Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility) for spectacular views over central Switzerland (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead).
EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH
(B,D)
Day 4 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.
EVENING CRUISE TO STRASBOURG
(B,L,D)
Day 5 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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAINZ
(B,L,D)
Day 6 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.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM
(B,L,D)
Day 7 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.
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)
Day 8 COLOGNE
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.Active
Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
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.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 9 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.”
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
(B,L,D)
Day 10 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
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