Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm and Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. This afternoon, you may join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. (Dinner) ... Read More
Canals of Captivating Amsterdam. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or take some free time to explore Amsterdam's vibrant streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuesday - May 20, 2025
Day 3
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Arnhem, Netherlands
Wildlife and WWII Valor. During lunchtime, enjoy a brief cruise to Arnhem. ARNHEM: WWII Valor and Medieval Castle. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Wednesday - May 21, 2025
Day 4
Cologne, Germany
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Thursday - May 22, 2025
Day 5
Rudesheim, Germany
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Rudesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Friday - May 23, 2025
Day 6
Frankfurt, Germany
Charm in Frankfurt. Spend free time this afternoon exploring Frankfurt on your own. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Saturday - May 24, 2025
Day 7
Speyer, Germany
Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Sunday - May 25, 2025
Day 8
Strasbourg, France
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France. Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. Choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line-the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace's wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ... Read More
Monday - May 26, 2025
Day 9
Breisach, Germany
Winemaking and Wonderful Woods of the Black Forest. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Spectacular Views in Switzerland. This morning, disembark your Avalon ship and take a motorcoach transfer to Mount Pilatus. LUCERNE: A Historic Bridge and Heart of a Lion. (Breakfast)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - May 28, 2025
Day 11
Lucerne, Switzerland
Alpine Beauties. Today, enjoy a day at leisure in Lucerne. Discover the many squares and churches and how tradition and modernity stand side-by-side, or spend your free time to enjoy some shopping in the city center. (Breakfast)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - May 29, 2025
Day 12
Lucerne, Switzerland
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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