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Spectacular Switzerland

Experience the romance of central Europe when you set sail on one of Avalon's Switzerland cruises. Embark your Rhine river cruise in Basel, the county's multicultural capital intersecting the French, German and Swiss borders; extend your holiday to lovely Lucerne and enjoy an excursion to magnificent Mount Pilatus; or transfer to Zurich and combine your Rhine river cruise with a Globus Switzerland tour for an in-depth discovery of the country's sweeping Alpine scenery and charming resort towns.

Snapshot: Switzerland

Capital

Bern

Currency

Swiss Franc

Official Language

French, German, Italian, Romansh

Time Zone

UTC+2

Population

8.3 million

Drives on the

Right

Switzerland Cruises

THE RHINE & MOSELLE WITH LUCERNE

LUCERNE AMSTERDAM

Tour: WZH1

THE RHINE & MOSELLE WITH LUCERNE

Your European vacation begins with a 2-night stay in Lucerne, Switzerland. Enjoy a guided walking tour, including the Lion Monument, Old Town, Chapel Bridge, the Water Tower, Jesuit Church, and an...

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SPECTACULAR SWITZERLAND WITH ROMANTIC RHINE

ZURICH AMSTERDAM

Tour: XZH5

SPECTACULAR SWITZERLAND WITH ROMANTIC RHINE

This European tour includes a Globus escorted holiday in stunning Switzerland, along with a river cruise on the legendary Rhine River through France, Germany, and Holland. Begin in spectacular...

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THE BEST OF AUSTRIA AND SWITZERLAND WITH ROMANTIC RHINE

VIENNA AMSTERDAM

Tour: XZC5

THE BEST OF AUSTRIA AND SWITZERLAND WITH ROMANTIC RHINE

This amazing European holiday offers the best of both worlds: a land tour of Austria and Switzerland—two of Europe's most scenic countries—and a river cruise on the legendary Rhine River with stops in...

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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE WITH LUCERNE

LUCERNE AMSTERDAM

Tour: WWAQ

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE WITH LUCERNE

Fairy tale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways. As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities...

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ROMANTIC RHINE

AMSTERDAM BASEL

Tour: WAZ

ROMANTIC RHINE

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of...

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ENCHANTED EUROPE

BASEL BUDAPEST

Tour: WZB

ENCHANTED EUROPE

Your breath-taking river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. You’ll sail to Breisach, your starting point for a Black Forest excursion, and to the city of Strasbourg, France, along...

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Rooms with a View

The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Our beds actually face the view with the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising. Think of it as a room with a view!

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Delight in the difference and comfort. Leaving the rules behind, but not the luxury. From free time to optional excursions, enjoy your cruise at your pace, your way.

Taste the World

Great food feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and shapes your memories. Taste decadent local delicacies, fresh regional wine and produce. On an Avalon cruise, dining is part of the journey.

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We've mastered the art of blending luxury with comfort. Unpack once and its smooth sailing as we share our welcoming spirit throughout the ship.

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