Destination:
Italy,
Netherlands,
Duration:
17 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
May 2027 - October 2027
17 days from Rome to Amsterdam
Kick off your getaway with a guided tour through Italy’s iconic cities and hidden gems. Wander cobblestone lanes, savor local cuisine, and soak in Italy’s vibrant colors and flavors. See Rome’s Colosseum, Venice’s gondoliers, Assisi’s quiet alleys, Milan’s storefronts, Lake Como’s vistas, and Padua’s Aperol, each stop offering a unique delight. And in Venice, enjoy your choice of included excursions so you can plan your day your way.Next, soak up the storybook charm of Lucerne with a 2-night stay in Switzerland’s lakeside gem. Stroll through the Old Town, cross the iconic Chapel Bridge, and marvel at the Water Tower and Jesuit Church. Top it all off with a breathtaking visit to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn—an alpine adventure you’ll never forget.Then set sail on the legendary Rhine. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel for a 7-night river cruise from Switzerland to Amsterdam, with stops in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Cruise your way with Avalon Choice® excursions—choose from Classic, Active, and Discovery experiences to tailor your journey to you. Visit Breisach for a taste of the Black Forest, explore Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, and tour the storied halls of Heidelberg Castle. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, then cap off your journey with a guided canal tour through the colorful city of Amsterdam. Savor free time exploring the city’s renowned museums, local delicacies, and scenic canals—an unforgettable finale to your trip.
Kick off your getaway with a guided tour through Italy’s iconic cities and hidden gems. Wander cobblestone lanes, savor local cuisine, and soak in Italy’s vibrant colors and flavors. See Rome’s Colosseum, Venice’s gondoliers, Assisi’s quiet alleys, Milan’s storefronts, Lake Como’s vistas, and Padua’s Aperol, each stop offering a unique delight. And in Venice, enjoy your choice of included excursions so you can plan your day your way.Next, soak up the storybook charm of Lucerne with a 2-night stay in Switzerland’s lakeside gem. Stroll through the Old Town, cross the iconic Chapel Bridge, and marvel at the Water Tower and Jesuit Church. Top it all off with a breathtaking visit to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn—an alpine adventure you’ll never forget.Then set sail on the legendary Rhine. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel for a 7-night river cruise from Switzerland to Amsterdam, with stops in France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Cruise your way with Avalon Choice® excursions—choose from Classic, Active, and Discovery experiences to tailor your journey to you. Visit Breisach for a taste of the Black Forest, explore Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, and tour the storied halls of Heidelberg Castle. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, then cap off your journey with a guided canal tour through the colorful city of Amsterdam. Savor free time exploring the city’s renowned museums, local delicacies, and scenic canals—an unforgettable finale to your trip.
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- The Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.
- For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
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Day 2 - ROME
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Day 3 - ROME–ORVIETO–ASSISI-PERUGIA
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Day 4 - PERUGIA–FLORENCE–PADUA
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Day 5 - PADUA. EXCURSION TO VENICE
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Day 6 - PADUA–VERONA–MILAN
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Day 7 - MILAN. EXCURSION TO LAKE COMO
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Day 8 - MILAN–LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
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Day 9 - LUCERNE
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Day 10 - LUCERNE–SWISS ALPS–BASEL (EMBARKATION)
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Day 11 - BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
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Day 12 - KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
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Day 13 - LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
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Day 14 - RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
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Day 15 - COLOGNE
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Day 16 - AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
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Day 17 - AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
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