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16 Night Rhine and Rhone Revealed with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour

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16 Night Rhine and Rhone Revealed with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour

From Amsterdam, (Netherlands) to Nice, (France)

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Avalon View
Avalon Waterways
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13950199

Sail Date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026

Return Date: Thursday, Apr 16, 2026

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Room Types & Rates:

Riverview		$6,389
Balcony		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Suite		$9,687

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16 Night Rhine and Rhone Revealed with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound) Cruise and Land Tour

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Mar 31, 2026

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1

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. (Dinner) ...
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Wednesday - Apr 1, 2026

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2

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Canals of Colorful 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 colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - Apr 2, 2026

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Cologne, Germany

Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! Later, local musicians will join us onboard for live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - Apr 3, 2026

Day
4

Rhine Gorge, Germany

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. Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Saturday - Apr 4, 2026

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Mainz, Germany

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Heidelberg, Germany

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Mainz, Germany

Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday - Apr 5, 2026

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Kehl, Germany

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Strasbourg, France

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Kehl, Germany

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) ...
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Monday - Apr 6, 2026

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Breisach, Germany

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Black Forest, Germany

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Breisach, Germany

German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026

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Basel (Saxon), Switzerland

Cruise Ends

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Day 8 - Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026

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Beaune, France

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Day 8 - Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026

Day
8

Cruise Begins

Chalon-sur-Saone, France

Disembark your ship and drive on to Beaune. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saone to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Wednesday - Apr 8, 2026

Day
9

Tournus, France

Pearl of Southern Burgundy. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - Apr 9, 2026

Day
10

Lyon, France

La Vie en Rose in Lyon. Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - Apr 10, 2026

Day
11

Lyon, France

Adventures in Food and Wine. The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France's third-largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city's more than 100 murals. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - Apr 11, 2026

Day
12

Tournon-sur-Rhone, France

Viviers, France

A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. VIVIERS: World History in a Charming French Country Village. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday - Apr 12, 2026

Day
13

Avignon, France

The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhone wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for the city's art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Monday - Apr 13, 2026

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Arles, France

A Brush with Genius. Take free time to stop in Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Apr 14, 2026

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Arles, France

Cruise Ends

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Day 15 - Tuesday - Apr 14, 2026

Day
15

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French Riviera, France

Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast. After breakfast this morning, you'll drive to French Riviera, which stretches along France's Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy. (Breakfast)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Apr 15, 2026

Day
16

Nice, France

The "Queen of the French Riviera". (Breakfast)

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Thursday - Apr 16, 2026

Day
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Nice, France

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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