Active & Discovery Cruise On The Rhine (Amsterdam To Basel Or Reverse) 8D7N

From $4,207.94 $2,983.39 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Unleash the elegance of the Rhine River in style on this 8 day Active & Discovery small river cruise expedition across two countries from Netherlands to Germany. Choose how to explore each destination on your Rhine River cruise from relaxed sightseeing to active pursuits of hiking or biking to align your interests while immersing into its rich cultures.

Your adventure begins with an overnight Your cruise begins in Amsterdam where you’ll board your luxury vessel and engage in a selection of excursions that speak to you including time to explore the city at your own pace. See Amsterdam your way from a canal cruise, kayak adventure to a painting class. Sail to Germany and unearth the charming cities of Dusseldorf, Cologne, Strasbourg and more. Choose from your preference, passion and pace ...

Trip Highlights

  • Venture on a kayak or canal cruise adventure through vibrant Amsterdam
  • Explore Dusseldorf’s Old Town and the Great Vat, the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel, and its vineyards in Heidelberg
  • 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
  • Spend time exploring the stunning city of Amsterdam at your own leisure
  • Sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, passing ancient castles and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei
  • Delight your taste buds with culinary experiences from wine tasting, chocolate tasting to an exclusive culinary walk on Alsatian cuisine

What's Included

  • 7 nights accommodation on a twin share basis including 1 night in Amsterdam city hotel and 7 nights onboard river cruise vessel
  • Meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage including complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
  • Activities as stated in itinerary

Itinerary

DAY 1: WELCOME TO AMSTERDAM & BOARD YOUR LUXURY VESSEL
Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista, Avalon Panorama
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 2: DELVE DEEPER INTO AMSTERDAM BY KAYAK, CRUISE OR PAINTING CLASS
Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista or Avalon Panorama
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: UNCOVER DUSSELDORF FROM CULINARY TO OLD TOWN DELIGHTS
Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista or Avalon Panorama
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: UNEARTH THE GEMS OF KOBLENZ-RHINE GORGE
Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista or Avalon Panorama
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: UNCOVER THE WORLD’S LARGEST WINE BARREL & FAMOUS VINEYARDS
Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista or Avalon Panorama
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: JOIN A CULINARY WALK TO STRASBOURG & ENJOY SUMPTUOUS MEALS
Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista or Avalon Panorama
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: EXPLORE THE MAJESTIC BLACK FOREST ON AN E-BIKE
Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista or Avalon Panorama
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8: BID FAREWELL TO BASEL
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 Amsterdam, Netherlands

- The finish point is Basel, Germany

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Amsterdam. The nearest major airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol which has international flights and is 18 km from the center of Amsterdam

Weather & Climate

Germany has a temperate climate throughout the country with warm summers and cold winters, however long periods of frost or snow are rare. Rain falls throughout the year. The average monthly January daytime temperature is 3 degrees Celsius (38 degrees Fahrenheit) and in July it's 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit). Extremes temperatures sometimes reach -10° C (5°F) in winter and 35° C (95° F) in summer months.

In Amsterdam, the climate is sub-oceanic, humid and rainy. The average temperature ranges from around 3.5°C (38.5 °F) in January to 18 °C (64.5 °F) in July and August.

Vessel Features

Avalon Expression, Imagery II, Vista and Panorama all feature two full decks of suites featuring 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, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Ship amenities:

  • Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
  • Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the open-air bistro
  • Fitness Center
  • Non-smoking interior and staterooms
  • Elevator
  • Elegant, contemporary design
  • Outside viewing deck
  • Headsets for guided shore excursions in Europe
  • Friendly, English-speaking crew and Cruise Director
  • Sightseeing with Certified Local Guides
  • Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment
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.

How To Choose Your Excursion Type

Your cruise features excursion and onboard activity options. Select what interests you most so you can experience your cruise your way with 3 different activity types:

  • Classic: A local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations and the “must see” sites.
  • Discovery: Inspiring and interactive activities designed to speak to your interests. From cooking classes, to painting workshops, allowing to spend time immersing yourself in the destination’s unique culture.
  • Active: Embark on energetic excursions keeping you in motion and on the go. From a guided hiking tour, to biking, and paddling your way through scenic locales.
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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