8 Day River Cruise Basel to Amsterdam from $4,076.00 (per person)
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 visit Schwetzingen Castle. 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 the Netherlands.
Romantic – Any Time of Year
From the lively energy of summer to the golden calm of fall and the fresh renewal of
spring, the Rhine reveals a different kind of romance in every season. Depending on
when you sail, you can enjoy spring strawberry picking and jam making, summer
brewery tours and tastings or fall visits to historic vineyards. Sail when vineyard-
covered hills glow with color, medieval towns feel extra special, and the river’s
legendary scenery unfolds at an unhurried pace. It’s the same iconic Rhine –
beautifully shaped by the season in which you experience it.