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Overview

Get the perfect view of Germany’s Rhine River with a sample of its charms from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. Sail through the stunning Rhine Gorge on your way to Rüdesheim—the Rhine Valley’s wonderful wine country. Hear the sounds of oom-pah-pah of a Mechanical Music Museum like no other! Soak in Boppard’s forest views after a cup of authentic German coffee. You’ll explore the historic city of Cologne and see its grand gothic cathedral with the soaring twin steeples. You may choose to join a guided walking tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites. Enjoy a classic Kölsch lager to toast your Rhine River cruise! Next, you’ll arrive in colorful Amsterdam for a guided canal cruise through the city’s iconic waterways of the Golden Age.

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Itinerary

Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are three types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:

Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You’ll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.

Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go - from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.

We’ve found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests - from cooking classes, to painting workshops - to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.

Classic

<p>Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go - from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.</p>

Active

Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go - from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.

Discovery

We’ve found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests - from cooking classes, to painting workshops - to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.

Day 1 FRANKFURT, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)

Meals included:
Dinner

Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Frankfurt must arrive by 2 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Sail to Rüdesheim while having dinner on your first night onboard.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM

Day 2 RÜDESHEIM

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:

Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim.

Relax on the Sky Deck for an afternoon cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Koblenz.
Sail past the legendary rock of The Lorelei—where the siren of mythology sang songs to lure ill-fated sailors.

KOBLENZ

Travel Through 2,000 Years Of Monumental History
Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board with dinner.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE

Day 3 COLOGNE

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Start the day with a Morning Stretch with your Avalon Adventure Host while cruising to Cologne.

Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne— explore the Old City and see its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral, OR:

Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites.

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! This evening, enjoy dinner on board your ship.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM

Day 4 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND

Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age”.

You might consider an Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans—a quintessential Dutch town complete with windmills, waterways, and flower farms, or a Guided Optional Biking Excursion to the Dutch countryside.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

Day 5 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)

Meals included:
Breakfast

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Questions? Our travel specialists can help with any queries, quotes or special requirements. Request a callback or email us.

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.
•Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
•Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); the responsibility for obtaining a visa rests with the traveler.

Hotels

It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative, similar standard, hotels to those shown

Frankfurt
Amsterdam

Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

This stylish 342-room hotel boasts an ideal location in the heart of Frankfurt city center, next to the Stock Exchange and just minutes away from the Old Opera House and historic Römer Square. Enjoy fine local and international cuisine in the hotel's restaurant or dine outdoors on the spacious terrace with beautiful park views. Unwind with an American whiskey or cocktail at the sophisticated American-style bar, or simply enjoy a Cuban coffee and delicious bites in the bar and lounge. The health club offers a half Olympic-size indoor pool, fitness equipment, a whirlpool, steam room, and sauna. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property.

Location

Hochstrasse 4, Frankfurt, Germany

Hotel Facilities

Restaurant On-Site
Parking/Valet
Concierge desk
Elevator
Free WiFi
Hot Tub
Pool
Beauty Salon
ATM
Fitness Room
Luggage Storage
Bar/Lounge
Business Center
Spa Services
Laundry Available
Currency Exchange

Room Facilities

Cable/Satellite
Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
Mini-bar
Iron/Ironing Board
Desk
Television
Complimentary Toiletries
Air Conditioning
Hair Dryer
Disabled Access / Rooms
Non-smoking Rooms
Internet Access
Alarm Clock
Phone
In-Room Safe
Climate Control
Coffee Maker
Wake-Up Calls
Voicemail

Westcord Jakarta

A unique sustainable hotel in Amsterdam, where two worlds connect. At the former location where ships left for Jakarta, lies a green oasis in the centre of the city. Hotel offers 200 luxurious rooms with a Indonesian influenced style. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Café Jakarta or get a drink at the Malabar. Be pampered in luxury and relax in our wellness and swimming pool with views towards the river IJ.

Location

Javakade 766, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hotel Facilities

Beauty Salon
Concierge desk
Restaurant On-Site
Bar/Lounge
Pool
Luggage Storage
Parking/Valet
Free WiFi
Fitness Room
Elevator
Spa Services
Laundry Available

Room Facilities

Iron/Ironing Board
Window Opens
Non-smoking Rooms
Room Service
Coffee Maker
Wake-Up Calls
Disabled Access / Rooms
Mini-bar
Air Conditioning
Internet Access
Pay Movies
Cable/Satellite
Complimentary Newspaper
Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
Alarm Clock
Voicemail
In-Room Safe
Hair Dryer
Complimentary Toiletries
Climate Control
Desk
Television
Phone

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