Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

This European tour includes a Globus escorted vacation in stunning Switzerland, along with an Avalon river cruise on the legendary Rhine River through France, Germany, and Holland.

Discover lakeside cities, alpine scenery and storybook towns, with overnight stays in Zürich, Geneva, the Gruyère region, Interlaken and Lucerne.

In Interlaken, take a rack railway to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe,” for sweeping Alpine and glacier views. Explore Gruyères Castle, taste Swiss chocolate at Maison Cailler, stop in the resort town of Gstaad, and join a guided walk in Lucerne to see the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge. In Geneva, enjoy guided sightseeing and the city’s striking setting beside the lake and Alps.

Your Rhine cruise begins in Basel and calls at Breisach, a gateway to Germany’s Black Forest, and Strasbourg, where you can admire the Gothic cathedral and wander through the charming La Petite France district. Choose to visit Heidelberg Castle’s ruins or Schwetzingen Castle, then sail through the Rhine Gorge, with its dramatic cliffs and hilltop castles. Finish in Amsterdam with a canal cruise past historic houses and the city’s elegant waterways.

• Ride the railway to Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe,” and step into a breathtaking alpine world of snow and ice. Take in sweeping views of glaciers and mountain peaks from the observation platform.
• Discover Switzerland’s heritage and tempting flavours with a visit to Gruyères Castle, a chocolate tasting at Maison Cailler and a guided walk through Lucerne, including its iconic Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.
• Take in the Rhine Gorge’s storybook scenery as your cruise winds past steep, vineyard-covered slopes and ancient castles perched high above the river.
• Explore Strasbourg and Amsterdam, from the charming lanes, cafés and waterfront of Strasbourg’s La Petite France district to a canal cruise past Amsterdam’s historic houses and elegant waterways.

16 Days in Deluxe Stateroom (Cat. D)

from

$13,774*

per person, twin share

Panorama Suite (pictured)

from

$16,173*

per person, twin share

Based on 9 July 2027 departure

Alternative departure dates and stateroom options available.  Please enquire for details

• Avalon’s award-winning Suite Ships featuring the grandest views in river cruising
• All meals on board, with world-class menus and flexible dining styles
• Regional beer & wine with your meals, and a complimentary happy hour each night
• Your choice of immersive daily onshore excursions, with Classic, Active & Discovery options
• A professional Cruise Director & Avalon Adventure Host
• Free Wi-Fi onboard, port charges & onboard gratuities

Avalon Waterways’ modern Suite Ships offer a stylish and comfortable way to cruise the Rhine River. Most staterooms are spacious Panorama Suites featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that open to create Avalon’s signature Open-Air Balcony, bringing the scenery of castles, vineyards, and charming riverside towns right into your suite.

Designed with comfort in mind, suites are larger than the industry average and feature Avalon’s “Beds with a View,” so you can enjoy the passing landscapes from the comfort of your bed.

Onboard, guests can relax in panoramic lounges, dine on fresh regional cuisine, unwind on the spacious Sky Deck with loungers and a whirlpool, stay active in the fitness centre, and enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship.