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14 Night Swiss Splendors by Train with Romantic Rhine and Land Tour

From Geneva to Amsterdam

Avalon Panorama

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14139413
  • Departs: Sat, Sep 12, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Sep 5, 2026
    Day
    1
    Geneva, Switzerland
    • Geneva, Switzerland
    At 6 pm, meet your tour director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Sep 6, 2026
    Day
    2
    Geneva, Switzerland
    • Geneva, Switzerland
    An orientation walk includes a visit to the Olympic Museum. RULES OF THE GAMES: The Olympic Museum was opened in 1993 and reflects the spirit of the sports games which bring nations together as the largest information center on the Olympic Games in the world. SMALL GROUP ADVANTAGE: Take advantage of your small group optional experience with an exclusive wine tasting experience. Travel by train to the heart of Lavaux; stroll among the vines and taste the local wine. Continue to picturesque Vevey for some free time before enjoying a scenic boat ride on Lake Geneva. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Sep 7, 2026
    Day
    3
    • Lausanne, Switzerland, Switzerland
    • Train Travel
    • Zermatt, Switzerland
    • Rack Railway Travel
    • Gornergrat, Switzerland
    • Rack Railway Travel
    • Zermatt, Switzerland
    Board the train for your journey from Lausanne to Zermatt. An included excursion takes you to the famous Gornergrat. PEAK PERFECTION: Travel on board Europe's highest rack railway to marvel at the views of the Matterhorn from Gornergrat's summit. Spectacular! (Breakfast)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Sep 8, 2026
    Day
    4
    • Zermatt, Switzerland
    • Train Travel
    • Interlaken, Switzerland
    Take a relaxing train ride from Zermatt to the welcoming heart of Interlaken, the gateway to the majestic Bernese Oberland. NATURAL WONDERS: Interlaken lies between the crystal-clear lakes of Thun and Brienz affording spectacular surrounding views of the alpine peaks of Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Sep 9, 2026
    Day
    5
    • Interlaken, Switzerland
    • Land Travel
    • Grindelwald, Switzerland
    • Eiger Express Cable Car Travel
    • Eigergletscher, Switzerland
    • Jungfraubahn Train Travel
    • Jungfraujoch, Switzerland, Switzerland
    • Jungfraubahn Train Travel
    • Grindelwald, Switzerland
    • Land Travel
    • Interlaken, Switzerland
    SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE: Take advantage of your small group size with a thrilling experience aboard the Eiger Express Cable Car. Be treated to breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps before continuing your alpine ascent by cogwheel train to ascend to the "Top of Europe" - the Jungfraujoch. Disembark at Europe's highest railway station and take in the 360-degree panoramic views from the summit of Jungfrau Massif. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Sep 10, 2026
    Day
    6
    • Interlaken, Switzerland
    • Day Boat Travel
    • Brienz, Switzerland
    • Luzern-Interlaken Express Train Travel
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    Sit back and relax for a boat ride on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz. Enjoy wonderful views of the Bernese Oberland with its impressive mountains, historic castles, and romantic lakeside villages. After disembarking, continue your journey to Lucerne aboard the Luzern-Interlaken Express train. LAKE STORIES: Be immersed in the beautiful natural landscapes during your trip. Mighty mountainsides, dense forests, crystal-clear streams, and waterfalls surround you with picture-perfect scenery. The refreshing lake breeze is both invigorating and relaxing as waves ripple, merge, and heighten as your ship approaches the shore. Enjoy the expansiveness of the lake while pondering the depth of the water that has flowed through the Alps for thousands of years. SMALL PLEASURES: Relax at a rustic table at a typical Old Town restaurant where colorful banners, wooden walls, and quaint balconies add to the atmosphere. Feel your spirits rise with merry accordion tunes and traditional dances as you indulge in a hearty feast of Swiss specialties such as classic cheese fondue. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Sep 11, 2026
    Day
    7
    Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    Join your tour director for an orientation walk of Lucerne including the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge. This evening, a farewell dinner at a local restaurant awaits. CITY SIGHTS: See the symbol of Lucerne at the famous Kapellbrucke (Chapel Bridge), the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. Originally built in 1365, the bridge includes the Wasserturm (water tower) that once served as a prison. Today, this the world-famous timber bridge is Lucerne's most photographed landmark. EPIC RIDE: Climb soaring Mount Pilatus on a thrilling ascent on the world's steepest cogwheel railway with an incline of 48 degrees, this silent aerial tramway and panoramic gondola reveal a panorama of unmatched beauty. The rugged cliffs above Lucerne have been shrouded in mystery and legend since the Middle Ages with countless tales of mythical encounters with a dragon inhabiting the surrounding caves. As you ride higher, it's easy to imagine the dragon soaring back and forth between the 10,000-foot (3,048-meter) Bernese Alps (Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau) and sparkling Lake Lucerne. The trip back down is just as inspiring with irresistible photo opportunities! (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Sep 12, 2026
    Day
    8
    Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Saturday - Sep 12, 2026
    Day
    8
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Transfer to Basel to embark your Avalon Suite Ship. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night onboard. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Sunday - Sep 13, 2026
    Day
    9
    Breisach, Germany
    • Breisach, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Black Forest, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Breisach, Germany
    German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. 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) ...
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    Monday - Sep 14, 2026
    Day
    10
    • Kehl, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Strasbourg, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Kehl, Germany
    A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France. You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line-the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France or visit Alsace's wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 15, 2026
    Day
    11
    Mainz, Germany
    • Mainz, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Heidelberg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Mainz, Germany
    Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship after a short sailing to Rudesheim. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Wednesday - Sep 16, 2026
    Day
    12
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Koblenz, Germany
    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Koblenz, 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. KOBLENZ: Travel Through 2,000 Years of Monumental History. Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening onboard with dinner and live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - Sep 17, 2026
    Day
    13
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Sep 18, 2026
    Day
    14
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Saturday - Sep 19, 2026
    Day
    15
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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