German Grandeur with Lucerne & Munich (Eastbound)

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.

Lovely Lucerne.

• Classic: Join a Guided Walking Tour, which includes the Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and Jesuit Church.

Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

• Classic: En route to Basel, enjoy a special Highlight Excursion to Mount Pilatus (or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility) for spectacular views over central Switzerland (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead)

Continue to Basel to board your Suite Ship®

EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH

Charming villages and the Beautiful Black Forest.

• Active: Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Classic: Join a Guided Tour through storybook Colmar, along the charming canals of the “Little Venice” of France and past countless historic buildings and monuments, OR:
• Classic: Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernhof open-air - museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France.

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

• Active: Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Classic: Join a City Tour of Strasbourg's sights, including its Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.

Choose 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.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country.

• Active: Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
• Classic: Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.

This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Frankfurt.

Later, enjoy onboard entertainment while sailing.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT

Charm in Frankfurt.

• Active: Enjoy a biking experience in the city of Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Discovery: Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt—one of Germany's oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika—dubbed “minor basilica” in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, OR:
• Classic: Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city's cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods.

Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WERTHEIM

Beauty on the Main River

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

• Active: Join your Adventure Host for a walk to explore charming Wertheim, OR:
• Discovery: Join a Guided Walk through Wertheim's picturesque streets and enjoy a brief pretzel - shaping demonstration, watching the baker craft fresh pretzels by hand, OR:
• Classic: Join a Guided Walking Tour of this picturesque village, a showcase of medieval half - timber homes.
• Discovery: Join a Wine Tasting on board.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG

A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road

• Active: Join your Adventure Host for a hike to explore Würzburg's charm, OR:
• Classic: Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco, OR:
• Discovery: Savor the flavors of Franconia with a guided winery visit and cellar tasting. Then, depending on the season, stroll through the city's charming old town or among the vines of the renowned Würzburger Stein vineyard with panoramic views of the Main River Valley.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.

Enjoy live entertainment on board as you set sail for Bamberg.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG

The City of Seven Hills.

• Active: Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Classic: Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.

After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer)

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

Living Heritage and History Lessons.

• Classic: Join a Guided Tour of Nuremberg with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle.

Tonight, you'll stay in Munich to enjoy its nightlife, elegant cuisine, and to relax for tomorrow's adventures.

Modern Munich with Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles.

• Classic: Take a full-day Guided Tour to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig.

Your vacation ends this morning with breakfast.