Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound)
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- 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
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or culinary walk, or active walk along the river
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or e-bike tour in the Black Forest or Freiburg guided tour
- Transfer to Lucerne; guided Sightseeing
- Wine Tasting
- Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise wit Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways
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How Suite It Is! Welcome Aboard Your Avalon Suite Ship®.
Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
You may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch hou...
Colorful Canals of Amsterdam
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Enjoy a Guided Kayak Tour for an adventure which will provide you a unique perspective of the “Venice of the North” from the waters of its mag...
Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing Altbiers
ACTIVE Join a City Biking Tour to discover interesting stories about the sights and the city itself along the way, OR:
DISCOVERY Experience Düsseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity,...
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls Where the Rhine and Moselle Meet
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
ACTIVE Take a Guided E-Bike Tour in the vineyards surrounding this beautiful city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, O...
The World’s Biggest Wine Barrel and Famous Vineyards
ACTIVE Follow the road less traveled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers’ Way for an inspiring view of the city below, OR:
DISCOVERY Learn about the art of beer making with an entertain...
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France
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ACTIVE Enjoy a walking tour along the river and explore Strasbourg’s lovely European District around the Marne-Rhein Canal, OR:
DISCOVERY Join ...
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest ACTIVE Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR:
ACTIVE Join a Bike Ride north along the Rhine River toward the small fortified Medieval village of Burkhe...
The Lake Lucerne and its Landscape
This morning disembark your Avalon Suite Ship and take a transfer to Lucerne.
CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Lucerne and discover the beauty of this beautiful city, which lies along the banks of Lake Lucerne, couched in a breathtaking mountainous landscape.
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The Lake and the Vineyards
DISCOVERY Join a Wine Tasting tour in the Lucerne area.
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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