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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine with 2 Nights in Lucerne for Wine Lovers

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From Lucerne to Paris
4.6
234 traveler reviews
  • Aerial view of Lucerne, Switzerland, with a river and mountains.
  • Aerial view of Rouen, France, with a river running through the city.
  • View of the Eiffel Tower and Seine River in Paris, France, at sunset.
  • Historic building with a round tower in Vernon, France.
  • Vineyards along the Rhine River in Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany.
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  • View of Speyer, Germany, with two main twin-towered churches.
  • Aerial view of Koblenz, Germany, with a prominent monument on the river.
  • Aerial view of Strasbourg, France, with a prominent cathedral.
  • Aerial view of Breisach, Germany, with a hilltop church.
  • View of Basel, Switzerland, with historic buildings by the river.
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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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

  • Lucerne
    Lucerne
  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Black Forest
    Black Forest
  • Speyer
    Speyer
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Paris
    Paris
  • Normandy Beach
    Normandy Beach
  • Rouen
    Rouen
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Highlights

  • Explore Lucerne's historic sites on foot
  • Ascend Mount Pilatus for alpine views
  • Tour the Black Forest and make butter
  • Bike through Strasbourg's scenic routes
  • 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 SPEYER. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
  7. Day 7 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
  8. Day 8 COLOGNE, GERMANY
  9. Day 9 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
  10. Day 10 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)–PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  11. Day 11 VERNON
  12. Day 12 CAUDEBEC
  13. Day 13 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
  14. Day 14 ROUEN
  15. Day 15 CONFLANS
  16. Day 16 PARIS
  17. Day 17 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
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4.6
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Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

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12 hours

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Customer Reviews

  • Charles
    · 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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  • 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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before March 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 19th, 2026, 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.
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