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17 Night The Best of Austria and Switzerland with Romantic Rhine and Land Tour

From Vienna to Amsterdam

Avalon Panorama

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13950319
  • Departs: Sat, Jun 20, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, Jun 27, 2026
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    Suite $10,058
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jun 10, 2026
    Day
    1
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    At 6 pm, meet your tour director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Jun 11, 2026
    Day
    2
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    VIENNA: Guided sightseeing includes Schonbrunn Palace and Heldenplatz. Free time this afternoon. CULTURAL GEMS: Vienna's spectacular Schonbrunn Palace served as the summer home of the Habsburg dynasty. This UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves the imperial home and glittering life of Austrian royalty in Vienna and the extravagant gardens surrounding the palace. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Jun 12, 2026
    Day
    3
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Krems, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Mondsee, Austria, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Salzburg, Austria
    KREMS: Take a delightful Danube River cruise. MONDSEE: Visit the Parish Church. SALZBURG: Guided walking tour includes Mirabell Gardens, the Great Festival Hall, and Residenz Square. EPIC RIDE: Sit back and relax and watch the world go by during a leisurely cruise along one of the most scenic sections of the Danube, Europe's second largest river. Wunderbar! Today's Distance: 193 miles/310 kilometers. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jun 13, 2026
    Day
    4
    Salzburg, Austria
    • Salzburg, Austria
    SALZBURG: Enjoy a free day to explore Salzburg. CULTURAL GEMS: The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg will put a song in your heart as you explore its charmingly splendid gardens, and medieval and Baroque architecture along the pedestrian Altstadt (Old Town). Salzburg's scenic Alpine landscape and architectural treasures has earned this Austrian jewel the reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Jun 14, 2026
    Day
    5
    Salzburg, Austria
    • Salzburg, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Innsbruck, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • St. Moritz, Switzerland
    INNSBRUCK: Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. Free time to browse before driving into the Swiss Engadine en route to St. Moritz. Distance traveled: 236 miles/380 kilometers. NATURAL WONDERS: Pass through the spectacular beauty of Swiss Engadine on your way to St. Moritz. Take in the alpine vistas surrounding this paradise of deep blue lakes and rolling green meadows, forests, snow-capped summits, and endless sky in one of Switzerland's most stunning valleys. (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jun 15, 2026
    Day
    6
    St. Moritz, Switzerland
    • St. Moritz, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel
    • Chur, Switzerland
    • Train Travel
    • Tasch, Switzerland
    • Train Travel
    • Zermatt, Switzerland
    CHUR: Take the Glacier Express train to Zermatt with lunch served onboard. EPIC RIDE: Don't let the name fool you. While its speed won't take your breath away, the Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt delivers a slow, breathtaking ride through some of Switzerland's most stunning scenery. Traveling the rails over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, you'll take in each passing postcard scene while reaching an altitude of 6,670 feet above sea level. Today's Distance: 149 miles/240 kilometers. (Breakfast, Lunch) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jun 16, 2026
    Day
    7
    • Zermatt, Switzerland
    ZERMATT: Enjoy a free day. EXPLORE MORE: Spend the day leisurely strolling around car-free Zermatt or join an excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier, an Alpine paradise of sky slopes, panoramic vistas, ice carvings, and unique views. An amazing experience you do not want to miss. (Breakfast, Dinner)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jun 17, 2026
    Day
    8
    • Zermatt, Switzerland
    • Train Travel
    • Tasch, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel
    • Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel
    • Berne, Switzerland
    ZERMATT: Mountain train ride to Tasch. CHILLON: Take a guided visit of the castle and enjoy a wine tasting. CULTURAL GEMS: Poised on a diminutive island on Lake Geneva and protected by a natural moat is the striking site of Chillon Castle. Discover the Castle's secrets as you stroll through it on your guided tour. What better way to complete your visit than with a wine tasting for good measure! Today's Distance: 155 miles/250 kilometers. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Jun 18, 2026
    Day
    9
    • Berne, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel
    • Interlaken, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    BERNE: Guided walking tour includes a stop at Bear Park and panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and the Old Town. INTERLAKEN: Free time for lunch en route to Lucerne. CITY SIGHTS: Explore the "City of Fountains" Berne - the capital city of Switzerland, dating back to the 12th century. Take in the medieval architecture in the Altstadt (Old Town) with its 6 kilometers of arcades and animated clock tower, and panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and Bear Park. Today's Distance: 75 miles/120 kilometers. (Breakfast) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Jun 19, 2026
    Day
    10
    Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    LUCERNE: Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge. Enjoy a private boat cruise this evening followed by farewell dinner at a local restaurant. EPIC RIDE: Lucerne looks on top of the stunning lake Vierwaldstattersee, the "lake of the four forested cantons". This evening, a private panoramic cruise on the lake will highlight the sheer beauty of Lucerne and its surroundings. To top off the evening and the tour, enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions. (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jun 20, 2026
    Day
    11
    Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Lucerne, Switzerland
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 11 - Saturday - Jun 20, 2026
    Day
    11
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Transfer from Lucerne to Basel. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night onboard. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Sunday - Jun 21, 2026
    Day
    12
    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 - Jun 22, 2026
    Day
    13
    • 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 - Jun 23, 2026
    Day
    14
    Mainz, Germany
    • Mainz, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Heidelberg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Mainz, Germany
    Castle Walls and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Wednesday - Jun 24, 2026
    Day
    15
    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 (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 - Jun 25, 2026
    Day
    16
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Jun 26, 2026
    Day
    17
    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 - Jun 27, 2026
    Day
    18
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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