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2024 Season

Kiltn' It: Facts, Fiction & Fairytale Settings on the Rhine with Graham McTavish plus 2 Nights in Lucerne


cruise: WWAQ-T1
10 Day River Cruise Lucerne to Amsterdam
Set sail on a cruise that paints a thousand words with celebrity host and storyteller Graham McTavish! This 10-day, Active & Discovery itinerary – part of our special Storyteller Series of cruises – will transport you through craggy cliffs and under storied medieval castles, along quaint, cobblestone villages and through the lofty landscapes of Switzerland, France, Germany and Holland n the Rhine River, where every hour is story time!

On this Active & Discovery on the Rhine river cruise, you’re invited to cruise your way. Choose included classic sightseeing, Active excursions, or Discovery activities in culture and cuisine. Whether you’re a his-tory buff, a foodie, or an art lover, you’ll find the Avalon Choice® inclusions that speak to you!

Start your vacation your way with a two-night hotel stay in Lucerne! A city sightseeing and an included wine tastings will be the perfect highlights of your stay.

Join a guided culinary walk in Düsseldorf, and take a cable-car ride up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for magnificent views of the surrounding area in Koblenz. Aboard your Avalon Suite Ship®, you’ll pass through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei and enjoy specialty dishes while cruising. Your Rhine River cruise ends in Amsterdam for a day full of activities. See the colorful streets and row house doors of Amsterdam your way—from a relaxing canal cruise to a kayak tour—all at your pace! Choose a painting class to recreate the masterpieces of Dutch artists. Join us for a Rhine River cruise like no other, with more freedom to cruise your way.
Storyteller Graham McTavish

Set sail on a cruise that paints a thousand words with Graham McTavish!

Graham McTavish is a Scottish actor and author. He is known for his roles as Dawlin in The Hobbit, Vlad Dracula Tepes in the Netflix-animated series, Castevania, the Saint of Kills in the AMC series, The Preacher, Sigismund Dijkstra in the Netflix show, The Witcher and Dougal MacKenzie in the Starz hit series, Outlander. McTavish is also known for his roles in the video game franchise, Uncharted as the main antagonist Zoran.

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Day 1 Lucerne: Welcome to Lucerne

Day 2 Lucerne: Guided sightseeing

Day 3 Lucerne–Basel (Embarkation): Wine Tasting in Lucerne; transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception and your first chance to meet celebrity storyteller Graham McTavish

Day 4 Breisach. Excursion to Black Forest: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or e-bike tour in the Black Forest or visit to a local winery

Day 5 Strasbourg: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or culi-nary walk, or hike along the river

Day 6 Mainz. Excursion to Heidelberg: Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle with tasting of local specialties, see the Great Vat, or a hike up Philosophers’ Way, or beer tour; private reception at Rheinstein Castle

Day 7 Rhine Gorge–Koblenz: Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of Koblenz walking tour and Ehrenbreitstein For-tress with cable car ride, or Volcano Tour experience, or e-biking tour in the vineyards; classic concert

Day 8 Düsseldorf: Choice of guided city sightseeing, or biking tour, or culinary tour

Day 9 Amsterdam: Choice of painting class, or bike tour, or canal cruise

Day 10 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): Your vacation 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.

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