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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) 2024

8 days
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From Amsterdam to Basel
4.6
231 traveler reviews
Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) 2024 - Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Waterways
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
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Dusseldorf
    Dusseldorf
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Rhine Gorge
    Rhine Gorge
  • Speyer
    Speyer
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Black Forest
    Black Forest
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Highlights

  • Explore Amsterdam's iconic canals by kayak
  • Savor Düsseldorf's culinary diversity on a tour
  • Ride an e-bike through vineyards near Koblenz
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle and taste local wines
  • Discover Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 AMSTERDAM
  3. Day 3 DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY
  4. Day 4 KOBLENZ—RHINE GORGE
  5. Day 5 SPEYER. EXCURSIONS TO HEIDELBERG
  6. Day 6 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
  7. Day 7 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
  8. Day 8 BASEL (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(231 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

756

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

96%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and small-ship cruising with a young fleet, the most included shore excursions, the widest range of choices and extraordinary itineraries. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in...

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

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
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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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...
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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food

Dates & Availability

8 days
Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) 2024
From Amsterdam to Basel

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Tour ID: 231105

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    • For any tour departing before March 26th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 26th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 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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