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2022 Season

A Taste of the Rhine (Northbound)

cruise: WFA
5 Day River Cruise Frankfurt to Amsterdam
Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany and Holland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. Sail through the stunning Rhine Gorge on your way to Rüdesheim - the Rhine Valley’s wonderful wine country. Hear the sounds of oom-pah-pah of a Mechanical Music Museum like no other! Explore the historic city of Cologne and see its grand Gothic-style cathedral topped by soaring twin steeples. You may otherwise choose to join a guided walking tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites. Be sure to enjoy a classic Kölsch lager to toast your Rhine River cruise! Next, you’ll arrive in colorful Amsterdam for a guided canal cruise through the city’s iconic waterways of the Golden Age.

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at-a-glance

Day 1 Frankfurt (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge-Koblenz: Choice of visit to the Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or a hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; free time in Koblenz

Day 3 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 4 Amsterdam: Choice of canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host

Day 5 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning

Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. Plus, we offer independent exploration options and the use of our exclusive AvalonGO APP on most of our cruises. 

Below are 3 types of included shore excursions for you to experience.

The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.