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AVALON WATERWAYS "ROMANTIC RHINE"
Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland
May 14-21, 2024

CRUISE: WAZ
8 Day River Cruise Amsterdam to Basel
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 Amsterdam, Holland. Cruise on its famous canals along the elegant grachten--the best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city dating back to the “Golden Age.” Visit Cologne, Germany—a 2,000 year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture—and see its famous twin-spired cathedral and Old Town with many shops, cafés, and taverns.

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Cruise Itinerary:
Day 1 Amsterdam (Embarkation): 
Onboard welcome reception

Day 2 Amsterdam:Canal cruise

Day 3 Cologne:Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
Day 4 Rhine Gorge-Rüdesheim: 
Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host

Day 5 Mainz. Excursion to Heidelberg: Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host

Day 6 Strasbourg: Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host

Day 7 Breisach: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to a local winery in Breisach

Day 8 Basel (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning


Cruise Rates and Other Information:
Avalon EXPRESSION 
Available cabins and rates are as follows: (per person)
Verandah A-deck 3, $5,536.00 
Verandah B-deck 3, $5,486.00
French Balcony D, deck 2, $4,336.00
Standard Cabin E, deck 1, $4,137.00
Note:  Spend an extra night in Basel, post-cruise, at just $163.00 per person, double 
Rates are per person, includes taxes and fees, prepaid gratuities.  

Airfare to/from AMS and Zurich is additional and not included in the fare.

Travel protection is encouraged at $359.00 per person, additional.

Additional promotions may be applied at time of booking.

Deposits: $500.00 per person due at booking ,subject to availability.  Full payment due by February 13, 2024.
Other cruise dates are available, so please inquire.


​View Complete Itinerary and Other Information Here​


Notice: This travel program is administered by Joy! Cruises and Tours Inc., PO Box 900, Graham, NC  27253.  Phone 919-680-3337.  
Email: [email protected].  If you need assistance with booking any package, please contact us.

Travel packages are offered for group participants, and all tours/cruises may be cancelled by the program at any time and without prior notice due to group
minimums not being met, and/or changes in departure date or other factors beyond the control of the suppliers and/or the agency.  Full refunds will be available
in the event any sponsor cancellation occurs.  All tour and cruise rates are not guaranteed and therefore subject to change until deposited and/or ticketed for travel.


To be removed from any email or other unwanted communications, please send an email to info@joycruisesandtoursinc, or by mail at the address listed. You may also contact the North Carolina Central University Office of Alumni Relations with questions or comments at 919-530-6363, or email [email protected].