Rhine & Rhone Revealed (southbound)
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Day 1 - AMSTERDAM*, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens"with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM(D)*Due to increased harbor traffic expected for the 2025 "SAIL Amsterdam" event, departure August 19 will embark in Rotterdam with slight modifications to the itinerary.AMSTERDAM-CANAL.jpg
Day 2 - AMSTERDAM* Canals of Colorful AmsterdamJoin your Adventure Host for today's special activities.DISCOVERY Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR: CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's "Golden Age." This afternoon choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE(B,L,D)* Due to the "SAIL Amsterdam" event coinciding with August 19 departure, Amsterdam excursions commence from ship docking location in Rotterdam.AMSTERDAM-CANAL-CRUISE.jpg
Day 3 - COLOGNE, GERMANY Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne"with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager"locally brewed for over 100 years! Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)COLOGNE-BEER.jpg
Day 4 - RHINE GORGE - RÜDESHEIM Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country En route to Rudesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei"where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors.ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rudesheim, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rudesheimer coffee. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)RUDESHEIM-COFFEE.jpg
Day 5 - MAINZ. HEIDELBERG EXCURSION Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine BarrelACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Walk including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the "World's Largest Wine Barrel."EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG(B,L,D)HEIDELBERG.jpg
Day 6 - KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceAsk about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg's Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.Choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line"the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace's wine country today.Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH(B,L,D)STRASBOURG-PETIT-FRANCE.jpg
Day 7 - BREISACH. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black ForestDISCOVERY Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR: CLASSIC Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL(B,L,D)BLACK-FOREST-SCENIC.jpg
Day 8 - BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION) BEAUNE - CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (EMBARKATION) Disembark your ship and drive on to Beaune.CLASSIC Visit the Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden's painting of the Last Judgement. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saone to board your Suite Ship®. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TOURNUS(B,D)BEAUNE-HOTEL-DIEU.jpg
Day 9 - TOURNUS Pearl of Southern Burgundy Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.CLASSIC Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town.Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. DISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX(B,L,D)TOURNUS.jpg
Day 10 - LYON La Vie En Rose in Lyon Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.ACTIVE Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourviere Hill with its numerous churches. You'll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafes, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.DISCOVERY Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance Lecture on board your ship.Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,L,D)LYON-CAFE.jpg
Day 11 - LYON Adventures in Food and WineCLASSIC Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why it is known as the gastronomic capital of France.The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France's third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals. EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)LYON-BRIDGE.jpg
Day 12 - TOURNON A Rendezvous with Castle Views and VineyardsCLASSIC Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon"one of France's oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle.Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.VIVIERSWorld History in a Charming French Country Village CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You'll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON(B,L,D)VIVIERS-SCENIC.jpg
Day 13 - AVIGNON The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon"with its ramparts encircling the city"and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhone wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for the city's art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,L,D)AVIGNON-BRIDGE.jpg
Day 14 - ARLES A Brush with GeniusACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles"the captivating city of the Provence region. You'll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.Take free time to stop in Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES(B,L,D)ARLES-PAINTING-CLASS.jpg
Day 15 - ARLES (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.(B)ARLES-SCENIC.jpg
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| Tour Duration | 15 Days | ||||||
| Start City: | Cairo | ||||||
| End City: | Cairo | ||||||
| Price From | $5,658.00 See in Cart
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| 2025-05-27 | $8,498.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-06-24 | $8,398.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-08-05 | $8,398.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-08-19 | $8,698.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-09-16 | $8,998.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-09-30 | $8,798.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-10-14 | $8,498.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-10-28 | $7,898.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2025-11-11 | $7,598.00 | See in Cart | |
| 2026-03-31 | $7,698.00 | See in Cart | |
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Gateway city for departures is Marseille.
Port charges:
$420
Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).
Please call for single accommodation details and prices. Triples not available.
Features
- City Highlights
Day 1 Amsterdam (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Amsterdam: Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
Day 3 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 4 Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim: Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rudesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host
Day 5 Mainz. Excursion to Heidelberg: Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers' Way with your Adventure Host
Day 6 Kehl. Excursion to Strasbourg: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 7 Breisach: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or Freiburg sightseeing
Day 8 Basel (Disembarkation)-Beaune-Chalon-sur Saone (Embarkation): Transfer to Beaune, visit Hotel-Dieu; onboard welcome reception
Day 9 Tournus: Guided walk in Tournus; on board cheese tasting
Day 10 Lyon: Choice of guided sightseeing with picture stop on Fourviere Hill or bike with your Adventure Host; on board lecture
Day 11 Lyon: Culinary tour
Day 12 Tournon-Viviers: Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral
Day 13 Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit to the Palace of the Popes
Day 14 Arles: Choice of guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 15 Arles (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
- Notes
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Due to "Sail Amsterdam" departure August 19th will start in Rotterdam instead of Amsterdam with modifications to the itinerary.
- Direction
Southbound
- Tags
AMSTERDAM|ARLES|AVIGNON|AW_AMSTERDAM|AW_ARLES|AW_BASEL|AW_COLOGNE|AW_EUROPE|AW_FRANCE|AW_GERMANY|AW_HOLLAND|AW_LYON|AW_MAINZ|AW_RHINE RIVER|AW_RHONE RIVER|AW_STRASBOURG|BASEL|BEAUNE|BLACK FOREST|BREISACH|CAMARGUE|CHALON-SUR-SAONE|COLOGNE|EUROPE|FRANCE|GERMANY|HEIDELBERG|HOLLAND|LYON|MAINZ|PROVENCE|RHINE|RHINE GORGE|RHINE RIVER|RHONE|RHONE RIVER|RIVER CRUISE|RUDESHEIM|ST JEAN DE LOSNE|STRASBOURG|SWITZERLAND|TOURNON|TOURNUS|VIVIERS
- Product Group
Rhine & Rhone Revealed
- Rivers
Rhine|Rhone
- Related Option Title
Rhine & Rhone Revealed (Southbound)
- Image Collection Names
Avalon Europe
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Rhine & Rhone Revealed (Southbound)
