Combining fly free offers with unique itinerary highlights, Avalon has a range of immersive and memorable river cruises to choose from.
Cruise: WAL. 15 day river cruise Amsterdam to Arles
Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise vacation along the Rhine, Saône and Rhône rivers.
Itinerary Highlights:
- Explore 700-year-old Amsterdam on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten.
- Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the river.
- Stop in Breisach, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest – an area of unrivalled natural beauty.
- Visit France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture.
- Discover the 16th-century castle of Tournon, which is beautifully nestled among vineyards.
- In Avignon, visit the Palace of the Popes and the bridge in the famous song Sur le pont d’Avignon.
- See Arles, the capital of the Provence region, famous for its 1st-century Roman Amphitheatre.
Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps
Cruise: WAZ1. 12 day river cruise Amsterdam to Lake Como
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey across Germany and touches in Holland, France and Switzerland.
Itinerary Highlights:
- Visit Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture, twin-spired cathedral and Old Town with many shops, cafés and taverns.
- In Rüdesheim, visit the unique Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum.
- Enjoy a guided walk in Mainz and visit the captivating Gutenberg Museum.
- Take an excursion to Heidelberg to visit the ruins of its red-walled castle.
- See Strasbourg’s red-sandstone Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals and astronomical clock.
- Journey up Mount Pilatus for spectacular Swiss Alpine panoramas.
- A boat ride on Lake Como reveals renowned Bellagio with its centuries-old buildings, cobblestone lanes and charming shops.
Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine
Cruise: XZH5. 16 day river cruise Zürich to Amsterdam
This European tour includes a Globus escorted vacation in stunning Switzerland, along with a river cruise on the legendary Rhine river through France, Germany and Holland.
Itinerary Highlights:
- In Switzerland, enjoy the mountains and lakes, with overnights in Zürich, Geneva, the Gruyère area, the Interlaken area and Lucerne.
- Interlaken is nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz and surrounded by the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.
- Take an unforgettable rack railway trip to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station at 3,500 metres.
- Visit the castle in Gruyères and walk through eight centuries of architecture, history and culture.
- Explore Geneva with its lakeside setting and incredible panoramas of the Alps.
- Enjoy a chocolate tasting in Broc and stop in Gstaad, one of Switzerland’s most famous skiing resorts and a popular destination for international celebrities.

SPECIAL OFFERS:Fly free and save up to $5,200 per couple on select river cruises, with complimentary transfers included on every flight.
For clients who choose not to take the free flights, an alternative offer is available to save up to $10,600 per couple. This offer is valid until 31 March 2026. Discover more here.*
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