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One Week in Rhine River
All 7 Day Rhine River Tours Itineraries, Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for Rhine River one week itinerary. Explore 79 Rhine River 7 day trips from 47 experts with 13 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Rhine River one week itinerary. Explore 79 Rhine River 7 day trips from 47 experts with 13 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Rhine River in a Week
Accessible Germany River Cruise
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Rhine Getaway
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- Experience the lush landscape of the Black Forest region
- Explore Holland’s famous windmills and waterworks and take part in the inviting nightlife in Rüdesheim’s Drosselgasse.
- Set at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers
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- Explore Germany’s Black Forest
- Explore the lush valley of the Neckar River
- Ride around the Kaiserstuhl
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- Enjoy the fabulous journey through UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine
- Discover fascinating places of Mainz, Koblenz and Cologne
- Visit Gutenberg Museum and delightful Altstadt
- Explore the great Rhineland capital
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- Celebrate Christmas on Rhine Christmas Markets South
- See the old Cathedral city, the World famous trade fairs.
- Enjoy the history of more than 2000 years old Roman colony.
- Observe on Strasbourg has played a significant role and had an eventful history
- Points of interest are the St Martin and St Stephen cathedrals, the castle of Mainz and the Gutenberg Museum.
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or e-bike tour in the Black Forest or visit to a local winery
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or culinary walk, or active walk along the river
- Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle with tasting of local specialties, see the Great Vat, or a hike up Philosophers’ Way, or beer tour; private reception at Rheinstein Castle
- Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of Koblenz walking tour and Ehrenbreitstein Fortress with cable car ride, or Volcano Tour experience, or e-biking tour in the vineyards; classic concert
- Choice of guided city sightseeing, or biking tour, or culinary tour
- Choice of painting class, or kayak tour, or canal cruise
- 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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- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
- Guided tour
- Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt or bike with your Adventure Host
- Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike with your Adventure Host
- Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
- See the grandeur of Germany on a European river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers
- Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties
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- London : Guided sightseeing, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
- London–brussels : By high-speed Eurostar train
- Amsterdam : Canal cruise
- Rhine cruise:
- Heidelberg : Walking tour of the Old Town, take pictures of the castle; dinner with beer at Kulturbrauerei Heidelberg
- Black forest: Woodcarving demonstration; enjoy Kaffee und Schwarzwaldkuchen (coffee and Black Forest Cake)
- Rhine falls:
- Lucerne : Walking tour including the Bourbaki Panorama, the Lion Monument, and the Chapel Bridge
- Paris : Guided sightseeing, enjoy a Seine cruise
- As the name implies, this guided European tour is a sample of some of the major highlights of Europe
- You’ll spend two nights in London, Lucerne, and Paris, as well as a night each in Amsterdam and Heidelberg
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or sightseeing in Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
- Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
- Choice of “Cologne Highlights” walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
- One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which begins in Switzerland and visits France, Germany, and Holland! Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel, Switzerland, then head for Breisach, Germany, at the foot of the Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border
- Here you’ll find the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest, an area of unrivaled natural beauty, best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of visit to Freiburg or excursion to Black Forest; Christmas market
- Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas market
- Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas market
- This Christmas river cruise begins in Switzerland and takes you down the Rhine River to France and Germany, with beautiful passing views and quaint villages festively lit and decorated—a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the season! Board your ship in Basel, Switzerland, then stop in Breisach, considered the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest
- An area of unrivaled natural beauty, best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Canal cruise
- Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest or Freiburg sightseeing
- One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland
- Cruise on its famous canals along the elegant grachten--the best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city dating back to the “Golden Age
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Guided visit of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas market
- Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas market
- Choice of visit to Badischer Winzerkeller or excursion the Black Forest; Christmas market
- This Christmastime river cruise is a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the season! Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Frankfurt, Germany, then sail up the Rhine River to Basel, Switzerland, passing beautiful views and quaint villages festively lit and decorated
- This one-of-a-kind Christmas river cruise through France and Germany takes you on an excursion to Heidelberg, Germany, to visit the fascinating ruins of Heidelberg Castle, towering magnificently over the city
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided tour in Luxembourg or wine walk or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or hike to its Castle Ruins with your Adventure Host; wine tasting
- Choice of guided walk with visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill); sail through the Moselle Valley
- Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; classical concert
- Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Canal cruise
- Explore the waterways, wine regions, and historic hills from Luxembourg to Holland
- You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Grevenmacher on the beautiful Moselle River
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or visit to Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim, or a hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge; time at leisure in Boppard
- In Frankfurt choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host or guided tour in Seligenstadt
- Guided walking tour
- Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
- See the grandeur of Germany on a European river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers
- Your picturesque European river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland
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- 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 active walk 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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- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of half- or full-day visit to Keukenhof Gardens or walk with your Adventure Host; harbor cruise in Rotterdam
- Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit St. Baaf’s Cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
- Guided walk in Middelburg; bike with your Adventure Host from Middelburg to Veere; guided walking tour of Veere
- Choice of guided walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host; cheese tasting on board
- Choice of guided visit to Flower Auction, or canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host
- This springtime river cruise gets underway in Holland’s colorful capital of Amsterdam
- This 700-year-old city offers an abundance of classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants to explore before you embark on your river cruise through Holland and Belgium
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Canal cruise
- Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; in Rüdesheim choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument; free time in Koblenz in the evening
- Sail through the Moselle Valley; choice of guided walk with, visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill)
- Choice of guided walk in Bernkastel or hike with your Adventure Host to the Castle; wine tasting
- Choice of guided tour in Luxembourg or wine walk or bike with your Adventure Host
- This magnificent European river cruise vacation begins in Holland’s colorful, modern capital of Amsterdam
- See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten
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- Redeem anytime before 2023. Last minute changes OK.
- Get a full refund.
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- Welcome to Frankfurt
- Guided tour
- Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; onboard welcome reception
- Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei.
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach or Freiburg guided tour
- Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Basel
- Before your cruise, spend two nights in Frankfurt, with guided sightseeing of this charming city
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei.
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach or Freiburg guided tour
- Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); guided walking tour in Lucerne with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
- Full day at leisure
- Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Basel
- Relax on the Sky Deck and pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water
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- Welcome to Frankfurt
- Guided tour
- Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; onboard welcome reception
- Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei.
- Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach or Freiburg guided tour
- Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); guided walking tour in Lucerne with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
- Full day at leisure
- Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Basel
- Before your cruise, spend two nights in Frankfurt, with guided sightseeing of this charming city
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