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23 Night European Masterpiece the Rhine Seine and Rhone Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne Cruise and Land Tour

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23 Night European Masterpiece the Rhine Seine and Rhone Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne Cruise and Land Tour

From Lucerne, (Switzerland) to Arles, (France)

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Avalon Waterways
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13955421

Sail Date: Sunday, Apr 5, 2026

Return Date: Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026

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Room Types & Rates:

Riverview		$11,259
Balcony		Call to Book1-800-427-8473
Suite		$16,206

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23 Night European Masterpiece the Rhine Seine and Rhone Revealed with 2 Nights in Lucerne Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Apr 5, 2026

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Lucerne, Switzerland

Welcome to Switzerland. The day is free to start exploring this delightful town on the Reuss River. Discover the many squares and churches and how tradition and modernity stand side-by-side or spend your free time enjoying some shopping in the city center.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Apr 6, 2026

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2

Lucerne, Switzerland

A Historic Bridge and Heart of a Lion. (Breakfast)

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026

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Lucerne, Switzerland

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 3 - Tuesday - Apr 7, 2026

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3

Cruise Begins

Basel (Saxon), Switzerland

Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Wednesday - Apr 8, 2026

Day
4

Breisach, Germany

Bus Travel

Black Forest, Germany

Bus Travel

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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Thursday - Apr 9, 2026

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Kehl, Germany

Bus Travel

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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Friday - Apr 10, 2026

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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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship after a short sailing to Rudesheim. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - Apr 11, 2026

Day
7

Rudesheim, Germany

Rhine Gorge, Germany

Koblenz, Germany

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Koblenz, 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. 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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Sunday - Apr 12, 2026

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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! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Monday - Apr 13, 2026

Day
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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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Tuesday - Apr 14, 2026

Day
10

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - Apr 14, 2026

Day
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High-Speed Train Travel

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Apr 14, 2026

Day
10

Cruise Begins

Paris, France

Off to Paris. This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Wednesday - Apr 15, 2026

Day
11

Vernon, France

Les Andelys, France

Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du Jour. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. LES ANDELYS: Serenity on the Seine.; Note: Monet's House is closed in March and November. During this period, this excursion will be replaced with a Guided Tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Thursday - Apr 16, 2026

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12

Caudebec-en-Caux , France

Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine. This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - Apr 17, 2026

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13

Caudebec-en-Caux , France

Bus Travel

D-Day Beaches, France

Bus Travel

Caudebec-en-Caux , France

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - Apr 18, 2026

Day
14

Rouen, France

The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday - Apr 19, 2026

Day
15

Conflans, France

The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Monday - Apr 20, 2026

Day
16

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Paris, France

Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Apr 21, 2026

Day
17

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Paris, France

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 17 - Tuesday - Apr 21, 2026

Day
17

High-Speed Train Travel

Dijon, France

Bus Travel

Beaune, France

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 17 - Tuesday - Apr 21, 2026

Day
17

Cruise Begins

Chalon-sur-Saone, France

On to Dijon. Take a high-speed train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune. This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saone to board your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Wednesday - Apr 22, 2026

Day
18

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 23, 2026

Day
19

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 24, 2026

Day
20

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 25, 2026

Day
21

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 26, 2026

Day
22

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 27, 2026

Day
23

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 28, 2026

Day
24

Arles, France

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am. (Breakfast)

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