Your Itinerary
Day 1 - LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
Welcome to SwitzerlandThe 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 LucerneCLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour, which includes the Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, and Jesuit Church.(B)
Day 3 - LUCERNE–SWISS ALPS–BASEL (EMBARKATION)
Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingCLASSIC 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(B,D)
Day 4 - BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
Charming villages and the Beautiful Black ForestACTIVE 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(B,L,D)
Day 5 - STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceVisit 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(B,L,D)
Day 6 - RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY–RHINE GORGE
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of RĂĽdesheim; enjoy a tasting of the authentic RĂĽdesheimer coffee, OR:CLASSIC Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic RĂĽdesheimer 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(B,L,D)
Day 7 - FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT
Charm in FrankfurtACTIVE 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(B,L,D)
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(B,L,D)
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(B,L,D)
The City of Seven HillsACTIVE 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(B,L,D)
Day 11 - NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends this morning with breakfast.Flights shouldn’t leave Nuremberg airport before 10 am.(B)