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7 Night Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

From Amsterdam to Basel (Saxon)

Avalon Expression

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13916509
  • Departs: Sun, Dec 1, 2024
  • Returns: Sun, Dec 8, 2024
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Dec 1, 2024
    Day
    1
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to enjoy the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition or join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. (Dinner) ...
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    Monday - Dec 2, 2024
    Day
    2
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Dec 3, 2024
    Day
    3
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Cologne's Christmas markets. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Wednesday - Dec 4, 2024
    Day
    4
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Rudesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. Don't miss the tantalizing treats and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in the city. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - Dec 5, 2024
    Day
    5
    Mainz, Germany
    • Mainz, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Heidelberg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Mainz, Germany
    Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Dec 6, 2024
    Day
    6
    Strasbourg, France
    • Strasbourg, France
    Joyeux Noel in Strasbourg. Savor the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition by spending your free time wandering the French winter markets of Strasbourg. Take in the lights, music, and the pleasures of the season. Choose a Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace's wine country today. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
    Day
    7
    Breisach, Germany
    • Breisach, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Black Forest, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Breisach, Germany
    German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. After your visit to the winery, you may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Dec 8, 2024
    Day
    8
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Zurich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (Breakfast)


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