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Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) 2026

10 days
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From Lucerne to Amsterdam
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Chapel Bridge in Lucerne with flowers and a tower.
  • Vineyards overlooking a river with a town in the background.
  • Scenic view of a river with a hilltop fortress and people walking along the riverside.
  • Aerial view of Strasbourg Cathedral and city with trees.
  • Scenic view of the Black Forest with lush greenery.
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  • Cologne Cathedral with bridge and river in view.
  • Colorful traditional houses and canal in Amsterdam.
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Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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
    Lucerne
  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Black Forest
    Black Forest
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
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Highlights

  • Explore Lucerne's charming old town
  • Ascend Mount Pilatus for breathtaking views
  • Cycle along the scenic Rhine River
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat
  • Cruise Amsterdam's iconic canals

Itinerary

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

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(234 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon View
    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
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    Engines
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    Avalon Waterways
    4.6
  • CN
    · September 8th, 2025
    We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • FE
    · August 31st, 2019
    The river cruise with Avalon was fantastic....
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    Trip date: August 2019

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