Romantic Rhine -

Day	Location
1	Board Your Overnight Transatlantic Flight
2	Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
3	Amsterdam
4	Cologne, Germany
5	Koblenz - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim
6	Excursion To Heidelberg
7	Strasbourg, France
8	Breisach, Germany. Excursion To The Black Forest
9	Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)
Number of Nights: 8

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One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits on this fascinating Rhine River journey. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Cologne, Koblenz, and Strasbourg, a visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, as well as an excursion to majestic Heidelberg and a canal cruise in picturesque Amsterdam. Also, sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and take pictures of the legendary Lorelei rock.

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Included Features:

Cruise:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Amsterdam:
Canal cruise

Cologne:
Guided sightseeing

Koblenz:
Guided sightseeing

Rhine Gorge:
Cruise through the gorge

Rüdesheim:
Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

Heidelberg:
Guided visit of the castle including the Giant Vat

Strasbourg:
Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral

Notes:

In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.

Avalon Waterways

There's perhaps no more relaxing, intimate and carefree way to experience a country than on an Avalon River Cruise. Named one of Travel & Leisure's Top-10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines (2007), Avalon's new generation of ships are equipped with state-of-the art technology and were built to create a warm and inviting ambiance and with the travelers' comfort and safety in mind.

Docking frequently to explore the charming cities and towns along the way, our experienced local guides will show you around and help you experience each destination like a local. You can even spend the evening on shore if the schedule permits. Back on board, you'll find the accommodations luxurious and the cuisine delectable—and most of our boats feature a fitness center and other popular amenities too. As part of the award-winning, 80-year-old Globus family of brands, an Avalon River Cruise is sure to deliver on quality and leave you with a new perspective on the old world.