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- Avalon Waterways
- River Cruise
- Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 30 - 160
- Age range 8 to 99
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore the ship on your first night
- Bike along the Rhine or tour the Black Forest
- See Strasbourg's cathedral and La Petite France
- Visit Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat
- Cruise Amsterdam's canals or walk the city
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
- Day 2 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
- Day 3 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- Day 4 MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
- Day 5 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
- Day 6 COLOGNE
- Day 7 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
- Day 8 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Avalon Waterways
Number of tours
544
Age Range
8 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- YSYungchen· April 20th, 20231. The WIFI solution is really poor. Most of time on ship has no connection. 2. It seemed to be lack of staff. The food was delivered slowly. We are waiting "way much longer" in between appetizer/soup and main courses. 3. Many dishes were not cleaned properly. "Cleaned" mugs have coffee print and "cleaned" soup bowls were oily, Overall, this ship didn't have the same quality I took for Danube River cruise before pandemic.Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- Roxana· April 12th, 2023The Wi-Fi didn’t work as expected and it caused quite an inconvenience. The excursion plan is not as clear either. Overall it’s still a good tour but I think my last Danube river with Avalon is better than this rhino river cruise.Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- GSGeorge· September 4th, 2022Wonderful!! Food and staff were above average par none!!!Show moreTrip date: August 2022
- LBLarry· August 26th, 2022Overall, our trip was excellent. There was a disruption during the river cruise because water levels were too low for our ship to continue. The Avalon Vista crew did a great job of overcoming this obstacle by providing transportation, meals, and a hotel room until we could be accommodated on the Avalon Panorama. The ships were clean. Food and service was great on both ships was great. Many of the tour guides on our excursions were knowledgeable and brought life to the history we viewed, especially in Amsterdam and London. It was also comforting to know there was always someone there who spoke the local language and could help us do transfers onto trains and other transportation. Not a complaint, but just as suggestion, I would have preferred to have one less night in Lake Como and and an additional night in Lucerne. We were told that Avalon was going to credit our account for the inconvenience experienced due to the cruise disruption. I checked my credit card statement and there has been no credit received. I will consider traveling again on Avalon and/or using Tour Radar.Show moreTrip date: August 2022
- TTom· July 22nd, 2022A few of the cruise ports were in heavy industrial areas - therefore walking to city centers was not an easy option. When finally arriving those centers, we noticed Viking Cruise ships in more desirable dock positions. Ship was also only at 35% capacity.Show moreTrip date: July 2022
- MRMax· July 12th, 2022We had an excellent experience, the ship was great, service was great, personnel were so attentive, professional, fun. One suggestion : the walking tours were long and exhausting. Perhaps alternative shorter tours for those who prefer less walking.Show moreTrip date: June 2022
- RRobertWalton· March 10th, 2020Awesome! Our first trip was well beyond our expectations. It was only supposed to be one trip, but it was so great, we booked another, this time a Danube River cruise leaving from Budapest. We've only been on an Avalon cruise and have stayed with them only because we can't imagine anyone else doing it better. Thanks, Avalon, for a wonderful trip and we're looking forward to the next one this June.Show moreTrip date: June 2019
- TBTorie· October 5th, 2019Everything was fantastic! We couldn't have been more happy about our decision for our honeymoon. The staff made every effort to make you feel welcome and enjoy the trip. The excursions were fun and all except one of our guides went the extra mile to make the tours spectacular. I would recommend this trip to anyone who is looking for a romantic and relaxing getaway.Show moreTrip date: September 2019
- SHSandra· August 14th, 2019The Accomodation, Staff, Food all very good. The cruise travels on the Rhine canal so scenery was disappointing it is more industrial than picturesqueShow moreTrip date: August 2019
- Cesar· July 26th, 2019Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishFantastic!!! Excellent script !!! I have nothing to complain about !!! High cost but worth it .Show moreTrip date: July 2019
Dates & Availability
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See dates of tour versions available to you below.
- From Saturday21 Jun, 2025To Saturday28 Jun, 2025
- From Tuesday24 Jun, 2025To Tuesday1 Jul, 2025
- From Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Saturday5 Jul, 2025
- From Tuesday1 Jul, 2025To Tuesday8 Jul, 2025
- From Saturday5 Jul, 2025To Saturday12 Jul, 2025
- From Tuesday8 Jul, 2025To Tuesday15 Jul, 2025
- From Saturday12 Jul, 2025To Saturday19 Jul, 2025
- From Tuesday15 Jul, 2025To Tuesday22 Jul, 2025
- From Saturday19 Jul, 2025To Saturday26 Jul, 2025
- From Tuesday22 Jul, 2025To Tuesday29 Jul, 2025
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- M
Maurice
Asked on March 10th, 2025What are the payment options available for the tour?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written March 2025
You can make monthly payments towards your tour until the end of January.
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Martin
Asked on March 6th, 2025What is included in the price regarding meals?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written March 2025
Meals during the cruise are generally included in the package price.
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Jenny
Asked on November 4th, 2024What airport do we fly into for this cruise?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written November 2024
The main airport for this cruise is Basel, Switzerland.
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Laurens
Asked on July 9th, 2024Is wifi access available onboard?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written July 2024
Wifi may be available; please check if it is included or if there are additional costs.
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Jennifer
Asked on July 2nd, 2024What is the cancellation policy for the tour?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written July 2024
The cancellation policy will be provided upon booking, and it is important to review this before confirming.
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Crystal
Asked on May 22nd, 2024What services are included in the base price for the cruise?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written May 2024
The base price will include meals, the room, taxes, and one excursion per port.
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Lindsay
Asked on May 11th, 2024Can I personalize my cruise experience?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written May 2024
Customization options may be available depending on the cruise and your preferences.
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Juan
Asked on April 22nd, 2024How can we find out about available excursions on the cruise?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written April 2024
You can refer to the cruise itinerary for details about excursions at each port.
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Lars
Asked on April 19th, 2024What discounts are available for group bookings?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written April 2024
Discounts may be offered for larger groups; details can be provided upon inquiry.
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Björn
Asked on March 2nd, 2024How can I check the availability for specific dates?
- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written March 2024
Check our website or contact us for the most current availability on specific dates.
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