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42 Switzerland Budget Culture River Cruises & Packages trips. Tours from 3 tour companies. 0 reviews.
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Visits
Amsterdam, Basel, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Strasbourg
Highlights
- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten-path walking tour
- Choice of biking tour in the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, or guided walk in Nijmegen; choice of guided tour in Arnhem or visit to Airborne Museum
- Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or guided walking tour through the Belgian Quarter, or visit and tasting at the chocolate museum
- 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 or take a cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
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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10 days From$4,699
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River Cruise
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
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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River Cruise
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
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 days From$4,299
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- Matched with a local specialist
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River Cruise
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
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 days From$3,499
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River Cruise
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
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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15 days From$7,498
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River Cruise
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
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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12 days From$5,927
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River Cruise
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
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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10 days From$5,028
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River Cruise
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
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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15 days From$7,798
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