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Cruise Netherlands Bernkastel Cochem Cologne France Germany Holland Luxembourg Luxembourg City + 6 More Remich Rhine Gorge River Cruise Rüdesheim Avalon Waterways 10 Day River Cruise Paris to Amsterdam

Begin your Avalon YourWay river cruise vacation with two nights in romantic Paris before your cruise. Explore the “City of Light” with a guided city tour to see all the must-see sights! Take a high-speed train from Paris to Luxembourg City and board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best wines. Cruise the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Sail onto the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the marvelous Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. On a guided walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral of Cologne, and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City.

Visit Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam, and see this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten. Your European river cruise on the Rhine and the Moselle Rivers takes you to both the spectacular and the charming destinations of France and Germany.

Day 1: PARIS, FRANCE

Welcome to Paris!Arrive in France’s capital and City of Light on the River Seine, where romance fills the air! Enjoy free time to visit the city at your own pace today.

Day 2: 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 worlds.(B)

Day 3: PARIS–REMICH, LUXEMBOURG (EMBARKATION)

Your Avalon Suite Ship Awaits! This morning, board a high-speed train for Metz or Luxembourg City. Continue to Remich to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH (B,D)

Day 4: REMICH. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG

Old World Charm and World-Class WineACTIVE Bike in two countries along the Mosel with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Enjoy a Wine Walk in Luxembourg’s Moselle Region. Discover the way of life and the daily work in the vineyards while enjoying the unique panorama at the Scheuerberg, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL(B,L,D)

Day 5: BERNKASTEL, GERMANY

Castle Vines and German Wines Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.Enjoy free time this afternoon, take a bike ride through the village to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts. DISCOVERY Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making.Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COCHEM(B,L,D)

Day 6: COCHEM

The Charm of the Moselle ValleyACTIVE See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host, 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.Relax on the Sky Deck while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful wine growing villages and vineyards. AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)

Day 7: RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryACTIVE 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; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat.En route to Engers, 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.DISCOVERY Enjoy a remarkable classical music concert in a lovely baroque venue at Engers Castle, home to the Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate National Foundation, one of Germany’s largest music institutions.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENGERS(B,L,D)

Day 8: COLOGNE

Prost! Celebrate in the RhinelandJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral.Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)

Day 9: AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND

Canals of Colorful AmsterdamCLASSIC Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR: CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of the city’s “Golden Age.” During tulip season, don’t miss a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million flowering bulbs. Alternatively, choose an Optional Biking Tour. You may choose to spend some free time this afternoon by visiting one of Amsterdam’s many fascinating museums or galleries. Tonight, enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam on your own.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)

Day 10: AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)

Details

Cruise Line: Avalon
Ship Name: Imagery II
Departure Port: PAR
Arrival Port: AMS
Number of Nights: 9

Pricing ▼

Option	Price	Departure	Return
Land Only (Double)	USD 5,318.00	2026-05-08	2026-05-17
Single Supplement	USD 5,908.00	2026-05-08	2026-05-17
Land Only (Double)	USD 5,318.00	2026-06-29	2026-07-08
Single Supplement	USD 5,908.00	2026-06-29	2026-07-08
Land Only (Double)	USD 5,318.00	2026-08-01	2026-08-10
Single Supplement	USD 5,908.00	2026-08-01	2026-08-10
Land Only (Double)	USD 5,718.00	2026-09-03	2026-09-12
Single Supplement	USD 6,308.00	2026-09-03	2026-09-12

Itinerary ▼

Day 1: PARIS, FRANCE
Welcome to Paris!Arrive in France’s capital and City of Light on the River Seine, where romance fills the air! Enjoy free time to visit the city at your own pace today.
Day 2: 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 worlds.(B)
Day 3: PARIS–REMICH, LUXEMBOURG (EMBARKATION)
Your Avalon Suite Ship Awaits! This morning, board a high-speed train for Metz or Luxembourg City. Continue to Remich to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH (B,D)
Day 4: REMICH. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG
Old World Charm and World-Class WineACTIVE Bike in two countries along the Mosel with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Enjoy a Wine Walk in Luxembourg’s Moselle Region. Discover the way of life and the daily work in the vineyards while enjoying the unique panorama at the Scheuerberg, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain.EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL(B,L,D)
Day 5: BERNKASTEL, GERMANY
Castle Vines and German Wines Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses.Enjoy free time this afternoon, take a bike ride through the village to sample Apfelkuchen or other wonderful German desserts. DISCOVERY Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making.Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COCHEM(B,L,D)
Day 6: COCHEM
The Charm of the Moselle ValleyACTIVE See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host, 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.Relax on the Sky Deck while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful wine growing villages and vineyards. AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)
Day 7: RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryACTIVE 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; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat.En route to Engers, 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.DISCOVERY Enjoy a remarkable classical music concert in a lovely baroque venue at Engers Castle, home to the Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate National Foundation, one of Germany’s largest music institutions.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENGERS(B,L,D)
Day 8: COLOGNE
Prost! Celebrate in the RhinelandJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral.Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)
Day 9: AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
Canals of Colorful AmsterdamCLASSIC Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR: CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of the city’s “Golden Age.” During tulip season, don’t miss a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million flowering bulbs. Alternatively, choose an Optional Biking Tour. You may choose to spend some free time this afternoon by visiting one of Amsterdam’s many fascinating museums or galleries. Tonight, enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam on your own.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM(B,L,D)
Day 10: AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)

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