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Cruise Netherlands Bernkastel Cochem Düsseldorf Europe France Germany Koblenz Luxembourg City + 8 More Moselle River Nijmegen Remich Rhine River River Cruise Trier Avalon Waterways 12 day River Cruise from Amsterdam to Paris

Begin your vacation your way with a two-night stay in Amsterdam! Join us for a guided canal cruise through the iconic waterways of this city of the Golden Age. Take free time to explore the colorful streets, galleries, and restaurants here. Then, embark on your European river cruise along the Rhine River to arrive in Nijmegen—the oldest town in the Netherlands that still perseveres from the Roman era to WWII and today. Discover Düsseldorf by bike, sweet bites, or a tour of fascinating sights. Soar above Koblenz on a cable-car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view. Continue on the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best wines. End your vacation with a guided sightseeing tour of Trier revealing ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD in Germany’s oldest city! Experience spectacular scenery and discover legendary cultures on your Moselle and Rhine River cruise vacation.

Before boarding your high-speed train to Paris, enjoy an excursion to historic Luxembourg City, offering unique and dramatic views as it is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys.

Celebrate your river cruise vacation with a stay in Paris, complete with guided sightseeing in the “City of Light.”

Day 1: AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

Welcome to Holland.Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.

Day 2: AMSTERDAM

Canals of Colorful AmsterdamCLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” (B)

Day 3: AMSTERDAM (EMBARKATION)

Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to discover this delightful 700-year-old city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants and lively marketplace before boarding your Suite Ship®.OVERNIGHT SAILING TO NIJMEGEN(B,D)

Day 4: NIJMEGEN

Roman Archaeology and Airborne HeroesACTIVE Discover Nijmegen by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen— the oldest town in the Netherlands. Learn how this city was first built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and see the archaeological Roman-era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜSSELDORF(B,L,D)

Day 5: DÜSSELDORF

Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing AltbiersACTIVE Join your Adventure Host and explore the city of Düsseldorf by bike, OR:DISCOVERY Experience Düsseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Düsseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has a uniquely magic character all its own.This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Cologne to enjoy free time this evening. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)

Day 6: KOBLENZ

Fortress Walls and Manor HallsAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Explore Koblenz by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ(B,L,D)

Day 7: COCHEM

The Charm of the Moselle ValleyRelax on the Sky Deck of your ship while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful growing villages and their vineyards.ACTIVE See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host and visit Reichsburg Castle, OR:DISCOVERY Take part in a Guided Visit to one of the oldest mustard mills, dating back to 1810. Under the guidance of the head mustard “miller,” you’ll watch mustard being made using traditional skills, more than 200 years of savoir-faire and a recipe that has been passed down several generations, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk of Cochem through its half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird’s-eye-view of the Moselle Valley. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL(B,L,D)

Day 8: BERNKASTEL

Castle Vines and German WinesAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.This afternoon through the evening, enjoy leisurely sailing to Trier.Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING CRUISE TO TRIER(B,L,D)

Day 9: TRIER

Ancient Worlds and Old-World CharmACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a walk in Trier with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing tour of Trier—Germany’s oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city center.This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Remich.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH(B,L,D)

Day 10: REMICH. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG CITY (DISEMBARKATION)–PARIS, FRANCE

The City of Light CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.Later, board a high-speed train to Paris. Known as one of the world’s most romantic and lively cities, Paris is a delight for all your senses. (B)

Day 11: PARIS

Images, Music, and ArtCLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.(B)

Day 12: PARIS

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Details

Cruise Line: Avalon
Ship Name: Tranquility II
Departure Port: AMS
Arrival Port: PAR
Number of Nights: 11

Pricing ▼

Option	Price	Departure	Return
Land Only (Double)	USD 6,667.00	2027-06-22	2027-07-03
Single Supplement	USD 7,637.00	2027-06-22	2027-07-03
Land Only (Double)	USD 6,867.00	2027-08-14	2027-08-25
Single Supplement	USD 7,837.00	2027-08-14	2027-08-25
Land Only (Double)	USD 7,067.00	2027-09-16	2027-09-27
Single Supplement	USD 8,037.00	2027-09-16	2027-09-27

Itinerary ▼

Day 1: AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Welcome to Holland.Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
Day 2: AMSTERDAM
Canals of Colorful AmsterdamCLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” (B)
Day 3: AMSTERDAM (EMBARKATION)
Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. With a free day to explore before your cruise, take time to discover this delightful 700-year-old city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants and lively marketplace before boarding your Suite Ship®.OVERNIGHT SAILING TO NIJMEGEN(B,D)
Day 4: NIJMEGEN
Roman Archaeology and Airborne HeroesACTIVE Discover Nijmegen by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen— the oldest town in the Netherlands. Learn how this city was first built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and see the archaeological Roman-era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem.AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜSSELDORF(B,L,D)
Day 5: DÜSSELDORF
Avant-Garde Architecture and Amazing AltbiersACTIVE Join your Adventure Host and explore the city of Düsseldorf by bike, OR:DISCOVERY Experience Düsseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Düsseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has a uniquely magic character all its own.This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Cologne to enjoy free time this evening. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years!Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)
Day 6: KOBLENZ
Fortress Walls and Manor HallsAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Explore Koblenz by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ(B,L,D)
Day 7: COCHEM
The Charm of the Moselle ValleyRelax on the Sky Deck of your ship while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful growing villages and their vineyards.ACTIVE See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host and visit Reichsburg Castle, OR:DISCOVERY Take part in a Guided Visit to one of the oldest mustard mills, dating back to 1810. Under the guidance of the head mustard “miller,” you’ll watch mustard being made using traditional skills, more than 200 years of savoir-faire and a recipe that has been passed down several generations, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walk of Cochem through its half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird’s-eye-view of the Moselle Valley. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL(B,L,D)
Day 8: BERNKASTEL
Castle Vines and German WinesAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.This afternoon through the evening, enjoy leisurely sailing to Trier.Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING CRUISE TO TRIER(B,L,D)
Day 9: TRIER
Ancient Worlds and Old-World CharmACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a walk in Trier with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing tour of Trier—Germany’s oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city center.This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Remich.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH(B,L,D)
Day 10: REMICH. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG CITY (DISEMBARKATION)–PARIS, FRANCE
The City of Light CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.Later, board a high-speed train to Paris. Known as one of the world’s most romantic and lively cities, Paris is a delight for all your senses. (B)
Day 11: PARIS
Images, Music, and ArtCLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world.(B)
Day 12: PARIS
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles with 2 nights in Amsterdam & 2 nights in Paris