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16 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Amsterdam to Arles 2024(WALQ)
Rhine & Rhône Revealed with 1 Night in Amsterdam
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River Cruise Description
Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous Europe vacation along the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers. The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey. Begin your Rhine & Rhône Revealed vacation your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for a off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour through its cobblestone streets. Next day, continue to explore Holland's popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. The best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten. Cologne, Germany-a 2,000-year-old city best known for its gothic architecture and famous twin-spired cathedral, comes alive on a guided walk. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Strasbourg, France, located on the French-German border, perfectly blends the cultures of both countries. Stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany's Black Forest-an area of unrivaled natural beauty. Lyon is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways. Continue to the city of Tournon beautifully nestled among vineyards. Here, you'll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. In Avignon, visit the Palace of the Popes and take pictures of the bridge in the famous song "Sur le pont d'Avignon." This remarkable river cruise will take you to Arles, the capital of the Provence region and famous for its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. Your European river cruise on three beautiful rivers-the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers-will carry on in your favourite travel memories for a long time to come.Thanks for your interest!
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Sep 30, 2024 | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Expression | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Oct 14, 2024 Wine Lovers(WALQ-T2) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Expression | Waitlist | Call Us! |
Oct 28, 2024 Wine Lovers(WALQ-T2) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Tranquility II | Waitlist | 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:
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Welcome to Holland. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.Day 2 AMSTERDAM (EMBARKATION)
Amsterdam Off the Beaten Path. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Day 3 AMSTERDAM
Day 4 COLOGNE, GERMANY
Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment.
Day 5 RÜDESHEIM
Day 6 MAINZ. HEIDELBERG EXCURSION
Day 7 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Day 8 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
Day 9 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION) BEAUNE–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (EMBARKATION)
Disembark your ship and drive on to Beaune.Day 10 TOURNUS
Day 11 LYON
La Vie En Rose in Lyon Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.Day 12 LYON
Day 13 TOURNON
Day 14 AVIGNON
Day 15 ARLES
Day 16 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.Having trouble deciding which cruise is right for you?