18 Day River Cruise Vienna to Amsterdam
Cruise XZC5
Was from
£5,233pp
Now from
£4,708pp
Prices shown exclude flights and transfers
Save £75 per person on 2021 river cruises before 30 November with our Black Friday deals.
Book a Panorama Suite (B, A or P categories) on selected sailings before 9 November 2020 and we will waive your stateroom upgrade fee, worth an average £999 per person.
Valid on the following departures:
Cruise prices are shown without flights included in case you wish to book them separately, or aren't ready to return home when you disembark! Or we can book your flights for you from most UK airports, with overseas transfers and ATOL protection included. The choice is yours!
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:
Classic
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.
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.
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.
Day 1 VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2 VIENNA
Guided sightseeing features a visit to magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the Ringstrasse, and Heldenplatz.
Day 3 VIENNA–MELK–MONDSEE, SALZBURG
Enjoy a Danube cruise and visit The Sound of Music Parish Church in Mondsee before arriving in Salzburg. Guided walking tour
Day 4 SALZBURG
An optional excursion is available to Berchtesgaden and Hitler’s Eagles Nest.
Day 5 SALZBURG–INNSBRUCK–ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND
In Innsbruck, walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. Drive through the Swiss Engadine to St. Moritz.
Day 6 ST. MORITZ–CHUR–TÄSCH–ZERMATT
Board the first-class panoramic coach of the Glacier Express train and arrive in Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Day 7 ZERMATT
An optional excursion is available to the Klein Matterhorn.
Day 8 ZERMATT–BERNE
Visit Chillon Castle and enjoy a special wine tasting before arriving in Berne.
Day 9 BERNE–INTERLAKEN–LUCERNE
The guided walking tour of Berne features a panoramic view from the Rose Garden and the Bear Park. Drive across Brünig Pass to Lucerne.
Day 10 LUCERNE
Your morning walking tour includes the Lion Monument and the Chapel Bridge. This evening, enjoy a private boat cruise followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 11 LUCERNE–BASEL (EMBARKATION)
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
Day 12 BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
German winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
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.
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:
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.
Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe. Learn about German winemaking in the vineyards of Baden, and enjoy a wine tasting.
EVENING CRUISE TO STRASBOURG
Day 13 STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France
Classic
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.
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.
EVENING CRUISE TO LUDWIGSHAFEN
Day 14 MAINZ, GERMANY–EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
Castle Walls and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel
Classic
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.
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:
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.
Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a Hike up Philosophers’ Way for an inspiring view of the city below, OR:
Classic
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.
Enjoy a Guided City Walk in Mainz including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN MAINZ
Day 15 RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
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.
Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR:
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.
Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim.
KOBLENZ
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ
Day 16 COLOGNE
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Classic
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.
Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral, OR:
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.
Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
Day 17 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
Classic
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.
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age”.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
Day 18 AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Onboard every one of our Suite Ships you'll find the same exacting standards and attention to detail. They all feature our one-of-a-kind Panorama Suites, with the widest opening windows in river cruising, and beds facing the incredible views. This cruise operates on the following ships.
The Avalon Panorama led the way as the first of its kind in the industry to feature two full decks of Panorama SuitesSM complete with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows. You'll cruise in river cruising's only Open-Air BalconySM in a 200-square-foot suite that's 30% larger than the industry standard. Our Comfort CollectionSM beds actually face the view, so you can stretch out and relax with the world at your feet. Retire each evening and wake each morning to a panorama of picture-postcard scenes! Exciting onboard amenities include complimentary computer use in public areas and Wi-Fi access, a well-stocked library, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and delightful Sky Bistro. There's no better way to take in the view than cruising in Europe in the spacious comfort of the Avalon Panorama.
Experience European river views unlike any other ship can offer. The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature two full decks of Panorama SuitesSM with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air BalconySM. Enjoy seamless views from your Comfort CollectionSM bed that faces the window. With 200 square feet, Panorama SuitesSM are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the space to entertain in your private sitting area or just relax and enjoy the passing vistas. Onboard amenities include a Fitness Center, complimentary computer use in public areas and Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful Sky Bistro. Sweeping views are yours to enjoy on the Avalon Vista!
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative, similar standard, hotels to those shown
An elegant 309 room hotel, dedicated to Prince Eugene of Savoy and housed in the former State Austrian Printing House with a modern, glassy atrium. Amenities include a fitness area, sauna and steam room, two restaurants and a jazzy bar.
Rennweg 16, Vienna, Austria
This 211-room upscale property offers Free Wi-Fi access in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. A mix of both Viennese and Mediterranean cuisine is offered in the stylish restaurant, whilst drinks can be enjoyed in the nostalgic charm of the lounge bar which has original décor from the Orient Express.
Am Heumarkt 35-37, Wien, Austria
Located in center of Salzburg, walking distance to Mirabell Gardens and Mirabell Palace - 15 minutes to WA Mozart Airport.
Rainerstrasse 6-8, Salzburg, Austria
Traditional mountain architecture with lots of woodworks & local grisons style; in center of St Moritz-Bad; near spa & ski slopes.
Via Tegiatscha 17, St.Moritz, Switzerland
Chalet style hotel with modern comforts and amenities, restaurant, sauna and solarium; located near the Gornergrat station.
Bahnhofstrasse, 28, Zermatt, Switzerland
A city hotel with stunning mountain views in a prime location in the center of Bern, just a few minutes walk from the old city and Federal Palace. The 171 modern guestrooms offer the perfect ambiance through contemporary design with real wood floors, and modern technology including free Wi-Fi, a safe with charging facility, a mini bar, and coffee/tea station. Amenities include various restaurants, a garden with seasonal outdoor lounge, a classic cocktail bar, and a spacious fitness area.
Kornhausstrasse 3, Bern 25, Switzerland
A centrally located 161-room modern hotel of minimalist design with urban flair, just a short walk away from the lake promenade and Old Town. Traditional Italian food is served with a contemporary touch in the Brasserie and drinks can be enjoyed from morning until late evening at the Apéro bar.
Seidenhofstrasse 5, Luzern, Switzerland
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.
Javakade 766, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Royal Suite
(Suite)
Panorama Suite
(Cat. A, B, P)
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
(Cat. E, D)
05 May 2021
£7,391pp
Royal Suite
£6,541pp
Panorama Suite
£5,791pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
12 May 2021
£7,293pp
£6,343pp
Royal Suite
£6,443pp
£5,544pp
Panorama Suite
£5,544pp
£5,019pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
19 May 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,473pp
£5,574pp
Panorama Suite
£5,574pp
£5,049pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
26 May 2021
£7,194pp
£6,244pp
Royal Suite
£6,344pp
£5,445pp
Panorama Suite
£5,445pp
£4,920pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
02 Jun 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,458pp
£5,559pp
Panorama Suite
£5,559pp
£5,034pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
09 Jun 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,458pp
£5,559pp
Panorama Suite
£5,708pp
£5,183pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
16 Jun 2021
£7,346pp
£6,396pp
Royal Suite
£6,496pp
£5,597pp
Panorama Suite
£5,597pp
£5,072pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
23 Jun 2021
£7,421pp
Royal Suite
£6,571pp
Panorama Suite
£5,672pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
30 Jun 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,314pp
£5,415pp
Panorama Suite
£5,415pp
£4,890pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
28 Jul 2021
£7,431pp
Royal Suite
£6,581pp
Panorama Suite
£5,682pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
04 Aug 2021
£7,247pp
£6,297pp
Royal Suite
£6,397pp
£5,498pp
Panorama Suite
£5,498pp
£4,973pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
11 Aug 2021
£7,511pp
Royal Suite
£6,661pp
Panorama Suite
£5,762pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
18 Aug 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,397pp
£5,498pp
Panorama Suite
£5,498pp
£4,973pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
25 Aug 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,633pp
£5,734pp
Panorama Suite
£5,883pp
£5,358pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
01 Sep 2021
£7,399pp
£6,449pp
Royal Suite
£6,549pp
£5,650pp
Panorama Suite
£5,650pp
£5,125pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
08 Sep 2021
£7,544pp
£6,594pp
Royal Suite
£6,744pp
£5,795pp
Panorama Suite
£5,795pp
£5,270pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
15 Sep 2021
£7,399pp
£6,449pp
Royal Suite
£6,549pp
£5,650pp
Panorama Suite
£5,650pp
£5,125pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
22 Sep 2021
£7,510pp
£6,560pp
Royal Suite
£6,660pp
£5,761pp
Panorama Suite
£5,761pp
£5,236pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
29 Sep 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,345pp
£5,446pp
Panorama Suite
£5,446pp
£4,921pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
06 Oct 2021
£6,982pp
£6,032pp
Royal Suite
£6,132pp
£5,233pp
Panorama Suite
£5,233pp
£4,708pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
13 Oct 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
SOLD OUT
Panorama Suite
SOLD OUT
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
20 Oct 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
SOLD OUT
Panorama Suite
SOLD OUT
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
Prices include daily excursions, full-board dining and gratuities but exclude flights. Book your flights with us and we'll also include overseas transfers and ATOL protection.
Save £75 per person on 2021 river cruises before 30 November with our Black Friday deals.
See offer detailsBook a Panorama Suite (B, A or P categories) on selected sailings before 9 November 2020 and we will waive your stateroom upgrade fee, worth an average £999 per person.
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