7-Night Christmastime On The Romantic Rhine (Northbound) on Avalon Vista (Avalon Waterways) from Zurich

7 NightsDuration

Avalon WaterwaysCruise Line Avalon VistaCruise Ship ZurichEmbarkation Port Western EuropeRegion $4,076Starting Fare

PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEZurich, Breisach, Kehl, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, Cologne, Mainz, Frankfurt

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Departure Date	Return Date	Inside	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Advisor Quote & Perks
Nov 23, 2027 Voyage #WZE\|71123	Nov 30, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$4,851	Call for Exclusive Rate	$6,950	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
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Dec 07, 2027 Voyage #WZE\|71207	Dec 14, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$4,951	Call for Exclusive Rate	$7,150	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
Dec 14, 2027 Voyage #WZE\|71214	Dec 21, 2027	Call for Exclusive Rate	$4,951	Call for Exclusive Rate	$7,050	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
Dec 02, 2028 Voyage #WZE\|81202	Dec 09, 2028	Call for Exclusive Rate	$4,951	Call for Exclusive Rate	$7,050	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
Dec 09, 2028 Voyage #WZE\|81209	Dec 16, 2028	Call for Exclusive Rate	$4,951	Call for Exclusive Rate	$7,050	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460
Dec 16, 2028 Voyage #WZE\|81216	Dec 23, 2028	Call for Exclusive Rate	$4,076	Call for Exclusive Rate	$6,175	Get Quote & Perks →1-888-883-0460

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Christmastime On The Romantic Rhine (Northbound) Route Map

Day 1

Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation) (ZRH)

BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Switzerland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zürich must arrive by 3 pm. Flights into Basel must arrive by 4 pm.Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Stroll through the city center, enjoy the festive illumination and delight in Christm

Day 2

Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest (BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST)

BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black ForestCLASSIC Join a Guided Tour through storybook Colmar, along the charming canals of the “Little Venice” of France and past countless historic buildings and monuments, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour to the magic

Day 3

Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France (KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE)

KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE Joyeux Noël in Strasbourg CLASSIC Come along for City Sightseeing, including the city’s gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.Savor the warmth and glow of Chris

Day 4

Ludwigshafen Heidelberg Excursion (LUDWIGSHAFEN. HEIDELBERG EXCURSION)

LUDWIGSHAFEN. HEIDELBERG EXCURSION Winter Wonders Fit for a King DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat—the world’s largest wine barrel. After the tour, visit the local German Christmas markets in Heidelberg, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Sp

Day 5

Rudesheim-Rhine Gorge (RUDESHEIM-RHINE GORGE)

RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryCLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee. Don’t miss the tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of sparkling

Day 6

Cologne, Germany (COLOGNE, GERMANY)

COLOGNE, GERMANY Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland CLASSIC Learn all about the 5,000-year history and production process behind “Brown Gold”—chocolate—on this fun hands-on Guided Tour and Tasting at Cologne’s incredible Chocolate Museum, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring

Day 7

Mainz (MAINZ)

MAINZ Printing Halls While sailing to Mainz, enjoy an onboard workshop to learn about European Christmas decorations.CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Walk, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing. Spend free time browsing the exquisite Christmas Markets of Mai

Day 8

Frankfurt (Disembarkation) (FRA)

FRANKFURT (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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What is included in the 7-Night Christmastime On The Romantic Rhine (Northbound) cruise aboard Avalon Vista?

This 7-night Avalon Waterways voyage aboard Avalon Vista embarks in Zurich and concludes in Frankfurt, visiting Zurich, Breisach, Kehl, Ludwigshafen, Rudesheim, Cologne, Mainz, Frankfurt. Fares start at $4,076 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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