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17 Night The Best of Austria and Switzerland with Romantic Rhine Cruise and Land Tour

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Avalon Vista

Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
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17 Night The Best of Austria and Switzerland with Romantic Rhine Cruise and Land Tour

From Vienna, (Austria) to Amsterdam, (Netherlands)

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Avalon Vista
Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars

Cruise #: 13950295

Sail Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Return Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

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Room Types & Rates:

Riverview		$8,638
Suite		$10,287

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

Includes taxes & fees

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17 Night The Best of Austria and Switzerland with Romantic Rhine Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - May 14, 2025

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Vienna, Austria

At 6 pm, meet your tour director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Dinner)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - May 15, 2025

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Vienna, Austria

VIENNA: Guided sightseeing includes Schonbrunn Palace and Heldenplatz. Free time this afternoon. CULTURAL GEMS: Vienna's spectacular Schonbrunn Palace served as the summer home of the Habsburg dynasty. This UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves the imperial home and glittering life of Austrian royalty in Vienna and the extravagant gardens surrounding the palace. (Breakfast) ...
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Friday - May 16, 2025

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Vienna, Austria

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Krems, Austria

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Mondsee, Austria, Austria

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Salzburg, Austria

KREMS: Take a delightful Danube River cruise. MONDSEE: Visit the Parish Church. SALZBURG: Guided walking tour includes Mirabell Gardens, the Great Festival Hall, and Residenz Square. EPIC RIDE: Sit back and relax and watch the world go by during a leisurely cruise along one of the most scenic sections of the Danube, Europe's second largest river. Wunderbar! Today's Distance: 193 miles/310 kilometers. (Breakfast) ...
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Saturday - May 17, 2025

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Salzburg, Austria

SALZBURG: Enjoy a free day to explore Salzburg. CULTURAL GEMS: The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg will put a song in your heart as you explore its charmingly splendid gardens, and medieval and Baroque architecture along the pedestrian Altstadt (Old Town). Salzburg's scenic Alpine landscape and architectural treasures has earned this Austrian jewel the reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. (Breakfast) ...
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Sunday - May 18, 2025

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Salzburg, Austria

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Innsbruck, Austria

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St. Moritz, Switzerland

INNSBRUCK: Walk through the Old Town to the Golden Roof. Free time to browse before driving into the Swiss Engadine en route to St. Moritz. Distance traveled: 236 miles/380 kilometers. NATURAL WONDERS: Pass through the spectacular beauty of Swiss Engadine on your way to St. Moritz. Take in the alpine vistas surrounding this paradise of deep blue lakes and rolling green meadows, forests, snow-capped summits, and endless sky in one of Switzerland's most stunning valleys. (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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Monday - May 19, 2025

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St. Moritz, Switzerland

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Chur, Switzerland

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Tasch, Switzerland

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Zermatt, Switzerland

CHUR: Take the Glacier Express train to Zermatt with lunch served onboard. EPIC RIDE: Don't let the name fool you. While its speed won't take your breath away, the Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt delivers a slow, breathtaking ride through some of Switzerland's most stunning scenery. Traveling the rails over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, you'll take in each passing postcard scene while reaching an altitude of 6,670 feet above sea level. Today's Distance: 149 miles/240 kilometers. (Breakfast, Lunch) ...
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Tuesday - May 20, 2025

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Zermatt, Switzerland

ZERMATT: Enjoy a free day. EXPLORE MORE: Spend the day leisurely strolling around car-free Zermatt or join an excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier, an Alpine paradise of sky slopes, panoramic vistas, ice carvings, and unique views. An amazing experience you do not want to miss. (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Wednesday - May 21, 2025

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8

Zermatt, Switzerland

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Tasch, Switzerland

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Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland

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Berne, Switzerland

ZERMATT: Mountain train ride to Tasch. CHILLON: Take a guided visit of the castle and enjoy a wine tasting. CULTURAL GEMS: Poised on a diminutive island on Lake Geneva and protected by a natural moat is the striking site of Chillon Castle. Discover the Castle's secrets as you stroll through it on your guided tour. What better way to complete your visit than with a wine tasting for good measure! Today's Distance: 155 miles/250 kilometers. (Breakfast) ...
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Thursday - May 22, 2025

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Berne, Switzerland

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Interlaken, Switzerland

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Lucerne, Switzerland

BERNE: Guided walking tour includes a stop at Bear Park and panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and the Old Town. INTERLAKEN: Free time for lunch en route to Lucerne. CITY SIGHTS: Explore the "City of Fountains" Berne - the capital city of Switzerland, dating back to the 12th century. Take in the medieval architecture in the Altstadt (Old Town) with its 6 kilometers of arcades and animated clock tower, and panoramic views of the city from the Rose Garden and Bear Park. Today's Distance: 75 miles/120 kilometers. (Breakfast) ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - May 23, 2025

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Lucerne, Switzerland

LUCERNE: Walking tour includes the Lion Monument, the Old Town, and the Chapel Bridge. Enjoy a private boat cruise this evening followed by farewell dinner at a local restaurant. EPIC RIDE: Lucerne looks on top of the stunning lake Vierwaldstattersee, the "lake of the four forested cantons". This evening, a private panoramic cruise on the lake will highlight the sheer beauty of Lucerne and its surroundings. To top off the evening and the tour, enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel companions. (Breakfast, Dinner) ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - May 24, 2025

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Lucerne, Switzerland

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Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 11 - Saturday - May 24, 2025

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Cruise Begins

Basel (Saxon), Switzerland

Transfer from Lucerne to Basel. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night onboard. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Sunday - May 25, 2025

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12

Breisach, Germany

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Black Forest, Germany

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Breisach, Germany

German winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. 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) ...
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Monday - May 26, 2025

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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. You may also choose to join 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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Tuesday - May 27, 2025

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Mainz, Germany

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Heidelberg, Germany

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Mainz, Germany

Castle Walls and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Wednesday - May 28, 2025

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15

Rudesheim, Germany

Rhine Gorge, Germany

Koblenz, Germany

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (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. KOBLENZ: Travel Through 2,000 Years of Monumental History. Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening onboard with dinner and live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - May 29, 2025

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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! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - May 30, 2025

Day
17

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. 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. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Saturday - May 31, 2025

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18

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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