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European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne and 2 Nights in French Riviera 2025

26 days
From Lucerne to Nice
4.6
230 traveler reviews
European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne and 2 Nights in French Riviera 2025 - Avalon Waterways
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Tour Operator:
Avalon Waterways
Ship capacity:
160
Age range:
8 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
254113
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Highlights

  • Explore Lucerne's historic Chapel Bridge
  • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge's castles
  • Tour the poignant WWII beaches of Normandy
  • Stroll through Monet's inspirational gardens
  • Discover the Palace of the Popes in Avignon

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 A
  6. Day 6 MAINZ. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
  7. Day 7 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
  8. Day 8 COLOGNE
  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)–DIJON–BEAUNE–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (EMBARKATION)
  18. Day 18 TOURNUS
  19. Day 19 LYON
  20. Day 20 LYON
  21. Day 21 TOURNON
  22. Day 22 AVIGNON
  23. Day 23 ARLES
  24. Day 24 ARLES (DISEMBARKATION)–FRENCH RIVIERA
  25. Day 25 FRENCH RIVIERA
  26. Day 26 FRENCH RIVIERA
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What's Included

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  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

747

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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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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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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
  • Laurence
    · June 18th, 2024
    Although we did not actually do the river cruise because of high water levels, we were taken on excursions by coach.

Dates & Availability

26 days
European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne and 2 Nights in French Riviera 2025
From Lucerne to Nice

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
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    France, Germany and Netherlands
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    Swiss Franc
    Switzerland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J.

    Type C
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type E
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    Type F
    France, Germany and Netherlands
    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 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 25th, 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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