One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you! This 8-day Romantic Rhine (Southbound) cruise aboard the elegant Avalon Envision sails from Amsterdam to Basel, taking you through the heart of Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland.


Enjoy a hosted river cruise group experience as you explore charming towns, historic cities, castles, vineyards, and scenic riverbanks—all from the comfort of Avalon Waterways’ award-winning Suite Ship®, designed for travelers who value culture, comfort, and cruising in style.


  • Vacation Start: August 11, 2026 – Amsterdam 
  • Vacation End: August 18, 2026 – Zurich
  • Ship Name: Avalon Envision


See the full day-by-day itinerary below.

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PRICING:

  • Lead-in Category E (Lower Deck)
    From $3,067 CAD per person
  • Panorama Suite (French Balcony)
    From $6,165 CAD per person


Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.



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Itinerary
Amsterdam, Holland

Day 1

Enjoy a free afternoon to explore or opt for guided excursions to Keukenhof Gardens during tulip season or historic Zaanse Schans outside of it, before overnight docking in the city.

Amsterdam

Day 2

Join your Adventure Host for special activities, then choose a guided walking tour through historic streets or a canal cruise past elegant Golden Age homes.

Cologne, Germany

Day 3

Explore Cologne with your choice of a bike ride, a guided city walk including the iconic cathedral, or a tour of Jewish heritage sites. Enjoy free time with a local Kölsch beer before live music onboard as you cruise overnight to Rüdesheim.

Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim

Day 4

Cruise the scenic Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, then choose a vineyard hike, a visit to the Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee, or a wine tasting at Johannisberg Castle. Enjoy entertainment onboard.

Mainz - Heidelberg

Day 5

Explore Mainz with a city walk and visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or tour Heidelberg's castle and famous wine barrel -or enjoy a scenic hike along the Philosophers' Way. 

Kehl

Day 6

Explore Strasbourg by bike or take a guided tour of its stunning cathedral and charming La Petite France district. Enjoy free time or opt for excursions to the Maginot Line or Alsace wine country.

Breisach

Day 7

Choose a full-day tour of the Black Forest with a museum visit and butter-making demo, or explore Freiburg’s medieval old town. Optional excursion to Colmar also available.

Basel, Switzerland

Day 8

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.