Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound)
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Highlights
- Welcome to Amsterdam
- Off the beaten path walking tour; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of painting class, or kayak tour or canal cruise
- Choice of guided city sightseeing, or biking tour, or culinary tour
- Choice of Koblenz walking tour and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress with cable car ride, or Volcano Tour experience, or e-biking tour in the vineyards; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breath-taking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; private reception at Rheinstein Castle
- Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle with tasting of local special-ties, see the Great Vat, or a hike up Philosophers’ Way, or beer tour
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or culinary walk, or hike along the river
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or e-bike tour in the Black Forest or visit to a local winery
- Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways
- As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities throughout Holland, Germany and France, our range of excursions, from Classic to Discovery to Active options, presents the opportunity to move at your desired pace and be moved at every turn
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Welcome to Holland.
Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
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Amsterdam Off the Beaten Path. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
CLASSIC Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city.
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Colorful Canals of Amsterdam
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
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Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
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The World’s Biggest Wine Barrel and Famous Vineyards
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A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France
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Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.
(Breakfast)
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A unique sustainable hotel in Amsterdam, where two worlds connect. At the former location where ships left for Jakarta, lies a green oasis in the centre of the city. Hotel offers 200 luxurious rooms with a Indonesian influenced style. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Café Jakarta or get a drink at the Malabar. Be pampered in luxury and relax in our wellness and swimming pool with views towards the river IJ.
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