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11 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam 2025(WZH)
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The Rhine & Moselle
Starting from $5,149River Cruise Description
Your cruise on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers begins in Basel, Switzerland, to explore extraordinary cities in Germany and France, as well as Holland's capital of Amsterdam. At the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border sits Breisach-the gateway to Germany's beautiful Black Forest. Continue your river cruise to Strasbourg, France, where a local expert will show you the red-sandstone Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals and its fascinating astronomical clock. Visit the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, towering magnificently over the city, then sail for the charming Rhine Valley wine town of Rüdesheim. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge for 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 spans both sides of the Rhine River. Your river cruise vacation ends in marvelous Amsterdam. Take in the sights on a canal cruise through the elegant Grachten lined with stately homes dating back to the city's "Golden Age."Thanks for your interest!
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I'm sorry, but an error has occurred. Try AgainDeparture Date | Ship | Priced From (per person) | |
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May 27, 2025 | Avalon Imagery II | $5,549 | Call Us! |
Jul 6, 2025 | Avalon Imagery II | $5,599 | Call Us! |
Jul 26, 2025 | Avalon Imagery II | $5,349 | Call Us! |
Aug 14, 2025 | Avalon Imagery II | $5,349 | Call Us! |
Sep 3, 2025 | Avalon Imagery II | $5,549 | Call Us! |
Oct 31, 2025 Wine Lovers(WZH-T7) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Tranquility II | $5,149 | Call Us! |
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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:
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
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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.Day 2 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
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.
Day 3 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Day 4 LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
Day 5 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
Day 6 BERNKASTEL
Day 7 GREVENMACHER. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG
Day 8 COCHEM
Day 9 COLOGNE
Day 10 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Day 11 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?