18 days tour

Rhine & Rhône Revealed With 1 Night In Amsterdam & 2 Nights

Rhine & Rhône Revealed With 1 Night In Amsterdam & 2 Nights

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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 – like airlines – 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 – requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 – 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 à 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 Avalon’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 world’s waterways including adhering to—and building upon— 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).

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Itinerary of your trip Rhine & Rhône Revealed With 1 Night In Amsterdam & 2 Nights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Amsterdam, Holland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Amsterdam, Holland

      Welcome to Holland.

      Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)

      Amsterdam Off the Beaten Path. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

      Activity classic:
      Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city.

      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.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Amsterdam

      Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

      Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

      Activity classic:
      Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”

      This afternoon, choose from Guided Optional Excursions available or take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Cologne, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cologne, Germany

      Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland

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

      Activity discovery:
      Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.

      Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!

      Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Rüdesheim
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Rüdesheim

      Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

      En route to Rüdesheim, 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.

      Activity active:
      Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat.

      Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Mainz. Heidelberg Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Mainz. Heidelberg Excursion

      Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel

      Activity active:
      Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers’ way, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a Guided City Walk including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing, 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 “World’s Largest Wine Barrel.”:

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7 Day 7: Strasbourg, France
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Strasbourg, France

      A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

      Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

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

      Activity 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.

      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.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8 Day 8: Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest

      German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest

      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.

      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 BASEL

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9 Day 9: Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)–Beaune–Chalon-Sur-Saône (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation)–Beaune–Chalon-Sur-Saône (Embarkation)

      Disembark your ship and drive on to Beaune.

      Activity classic:
      Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgement.

      This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saône to board your Suite Ship®.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TOURNUS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Dinner
  • Day 10 Day 10: Tournus
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Tournus

      Pearl of Southern Burgundy

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

      Activity classic:
      Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town.

      Activity discovery:
      Join a lecture about wine hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to Mâcon.

      DISCOVERY Join an excursion that will take you to a Chardonnay cellar for a wine tasting.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11 Day 11: Lyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Lyon

      La Vie En Rose in Lyon

      Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.

      Activity discovery:
      Enjoy an onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to Lyon.

      Activity active:
      Discover Lyon’s architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR;

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.

      Activity discovery:
      Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance Lecture on board your ship.

      Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12 Day 12: Lyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Lyon

      Adventures in Food and Wine

      Activity classic:
      Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why it is known as the gastronomic capital of France.

      Activity discovery:
      Take a guided tour to the lovely Beaujolais area and learn more about its light and pleasant wine.

      DISCOVERY This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine.

      Overnight:
      EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13 Day 13: Tournon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Tournon

      A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards

      Activity active:
      Hike in the vineyards and take in the breathtaking views from the hills (weather permitting), OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. The tour also includes a wine and chocolate tasting at the Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona.

      Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.

      Location:
      VIVIERS

      World History in a Charming French Country Village

      Activity classic:
      Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.

      Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14 Day 14: Avignon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Avignon

      The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence

      Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.

      Activity discovery:
      Enjoy a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region.

      Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment.

      Overnight:
      EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15 Day 15: Arles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Arles

      Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights

      Activity active:
      Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.

      Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images), a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d’Enfer.

      Take free time to stop in Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16 Day 16: Arles (Disembarkation)–Nice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Arles (Disembarkation)–Nice

      Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast

      After breakfast this morning, you’ll drive to Nice on the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France’s Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 17 Day 17: Nice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Nice

      The “Queen of the French Riviera”

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Nice. Discover the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city—an area which has changed little since the 1700s.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 18 Day 18: Nice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Nice

      Your vacation 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 you’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

You’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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