Epic Europe Rail & River Combo

Board the train for your journey from Zurich to Lucerne. Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s most idyllic medieval cities, surrounded by a beautiful lake and nestled amidst snow-capped Alps. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover the delights of this charming city such as the famous wooden bridge or the picturesque town centre. (B)

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. Transfer from Zurich to Basel to embark your Romantic Rhine River Cruise. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board. EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH (B, D)

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.

EVENING CRUISE TO KEHL (B, L, D)

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 (B, L, D)

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 (B, L, D)

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 (B, L, D)

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 (B, L, D)

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.”

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 (B, L, D)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)