Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound)
Overview
Clifftop castles, rolling vineyards, and cobblestone lanes become even more enchanting when you experience them from the seat of a bicycle or an artist’s stool. From culinary walks and beer tours to caves, castles, read more and kayaking explorations, you choose exactly how to toast the joys of the Rhine and your moving journey on it.
Move. Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising vacation when you: Paddle through the canals of Amsterdam on a kayak. Take an E-Bike tour surrounded by beautiful vineyards at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Follow the road less traveled on an exciting hike along Heidelberg’s Philosophers’ Way.
And Be Moved. Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you: Discover your inner street artist with a graffiti workshop in Amsterdam. Learn the art of beer-making with a visit to a local brewery. Join a foodie tour through Strasbourg to discover the cuisine of France’s Alsace region.
Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way. Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely “you” ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Rhine.
Itinerary
How Suite It Is! Welcome Aboard Your Avalon Suite Ship®
Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
The day is yours to relax and discover this delightful 700-year-old city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants and lively marketplace.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
Colorful Canals of Amsterdam
Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.
- Active: Enjoy a Guided Kayak Tour for an adventure which will provide you a unique perspective of the “Venice of the North” from the waters of its magnificent canals, OR:
- Active: Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR:
- Discovery: Take a Tour to the Street Art Museum, see nearly 200 large-scale artworks featuring artists from around the world. Afterwards, attend a hands-on workshop with an instructor who will guide you in creating your own group mural to discover your inner artist, OR:
- Classic: Enjoy a Guided Canal Cruise to explore the iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam.
This afternoon, enjoy relaxing sailing on the Sky Deck.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜSSELDORF
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 Düsseldorf's Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR:
- Classic: Join a Guided Tour of Düsseldorf. 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 Düsseldorf's microbreweries to try a variety of Altbiers.
Later enjoy live entertainment on board.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KOBLENZ
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls
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: Join a Guided Tour of a famous local brewery which reputation is based on their traditional way of brewing tasty beers following old recipes. Afterwards taste some of their classical brewed beers, OR:
- Classic: Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view.
En route to Bingen, 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.
- Discovery: Enjoy an experience fit for royalty during an exclusive private reception at Rheinstein Castle.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LUDWIGSHAFEN
The World's Biggest Wine Barrel
- Active: Follow the road less traveled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers' Way for an inspiring view of the city below, 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, enjoy a tasting of local specialties.
Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KEHL
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France.
Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
- Active: Enjoy a walking tour along the river and explore Strasbourg's lovely European District around the Marne - Rhein 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 s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH
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:
- Active: Join a Bike Ride north along the Rhine River toward the small fortified Medieval village of Burkheim, OR:
- Discovery: Discover Freiburg's charming old town on a Guided Tour, then enjoy a behind - the - scenes visit to a local brewery with tastings of traditional German beer, OR:
- Classic: 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.
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.
Life On Board
Float along Europe's most famous waterways in relaxed luxury aboard one of Avalon's award-winning Suite Ships. Read more
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Avalon's Active & Discovery river cruises offer activities for travellers with varying interests & for all energy and fitness levels. Read more
Savour regional cuisine and familiar favourites using the freshest local ingredients throughout your river cruise. Read more
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