Itinerary Overview

Day 1 (October 31) - Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation) - Welcome to Switzerland! Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board as you sail to Breisach. (Included Meals: Dinner)

Day 2 (November 1) - Breisach, Germany (Charming Villages and the Beautiful Black Forest) - Your choice of included excursions:

• Active Excursion - Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:

• Classic Excursion - Join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:

• Discovery Excursion - Join a guided tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

Alternatively, you may choose to join a guided optional excursion (additional cost) to visit the charming village of Colmar, France, in the morning.

Later in the evening, enjoy onboard a beer lecture hosted by your Beer Expert while cruising.

(Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3 (November 2) - Strausbourg, France (A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France) - Your choice of included excursions:

• Active Excursion - Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

• Classic Excursion - Join a City Tour of Strasbourg’s sights, including its 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 (additional cost) to the historic Maginot Line—the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France—or visit Alsace’s wine country today.
Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center.

(Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 (November 3) - Boppard - Rüdesheim, Germany - Rhine River Gorge (Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country) - Your choice of included excursions:

• Active Excursion - Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:

• Classic Excursion- Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.

This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Boppard.

BOPPARD - A Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine Gorge - Enjoy some free time to relax or explore the Rheinallee Promenade for delicatessen fare with a cup of German coffee or glass of Riesling wine.
Later, enjoy onboard entertainment while sailing to Frankfurt.

(Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5 (November 4) - Frankfurt, Germany (Charm in Frankfurt) - Your choice of included excursions:

• Active Excursion- Enjoy a biking experience in the city of Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR:

• Discovery Excursion - Venture beyond the traditional pilsner on this exciting guided brewery tour featuring an introduction to some of Frankfurt’s most delicious craft beers, OR:

• Classic Excursion - Join a guided sightseeing tour of Frankfurt to see the city’s cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods.

In the evening, enjoy onboard a beer lecture hosted by your Beer Expert while cruising.

Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

(Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6 (November 5) - Wertheim, Germany (Beauty on the Main River) - Included excursion: Join a Guided Walking Tour of Wertheim, located right on the border with Bavaria. This evening enjoy an onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by your Beer Expert. (Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7 (November 6) - Würzburg, Germany (A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road) - Your choice of included excursions:

• Active Excursion - Explore Würzburg's charm by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

• Classic Excursion - Take a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco.

You may choose to join a guided optional excursion (additional cost) to the beautiful town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.
Enjoy live entertainment on board as you set sail for Bamberg.

(Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8 (November 7) - Bamberg, Germany (The City of Seven Hills) - Your choice of included excursions:

• Discovery Excursion - While sailing, enjoy an onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by your Beer Expert.

• Active Excursion - Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:

• Discovery Excursion - Discover a very special family run hop garden where you will also taste a local beer, OR:

• Classic Excursion - Take a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.

After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer).

(Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9 (November 8) - Nuremberg, Germany (Disembarkation) - Your cruise ends this morning with breakfast. (Included Meals: Breakfast)

OPTIONAL TWO DAYS IN MUNICH, GERMANY - You may add an additional two days to your itinerary with a two-night stay in Munich. If you choose this option, then upon disembarkation in Nuremberg, you will have a guided tour of the city with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle. Then, you will be transferred to Munich, where you can enjoy its nightlife and elegant cuisine.

Day 10 (November 9) - Munich, Germany - Take a full-day guided tour to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig. (Included Meals: Breakfast)

Day 11 (November 10) - Munich, Germany - Your vacation ends this morning with breakfast. (Included Meals: Breakfast)