Romantic Rhine
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which begins in Switzerland and visits France, Germany, and Holland!
What’s Included:
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Return flights from Dublin to Basel / Amsterdam to Dublin or vice versa
- Return airport transfers
- 7 nights onboard 5 star Avalon Panorama, View, Vista or Envision
- Gourmet cuisine with breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner onboard
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Happy Hour every evening serving complimentary drinks and cocktails
- Your preference of Classic or Active included excursions and sightseeing
- Onboard gratuities included
- Club Lounge with 24-hour with complimentary hot beverages & snacks
- Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
- 20kg check in bag per person
NOTE : Cruise offered Northbound (Basel to Amsterdam) and Southbound (Amsterdam to Basel)
Upgrade to Panoramic Suite €620 per person
Price based on Deluxe Lower Stateroom
Single supplement from €1119
Note: Flights offered may be indirect
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which begins in Switzerland and visits France, Germany, and Holland! Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel, Switzerland, then head for Breisach, Germany, at the foot of the Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border. Here you’ll find the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest, an area of unrivaled natural beauty, best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock. Continue your river cruise to Strasbourg, France, and marvel at the red-sandstone Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals and the fascinating astronomical clock. Stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade. Visit the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, towering magnificently over the city, or stop in Mainz for a guided walk and a visit to the captivating Gutenberg Museum. Sail to the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, and a visit to the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, then pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Last stop in Germany is Cologne—a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture and famous twin-spired cathedral.
At the conclusion of your Rhine River cruise, you’ll spend time in colorful Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city on an included canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.” Spend free time discovering world-famous museums, and an abundance of restaurants in the vibrant, modern capital of Holland.
Avalon Panorama
The Avalon Panorama led the way as the first of its kind in the industry to feature two full decks of Panorama Suites complete with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. You’ll cruise in river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony in a 200-square-foot suite that’s 30% larger than the industry standard. Our Comfort Collection beds actually face the view, so you can stretch out and relax with the world at your feet. Retire each evening and wake each morning to a panorama of picture-postcard scenes! Exciting onboard amenities include complimentary computer use in public areas and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, a well-stocked library, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and delightful Sky Bistro. There’s no better way to take in the view than cruising in Europe in the spacious comfort of the Avalon Panorama.
Holiday Highlights
Prices
| Dates | Cabin Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2025 | Southbound | €2795€2438 | Enquire Now |
| 07 Oct 2025 | Northbound | €2617€2379 | Enquire Now |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Northbound | €2617 | Enquire Now |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Northbound | €2617 | Enquire Now |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Southbound | €2617€2379 | Enquire Now |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Southbound | €2617€2099 | Enquire Now |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Northbound | €2599€2379 | Enquire Now |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Southbound | €2617€2099 | Enquire Now |
| 01 Nov 2025 | Southbound | €2617€2099 | Enquire Now |
| 04 Nov 2025 | Deluxe Stateroom | €2617 | Enquire Now |
| 04 Nov 2025 | Southbound | €2617€2099 | Enquire Now |
| 08 Nov 2025 | Northbound | €2617€2099 | Enquire Now |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Southbound | €2617€2099 | Enquire Now |
| 18 Nov 2025 | For wine Lovers | €2617€2099 | Book Now |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 04 Jul 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 07 Jul 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 28 Jul 2026 | Southbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 01 Aug 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 04 Aug 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 04 Aug 2026 | Southbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 08 Aug 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Southbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 07 Nov 2026 | Southbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 10 Nov 2026 | Northbound | €2379 | Book Now |
| 17 Nov 2026 | Southbound | €2379 | Book Now |
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Booking Remarks
Optional insurance (conditions apply)A non-refundable, non-transferable booking deposit of 15% is required. Full payment if departure within 16 weeks.
Upgrde to Panoramic Suite €620 pps
Single supplement from €1119
Holidays & offers are subject to availability at the time of booking
These prices are guidelines only and are subject to change and availability. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.
Itinerary
Basel, Switzerland
Fly from the Dublin and arrive in Basel, where you will be met and transferred to your river ship.
Explore your ship and enjoy dinner on your first evening on board.
EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH
Breisach, Germany
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Active Excursion
Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery 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 in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.
EVENING CRUISE TO KEHL
Kehl, Germany
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France
Active Excursion
Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion
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.
You may also choose to join 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 MAINZ
Mainz, Germany
Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel
Active Excursion
Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers’ way, 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,” OR:
Classic Excursion
Enjoy a Guided City Walk in Mainz, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship after a short sailing to Rüdesheim .
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM
The Rhine Gorge, Germany
Koblenz, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
Active Excursion
Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.
En route to Koblenz, 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.
KOBLENZ
Travel Through 2000 Years of Monumental History
Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board with dinner and live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ
Cologne, Germany
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion
Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:
Classic Excursion
Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.
Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Active Excursion
Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
Discovery 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
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
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. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside.
Take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
* Due to the “SAIL Amsterdam” from August 19 to 25, Amsterdam excursions commence from ship docking location in Rotterdam.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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