Countries Visited:
Germany,
Switzerland,
Duration:
13 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
September 2028 - October 2028
Overview
13 Day River Cruise from Munich to Lucerne
See the grandeur of Germany with a scenic river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers. Your European river cruise begins with two nights in Munich. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, then embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties. Your enchanting river cruise through Germany continues to Würzburg—the “Pearl of the Romantic Road.” From here sail to Frankfurt, where you can join a guided sightseeing tour of the city, or visit the nearby town of Seligenstadt. On your way to Rüdesheim sail through the picturesque views of the Rhine Gorge. Then cruise to Strasbourg and join a guided city tour of Strasbourg’s sights, such as the stunning stained glass of its gothic cathedral, the astronomical clock, and La Petite France district. Your scenic cruise through Europe includes a stop in Breisach to visit Germany’s beautiful Black Forest region. Choose a visit visit to the charming city of Colmar, or a day trip to the Black Forest’s Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, and more. Cruise to Basel, Switzerland, to disembark from your Avalon Suite Ship® and continue your vacation with a visit to Mt. Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility) and a walking tour in Lucerne. Your Rhine River cruise and vacation in Switzerland are the perfect combination to unlock a guided European vacation of a lifetime.
See the grandeur of Germany with a scenic river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers. Your European river cruise begins with two nights in Munich. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, then embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties. Your enchanting river cruise through Germany continues to Würzburg—the “Pearl of the Romantic Road.” From here sail to Frankfurt, where you can join a guided sightseeing tour of the city, or visit the nearby town of Seligenstadt. On your way to Rüdesheim sail through the picturesque views of the Rhine Gorge. Then cruise to Strasbourg and join a guided city tour of Strasbourg’s sights, such as the stunning stained glass of its gothic cathedral, the astronomical clock, and La Petite France district. Your scenic cruise through Europe includes a stop in Breisach to visit Germany’s beautiful Black Forest region. Choose a visit visit to the charming city of Colmar, or a day trip to the Black Forest’s Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, and more. Cruise to Basel, Switzerland, to disembark from your Avalon Suite Ship® and continue your vacation with a visit to Mt. Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility) and a walking tour in Lucerne. Your Rhine River cruise and vacation in Switzerland are the perfect combination to unlock a guided European vacation of a lifetime.
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Start:Munich, Germany
Finish:Lucerne, Switzerland
Finish:Lucerne, Switzerland
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
WNZY
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Day 1 - MUNICH, GERMANY
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Day 2 - MUNICH
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Day 3 - MUNICH–NUREMBERG (EMBARKATION)
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Day 4 - BAMBERG
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Day 5 - WÜRZBURG
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Day 6 - WERTHEIM
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Day 7 - FRANKFURT EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT
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Day 8 - BOPPARD
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Day 9 - KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
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Day 10 - BREISACH, GERMANY (BLACK FOREST)
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Day 11 - BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)–SWISS ALPS
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Day 12 - LUCERNE
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Day 13 - LUCERNE
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Tripcode: 148333
Start:Munich, Germany
Finish:Lucerne, Switzerland
Finish:Lucerne, Switzerland
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
148333
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