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17 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Paris to Amsterdam 2027(WPA)
Seine & Rhine revealed
Starting from $9,101
Ship(s): Avalon Artistry II
Specialty Cruises: World War II Remembrance & History; Wine Lovers
River Cruise Description
Start your adventure in the enchanting city of Paris, where you'll embark on a 7-night river cruise along the picturesque Seine. Cruise your way with Avalon Choice® excursions-choose from Classic, Active, and Discovery experiences to tailor your journey to you. Savor French wine and cheese as you glide through the heart of Normandy, soaking in the region's rich history and breathtaking scenery. Stand on the storied Normandy landing beaches, wander through Monet's gardens, and discover the medieval charm of Rouen. Conclude this unforgettable week back in Paris, where you'll get two additional overnights exploring world-famous sights and iconic landmarks that capture the true spirit of this enchanting city.After your memorable voyage along the Seine, set off for Basel, Switzerland, where your river journey continues. Here, you'll board your Suite Ship® to begin a 7-night cruise along the majestic Rhine River. Visit Breisach for a taste of the Black Forest, explore Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral, and tour the storied halls of Heidelberg Castle. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, then cap off your experience with a guided canal tour through the colorful city of Amsterdam. Enjoy free time exploring the city's renowned museums, local delicacies, and scenic canals-an unforgettable finale to your travels.A Classic Journey, Season by Season.From the lively energy of summer to the golden calm of fall and the fresh renewal of spring, the Rhine and the Seine reveal a different kind of romance in every season. Depending on when you sail, you can enjoy Paris in Bloom on Île Saint Louis, spring strawberry picking and jam making, summer brewery tours and tastings, the mesmerizing light show at Rouen Cathedral, fall visits to historic vineyards or a cozy apple harvest with fresh cider tastings. Changing light, riverside scenery, and a more relaxed pace bring fresh perspectives to the City of Light, Normandy's historic shores and the Rhine's legendary scenery. It's the same iconic route - beautifully shaped by the season in which you experience it.Get More Cruise Info
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| Departure Date | Ship | Priced From (per person) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2027 | Avalon Artistry II | $11,001 | Call Us! |
| May 16, 2027 | Avalon Artistry II | $11,301 | Call Us! |
| May 30, 2027 World War II Remembrance & History(WPA-T8) Sail through the picturesque and historic landscapes of Normandy, with the choice to visit the historic sites of the famed WWII landing beaches, and moving monuments to Allied forces, or you may explore the farming region for a "Taste of Normandy." | Avalon Artistry II | $11,551 | Call Us! |
| Jun 27, 2027 | Avalon Artistry II | $10,701 | Call Us! |
| Jul 11, 2027 | Avalon Artistry II | $9,601 | Call Us! |
| Jul 25, 2027 | Avalon Artistry II | $9,601 | Call Us! |
| Aug 8, 2027 | Avalon Artistry II | $10,301 | Call Us! |
| Aug 22, 2027 | Avalon Artistry II | $10,701 | Call Us! |
| Sep 5, 2027 | Avalon Artistry II | $12,301 | Call Us! |
| Oct 3, 2027 | Avalon Artistry II | $15,599 | Call Us! |
| Oct 17, 2027 Wine Lovers(WPA-T7) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Artistry II | $14,499 | Call Us! |
| Oct 31, 2027 Wine Lovers(WPA-T7) A Master of Wine will accompany you on this portion of your cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way. | Avalon Artistry II | $9,101 | 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-By-Day
Day 1 PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON
(D)
Day 2 VERNON
Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.Active
Take a Guided Bike Tour through the picturesque Normandy countryside from Vernon to Giverny, ending with a visit to Monet’s enchanting gardens and home, OR:
Classic
Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces*, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—called “Normandy’s Versailles” for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.
Discovery
While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.
LES ANDELYS
Serenity on the Seine
Active
Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart**, OR:
Classic
Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC
(B,L,D)
*Monet’s House is closed in March and November. During this period, this excursion will be replaced with a Guided Tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle** This excursion will not be operated in November
Day 3 CAUDEBEC
Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine
Active
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.
Discovery
Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CAUDEBEC
(B,L,D)
Day 4 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions
Classic
Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR:
Classic
Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial (until the end of May replaced with a visit to the D-Day Museum), the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided Tour to get a taste of authentic tradition in the beautiful region of Normandy. Toast the day with a brandy tasting in Calvados.
EVENING CRUISE TO ROUEN
(B,L,D)
Day 5 ROUEN
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and a Heroine for France
Active
Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:
Classic
Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—site of Saint Joan of Arc’s martyrdom—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS
(B,L,D)
Day 6 CONFLANS
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV
Active
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:
Classic
Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison*—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.
AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO PARIS
(B,L,D)
* Château de Malmaison is closed the 1st Sunday of each month. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Château de Chantilly
Day 7 PARIS
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of Light
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.Active
Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic
Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:
Classic
Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
(B,L,D)
Day 8 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
The City of Light
Disembark your ship and transfer to your hotel in Paris.Enjoy a day at leisure to explore on your own. Consider browsing Paris’ classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true Parisian experience, or have your portrait sketched by a Parisian artist in the square at Place du Tertre.(B)
Day 9 PARIS
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases
Classic
Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.
(B)
Day 10 PARIS–BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Switzerland. Board the TGV train to Basel where your Suite Ship® is ready for boarding.EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH
(B,D)
Day 11 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
Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR:
Classic
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/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KEHL
(B,L,D)
Day 12 KEHL. EXCURSION TO 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.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LUDWIGSHAFEN
(B,L,D)
Day 13 LUDWIGSHAFEN, 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
Join a Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace—the heart of a stunning site consisting of the palace, palace gardens, and historic palace square.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM
(B,L,D)
Day 14 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; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
Classic
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, OR:
Discovery
Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.
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 CRUISE TO COLOGNE
(B,L,D)
Day 15 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:
Classic
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 16 AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Active
Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
Classic
Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, 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 17 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
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