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Rhine River

A Rhine Romance

With so many alluring waterways in the world, it can be difficult to choose where to make your splash. Do you choose by country? By sights? By unique experiences? When you choose the romantic Rhine River – with its 1287 kilometres of winding whimsical wonder – you choose all of the above.

With its mysterious craggy cliffs, sacred ancient cathedrals, and storied medieval castles perched above quaint cobblestone villages, it’s easy to fall in love with the pillars of the Rhine River. Meandering through five captivating countries the Rhine weaves together a tapestry of history and culture (not to mention countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites), making it as fitting for first-time river cruisers as it is for seasoned off-the-beaten-path travellers. As you visit ancient stone churches, taste decadent Swiss chocolate, and indulge in rich French cheeses, an abundance of local delicacies and delights await.

Rhine River, Germany
Rhine River, Germany
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cologne Cathedral
Christmas Market

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HIGH FIVE

Cruising down the multinational waterway of the Rhine with Avalon, you can traverse five countries – Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, France and Austria – exploring picture-perfect towns like Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne, and Amsterdam along the way.

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CONNECT FOUR

The Rhine River is a ribbon that ties together fascinating countries, cultures and history. It also flows into other legendary waterways, presenting the opportunity to combine a Rhine itinerary with three other renowned rivers – the Moselle, the Main and the Danube – for a more robust river cruise.

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A POP OF COLOUR

Surrounded by brilliant-coloured tulips, the waterways of the Netherlands feed into the Rhine River, presenting unrivalled springtime scenery with endless fields of blooming colour.

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UNIQUE UNESCO

A delightfully dizzying number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be found along the Rhine River valley, including the Rhine Gorge, the Cologne Cathedral, the Speyer Cathedral, and the Town of Bamberg.

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MERRY MEMORIES

There’s no better way to unwrap the magic of the Old World than with a journey through the tradition-rich, German Christmas markets with their mulled wines, handmade sweets and hardy holiday décor on a festive wintry river cruise.

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BASEL   AMSTERDAM
Romantic Rhine
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$3924 pp
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Romantic Rhine
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AMSTERDAM   BUCHAREST
Iconic Rivers of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube
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Iconic Rivers of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube
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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles
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$4202 pp
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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles
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Tulip Time In Holland & Belgium
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Tulip Time In Holland & Belgium
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Active & Discovery In Holland & Belgium
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Active & Discovery In Holland & Belgium
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Tulip Time Cruise
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Tulip Time Cruise
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Christmastime In Alsace and Germany
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Christmastime In Alsace and Germany
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Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium
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Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium
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AMSTERDAM   BASEL
Active & Discovery On The Rhine
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$6880 pp
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Active & Discovery On The Rhine
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Romantic Rhine
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Romantic Rhine
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BASEL   NUREMBERG
Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg
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Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg
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ARLES   AMSTERDAM
Rhine & Rhone Revealed
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Rhine & Rhone Revealed
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Active & Discovery On The Rhine
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$4619 pp
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Active & Discovery On The Rhine
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Tulip Time Highlights
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Tulip Time Highlights
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Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel
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Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel
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REMICH   AMSTERDAM
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles
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$4003 pp
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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles
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From Romania To The North Sea
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From Romania To The North Sea
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Magnificent Rivers of Europe
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Magnificent Rivers of Europe
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Magnificent Europe
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Magnificent Europe
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Enchanted Europe
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$9612 pp
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Enchanted Europe
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BASEL   AMSTERDAM
The Rhine & Moselle
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$6295 pp
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The Rhine & Moselle
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German Grandeur
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German Grandeur
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Christmastime In Alsace and Germany
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Christmastime In Alsace and Germany
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The Best of The Rhine
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The Best of The Rhine
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$4330 pp
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Rhine & Rhone Revealed
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Rhine & Rhone Revealed
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AMSTERDAM   BASEL
The Rhine & Moselle
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$8719 pp
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The Rhine & Moselle
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$8719 pp

Save up to $8,000 per couple on your Europe river cruise!*