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Tour Alsace Netherlands Avalon Panorama Aw_Amsterdam Aw_Basel Aw_Cologne Aw_Europe Aw_Germany Aw_Holland + 31 More Aw_Italy Aw_Lake Como Aw_Mainz Aw_Rhine River Aw_Strasbourg Aw_Switzerland Basel Black Forest Breisach Cologne Europe France Germany Heidelberg Holland Italy Kehl Lake Como Switzerland Main Mainz Mount Pilatus Rhine Rhine Gorge Rhine River River Cruise Rudesheim Storyteller Series Strasbourg Avalon Waterways 12 Day River Cruise Amsterdam to Lake Como

We’re rockin’ the boat with Sister Hazel’s third storied sailing designed ‘All for You’ on the Rhine River! Back by popular demand from Hazelnuts and music lovers alike, the chart-topping Billboard Hot 100 band sails with Avalon once again to thrill fans and friends while sailing along the sights that sing on the Rhine River. From Amsterdam to Basel and beyond, we’ll rock and roll to the rhythm of the Rhine with history-making destinations that don’t miss a beat. Sway through Germany, Holland, France, and Switzerland with exclusive onboard performances and special personalized events. This toe-tapping, hand-clapping cruise is sure to “All Go by So Fast,” so don’t miss your chance to celebrate with a “Champagne High” to familiar fan favorites and tracks from the band’s brand-new album Sand, Sea & Crash Debris.

Your Avalon Storyteller cruise with Sister Hazel begins in Amsterdam with a cruise on its legendary canals and a local beer experience. Next, we’ll roll on the river to Germany’s 2,000-year-old city of Cologne where its Gothic-style cathedral, cafes, and a Kolsch Brewery tour that raises the roof. Or let the good times roll with an e-bike tour of this iconic city! The next high note on our playlist is the spectacular Rhine Gorge, winding through cliffs and castles soaring high above. Keep the music playing with a visit to the vineyard village of Rüdesheim to experience centuries of musical inventions at Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or make some history of your own with legendary local wines. More big hits await in Mainz where the fascinating Gutenberg Museum or the castle ruins of Heidelberg top the playlist. Raise a glass with your fellow Hazelnuts with a wine tasting in Alsace, then dance and enjoy a food tour through time in Strasbourg, France to marvel at the red-sandstone, Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals. Do the stroll through the quaint shops and bistros of the lovely La Petite France district and rock your world with cherry cake and cuckoo clocks in Breisach, Germany—gateway to the legendary Black Forest. Grab an e-bike to explore this legendary area or chase a natural high with one of Germany’s highest waterfalls at Triberg Falls. Your VIP backstage pass awaits on this special Suite Ship® sailing for sweet southern rock-n-rolling on the Rhine River!

Disembark your Sister Hazel Storyteller cruise in Basel and continue your vacation in Lucerne and Lake Como, starting with a special excursion up Mount Stanserhorn for spectacular Swiss Alpine panoramas and a guided walking tour to explore lovely Lucerne. Transfer by motorcoach to Como and enjoy a stop and sightseeing on the way in Lugano. In Como, walk through the charming historic district, visit the impressive Piazza Duomo, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Como to renowned Bellagio with its centuries-old buildings, cobblestone lanes, and charming shops. In your free time, you might like to travel to fashionable Milan or ride the funicular to the village of Brunate. The perfect end to your magnificent vacation!

MORE ABOUT SISTER HAZEL
Originating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called "one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years" by Performing Songwriter Magazine. The band’s popular single, "All for You," topped the adult alternative charts in 1997—propelling their album to platinum status. The band followed this success by topping the country music charts with their country debut “Lighter In The Dark,” with repeat chart toppers across Billboard genres—from alternative to country to folk. With a faithful following of fans, aka Hazelnuts, Sister Hazel hosts annual events, including “Hazelnut Hang” and themed cruise experiences via “The Rock Boat,” featuring fan/artist interaction. The ever-popular group marked the band's 30th anniversary with the highly awaited full-length 13th studio album, Sand, Sea & Crash Debris.

Day 1: AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)

Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to relax and discover this delightful 700-year-old city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants and lively marketplace.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (D)

Day 2: AMSTERDAM

Canals of Colorful AmsterdamJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Enjoy a Guided Kayak Tour for an adventure which will provide you a unique perspective of the “Venice of the North” from the waters of its magnificent canals, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Tour to the Street Art Museum, see nearly 200 large-scale artworks featuring artists from around the world. Afterwards, attend a hands-on workshop with an instructor who will guide you in creating your own group mural to discover your inner artist, OR:CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age." Continue to explore Amsterdam with a Brewery Tour.This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.Alternatively, take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE(B,L,D)

Day 3: COLOGNE, GERMANY

Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral and taste local Kölsh beers, OR:DISCOVERY Step into Cologne’s historic Perfume Museum to trace the roots of Eau de Cologne. Then explore signature scents and blend your own custom fragrance with guidance from expert perfumers, OR: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.Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)

Day 4: RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryEn route to Rüdesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren’s songs lured ill-fated sailors.ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience, OR:DISCOVERY Follow your Local Guide through the area surrounding the Hildegard Abbey perched above Rüdesheim and the Rhine River. Hear the fascinating history of this special place. Enjoy a walk back to the village to taste local wines.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)

Day 5: MAINZ. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG

Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine BarrelACTIVE Follow the road less traveled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers’ Way for an inspiring view of the city below, OR:DISCOVERY Learn about the art of beer making with an entertaining and exclusive Guided Tour of four breweries in and out of Old Heidelberg, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Walk, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the “World’s Largest Wine Barrel.”EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KEHL (B,L,D)

Day 6: KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE

A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Travel along the famed Alsace Wine Route on this enchanting Guided Tour that visits a traditional medieval Alsace village with wine tasting in a local cellar, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Culinary Walk to discover the Alsatian cuisine and traditions of the region influenced by the centuries of German and French history,OR:CLASSIC Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg’s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.Choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France.Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum or stroll across the city center. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH(B,L,D)

Day 7: BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST

German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black ForestDISCOVERY Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest, starting with a visit to the stunning Triberg Waterfalls, one of the highest in Germany. Continue your journey with a tour of the Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum and a visit to a traditional water mill, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour to the charming village of Colmar, with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.ACTIVE Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL(B,L,D)

Day 8: BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)–SWISS ALPS

Spectacular Views in SwitzerlandThis morning disembark your Avalon ship and take a motorcoach transfer which will bring you in the heart of Swiss AlpsCLASSIC Enjoy a special highlight excursion to Mount Stanserhorn for spectacular views over central Switzerland (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead). Continue to Lucerne.(B)

Day 9: LUCERNE

A Historic Bridge and Heart of a LionCLASSIC Join a Guided Walking tour to explore beautiful Lucerne, which includes Thorvaldsen’s poignant Lion Monument and the famous Chapel Bridge. (B)

Day 10: LUCERNE–LUGANO–LAKE COMO, ITALY

History in Grand ViewCLASSIC En route to Como, enjoy a stop in Lugano and a guided sightseeing of this charming Swiss city.Continue to Como, the city on the lake that bears its name. (B)

Day 11: LAKE COMO

Legendary Lake HousesCLASSIC Step into the storybook streets of Como on a guided walk through its historic heart. Then wander lakeside gardens and craft your own masterpiece at Museo Voltiano. CLASSIC Experience a Boat Ride on Lake Como for panoramas of stunning mountain scenery and luxury lakeside villas. Disembark at picturesque Bellagio for exploration on your own, returning by boat to Como. (B)

Day 12: LAKE COMO

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Details

Tour Operator: Avalon
Duration (Days): 12

Itinerary ▼

Day 1: AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to relax and discover this delightful 700-year-old city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, restaurants and lively marketplace.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (D)
Day 2: AMSTERDAM
Canals of Colorful AmsterdamJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Enjoy a Guided Kayak Tour for an adventure which will provide you a unique perspective of the “Venice of the North” from the waters of its magnificent canals, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Tour to the Street Art Museum, see nearly 200 large-scale artworks featuring artists from around the world. Afterwards, attend a hands-on workshop with an instructor who will guide you in creating your own group mural to discover your inner artist, OR:CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age." Continue to explore Amsterdam with a Brewery Tour.This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.Alternatively, take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE(B,L,D)
Day 3: COLOGNE, GERMANY
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral and taste local Kölsh beers, OR:DISCOVERY Step into Cologne’s historic Perfume Museum to trace the roots of Eau de Cologne. Then explore signature scents and blend your own custom fragrance with guidance from expert perfumers, OR: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.Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)
Day 4: RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryEn route to Rüdesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren’s songs lured ill-fated sailors.ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience, OR:DISCOVERY Follow your Local Guide through the area surrounding the Hildegard Abbey perched above Rüdesheim and the Rhine River. Hear the fascinating history of this special place. Enjoy a walk back to the village to taste local wines.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)
Day 5: MAINZ. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG
Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine BarrelACTIVE Follow the road less traveled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers’ Way for an inspiring view of the city below, OR:DISCOVERY Learn about the art of beer making with an entertaining and exclusive Guided Tour of four breweries in and out of Old Heidelberg, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Walk, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the “World’s Largest Wine Barrel.”EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KEHL (B,L,D)
Day 6: KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Travel along the famed Alsace Wine Route on this enchanting Guided Tour that visits a traditional medieval Alsace village with wine tasting in a local cellar, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Culinary Walk to discover the Alsatian cuisine and traditions of the region influenced by the centuries of German and French history,OR:CLASSIC Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg’s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.Choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France.Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum or stroll across the city center. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH(B,L,D)
Day 7: BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black ForestDISCOVERY Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest, starting with a visit to the stunning Triberg Waterfalls, one of the highest in Germany. Continue your journey with a tour of the Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum and a visit to a traditional water mill, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour to the charming village of Colmar, with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.ACTIVE Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL(B,L,D)
Day 8: BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)–SWISS ALPS
Spectacular Views in SwitzerlandThis morning disembark your Avalon ship and take a motorcoach transfer which will bring you in the heart of Swiss AlpsCLASSIC Enjoy a special highlight excursion to Mount Stanserhorn for spectacular views over central Switzerland (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead). Continue to Lucerne.(B)
Day 9: LUCERNE
A Historic Bridge and Heart of a LionCLASSIC Join a Guided Walking tour to explore beautiful Lucerne, which includes Thorvaldsen’s poignant Lion Monument and the famous Chapel Bridge. (B)
Day 10: LUCERNE–LUGANO–LAKE COMO, ITALY
History in Grand ViewCLASSIC En route to Como, enjoy a stop in Lugano and a guided sightseeing of this charming Swiss city.Continue to Como, the city on the lake that bears its name. (B)
Day 11: LAKE COMO
Legendary Lake HousesCLASSIC Step into the storybook streets of Como on a guided walk through its historic heart. Then wander lakeside gardens and craft your own masterpiece at Museo Voltiano. CLASSIC Experience a Boat Ride on Lake Como for panoramas of stunning mountain scenery and luxury lakeside villas. Disembark at picturesque Bellagio for exploration on your own, returning by boat to Como. (B)
Day 12: LAKE COMO
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Rockin' on the Rhine with Sister Hazel with Swiss Alps, 2 Nights in Lucerne & 2 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound)