The Best Of Austria & Switzerland With Romantic Rhine on Avalon Panorama
See the true definitions of palaces and castles while visiting Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace-former home to the long-reigning Habsburg dynasty. In Switzerland, enjoy a visit to romantic Chillon Castle, a well-preserved, medieval castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Pass through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery with a ride on the world-famous Glacier Express train. Travel first class with panoramic windows to admire the thundering waterfalls, impressive peaks, glacial ice fields, and tiny villages on your way to Zermatt, Switzerland. Other scenic highlights include a private boat cruise on the fjord-lake in Lucerne; a scenic drive into the Swiss Engadine, considered the most beautiful mountain area in the world; and more. Some sightseeing highlights include the Basilika St. Michael in Mondsee (of The Sound of Music fame), a walk through the Old Town in Innsbruck, and the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne.
Embark your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel, Switzerland, to begin your Rhine River cruise! Visit Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest, and an area of unrivaled natural beauty, best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock. In Strasbourg, France, be amazed by the red-sandstone Gothic cathedral with ancient murals and the fascinating astronomical clock. Stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade. Visit the ruins of Heidelberg’s castle, towering magnificently over the city, or sail to Mainz for a guided walk and visit the captivating Gutenberg Museum. Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge-the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. In the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, visit the Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, and explore Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam, with its world-famous museums, wealth of eateries, iconic architecture, and charming canals. See the treasures of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s "Golden Age." A perfect ending to this fabulous land and river cruise adventure!
See the World Your Way!
Here, the Possibilities are as Wide Open as the Views!
Globetrotters wanting to see the world need only cruise down its legendary rivers. For those interested in seeing more of the world, there’s Avalon Waterways. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in river cruising, the industry’s only Open-Air BalconySM and beds facing the incredible views. Beyond our wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows is a world waiting to be explored – in a way, and at a pace that suits our cruisers. With Avalon Waterways, cruisers are invited to be choosers!
We’ve Spent Nearly a Century Planning your Vacation.
When you select a Avalon vacation, you’re choosing experience, passion, and perfection. Our dedication began almost a century ago when a young Antonio Mantegazza became inspired to share the stories of his home while using his family’s rowboat to transport lumber across beautiful Lake Lugano in Switzerland. He soon began transporting tourists instead, and what began on a spring day in 1928 blossomed into the worldwide name in travel.
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome To Vienna, Austria | ||
| 2 | Vienna | ||
| 3 | Vienna – Mondsee – Salzburg | ||
| 4 | Salzburg | ||
| 5 | Salzburg – Innsbruck – St. Moritz, Switzerland | ||
| 6 | St. Moritz – Chur – Täsch – Zermatt | ||
| 7 | Zermatt | ||
| 8 | Zermatt – Bern | ||
| 9 | Bern – Interlaken – Lucerne | ||
| 10 | Lucerne | ||
| 11 | Lucerne – Basel (Embarkation) | ||
| 12 | Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest | ||
| 13 | Kehl. Excursion To Strasbourg, France | ||
| 14 | Mainz, Germany – Excursion To Heidelberg | ||
| 15 | Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge | ||
| 16 | Cologne | ||
| 17 | Amsterdam, Holland | ||
| 18 | Amsterdam (Disembarkation) |
