One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you! This 8-day Romantic Rhine (Southbound) cruise aboard the elegant Avalon Panorama sails through the heart of Netherlands, 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 an award-winning Avalon Suite Ship®, designed for travelers who value culture, comfort, and cruising in style.
Vacation Details
Cruise Embarkation: August 14, 2027 – Amsterdam, Holland
Cruise End: August 21, 2027 – Basel, Switzerland
Pricing:
*including early booking discount of $1800/person*
- Deluxe Stateroom - from $4399/person
- Panorama Suite (French Balcony) - from $6498/person
- Category S (Royal Suite) - from $8598/person
Tax & port fees additional - $357/person
Prepaid gratuities ($220/person) included in the fare.
Extra Night Pricing (rooms are on request and subject to availability; per person based on double occupancy)
Amsterdam - Aug 12 &/or 13 - $265/person/night
Zurich - Aug 21 &/or 22 - $294/person/night
Relax in stylish comfort aboard the Avalon Panorama. Panorama Suites feature Avalon’s signature Open-Air Balcony℠ with wall-to-wall panoramic windows, so you can enjoy stunning views of the Rhine River right from your room.
Each suite includes Comfort Collection Beds℠ with choice of mattress firmness, luxurious Egyptian cotton linens, a spacious bathroom with glass-door shower, premium L'Occitane bath products, bathrobes and slippers, a mini-bar, in-room safe, climate control, and entertainment with free movie channels and English-language TV.
Comfort, space, and beautiful river views—everything you need for a relaxing European river cruise. ✨
Group Availability:
Take advantage of exclusive discounted group pricing while cabins remain available.
Prepaid gratuities valued at $220/person included as part of the group perks.
Day 1
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.
Day 2
Join your Adventure Host for engaging activities or choose a guided walking tour through historic streets.
You may also enjoy a scenic canal cruise past the elegant Golden Age homes that line the famous canals.
Day 3
Arrive in Cologne and choose your adventure:
- Guided city walk including the iconic Cologne Cathedral
- Scenic bike ride through the city
- Jewish heritage walking tour
Enjoy free time in the city before sailing overnight toward Rüdesheim.
Day 4
Today you’ll cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, one of the most scenic stretches of the Rhine River.
In Rüdesheim, choose from:
- Vineyard hike with wine tasting
- Visit to the Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet museum
- Tasting the famous Rüdesheimer coffee
Enjoy evening entertainment onboard.
Day 5
Travel to Heidelberg to explore Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel, or hike along the scenic Philosopher’s Way.
Day 6
Dock in Kehl, gateway to Strasbourg, France.
Explore by bike or take a guided tour of the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral and the charming La Petite France district.
Optional excursions to the Maginot Line or the Alsace wine region are also available.
Day 7
Choose between:
- A full-day tour of the Black Forest with a traditional museum visit and butter-making demonstration
- Exploring Freiburg’s medieval old town
Optional excursion to Colmar, one of France’s most beautiful towns.
Day 8
Your cruise ends this morning in Basel after breakfast.
From here, you may transfer to Zurich for your return journey or extend your stay in Switzerland.
Click the link below to begin your registration and reserve your place on this unforgettable journey.
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