Let's Go Explore. Avalon View Amsterdam to Basel July 8-15, 2025
Embark on a luxurious 7-night Rhine River cruise aboard the Avalon View from Amsterdam to Basel. Explore Europe's cultural hubs, enjoy all-inclusive amenities, and choose from exciting pre/post trip options. Book now—limited availability!
From the legendary canals of Amsterdam to the German Black Forest of fairytales, come join us as we roll down the Rhine River!
Our Rhine river cruises include visits to some of Central Europe's cultural hubs, where art, fine dining and historic sites abound. We will begin in the fun city of Amsterdam with its charming canals (some naughty ones as well!) then glide our way through the majestic vineyards and charming cities of the Rhine Valley. Ending our journey in beautiful Basel, Switzerland.
We will sail on the beautiful Avalon View, all 166 of us!
Cabin Types and Pricing
Panorama Suite (200 sq feet)
$3,699 pp, double occupancy
Deluxe Stateroom (172 sq feet)
$2,599 pp, double occupancy / $3,599 single occupancy
Inclusions
While onboard most services are included in the rates above. These inclusions are:
- A 7-night river cruise in elegant accommodations from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Basel, Switzerland
- All meals daily
- Friendly, English-speaking crew and Cruise Director
- Entertainment
- Complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, cocktails, spirits
- For the caffeine junkies - Club lounge with 24-hour service beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, teas, hot chocolate and premium coffees and treats
- For the fitness gurus - Fitness and activity director, bikes, canoe and kayak excursions, a gym (kinda!)
- Shore excursions
- Port charges
- Crew gratuities
- Complimentary WiFi onboard
Trip Extensions
Would you like to extend your trip before or after the cruise?
- Pre stay in Amsterdam, to be announced shortly
- 2 nights in Lucerne, Switzerland
- 4 nights in Lucerne, Switzerland and Milan (Lake Como, Stresa)
Payment Schedule
$250 per person at time of booking
$1,000 per person by July, 31, 2024
Final payment due March 31, 2025
*Payments can be made at any time by contacting us at info@traveltrendsny.com.
Due to the extreme interest in this cruise, no cabin will be held without a deposit.
Cancellation Policy
All payments are refundable if cancelled by July 31, 2024.
100% penalty after July 31, 2024.
Itinerary
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AMSTERDAM (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. 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
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AMSTERDAM
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC 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
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COLOGNE, GERMANY
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR: CLASSIC 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! Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM
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RUDESHEIM am RHEIN, GERMANY
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country 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. ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM
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MAINZ, GERMANY
Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel
ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, OR: CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Walk, including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing, OR: CLASSIC 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 STRASBOURG -
STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC 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
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BREISACH, GERMANY
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest DISCOVERY 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: DISCOVERY Visit to a local winery in Breisach, where you will learn about German winemaking and enjoy a wine tasting. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL
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BASEL, SWITZERLAND
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.
Payment Terms and Conditions
Reservation and Deposit:
1. To secure your spot the Avalon View river cruise, a deposit of $250 per person is required at the time of booking.
2. Initial deposits can be made through our secure online booking form or by contacting us directly.
3. Please note that the refunds will not be issued after July 31, 2024.
Cruise Details:
4. The river cruise will depart from Amsterdam on July 8, 2025, and arrive in Basel on July 15, 2025. Optional pre and post extensions are available.
Additional Costs:
5. Group airfare and travel insurance are not included in the cruise package and will be quoted separately upon request. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment.
Cancellation Policy:
6. Full refund if cancellation is made on or before July 31, 2024.
7. 100% non-refundable on or after August 1, 2024.
Payment Schedule:
8. $250pp Deposit due upon booking
$1,000pp payment due October 31, 2024
Final payment due by March 31, 2025.
Failure to meet this deadline may result in the cancellation of your reservation.
Accepted Payment Methods:
9. We accept various payment methods, including credit cards and personal checks. Please make checks payable to 'Travel Trends of Hauppauge"
Travel Documents:
10. It is the responsibility of each traveler to ensure they have the necessary travel documents, including valid passports and visas, if required, for the duration of the trip. Please verify and arrange for these documents well in advance.
Changes to Itinerary:
11. While we strive to adhere to the planned itinerary, circumstances beyond our control, such as weather conditions and unforeseen events, may necessitate changes to the schedule. Any alterations will be communicated to participants as soon as possible.
By making a reservation and submitting a deposit, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these payment terms and conditions. For more information, please contact us at info@traveltrendsny.com.