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Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) 2025

10 days

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From Lucerne to Amsterdam

5.0

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Gold Operator: 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
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

Lucerne
Breisach
Black Forest
Heidelberg
Rhine Gorge
Koblenz
Cologne
Amsterdam

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Highlights

Explore Lucerne's charming old town
Ascend Mount Pilatus for stunning views
Tour the Black Forest and make butter
See Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat
Cruise Amsterdam's iconic canals

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Day 2 LUCERNE
Day 3 LUCERNE–SWISS ALPS–BASEL (EMBARKATION)*
Day 4 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
Day 5 KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Day 6 MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
Day 7 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
Day 8 COLOGNE
Day 9 AMSTERDAM*, HOLLAND
Day 10 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)*

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(233 reviews)

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon View
The Avalon View is the newest addition to the 2020 Avalon Suite Ship fleet. With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways, Avalon W… Read more
Capacity
Built
2019
Guests
166
Crew
47
Length
443 ft / 135 m
Width
12m / 39 ft
Suites
67
Staterooms
16
Registry
Gross Tonnage
2775 gt
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Generators
Engines
Draft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
5.0
Itinerary
Excellent
5.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
5.0
Accommodation
Excellent
5.0
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
Avalon Waterways
4.6

FE
Fred
· August 31st, 2019
The river cruise with Avalon was fantastic....
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Trip date: August 2019

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 254103

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Switzerland
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type J.
Type J
Switzerland
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany and Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before November 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Avalon Waterways. Please familiarize yourself with the Avalon Waterways payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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