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Spectacular Switzerland & Rhomantic Rhine

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Destination:
Zurich, Switzerland
Duration:
15 Nights
Offer ends:
28 February 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts 27 Jun - 12 Jul 2025, Other departures available between May - Sep 2025, seasonal surcharges may apply

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This European tour includes a Globus escorted tour through Switzerland, with a river cruise on the legendary Rhine River through France, Germany, and Holland.

Begin in Switzerland, staying in Zürich, Geneva, Gruyère, Interlaken, and Lucerne. A highlight is the Interlaken area, nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with breathtaking views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. Enjoy a spectacular rack railway ride to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station, for panoramic views of glaciers and surrounding countries. Visit Gruyères Castle, explore Geneva’s lakeside beauty, and enjoy guided sightseeing including Reformation Park. Savor Swiss chocolate at Maison Cailler in Broc and stop in the glamorous ski resort of Gstaad. In Lucerne, take a walking tour to see the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge.

Board your river cruise in Basel, sailing to Breisach, Germany, gateway to the scenic Black Forest. Explore Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral and charming La Petite France district. Visit Heidelberg Castle or Mainz, home to the Gutenberg Museum. Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge with its towering castles. Conclude in Amsterdam, Holland, where a canal cruise reveals the city’s Golden Age treasures. This unforgettable tour blends Alpine splendor and iconic river sights for a once-in-a-lifetime European adventure.

 

Other inclusions:

  • Spacious outside deluxe accommodations with enhanced soundproofing and Avalon's exclusive Comfort Collection Beds for a great night's sleep.
  • Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath products.
  • Included sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides.
  • Onboard local entertainment.
  • A professional Cruise Director who delivers educational commentary as you travel through interesting landscapes, and who assists with requests and additional excursions.
  • Friendly, English-speaking staff who deliver consummate personal service throughout your journey.
  • Gratuities to Cruise Director, Crew, Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included on Avalon portion only.
  • Personalise your onboard and onshore experiences by choosing from a variety of included or optional excursions, visits & activities. Log on to MyAccount to customise your cruise experience.

 

  • Lead in Outside Deluxe Stateroom – Category D from $12,789* per person twin share
  • Lead in Outside Panorama Suite – Category B from $14,685* per person twin share

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Inclusions

  • 8 night Globus Tour from Zurich to Lucerne in First-Class or Superior First-Class accommodation with private bath or shower
  • VIP access to the iconic sites
  • Seamless transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
  • 7 night luxury cruise from Basel to Amsterdam on Avalon Vista
  • Main meals~ and entertainment on board
  • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; select wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • An Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions
  • Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore
  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • All port charges and gratuities

+ Bonus Extras!

EXCLUSIVE SAVE $4,200*
  • BONUS $2,000† Air Credit per person!

Itinerary

Welcome to Zurich!

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

 

Swiss Strolls in Geneva

ZURICH An orientation walk in the Old Town includes the Fraumunsterkirche.

BIEL/BIENNE Enjoy free time in the historical district.

NEUCHATEL Free time for lunch en route to Geneva. (B) 174 mi / 280 km

CITY SIGHTS Fall in love with Zurich with a walk through the Altstadt - its Old Town, in the historic heart of the city. See the guild houses and historic squares that span both sides of the Limmat River. Gracing the shore is the famous Fraumunsterkirche, with its signature green steeple marking the skyline above stained-glass windows designed by masters Chagall and Giacometti.

Grandeur in Geneva

GENEVA Guided sightseeing includes Reformation Park and a walk through the Old Town. Free time this afternoon and evening.

HISTORY & TRADITION Explore Geneva's Old Town where the imposing St. Peter's Cathedral stands in the city of the Reformation. Discover fascinating stories along the small cobblestone streets and small squares, as well as secret passages. See the Parc des Bastions where giant statues of the leading figures of the Reformation are carved into the great wall - engraved with Geneva's motto, 'Post Tenebras Lux' (Light After Darkness). (B)      

 

How Sweet it Is

EVIAN-LES-BAINS Enjoy free time to browse.

GRUYERES [LF] Visit the castle and enjoy lunch with local specialties and a traditional dessert with meringue and double creme.

BROC [LF] Visit Maison Cailler Swiss chocolate factory for a tasting. (B,L,D) 87 mi / 140 km

LOCAL TASTES Meringue a la creme and Swiss chocolate are two perfect pleasures we can't resist! Capture the tradition of the medieval hilltop Castle of Gruyeres with the double sweetness of creme and meringue. Later sink your sweet tooth into Maison Cailler's decadent delicacies when you visit their famous chocolate factory.

 

Spectacular Switzerland

GSTAAD Orientation walk and free time to browse.

INTERLAKEN Free time to explore.

GRINDELWALD Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening. (B) 87 mi / 140 km

EXPLORE MORE Grindelwald has been attracting visitors since the 18th century, a popular hub for those wishing to explore the Bernese Oberland, an area renowned for stunning scenery and pristine nature. During the winter months the area is a top ski destination, and Grindelwald is Switzerland's largest ski resort.

The Top of Europe

GRINDELWALD Join an excursion to the [LF] Jungfrau Massif with a mountain train ride to the summit, Ice Palace, and receive your Jungfrau Passport. Enjoy free time to explore. (B,D)

EPIC RIDE An unforgettable journey to the Jungfraujoch, often called the "Top of Europe." Disembark at Europe's highest railway station and spend time exploring. Visit the Ice Palace where artists have created incredible ice sculptures. Enjoy the 360 degree cinematic experience of the Jungfrau Panorama and don't miss the chance to take the ultrafast lift to the Sphinx Observatory to get a fantastic view of the longest glacier in the Alps.

Alpine Attraction

BERNE Guided walking tour includes a stop at Bear Park, panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and the Old Town. Free time for lunch.

LUCERNE Enjoy free time late this afternoon and evening. 112 mi / 180 km

CITY SIGHTS BarenPark (Bear Park) is home to Pyrenean brown bears (after which the town is named). This hillside habitat in Berne differs greatly from the bear pit of 1191 when Duke Berthold V vowed to name the town after the first animal his hunt found in the nearby woods. The first records of bears being kept in the city date back to 1513 when soldiers brought live bears home as spoils of war. Fast forward to the modern day as the inhumane bear pit of the 16th century has evolved into a 6,000 square-metre natural habitat alongside the Aar River. 

Bridging History

LUCERNE Walking tour includes the Lion monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge. Farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant. (D)

CITY SIGHTS See the symbol of Lucerne at the famous Kapellbrucke (Chapel Bridge), the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. Originally built in 1365, the bridge includes the Wasserturm (water tower) that once served as a prison. Today, this world-famous timber bridge is Lucerne's most photographed landmark.

Transfer from Lucerne to Basel. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding.

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 Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

ACTIVE Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:

DISCOVERY 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 Join a Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city centre, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.

EVENING CRUISE TO KEHL (B,L,D)

A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including the 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 centre.

EVENING CRUISE TO MAINZ (B,L,D)             

Castle Walls and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel

ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, OR:

CLASSIC 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 Enjoy a Guided City Walk in Mainz including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing.

Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN MAINZ (B,L,D)

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rudesheim, OR:

DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rudesheimer 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

ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:

DISCOVERY Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's important Jewish heritage sites, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne-with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.

Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years!

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)

Canals of Colourful Amsterdam

ACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:

DISCOVERY 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 Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam's "Golden Age."

During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, 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 colourful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)

* Due to the "SAIL Amsterdam" from 19 to 25 August, Amsterdam excursions commence from ship docking location in Rotterdam.

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

*Due to increased harbour traffic expected for the 2025 "SAIL Amsterdam" event, departure 806 will disembark in Rotterdam.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 18 December 2024 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. From price is based on 27 June 2025 departure, category D cabin and includes a $1,900 and $200 per person saving. A non-refundable deposit of $750pp per cruise is required at time of booking or by 28 February 2025, (whichever comes first) to secure reservation and offers. Offers applicable across all cabin categories. Cabin upgrade cost will apply. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. †Air Credit is per person, included in the package price and may be used toward any airfare booked with your Travel Advisor or the value may be deducted from the package if you prefer to book this component independently. >Transfers are shared group transfers. Latest arrival flight into Zurich is 3:00pm, earliest return from Amsterdam is 6:00am. All savings are included in the advertised price. Offer valid until 28 February 2025, unless sold prior. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Avalon Waterways and Cruiseco booking terms and conditions apply, see website for details.

*Terms and conditions: From price of $10,626 is per person, twin share, based on 27 June 2025 departure, category D cabin and includes a $1,900 and $200 per person saving. All care is taken to promote correct pricing, is subject to cruise availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. All prices are per person, twin share and include any applicable charges and savings. A non-refundable deposit of $750pp per cruise is required at time of booking or by 28/02/25 (whichever comes first) to secure reservation and offers. Offers applicable across all cabin categories. Cabin upgrade cost will apply. Further terms of use apply. Offers not combinable with any other promotion except Welcome Back Credit. Offers applicable to singles - single supplement applies. Offers reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Offers may be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. Additional restrictions may apply, refer to the website www.avalonwaterways.com.au.

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$12,789* | per person twin share (Outside Deluxe Stateroom)
EXCLUSIVE SAVE $4,200*
Destination:
Zurich, Switzerland
Duration:
15 Nights
Offer ends:
28 February 2025
Valid for travel:
Itinerary starts 27 Jun - 12 Jul 2025
Other departures available between May - Sep 2025, seasonal surcharges may apply
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