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

Avalon Panomara
Avalon Suites & Deluxe Staterooms


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.

 

Itinerary
Amsterdam, Holland

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.

Amsterdam

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.

Cologne, Germany

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.

Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim

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.

Ludwigshafen, Excursion to Heidelberg

Day 5

Travel to Heidelberg to explore Heidelberg Castle and its famous wine barrel, or hike along the scenic Philosopher’s Way.

Kehl

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.

Breisach

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.

Basel, Switzerland

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.