Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) 2021
10 Day River Cruise Lucerne to Amsterdam
Starting at $3,337
Begin your European vacation with a visit to gorgeous Lucerne, Switzerland. With services provided by Monograms®, your expert Local Host® is on hand to arrange your sightseeing, free-time recommendations, and any other assistance you need during your 2-night stay in Lucerne. Enjoy a guided walking tour including the Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, Jesuit Church, and a special highlight excursion to Mount Pilatus. Your dramatic river cruise on the Rhine will commence in Basel, Switzerland, with stops in France, Germany, and Holland. Sail to Breisach, your starting point for an excursion to Black Forest. Then venture on to Strasbourg, France, to see its Gothic cathedral with stunning murals and stained glass. Sail to Ludwigshafen for an excursion to Heidelberg Castle, or join your Avalon Adventure Host® for a hike up Philosophers’ Way. You can alternatively visit the Gutenberg Museum for amazing history of the early pioneers of printing. Sail to Rüdesheim and through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, visit Koblenz and Cologne, and arrive in Amsterdam for a guided canal cruise through the colorful city. Your scenic river cruise on the Rhine River, with a Monograms vacation package in Switzerland are the perfect combination to unlock a guided European vacation of a lifetime.
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Destination & Sightseeing
Day 1 Lucerne, Switzerland: | Welcome to Switzerland |
Day 2 Lucerne: | Guided walking tour with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge |
Day 3 Lucerne, Mount Pilatus-Basel (Embarkation): | Excursion to Mount Pilatus (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); onboard welcome reception |
Day 4 Breisach: | Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to Badischer Winzerkeller |
Day 5 Strasbourg: | Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral |
Day 6 Mainz: | Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or hike up Philosophers' Way, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz |
Day 7 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge-Koblenz: | Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; free time in Koblenz |
Day 8 Cologne: | Choice of 'Cologne Highlights' walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour |
Day 9 Amsterdam: | Canal cruise |
Day 10 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): | Your vacation ends this morning |
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
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Accommodations
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Bahnhofstrasse 30 Luzern 7 Switzerland
Comprised of 7 historic town houses, this delightful property is an oasis of charm and hospitality snuggled in the picturesque old town of Lucerne. Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities are available in the public area, the spacious lounge is an inviting place to relax and the hotel's two restaurants offer a choice of local specialties and international cuisine.