
Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacationwhen you:
•Paddle through the canals ofAmsterdam on a kayak.
•Take an E-Bike tour surrounded by beautiful vineyards at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.
•Follow the road less traveled on an exciting hike along Heidelberg’s Philosophers’ Way.
And Be Moved.
Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you:
•Discover your inner street artist with a graffiti workshop in Amsterdam.
•Explore the lava caverns on a one-of-a-kind volcano encounter below the town of Mendig.
•Join a foodie tour through Strasbourg to discover the cuisine of France’s Alsace region.
Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way.
Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely “you” ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Rhine.
NOTES:
Our tours have inclusions and optional activities. When planning your trip, we will discuss these with you to determine what your interests are to create the perfect intentional journey.
How Suite It Is! Welcome Aboard Your Avalon Suite Ship®. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. You may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure the colorful cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
Colorful Canals of Amsterdam: Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE EXCURSION Enjoy a Guided Kayak Tour for an adventure which will provide you a unique perspective of the “Venice of the North” from the waters of its magnificent canals, OR: DISCOVERY EXCURSION Take a Tour to the Street Art Museum, see nearly 200 large-scale artworks featuring artists from around the world. Afterwards, attend a hands-on workshop with an instructor who will guide you in creating your own group mural to discover your inner artist, OR: CLASSIC EXCURSION 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 EXCURSION Enjoy a Guided Canal Cruise to explore the iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam. This afternoon, enjoy relaxing sailing on the Sky Deck. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜSSELDORF
Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing Altbiers ACTIVE EXCURSION Join a City Biking Tour to discover interesting stories about the sights and the city itself along the way, OR: DISCOVERY EXCURSION Experience Düsseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR: CLASSIC EXCURSION Join a Guided Tour of Düsseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has an individual magic character. This afternoon you might take a Guided Optional Excursion to Düsseldorf’s microbreweries to try a variety of Altbiers. Later enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KOBLENZ
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls Where the Rhine and Moselle Meet Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE EXCURSION Take a Guided E-Bike Tour in the vineyards surrounding this beautiful city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, OR: CLASSIC EXCURSION For a unique experience, join us on an excursion to the “Lava City” of Mendig for a Volcano Encounter, including exploring the caverns and corridors where basalt (cold lava) was mined, OR: CLASSIC EXCURSION Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view. En route to Bingen, 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. DISCOVERY EXCURSION Enjoy an experience fit for royalty during an exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPEYER
The World’s Biggest Wine Barrel and Famous Vineyards ACTIVE EXCURSION Follow the road less traveled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers’ Way for an inspiring view of the city below, OR: DISCOVERY EXCURSION Learn about the art of beer making with an entertaining and exclusive Guided Tour of four breweries in and out of Old Heidelberg, OR: CLASSIC EXCURSION 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. While visiting the city, also enjoy a tasting of local specialties, OR: CLASSIC EXCURSION Take a Guided Tour of Speyer, see its imperial Cathedral, one of the largest and most significant Romanesque edifices in Germany. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KEHL
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. ACTIVE EXCURSION Enjoy a walking tour along the river and explore Strasbourg’s lovely European District around the Marne-Rhein Canal, OR: DISCOVERY EXCURSION Join a Culinary Walk to discover the Alsatian cuisine and traditions, so influenced by the unique history of a region, whose control alternated between Germany and France for centuries, OR: CLASSIC EXCURSION Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg’s s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest ACTIVE EXCURSION Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR: Join a Bike Ride north along the Rhine River toward the small fortified Medieval village of Burkheim, OR: CLASSIC EXCURSION 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 EXCURSION 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, with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.
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