18 Day River Cruise Vienna to Amsterdam
Cruise XZC5
From
£5,233pp
Prices shown exclude flights and transfers
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.
A unique Suite Ship®, the Avalon Panorama features unmatched cabin views as the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks of suites featuring a Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window. Your European river cruise suite is transformed into a unique Open-Air BalconySM. As you cruise on Europe's most picturesque rivers, enjoy the fresh breeze and enchanting scenery from the comfort of your suite, with view-facing beds for the ultimate in relaxed luxury. With 200 square feet, the Panorama SuiteSM is more than 30% larger than the industry standard, and it gives you the unparalleled opportunity to wake up each morning facing the magnificent passing scenery. 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 Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air BalconySM. Enjoy seamless cabin views that bring the view inside on your European river cruise. Our Comfort Collection beds face the window for the ultimate in relaxed luxury with fresh breezes and enchanting scenery. With 200 square feet, Panorama SuitesSM are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning facing the splendid passing scenery. 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.
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative, similar standard, hotels to those shown
The Zeitgeist hotel in Vienna perfectly combines its central location, just 300 meters away from the main train station with top quality overnight stays. The 254 air conditioned rooms offer large windows and Free Wi-Fi access, there is an on-site fitness room, a restaurant-café-bar as well as 24 hour vending machines for snacks & drinks.
15 Sonnwendgasse, Vienna, Austria
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
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
Enjoy a Great Location at the Westside Shopping and Leisure Centre when you Book the Holiday Inn Bern-Westside Hotel. This chocolate-themed hotel is only 200 meters away from the Toblerone factory and is linked to Daniel Libeskind's Westside Centre, putting a wide range of shops and restaurants at your doorstep.
Riedbachstrasse 96, Berne, 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
Or call 0330 058 8243 to book with our travel specialists
Royal Suite
(Suite)
Panorama Suite
(Cat. A, B, P)
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
(Cat. E, D)
05 May 2021
£7,156pp
Royal Suite
£6,306pp
Panorama Suite
£5,556pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
12 May 2021
£7,293pp
Royal Suite
£6,443pp
Panorama Suite
£5,544pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
19 May 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,473pp
Panorama Suite
£5,574pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
26 May 2021
£7,194pp
Royal Suite
£6,344pp
Panorama Suite
£5,445pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
02 Jun 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,458pp
Panorama Suite
£5,559pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
09 Jun 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,458pp
Panorama Suite
£5,708pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
16 Jun 2021
£7,346pp
Royal Suite
£6,496pp
Panorama Suite
£5,597pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
23 Jun 2021
£7,194pp
Royal Suite
£6,344pp
Panorama Suite
£5,445pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
30 Jun 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,314pp
Panorama Suite
£5,415pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
14 Jul 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
SOLD OUT
Panorama Suite
SOLD OUT
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
21 Jul 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
SOLD OUT
Panorama Suite
SOLD OUT
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
28 Jul 2021
£7,202pp
Royal Suite
£6,352pp
Panorama Suite
£5,453pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
04 Aug 2021
£7,247pp
Royal Suite
£6,397pp
Panorama Suite
£5,498pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
11 Aug 2021
£7,278pp
Royal Suite
£6,428pp
Panorama Suite
£5,529pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
18 Aug 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,397pp
Panorama Suite
£5,498pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
25 Aug 2021
£7,483pp
Royal Suite
£6,633pp
Panorama Suite
£5,883pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
01 Sep 2021
£7,399pp
Royal Suite
£6,549pp
Panorama Suite
£5,650pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
08 Sep 2021
£7,544pp
Royal Suite
£6,694pp
Panorama Suite
£5,795pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
15 Sep 2021
£7,399pp
Royal Suite
£6,549pp
Panorama Suite
£5,650pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
22 Sep 2021
£7,510pp
Royal Suite
£6,660pp
Panorama Suite
£5,761pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
29 Sep 2021
SOLD OUT
Royal Suite
£6,345pp
Panorama Suite
£5,446pp
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
06 Oct 2021
£6,982pp
Royal Suite
£6,132pp
Panorama Suite
£5,233pp
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.
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