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2026 Romantic Rhine River Cruise (Northbound)

Jul 25 - Aug 1, 2025

Trip dates: July 25 – August 1, 2025

✨ A fairytale journey from Switzerland to Holland aboard the Avalon Vista  

🚢 Explore the Magic of the Rhine River

Embark on an extraordinary 8-day river cruise through Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Aboard the elegant Avalon Vista, you'll enjoy unparalleled comfort and immersive cultural experiences—all while gliding past some of Europe’s most breathtaking scenery. 

Let the Rhine River be your guide through medieval villages, vineyard-lined hillsides, fairytale castles, and world-class cities.

Why You’ll Love This Cruise:

  • Unpack Once—Explore Every Day: Wake up in a new country without ever having to repack your suitcase.
  • Panoramic Views from Your Bed: Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the Rhine’s most breathtaking scenery right to you.
  • Immersive Cultural Experiences: From French cathedrals to German castles, every day feels like stepping into a fairytale.
  • World-Class Cuisine: Enjoy regional specialties and hand-selected wines at every meal, all included.
  • Curated Excursions: Enjoy guided walking tours, wine tastings, and local insights with expert guides in every port.
  • Stress-Free Travel: No buses, no long travel days—just smooth sailing, great company, and personal comfort.

Cruise Highlights:

  • Breisach & The Black Forest – Timeless tradition and storybook landscapes
  • Strasbourg, France – Iconic cathedral, charming canals, Alsatian culture
  • Heidelberg or Mainz – Explore a romantic hilltop castle or the birthplace of the printing press
  • Rüdesheim, Germany – Quirky museums and delightful local wines
  • Rhine Gorge – The crown jewel of the Rhine with castles galore
  • Cologne, Germany – A vibrant city with a legendary cathedral
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands – 700 years of history and charm on the canals

Avalon Vista: Your Floating Boutique Hotel

Experience one of the most innovative river ships on the water with:

  • Panorama Suites® with Open-Air Balconies
  • Wall-to-wall views from your bed
  • Fine dining with wine & beer included
  • Sky Deck views, fitness center & cozy lounges
  • Free Wi-Fi & guided excursions every day

Itinerary

  1. Trip Details

  2. Fri, Jul 25: Basel, Switzerland

  3. Sat, Jul 26: Breisach, Germany

  4. Sun, Jul 27: Kehl, Germany

  5. Mon, Jul 28: Mainz, Germany

  6. Tue, Jul 29: Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

  7. Wed, Jul 30: Cologne, Germany

  8. Thu, Jul 31: Amsterdam, Netherlands

  9. Fri, Aug 1: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Full Itinerary

  • Itinerary Map

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