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Active & Discovery On The Rhine (Graham Mctavish)

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Operated by Avalon Waterways
Tripcode: WWAA
Overview
Destination:
Germany
Switzerland
Start:Basel, Germany
Finish:Amsterdam, Switzerland
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
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Set sail on a cruise that paints a thousand words with celebrity host and storyteller Graham McTavish! This 8-day, Active & Discovery itinerary – part of our special Storyteller Series of cruises – will transport you through craggy cliffs and under storied medieval castles, along quaint, cobblestone villages and through the lofty landscapes of Switzerland, France, Germany and Holland on the Rhine River, where every hour is story time!

On this Active & Discovery on the Rhine river cruise, you’re invited to cruise your way. Choose included classic sightseeing, Active excursions, or Discovery activities in culture and cuisine. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or an art lover, you’ll find the Avalon Choice inclusions that speak to you! Join a guided culinary walk in Düsseldorf and take a cable-car ride up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for magnificent views of the surrounding area in Koblenz. Aboard your Avalon Suite Ship, you’ll pass through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breath-taking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei and enjoy specialty dishes while cruising. Your Rhine River cruise ends in Amsterdam for a day full of activities. See the colourful streets and row house doors of Amsterdam your way—from a relaxing canal cruise to a kayak tour—all at your pace! Choose a painting class to recreate the masterpieces of Dutch artists. Join us for a Rhine River cruise like no other, with more freedom to cruise your way.
Standard inclusions
  • 7 breakfasts.
    6 lunches.
    7 dinners.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
How Suite It Is! Welcome Aboard Your Avalon Suite Ship and the opportunity to spend your week sailing with Storyteller host, Graham McTavish. Flights into Zurich must arrive before 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH (D)
Day 2 - BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest ACTIVE - Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR: DISCOVERY - Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR: DISCOVERY - Visit a local winery and its vineyards to learn about German winemaking; a wine tasting will be the perfect end of this tour. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B,L,D)
Day 3 - STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France Ask about today's energising or relaxing Adventure Host activities. ACTIVE - Take a Guided Hike along the river and the Marne-Rhine canal, OR: DISCOVERY - Join a Culinary Walk to discover the Alsatian cuisine and traditions, so influenced by the unique history of a region, whose control alternated between Germany and France for centuries, OR: CLASSIC - Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg's Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District. This afternoon choose one of the Optional Excursions available. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAINZ (B,L,D)
Day 4 - MAINZ, GERMANY. EXCURSIONS TO HEIDELBERG
The World's Biggest Wine Barrel and Famous Vineyards ACTIVE - Follow the road less travelled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers' Way for an inspiring view of the city below, OR: DISCOVERY - Join an exclusive Beer Tour. An expert Beer Sommelier will introduce you to the art of brewing, while strolling through the Heidelberg Castle garden OR: CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the 'World's Largest Wine Barrel.' While visiting the city, also enjoy a tasting of local specialties. DISCOVERY - Enjoy an experience fit for royalty during an exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BINGEN (B,L,D)
Day 5 - RHINE GORGE-KOBLENZ
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls Where the Rhine and Moselle Meet 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. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. ACTIVE - Take a Guided E-Bike Tour in the vineyards surrounding this beautiful city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, OR: DISCOVERY - For a unique experience, join us on an excursion to the 'Lava City' of Mendig for a Volcano Encounter, including exploring the caverns and corridors where basalt (cold lava) was mined, OR: CLASSIC - Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view. DISCOVERY - Enjoy a remarkable classical music concert in a lovely baroque venue at Engers Castle, home to the Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate National Foundation, one of Germany's largest music institutions. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DUSSELDORF (B,L,D)
Day 6 - DUSSELDORF
Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing Altbiers ACTIVE - Join a City Biking Tour to discover interesting stories about the sights and the city itself along the way, OR: DISCOVERY - Experience Dusseldorf's Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR: CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Dusseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has an individual magic character. This afternoon you might take a Guided Optional Excursion to Dusseldorf's microbreweries to try a variety of Altbiers. Later enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KOBLENZ (B,L,D)
Day 7 - AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Colourful Canals of Amsterdam ACTIVE - Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR: DISCOVERY - Attend a Painting Class and be inspired by the masters' techniques. Paint your own canvas and discover your inner artist. An orientation walk will complete your experience, OR: CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided Canal Cruise to explore the iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam. This afternoon consider an Optional Culinary Walk in one of Amsterdam's famous districts. Spend free time strolling at leisure through the galleries and cafes of Amsterdam. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)
Day 8 - AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Operator
Avalon Waterways

Designed from the bottom up for comfort, space, and room to dream, each Avalon Suite Ship consists of 80% Panorama Suites—offering the widest view in river cruising. Larger suites result in fewer passengers, so you’ll never feel crowded anywhere on board. From reclining on the open-air Sky Deck, relaxing in the spacious Panorama Lounge, or feeling the wind over the bough In the Observation Lounge, there’s never a shortage of comfortable spots to stretch out, day dream, or just watch the world go by. From our inception, Avalon Waterways has cast a light on the world’s most fascinating places and people – inviting wayfarers and wanderers like you to bask in their glory, intrigue and wonder. Along the way, we’ve helped travellers uncover ancient traditions while meeting the locals dedicated to preserving them; to meander historic hallways while giving back to the societies that safeguard them; and to put down the guidebooks and pick up a greater understanding of the world and its people.

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