Active & Discovery Cruise On The Rhine With Lucerne (Lucerne To Amsterdam) 10D9N

From $3,526.70 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Embark on an extravagant voyage across the Rhine River in this enlivening 10 days active and discovery small river cruise voyage. An amazing approach to admire historic landmarks and rich cultures of the European chersonese by foot, bike, kayak or leisure cruise along Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands.

Begin your journey with a 2-night stay at the picturesque city of Lucerne in Switzerland. Enjoy the leisure of exploring the city’s charms at your own pace and with guided excursions including wine tastings and city sightseeing of its iconic highlights. Journey to Basel where you’ll board your Avalon suite ship to begin a memorable cruise experience in every sense. Venture through the beautiful Black Forest in Breisach on foot or by bike and learn German terroir at the sui generis local winery. ...

Trip Highlights

  • Get insightful knowledge of European history and culture
  • Enjoy 2 nights in Lucerne with time to explore at your own leisure
  • Navigate the Rhine river across picturesque landmarks, vineyards, galleries, and mediaeval towns
  • Experience the freedom to enjoy the best of this region at your own pace with multiple activity options to choose from each day accommodating varied interests
  • Discover new culinary skills and enjoy delectable European dishes
  • Join an exciting wine tasting tour and learn the art of German winemaking
  • Enjoy an immersive cruise experience while you relax aboard the delightful suite ship, Avalon Expression
  • Admire architectural gems and spectacular highlights present in the two wonderful European countries

What's Included

  • 9 nights accommodation on a twin share basis including 2 nights in Lucerne hotel and 7 nights onboard river cruise vessel with modern services and amenities
  • Meals, snacks, tea, and coffee during voyage including complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Welcome, & farewell cocktails with sparkling wines and canapés
  • Activities as stated in the itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1 DISCOVER ATTRACTIVE TREASURES OF LUCERNE YOUR WAY
4-5 Star Hotel in Lucerne
None
DAY 2 EXTENSIVE TOUR OF LAKE LUCERNE AND ITS QUAINT LANDMARKS
4-5 Star Hotel in Lucerne
Breakfast
DAY 3 WINE TASTING TOUR IN BASEL AND BOARD YOUR LUXURY VESSEL
Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Dinner
DAY 4 BLACK FOREST BY FOOT OR BIKE & VISIT A LOCAL IN BREISACH
Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 DISCOVER STRASBOURG’S CANALS, CULINARY SCENE OR CITY
Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 EXPLORE VINEYARDS, WORLD’S BIGGEST WINE BARREL & HEIDELBERG CASTLE
Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 SAIL THE BREATHTAKING RHINE GORGE TO DISCOVER KOBLENZ AT YOUR PACE
Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 A COMPREHENSIVE INSIGHT INTO DUSSELDORF'S OLD TOWN CULTURE
Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 EXPLORE AMSTERDAM BY KAYAK, CANAL CRUISE OR PAINTING CLASS
Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 DISEMBARK YOUR AVALON SUITE SHIP IN AMSTERDAM
None
Breakfast

Dates & Prices

The displayed price is a guide for per person, based on Twin occupancy for available Deluxe Staterooms or Panorama Suites or Royal Suites. Please contact us for available cabins and prices. 

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How To Get There

- The departure point is Lucerne, Switzerland

- The finish point is Amsterdam, Netherlands

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Lucerne. The nearest major airport is Zurich Airport which has international and domestic flights from Zurich and is 66 km from the center of Lucerne. Another major airport is Bern Airport which has international flights and is 124 km from Lucerne.

Weather & Climate

Switzerland's climate is heavily influenced by the Alps as well as by the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is moderate with no excessive heat, cold or humidity. From July to August the daytime temperature range is 18 to 28 °C (65° - 82° F) and from January to February the range is -2 to 7 °C (28° - 45° F).

The Netherlands enjoys a moderate maritime (or oceanic) climate. This type of climate generally features mild winters and cool summers. Precipitation, such as rain, is common throughout the year, which means there is no dry season.

Vessel Features

The sister ships, Avalon Tranquility II and Avalon Imagery, features two full decks of Panorama Suites with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard-perfect for stretching out and relaxing-or even throwing a private cocktail party for up to six adults in the spacious sitting area. Onboard amenities and services include free Wi-Fi access, Internet corner, a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, a hair salon, elevator, and a spacious Sky Deck with shade system, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al-fresco lunches of light grill fare.

Vessel Details

Length: 135 metres

Crew: 47

Deluxe Stateroom: 16

Panorama Suites: 65

Royal Suites: 2

How To Choose Your Stateroom

Deluxe Stateroom: Category E & D. 172 square feet. Unique features are two bay windows.

Panorama Suite: Category A, B & P. 200 square feet. Unique features are wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard, wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony and Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area.

Royal Suite: Category S. 300 square feet. Unique features are wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard, wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony and Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area.

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. The tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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