2025: The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine (XZC5) - Panorama

18 Day River Cruise Vienna to Amsterdam

This amazing European vacation offers the best of both worlds: a land tour of Austria and Switzerland-two of Europe's most scenic countries-and a river cruise on the legendary Rhine River with stops in France, Germany, and Holland!

See the true definitions of palaces and castles while visiting Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace-former home to the long-reigning Habsburg dynasty. In Switzerland, enjoy a visit to romantic Chillon Castle, a well-preserved, medieval castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Pass through some of the world's most spectacular scenery with a ride on the world-famous Glacier Express train. Travel first class with panoramic windows to admire the thundering waterfalls, impressive peaks, glacial ice fields, and tiny villages on your way to Zermatt, Switzerland. Other scenic highlights include a Danube cruise along the prettiest part of the river on your way to Salzburg; a private boat cruise on the fjord-lake in Lucerne; a scenic drive into the Swiss Engadine, considered the most beautiful mountain area in the world; and more. Some sightseeing highlights include the Basilika St. Michael in Mondsee (of The Sound of Music fame), a walk through the Old Town in Innsbruck, and the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne.

Embark your Avalon Suite Ship in Basel, Switzerland, to begin your Rhine River cruise! Visit Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany's Black Forest, and an area of unrivaled natural beauty, best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock. In Strasbourg, France, be amazed by the red-sandstone Gothic cathedral with ancient murals and the fascinating astronomical clock. Stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade. Visit the ruins of Heidelberg's castle, towering magnificently over the city, or sail to Mainz for a guided walk and visit the captivating Gutenberg Museum. Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge-the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. In the charming wine town of Rudesheim, visit the Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, and explore Holland's popular, modern capital of Amsterdam, with its world-famous museums, wealth of eateries, iconic architecture, and charming canals. See the treasures of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city's 'Golden Age.' A perfect ending to this fabulous land and river cruise adventure!

Call (800) 468-2359 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18891019

Cruise Line
Avalon Waterways
Offer
Offer valid through 12/31/2024
Duration
18 Days
Cruise Ship
Panorama

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DayPortArriveDepart
Day 1Vienna  
Day 2Vienna  
Day 3Salzburg  
Day 4Salzburg  
Day 5St. Moritz  
Day 6Zermatt  
Day 7Zermatt  
Day 8Berne  
Day 9Lucerne  
Day 10Lucerne  
Day 11Basel  
Day 12Breisach  
Day 13Strasbourg  
Day 14Mainz  
Day 15Rhine Gorge  
Day 16Cologne  
Day 17Amsterdam  
Day 18Amsterdam  
Dates/Pricing

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DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
05/07/2025$8,678.00* (USD) / PanoramaQuote
05/21/2025$8,678.00* (USD) / PanoramaQuote
06/18/2025$9,208.00* (USD) / PanoramaQuote
07/02/2025$8,698.00* (USD) / PanoramaQuote
07/16/2025$8,798.00* (USD) / PanoramaQuote
07/30/2025$8,798.00* (USD) / PanoramaQuote
08/27/2025$9,098.00* (USD) / PanoramaQuote
09/10/2025$9,098.00* (USD) / PanoramaQuote
Disclaimer
US$ Price Details

Port charges:
$210

Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.
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