Tour Overview
River Cruise Network offers Avalon’s The Romantic Rhine.
The Rhine River cruises include visits to some of Central Europe’s cultural hubs, where art, fine dining and historic sites abound. From the legendary canals of Amsterdam to the German Black Forest of fairy tales. Choose a special Rhine cruise through the blooming tulip fields of northern Holland. Glide through the majestic vineyards of the Rhine Valley. Or select a Christmas River cruise with excursions to magical holiday markets.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 :
Basel (Embarkation)
Onboard welcome reception.
Day 2 :
Breisach
Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach or bike with your Adventure Host.
Day 3 :
Strasbourg
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host.
Day 4 :
Mainz
Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or hike up Philosophers' Way, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz.
Day 5 :
Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge–Koblenz
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; free time in Koblenz.
Day 6 :
Cologne
Choice of 'Cologne Highlights' walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host.
Day 7 :
Amsterdam
Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host.
Day 8 :
Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Your cruise ends this morning.
