Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound)

Booking Dates

04/02/2023 through 10/21/2023

Travel Dates

04/02/2023 through 11/07/2023

Provider

Avalon Waterways

Ship

Avalon Poetry II

Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous European river cruise vacation along the Rhône and Rhine Rivers. The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey. Your river cruise vacation begins in Arles-famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Lyon is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. You’ll stop in Breisach, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest, well known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and cuckoo clocks. In Strasbourg, France, stroll through the picturesque La Petite France district. Visit the ruins of Heidelberg’s castle, or stop in Mainz for a guided walk and a visit to the captivating Gutenberg Museum. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Your last stop in Germany is Cologne, where a guided walk shows you the highlights of this 2,000-year-old city. A stay in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam is the perfect way to conclude this sensational European river cruise. And the best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.”

Included Features:

Day 1 Arles (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Arles: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host

Day 3 Avignon: Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes

Day 4 Viviers: Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host

Day 5 Tournon: Choice of guided walk in Tournon or hike with your Adventure Host

Day 6 Lyon: Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill

Day 7 Tournus–Chalon-sur-Saône: Chardonnay excursion with tasting; Cheese tasting on board

Day 8 Chalon-sur-Saône (Disembarkation)-Beaune-Basel (Embarkation): Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; transfer to Basel; onboard welcome reception

Day 9 Breisach: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 10 Strasbourg: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 11 Mainz: Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz

Day 12 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge-Koblenz: Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz

Day 13 Cologne: Choice of “Cologne Highlights” walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 14 Amsterdam: Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host

Day 15 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning

Itinerary Destination Pricing Terms and Conditions

Itinerary

Day	Description	View All
Day 1	Arles, France (Embarkation) Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 2	Arles Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 3	Avignon Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 4	Viviers Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 5	Tournon Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 6	Lyon Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 7	Tournus – Chalon - Sur - Saône Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 8	Chalon - Sur - Saône (Disembarkation) – Beaune – Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation) Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 9	Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 10	Strasbourg, France Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 11	Mainz, Germany. Excursion To Heidelberg Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 12	Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 13	Cologne Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 14	Amsterdam, Holland Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details
Day 15	Amsterdam (Disembarkation) Depart Time: -- - Arrive Time: --	Details

Destination

Amsterdam

Amsterdam: A good time! That’s what you’ll have in this beautiful capital of the Netherlands, which feels at once like a 17-century city and a bustling modern metropolis. Famous for its canals and extraordinary museums, Amsterdam is also an intimate city with strangely alluring streets and squares.

Arles

Visit Arles, one of the Mediterrean towns featured in Van Gogh’s paintings.

Avignon

Located in Southeast France on the Rhone River. With a population near 90,000, it is a wine producing and manufacturing area. Famous Gothic church and many other historic sites are located in the city.

Cologne

Located on both sides of the Rhine river, Cologne (German: Köln) is the fourth most populous city in Germany. Cologne’s great Gothic Cathedral is a magnificent reminder of man’s ability to create exquisite art from stone. Its lacy twin spires and wonderful stained glass never fail to impress. Miraculously, the Cathedral escaped wartime destruction, unlike most of the city. The Old Town attracts visitors with excellent restaurants, lively taverns, bars and boutiques. The pedestrian-only Hohe-Strasse is a shopper’s paradise, and Eau de Cologne toilet water, trademarked 4711 (the former address), is world famous.

Mainz

200 years ago, the stretch of the Rhine between Mainz and Bonn was discovered by artists and poets of the Romantic Movement in search of one of nature’s works of art. Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, has for centuries been known as the „Golden City” of Germany. Here, the Impressions and changing moods of the river landscape are reflected in the images and atmosphere of the city in a very special way. In the „Year of Romanticism of the Rhine”, Mainz offers a series of attractions which capture the particular charm of Mainz and its surrounding countryside.

Rüdesheim

Rüdesheim is a small, very quaint “Bavarian” village in Germany on the Rhine River. Points of interest include the Asbach Brandy Distillery, Cable-car to Niederwald Monument, Medieval Museum of Torture, a Falconry and many wine festivals throughout the year.

Tournon

A beautiful, secluded city along the Rhone River.

Pricing

Travel Dates	Price
04/11/23 - 04/25/23	Starting At $8,715	Get A Quote
04/11/23 - 04/25/23	Starting At $6,548	Get A Quote
04/25/23 - 05/09/23	Starting At $9,350	Get A Quote
04/25/23 - 05/09/23	Starting At $7,048	Get A Quote
05/23/23 - 06/06/23	Starting At $10,331	Get A Quote
05/23/23 - 06/06/23	Starting At $7,848	Get A Quote
06/06/23 - 06/20/23	Starting At $10,331	Get A Quote
06/06/23 - 06/20/23	Starting At $7,848	Get A Quote
07/04/23 - 07/18/23	Starting At $8,977	Get A Quote
07/04/23 - 07/18/23	Starting At $6,698	Get A Quote
07/18/23 - 08/01/23	Starting At $8,977	Get A Quote
07/18/23 - 08/01/23	Starting At $6,698	Get A Quote
08/15/23 - 08/29/23	Starting At $8,977	Get A Quote
08/15/23 - 08/29/23	Starting At $6,698	Get A Quote
09/26/23 - 10/10/23	Starting At $10,112	Get A Quote
09/26/23 - 10/10/23	Starting At $7,648	Get A Quote
10/10/23 - 10/24/23	Starting At $9,477	Get A Quote
10/10/23 - 10/24/23	Starting At $7,148	Get A Quote
10/24/23 - 11/07/23	Starting At $8,215	Get A Quote
10/24/23 - 11/07/23	Starting At $6,098	Get A Quote

Terms and Conditions

Prices are per person, land or cruise only, based on double occupancy. Offer subject to availability and change without notice. Some restrictions may apply. Please ask us for details.

Charges not included in the land vacation price: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships’ crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as ‘included’ in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.

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