Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Innsbruck and Oberammergau (WAZI2022)
By Avalon Waterways
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Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Innsbruck & Oberammergau
Vacation Overview
One of Europe 's most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which takes you across Germany—and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! You 'll also be our guest in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau for the once-a-decade performance season of the world-renowned “Passion Play”.This magnificent river cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. The best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city 's “Golden Age.” Cologne, Germany—a 2,000 year-old city known for its Gothic architecture—will be an exciting stop with its famous twin-spired cathedral and Old Town with many shops, cafés, and taverns. Pass through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Cruise to the charming wine town of Rüdesheim and visit the unique Siegfried 's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum. Continue your Rhine River cruise to Mainz for a guided walk and visit to the captivating Gutenberg Museum, or take an excursion to Heidelberg to visit the ruins of its red-walled castle. In Strasbourg, France, you 'll be amazed by the red-sandstone Gothic cathedral with ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock. Also, stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade. Before the end of your European river cruise vacation, stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany 's Black Forest. Here, find unrivaled natural beauty in the area best known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock.Continue your European vacation on shore for a guided tour of Austria and Germany and Italy, starting with sightseeing in Innsbruck. Continue with a visit to Merano, Bolzano, and Neuschwanstein Castle. The highlight of your trip is a visit to the idyllic Bavarian village of Oberammergau, Germany, to attend the “Passion Play”. Performed once every ten years by the residents of Oberammergau, the “Passion Play” is a stunning theatrical event dating back to 1634. Enjoy select seating and accommodations in the heart of Oberammergau. Next, enjoy guided sightseeing in Munich, including Nymphenburg Palace, the Marienplatz, and gothic Frauenkirche. Sample Munich 's Biergärtens and cafés, and see the famous Glockenspiel. The perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and inspiration—your Avalon Rhine River cruise with the once-a-decade performance of Oberammergau 's “Passion Play”—is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. By June 2021, your vacation, which includes the Oberammergau Passion Play, requires a per-person, non-refundable deposit of $600. Prior to June 2021, a minimum of $250 non-refundable per person deposit is required to secure your reservation and tickets for the play.
Itinerary
Day 1:AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Amsterdam. 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 (D)
Day 2:
AMSTERDAM Canals of Colorful AmsterdamJoin 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 chosse 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(B,L,D)
Day 3:
COLOGNE, GERMANY Prost! Celebrate in the RhinelandCLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral, OR: DISCOVERY Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne 's important Jewish heritage sites.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(B,L,D)
Day 4:
RHINE GORGE-RÜDESHEIM Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountrySail through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim and past the legendary rock of the Lorelei—where the siren of mythology sang songs to lure ill-fated sailors.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 treatEnjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIM(B,L,D)
Day 5:
MAINZ. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World 's Biggest Barrel of WineCLASSIC 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,” OR:ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a Hike up Philosophers ' Way for an inspiring view of the city belowEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B,L,D)
Day 6:
STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceAsk about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.CLASSIC Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg 's s gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France DistrictChoose a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—of 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(B,L,D)
Day 7:
BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black ForestDISCOVERY 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 Bavarian butter-making demonstration, OR: DISCOVERY Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe. Learn about Germany winemaking in the vineyards of Baden and enjoy a wine tastingYou may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL(B,L,D)
Day 8:
BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)-INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA This morning bid farewell to your crew after breakfast and drive to Innsbruck, capital of the Austrian region of Tyrol.This afternoon, join your local guide for a guided sightseeing of Innsbruck, visit St. James Cathedral and the Hofkirche. This evening a Folklore Show will be on offer.(B)
Day 9:
INNSBRUCK. EXCURSION TO MERANO AND BOLZANO, ITALY Today enjoy a full day excursion which will bring you in Italy to discover South Tyrol. Join your local guide for a guided sightseeing of the Alpine towns of Merano and Bolzano. (B)
Day 10:
INNSBRUCK. VISIT TO NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, GERMANY-OBERAMMERGAU This morning take a scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps to King Ludwig 's fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, high above the village of Hohenschwangau. Continue to picturesque Oberammergau.(B,D)
Day 11:
OBERAMMERGAU. PASSION PLAY The afternoon and evening are dedicated to the world-famous PASSION PLAY, held every 10 years and performed by the people of Oberammergau. Dinner will be served during intermission. (B,L,D)
Day 12:
OBERAMMERGAU-MUNICH This morning, depart for Germany 's lively city-Munich. With its historical museums, splendid English Garden, traditional cafés, and delightful shops, Munich o?ers plenty to see and do. A local guide will show you the highlights of this fascinating city. An evening optional dinner is on offer. (B)
Day 13:
MUNICH Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Sightseeing Highlights
City Highlights
Day 1 Amsterdam (Embarkation): Onboard welcome receptionDay 2 Amsterdam: Canal cruiseDay 3 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tourDay 4 Rhine Gorge-Rüdesheim: Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument MuseumDay 5 Mainz. Excursion to Heidelberg: Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or hike up Philosophers' WayDay 6 Strasbourg: Guided sightseeing to visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral Day 7 Breisach: Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or visit to Badischer WinzerkellerDay 8 Basel (Disembarkation)-Innsbrruck: Travel from Basel to Innsbruck with guided sightseeing in InnsbruckDay 9 Innsbruck. Excursion to Merano and Bolzano: Guided sightseeing in Merano and BolzanoDay 10 Innsbruck-Oberammergau: Travel by motorcoach to Oberammergau with a stop to visit Neuschwanstein Castle Day 11 Oberammergau: Attend the "Passion Play"Day 12 Oberammergau-Munich: Travel to Munich; guided sightseeingDay 13 Munich: Your vacation ends this morning
What's Included
Hotels:
Moevenpick Amsterdam City
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A stylish 408-room hotel in the perfect location, this waterfront property offers Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. The chic restaurant serves creative international cuisine and there is a fabulous bar serving drinks and light snacks which is also a great spot for a nightcap. For relaxation there is a Lifestyle Studio featuring a gym, Finnish sauna, bio sauna & ice fountain.
Rating: Superior First-Class
Grand Hotel Europa
Innsbruck, Austria
Built in 1869, this plush 117-room hotel has been home to many noble guests over the years. Today it offers luxurious, modern Italian interior design with impeccable service and Free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel. Tyrolean cuisine with a modern twist is served in the hotel's much-applauded restaurant and the serene lounge bar offers light meals, drinks throughout the day and evening cocktails. Additional amenities include a steam bath, sauna and exercise room.
Rating: Deluxe
Hilton Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
A modern 176 room hotel in the heart of Austria's Olympic town. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the lobby, access in the guestrooms is subject to a fee (payable locally). There is a fitness room with sauna, a contemporary restaurant serving fresh local Tyrolean produce and a sophisticated bar area for drinks and cocktails.
Rating: Superior First-Class
Romantik Hotel Boeld
Oberammergau, Germany
Overlooking the Kofel mountain, this charming three story chalet-style hotel has the Ammer river nearby. In the elegant restaurant and bar with terrace you can taste delicious regional specialties. The modern spa includes a hammam, a sauna and a whirlpool tub. Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Rating: First-Class
Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Muenchen, Germany
This city's former Royal Post Office has been reimagined as an ultra modern 396-room hotel with impressive architectural elegance offering free Wi-Fi throughout. A diversely rich breakfast buffet is served daily in the hotel's speciality breakfast restaurant, light French cuisine can be found in the Parisian style Brasserie with open kitchen and the swanky lounge Bar has an outside terrace and library where drinks and snacks can be enjoyed. Spa facilities include an indoor swimming pool, steam bath, sauna, and state-of-the-art gym.
Rating: Deluxe
Dates & Prices
Note: Rows highlighted in green below are guaranteed departures
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