ROMANTIC RHINE
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE RHINE
Embark on a timeless journey along the majestic Rhine, where medieval castles, charming villages, and breathtaking landscapes await your discovery.
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and through Holland, France, and Switzerland! Beginning in Amsterdam, cruise its historic canals and elegant grachten, then visit Cologne to marvel at its Gothic cathedral and charming Old Town. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, offering the most beautiful view of the Rhine where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water.
Discover Rüdesheim’s wine region and the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, followed by a visit to Heidelberg’s iconic red-walled castle. In Strasbourg, admire the Gothic cathedral and stroll through La Petite France’s quaint streets. Conclude in Breisach, gateway to the Black Forest, renowned for its natural beauty, Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and cuckoo clocks. This unforgettable journey blends history, culture, and scenic wonders into one extraordinary adventure.
INCLUSIVE AVALON EXCURSIONS
Curate Your Curiosities
Pick how you play with exclusive and included Avalon Choice excursions for the perfect way to play to your preferences, passion, and personal style.
Engaging Experiences
For those eager to try new things, Avalon presents an inspiring selection of interactive excursions designed to shift you from observer to participant.
Cultural Immersion
Avalon Choice excursions put our cruisers in the pursuit of history, mystery, culture, and cuisine with an unparalleled variety in elevated ways.
FOR THE MOVER
Whether you enjoy sightseeing by kayak, on two wheels, or on your own two feet, you’ll relish the energy of Avalon’s Active excursion collection. Biking, hiking, and boating tours pack real get-up-and-go for those who like to do the same.
FOR THE DOER
An awakening for the senses, Avalon’s Discovery excursions present heartwarming, brain-tingling, hands-on adventure. Pull up a chair to hear a Viennese waltz, roll up your sleeves to paint like Van Gogh, or grab an apron to whip up a local delicacy.
FOR THE DREAMER
Nothing beats the classics! Avalon’s Classic excursions put you at the center of the story with timeless tales on guided tours in iconic cities, capitals, and castles. Skip the lines while your heart skips a beat in the places where history was made.
8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS AMSTERDAM TO BASEL
Welcome to Holland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm.
Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
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 Docking in Amsterdam.
Canals of Colourful Amsterdam.
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Classic Excursion
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, OR:
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
- This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.
- Afternoon/Overnight cruise to Cologne.
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland.
Active Excursion
Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:
Classic Excursion
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 Cruise to 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.
Active Excursion
Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:
Classic Excursion
Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.
- Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening.
- Overnight docking in Rüdesheim.
Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel.
Active Excursion
Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers’ way, OR:
Classic Excursion
Enjoy a Guided City Walk, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing, OR:
Classic Excursion
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.”
- Evening/Overnight Cruise to Kehl.
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France.
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
Active Excursion
Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
Classic Excursion
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.
- Evening/Overnight cruise to Breisach.
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest.
Discovery Excursion
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:
Classic Excursion
Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’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, 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.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
| Price per person in MYR (from) |
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| Cabin Type | Package Rate | ||||
| Deluxe Stateroom | 10,988 (NP: 17,488) 17 NOVEMBER 2026 |
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Panorama Lounge
Deluxe Stateroom
Observation Lounge
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
INCLUDED ON EVERY EUROPEAN SHIP
- Spacious outside deluxe accommodations, with enhanced soundproofing and Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection BedSM for a great night’s sleep. (See deck plans for additional stateroom amenities.)
- Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer and premium L’Occitane® bath products
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board daily.
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board your vessel.
- Included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day.
- A professional Cruise Director who delivers educational commentary as you travel through interesting landscapes, and who assists with requests and additional excursions.
- An Avalon Adventure Hosts available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions.
- Friendly, English-speaking staff who deliver consummate personal service throughout your journey.
- AVALON CHOICES Enjoy included sightseeing with Certified Local Guides, Guided Optional Excursions and Tours, and ample free time to explore on your own.
- Explore CLASSIC sights, embark on ACTIVE excursions, and make a new DISCOVERY through hands-on cultural and artistic experiences, shared by local residents and experts.
ONBOARD DINING MENUS & VENUES
- Welcome and farewell cocktails, with sparkling wine and canapés.
- Daily choices of regional recipes, familiar favourites, and Avalon Fresh® vegetarian and healthy cuisine including fresh, local ingredients at every meal.
- Daily buffet breakfast with full range of classic hot and cold breakfast items and à la carte daily specials.
- Daily lunch buffet with a wide choice of items and chef’s pasta and carving stations plus à la carte daily specials and complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks.
- Choice of alternative fare at the Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather permitting) or light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
- Enjoy our Panorama Bistro for a casual dinner option with a buffet of select dishes and beverages.
- Daily afternoon tea, featuring tea, coffee, sweet treats and sandwiches.
- Daily four-course à la carte dinners in the main Panorama Dining Room with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, desserts or cheese, after-dinner premium coffees or tea, and complimentary wine (including from the region), beer, and soft drinks.
- Complimentary room service available for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Flexining® with flexible seating-times to better accommodate your schedule, and more options for menu items and venues, including our Panorama Dining Room, Panorama Bistro for a casual select buffet, Sky Grill for al fresco favourites, complimentary continental breakfast via room service, and made-to-order picnic lunch boxes for independent on-shore excursions.
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Port charges & gratuities
- Return international air ticket
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Prices above are in Ringgit Malaysia (MYR) based per person in a twin-share stateroom.
- Non-refundable deposit of MYR 1,500 per person upon booking.
- Full payment is required 120-days before departure. Sailings booked within 120-days before departure requires full payment upon booking.
- Avalon offers seasonal sales and all prices are dynamic basis. Please speak to our travel consultants to find-out more details and dates on sale.
- Seasonal sales/discounts subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Other terms and conditions apply.
| Cancellation Terms | ||
| Cancellation Fees: (% of total price) | ||
| Cancellation Notice Receive By | Cancellation Charge | |
| Final Payment Date – 30 Days | 60% of the cruise fare | |
| 29 – 1 Days | 90% of the cruise fare | |
| Day of departure or later | 100% of the cruise fare | |
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