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23 Night Vineyards Chateaux and Bordeaux with 2 Nights in Lucerne Cruise and Land Tour

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23 Night Vineyards Chateaux and Bordeaux with 2 Nights in Lucerne Cruise and Land Tour

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

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Avalon Waterways
4 Stars

Cruise #: 13955418

Sail Date: Sunday, Sep 21, 2025

Return Date: Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025

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Riverview		$14,563
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23 Night Vineyards Chateaux and Bordeaux with 2 Nights in Lucerne Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Sep 21, 2025

Day
1

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 - Sep 22, 2025

Day
2

Lucerne, Switzerland

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

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Sep 23, 2025

Day
3

Lucerne, Switzerland

Bus Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 3 - Tuesday - Sep 23, 2025

Day
3

Cruise Begins

Basel (Saxon), Switzerland

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

Wednesday - Sep 24, 2025

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 - Sep 25, 2025

Day
5

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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Friday - Sep 26, 2025

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6

Mainz, Germany

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Heidelberg, Germany

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Mainz, Germany

Rudesheim, Germany

Castle Walls and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship after a short sailing to Rudesheim. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Saturday - Sep 27, 2025

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: 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 - Sep 28, 2025

Day
8

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 - Sep 29, 2025

Day
9

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, canal houses, galleries, and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Tuesday - Sep 30, 2025

Day
10

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Tuesday - Sep 30, 2025

Day
10

High-Speed Train Travel

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Day 10 - Tuesday - Sep 30, 2025

Day
10

Cruise Begins

Paris, France

On 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 - Oct 1, 2025

Day
11

Vernon, France

Les Andelys, France

Monet's Fleurs 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. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - Oct 2, 2025

Day
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 - Oct 3, 2025

Day
13

Caudebec-en-Caux , France

Bus Travel

D-Day Beaches, France

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Caudebec-en-Caux , France

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

Saturday - Oct 4, 2025

Day
14

Rouen, France

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

Sunday - Oct 5, 2025

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 - Oct 6, 2025

Day
16

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 - Oct 7, 2025

Day
17

Paris, France

Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 17 - Tuesday - Oct 7, 2025

Day
17

Land Travel

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Day 17 - Tuesday - Oct 7, 2025

Day
17

Cruise Begins

Bordeaux, France

Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. This morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.; Note: Ship may sail in the evening to Cadillac-sur-Garonne based on tide and water levels. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Wednesday - Oct 8, 2025

Day
18

Cadillac, France

On the Steps of Montesquieu. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your Suite Ship. Note: Sailing to Cadillac-sur-Garonne is pending due to tides and water levels. Alternative motorcoach transportation for today's excursions provided. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Thursday - Oct 9, 2025

Day
19

Fort Medoc, France

Blaye, France

Bikes, Vines, and Wines. This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac-Fort-Medoc. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Friday - Oct 10, 2025

Day
20

Blaye, France

Bourg, France

Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive. Ask your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Relaxing afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. Enjoy free time to explore this storybook village or join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Remy Martin tasting. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Saturday - Oct 11, 2025

Day
21

Libourne, France

Bus Travel

Saint-Emilion, France

Bus Travel

Libourne, France

The Village Amid the Vineyards. Later, sail to Bordeaux. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Sunday - Oct 12, 2025

Day
22

Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins de Lumieres for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music surround you in an immersive experience. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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Monday - Oct 13, 2025

Day
23

Bordeaux, France

Bus Travel

Arcachon, France

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Bordeaux, France

Seas, Shells, and Sips. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tuesday - Oct 14, 2025

Day
24

Bordeaux, France

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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