11 days tour

The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) 2024

The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) 2024

This tour includes:

Meals

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Freshยฎ healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Freshยฎ options and daily a la carte specials Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Freshยฎ options and rotating chefโ€™s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge. Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrรฉes and desserts or cheese Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistroโ€™s tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner Avalon FlexDiningยฎ flexible dining times with menu & venue options Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapรฉs New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Transport

Avalon Tranquility II or Avalon Imagery II or similar

Accommodation

10 nights of accommodation onboard an Avalon Waterways River cruise ship

Others

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Panoramic windows throughout the ship Elegant, contemporary design & decor Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges Covered Observation Lounge Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day Elevator Non-smoking interior and staterooms Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. WELCOME ABOARD New embarkation procedures to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including: - Social distancing throughout embarkation - Mandatory health screening, including touch-free temperature-check, for all guests and crew - Luggage disinfection prior to onboarding (with crew wearing gloves and masks) FRESH AIR, INSIDE AND OUT In addition to our Open-Air staterooms, the air in our ships is not circulated between staterooms; only within an individual stateroom and mixed with fresh, outside air BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE New social distancing guidelines for guests throughout their Avalon cruise, include: - Reducing ship capacity as required for more space on board per guest - Introducing more dining venues for more dining space per person - Crew wearing masks for the duration of the cruise during any guest interaction - Providing masks for guests to wear during any event where social proximity could become an issue, including disembarkation for excursions and safety drills - Adjusting ratio of guides and coaches for excursions NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS - Electrostatic disinfecting systems - UV disinfecting systems TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS Reducing risk with hands-free service, including: - More hand-sanitizing stations throughout the ship - Required use of hand-sanitizing stations when leaving the ship, returning to the ship and entering dining venues as well as entering each public/common space - Self-serve stations, including bu ets, drinks, specialty co ees and snacks have been replaced with crew service - All buffets (breakfast and lunch) replaced by a full range of aฬ€ la carte menu choices - Hourly (or more frequent) disinfection of all public areas COMMITMENT TO THE CLEANEST SHIPS Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout each ship, including these additional steps that go above-and-beyond Avalonโ€™s already strict procedures: - Deep disinfection of each stateroom between cruises, including: - Use of disinfectants and cleaning materials that meet the highest standards - Soft goods in each stateroom (mattress, sofa, window coverings, chairs, etc.) disinfected between cruises - Disinfection of all dining areas between meals - Disinfection of all shared items like umbrellas, bicycles and other Adventure Center items - Disinfection of all goods prior to loading on the ship - Ongoing crew training in protective equipment use and hygiene FOCUS ON CREW HEALTH Ensuring a healthy crew, including: - Medical certifcate required prior to start of contract - Daily temperature checks - Social distancing in crew living quarters - Regular health screenings Avalon will continue to review and update Assurance initiatives as we make our return to the worldโ€™s waterways including adhering toโ€”and building uponโ€” the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) 2024

  • Day 1 Day 1: Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation)

      Welcome to Basel. Your Suite Shipยฎ is Ready for Boarding.

      Flights into Zรผrich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm.

      Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

      Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.

      Overnight:
      EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH

      Meals:
      Dinner

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest

      German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest

      Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.

      Activity active:
      Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity 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:

      Activity discovery:
      Visit to a local winery in Breisach, where you will learn about German winemaking and enjoy a wine tasting, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburgโ€™s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

      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.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 3 Day 3: Strasbourg, France
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Strasbourg, France

      A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

      Activity active:
      Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a City Sightseeing Tour, including the cityโ€™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 among the Guided Optional Excursions available.

      Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LUDWIGSHAFEN

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 4 Day 4: Ludwigshafen, Germany. Excursion To Heidelberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Ludwigshafen, Germany. Excursion To Heidelberg

      Philosophersโ€™ Views and the Worldโ€™s Biggest Wine Barrel

      Activity active:
      Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophersโ€™ way, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take an entertaining Guided Tour to the famous Frankenstein castle, nestled in the hills of the Western Odenwald area, and enjoy a breathtaking view on the Rhine Valley, OR:

      Activity 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 โ€œWorldโ€™s Largest Wine Barrel."

      Enjoy sailing a leisurely afternoon sailing to Rรผdesheim.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RรœDESHEIM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 5 Day 5: Rรผdesheimโ€“Rhine Gorge
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Rรผdesheimโ€“Rhine Gorge

      Breathtaking Views

      This morning leave Rรผdesheim after breakfast and enjoy the breathtaking views as you cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Koblenz.

      Location:
      KOBLENZ

      Fortress Walls and Manor Halls

      Activity active:
      Explore Koblenzโ€™s Mosel side by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk amid ancient fortresses walls, towers, squares and monuments, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Visit the Sayn Manor House on a Guided Tour.

      Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 6 Day 6: Bernkastel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bernkastel

      Hillside Vines and German Wines

      Join your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.

      This morning enjoy a leisurely sailing.

      Activity active:
      Join your Adventure Host for an hike in this beautiful area, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastelโ€”with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.

      This afternoon, select a Guided Optional Excursion to a local winery for a wine tasting.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REMICH

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 7 Day 7: Remich
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Remich

      Enjoy a free morning to discover Remich on your own. Alternatively choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available.

      During lunch time enjoy a short sailing to Trier.

      Location:
      TRIER, GERMANY

      Ancient Worlds, and Old World Charm

      Activity active:
      Wander and Discover Trier. Follow your Adventure Host for a Walk in and around this city, OR

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Sightseeing tour of Trierโ€”Germanyโ€™s oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city center, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a history-focused Roman Trier Guided Tour to learn more about the history of Roman civilization in this Moselle River city, and visit the ruins of a 20,000-seat amphitheater, and imperial baths.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COCHEM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 8 Day 8: Cochem
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cochem

      The Charm of the Moselle Valley

      Ask about todayโ€™s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

      Activity active:
      Bike along the Mosel river with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Visit the former bunker of Germanyโ€™s Central Bank (Deutsche Bundesbank) and immerse yourself in the underground vault where millions of German Mark were kept during the Cold War, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Walk of Cochem to see the charming townโ€™s half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a birdโ€™s-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend.

      Enjoy a short cruise to Alken, where you have free time to explore at your own pace. Alternatively, select a Guided Optional Excursion to Eltz Castle.

      Overnight:
      EVENING CRUISE TO COLOGNE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 9 Day 9: Cologne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Cologne

      Prost! Celebrate in the Rhinelandโ€™s Capital City

      Activity active:
      Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologneโ€™s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk of Cologneโ€”with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.

      Spend free time over a glass of Kรถlsch pale lagerโ€”locally brewed for over 100 years!

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT SAILING TO AMSTERDAM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 10 Day 10: Amsterdam, Holland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Amsterdam, Holland

      Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

      Activity active:
      Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdamโ€™s โ€œGolden Age.โ€

      During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardensโ€”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.

      Alternatively, choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside.

      You may choose to spend some free time this afternoon visiting one of Amsterdamโ€™s many fascinating museums or galleries.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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  • Day 11 Day 11: Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Amsterdam (Disembarkation)

      Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

      Meals:
      Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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