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Top Switzerland River Cruise Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 83 most popular Switzerland River Cruise Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 21 tour companies. 8 reviews.

83 Trips match your criteria (23 - 44 shown)

Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux
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Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux

By Avalon Waterways
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Bordeaux, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or sightseeing of Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
  • Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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22 days From$12,497
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German Grandeur (Westbound)
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German Grandeur (Westbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bamberg, Basel, Boppard, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Nuremberg, Prague, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Guided tour
  • Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt or bike with your Adventure Host
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$5,573
9 days From$4,299
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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)
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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$4,199
8 days From$3,299
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Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound)
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Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Arles, Avignon, Basel, Burgundy, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Koblenz, Lyon, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Vienne

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
  • Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk in Tournon or hike with your Adventure Host
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$9,717
15 days From$7,498
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Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague
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Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague

By Avalon Waterways
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Bamberg, Basel, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Nuremberg, Prague, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest or Freiburg sightseeing; Christmas market
  • Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas market
  • Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas market
  • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; Christmas market
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$8,285
12 days From$5,927
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Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound)
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Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Lucerne, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of painting class, or kayak tour or canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
  • Choice of guided city sightseeing, or biking tour, or culinary tour
  • Choice of Koblenz walking tour and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress with cable car ride, or Volcano Tour experience, or e-biking tour in the vineyards; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breath-taking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; private reception at Rheinstein Castle
  • Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle with tasting of local special-ties, see the Great Vat, or a hike up Philosophers’ Way, or beer tour
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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$6,383
10 days From$5,028
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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine
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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine

By Avalon Waterways
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or sightseeing of Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
  • Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the leg-endary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
Show more

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

Trip dates & details
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15 days From$7,798
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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound)
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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Basel, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg, Zurich

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Guided visit of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas market
  • Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas market
  • Choice of Freiburg sightseeing or excursion the Black Forest; Christmas market
  • This Christmastime river cruise is a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the season! Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Frankfurt, Germany, then sail up the Rhine River to Basel, Switzerland, passing beautiful views and quaint villages festively lit and decorated
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

Trip dates & details
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$3,124
5 days From$2,499
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Wayne H

Jan 2017

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The most amazing river trip in Europe

Traveling from Belgium through 6 countries to Switzerland is one of the most amazing travel experiences in Europe, especially if traveling with Grand Circle Travel. ...

Tour:  Romance of the Rhine & Mosel

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Charles

Oct 2022

Provided byViking River Cruises

Good and no so goog

Recently returned from a Viking Rhine trip on 10/14. The good: Rhine water levels were good, no issues. Service on the vessel was A+, excluding one attendant with...

Tour:  Rhine Getaway

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Bev H

Oct 2015

Provided byRick Steves

Excellent!

We went on the My Way Best of Euope 14 day tour last month. Excellent tour. So much to see!!! We loved it!! I would highly recommend it if you are an independent tra...

Tour:  My Way: Europe in 14 Days Tour

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Kathy

Jan 2017

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Our Tour Guide was Ron Lazet and he was wonderful and very knowledgeable

In May of 2016 we did the Heart of Europe Grand Tour which started in Amsterdam and ended in London. Both my husband and i had a wonderful time and saw sites we may ...

Tour:  Germany, Austria & Switzerland Tour

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Lorraine

Sep 2016

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2 wonderful weeks touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland with Image Tours

Just got back from 2 wonderful weeks touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland with Image Tours. I researched European tours for months and am so happy I chose Image....

Tour:  Germany, Austria & Switzerland Tour

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