Cruise the Rhine River with the women of Olivia, starting in delightful Basel the ending in the extremely LGBTQ-friendly city of Amsterdam.
Unpack once and your riverboat becomes your home. What better way to explore Switzerland, Germany, France, and charming Holland, than on an elegant riverboat? Enjoy the fabled Black Forest, where cuckoo clocks are made, experience the castles on the Rhine, a little taste of France, view fields of vividly colored tulips in bloom, and take an included canal ride learning about Amsterdam’s amazing history. Included walking or city tours in each port ensure you see the best of the best as you immerse yourself in the rich local cultures. Pastries, cheese, and chocolate will be treats for the taste buds along the way!
Basel • Breisach • Strasbourg • Heidelberg • Mainz • Rüdesheim • Rhine Gorge • Koblenz • Cologne • Amsterdam
Avalon Waterways Awards & Accolades
Voted Best in European River
—Cruise Critic
Voted Best River Cruise Line Shore Excursions
—Cruise Critic
Voted Best River Cruise Line Cabins
—Cruise Critic
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Group transfer from the Zürich Airport Radisson Blu host hotel to the ship in Basel on April 12, 2025 for flights arriving before 10 am
- Accommodations for 8 days/7 nights on the Avalon Vista, one of the finest riverboats on the Rhine
- All meals while on board
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; coffee, tea, and juices with all meals; beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Daily Happy Hour with included drinks (top shelf drinks additional cost)
- Standard wifi in all cabins and public areas
- Olivia entertainment and programming, as well as local entertainment
- Included sightseeing tours in each port
- Gratuities to ship crew and Avalon cruise director
- Team Olivia assistance throughout
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare to Zürich and from Amsterdam
- Transfer from the ship to the Amsterdam airport on April 19, 2025
- Optional excursions
- Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, and soft drinks (except where indicated)
- Phone/fax
- Travel insurance
- Personal incidentals
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
Payment Plans Available
Olivia is happy to offer a 6-month interest free payment plan (20% deposit and 5 installments) and accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover.
Book Now. Pay over Time.
Olivia is also happy to offer low monthly payments when you finance through Uplift.
