Avalon Waterways Cruise
Strasbourg
Paris
Heidelberg
Amsterdam
UK & Europe
17 night Europe Experience
INDEPENDENT LONDON, PARIS & AMSTERDAM CITY STAY & RHINE RIVER CRUISE FROM AMSTERDAM TO BASEL
Have the freedom to discover some of the best UK & European cities independently – London, Paris and Amsterdam then meet your Avalon Romantic Rhine River Cruise to create an extraordinary European experience, blending breathtaking alpine vistas with the serene beauty of one of Europe's most famous rivers.
You’ll have the freedom to explore London, Paris and Amsterdam at your own pace and make the most of each city.
Cruise the Rhine River through Germany, France and the Netherlands on an elegant river cruise with remarkable views of the riverside castles, vineyards and charming towns.
There’s no better way to experience these amazing destinations!
Package Includes
- Return Economy class airfares flying Singapore Airlines from Auckland, Wellington (via AKL) or Christchurch to London and Zurich to Auckland, Wellington (via AKL) or Christchurch
- London, Paris & Amsterdam Independence City stay
- 8 day Romantic Rhine Avalon Waterways Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel
London, Paris & Amsterdam Inclusions
- 3 nights in London
- 3 nights in Paris
- 4 nights in Amsterdam
- Breakfast daily
- Arrival Airport London transfer
- London guided sightseeing tour
- Seine River sightseeing cruise, Paris
- Canal sightseeing cruise, Amsterdam
- Eurostar train between London & Paris
- Highspeed train between Paris & Amsterdam
- Local representative in London, Paris & Amsterdam to assist & answer any questions
Romantic Rhine River Cruise with Avalon Waterways Inclusions
- 7 night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel in a Deluxe Stateroom Cat. E
- Gourmet cuisine with all meals onboard
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner daily
- Select beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails during Happy Hour
- Included excursions with your choice of Classic, Active or Discovery experiences
- Transfer from Amsterdam Hotel to ship in Amsterdam
- Transfer from Basel port to Zurich airport on last day
- Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore
- Onboard local entertainment
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Gratuities and Port Charges
Price from Auckland
- From $15,085 per person share twin
- Departs Auckland: 12 May 26
- From $14,779 per person share twin
- Departs Auckland: 23 Jun 26
- From $14,935 per person share twin
- Departs Auckland: 07 Jul 26
- From $13,625 per person share twin
- Departs Auckland: 21 Jul, 28 Jul & 04 Aug 26
Price from Christchurch
- From $15,065 per person share twin
- Departs Christchurch: 12 May 26
- From $14,599 per person share twin
- Departs Christchurch: 07 Jul 26
- From $13,635 per person share twin
- Departs Christchurch: 21 Jul & 04 Aug 26
- From $13,405 per person share twin
- Departs Christchurch: 28 Jul 26
Price from Wellington (via Auckland)
- From $15,119 per person share twin
- Departs Wellington: 12 May 26
- From $14,815 per person share twin
- Departs Wellington: 23 Jun 26
- From $14,965 per person share twin
- Departs Wellington: 07 Jul 26
- From $13,659 per person share twin
- Departs Wellington: 21 Jul, 28 Jul & 04 Aug 26
- UPGRADE to a Panorama Suite on your Rhine River Cruise from $2399 per person
- The freedom to discover London, Paris and Amsterdam at your own pace
- Visit the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, towering over the city
- Relax as you cruise along the legendary Rhine River, enjoying the views of ancient castles perched on cliffs
- Explore the colourful streets and canal houses in Amsterdam
- Wander around Cologne, the 2,000 year old city known for its Gothic architecture and twin-spired cathedral
- Explore Breisach, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest. Be sure to try a piece of its famous cherry cake!
Your itinerary
A morning guided sightseeing drive past London’s famous landmarks includes the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horseguards, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral to see Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. (B)
Today you could visit one of Amsterdam’s many museums – discover the art of Vincent Van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum, Dutch masters at the Rijksmuseum or modern and contemporary art at The Stedelijk Museum. (B)
Today you can relax and explore the cobbled streets of Amsterdam or take an optional excursion to see the windmills and tulip fields of Zaanse Schans, Marken and Volendam. (B)
Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.
During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year.
Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B, D)
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam.
Excursion: 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: Excursion: Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”
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.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE (B, L, D)
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland.
Active Excursion: Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host,
OR: Discovery Excursion: Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites,
OR: Classic Excursion: 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!
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM (B, L, D)
En 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.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM (B, L, D)
Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel
Active Excursion: Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way,
OR: Classic Excursion: Enjoy a Guided City Walk, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing,
OR: Classic Excursion: 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)
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France.
Active Excursion: Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host,
OR: Classic Excursion: 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, or visit Alsace’s wine country today.
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)
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest.
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: Classic 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.
You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.
EVENING CRUISE TO BASEL (B, L, D)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Terms & Conditions
Sales until 26 Sep 25 or until sold out. Pricing is correct as at 04 Sep 25. New bookings only. Advertised packages are based on Return Economy Class flights flying Singapore Airlines from Auckland, Wellington (via Auckland) or Christchurch to London and Zurich to Auckland, Wellington (via Auckland) or Christchurch. Day of the week surcharges may apply. Min/max stays apply. Airfares are non-transferable and name changes are not permitted. Prices include ticket taxes & surcharges. NOTE: Pricing is subject to current availability and pricing may change without notice. Prices may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability. Government entry requirements may apply. Amendment and cancellation fees apply. Prices displayed are per person, based on two people travelling together. Saving amount can vary depending on date selected. Cruise cabin is based on a Deluxe Stateroom Cat E cabin. Cabin upgrades subject to availability and at extra cost. Cruise cabin upgrade cost is based on Category B cabin to a Panorama Suite. Amsterdam accommodation includes 2 different hotels, customers will need to move hotels. Payment deadlines and conditions apply. Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. For full terms and conditions please ask your House of Travel consultant. Prices are based on payment by cash or eftpos. Credit card fees will apply. FINANCE CONDITIONS: Lending criteria, fees, terms & conditions apply. Offer available for bookings made with House of Travel only. Not available for bookings made with MixandMatch. For finance terms and conditions visit hot.co.nz/payment-options. For full terms and conditions please ask your House of Travel Consultant. HOT Code: CMPGFOB0809
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