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The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine 2025

18 days
From Vienna to Amsterdam
4.6
232 traveler reviews

The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine 2025

18 days
From Vienna to Amsterdam
4.6
232 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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
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Highlights

  • Dine with locals in Vienna
  • Explore Schönbrunn Palace
  • Cruise the Danube River
  • Ride the Glacier Express
  • Tour Chillon Castle with wine tasting

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 WELCOME TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA
  2. Day 2 VIENNA
  3. Day 3 VIENNA–KREMS–MONDSEE–SALZBURG
  4. Day 4 SALZBURG
  5. Day 5 SALZBURG–INNSBRUCK–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
  6. Day 6 ST. MORITZ–CHUR–TÄSCH–ZERMATT
  7. Day 7 ZERMATT
  8. Day 8 ZERMATT–BERN
  9. Day 9 BERN–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE
  10. Day 10 LUCERNE
  11. Day 11 LUCERNE–BASEL (EMBARKATION)*
  12. Day 12 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
  13. Day 13 KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG
  14. Day 14 MAINZ. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
  15. Day 15 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
  16. Day 16 COLOGNE
  17. Day 17 AMSTERDAM*, HOLLAND
  18. Day 18 AMSTERDAM* (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

544

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

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Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Panorama
    Avalon Panorama
    A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks… Read more
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    84 - 166
    Crew
    47
    Length
    135 m / 443 ft
    Suites
    66
    Staterooms
    17
    Gross Tonnage
    2775 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely friendly and helpful. One person was outstanding and needs to be mentioned: our cruise director GAYLE. She was just outstanding and the best we ever experienced.
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  • Lisa
    · May 12th, 2024
    This was our first cruise and we enjoyed it very much. The ship was immaculate, the staff was lovely, and the food was really good. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to others.
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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
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Dates & Availability

18 days
The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine 2025
From Vienna to Amsterdam

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    Ian

    Asked on November 29th, 2023

    How are airline flights and transfers done?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten November 2023

      We are unable to assist with international flights. In light of the same you are welcome to purchase them through any third party provider of your choice. Return Airport transfers can be purchased from us at an additional price.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 254135

  • Currencies
    Euro
    Austria, France, Germany and Netherlands
    Fr.
    Swiss Franc
    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 Austria, 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 September 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 20th, 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
  • 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.