Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from Lake Como
11 nights · Europe · 12 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Envision, departing Lake Como and calling at Lucerne, Swiss Alps, Basel, Breisach, Kehl and Ludwigshafen and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Avalon Envision
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Rhine
- Departs
- Lake Como
- Returns
- Frankfurt
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Lake Como
- Day2
Lake Como
- Day3
Lake Como
- Day4
Lake Como
Lucerne
A Swiss city on the lake of the same name, ringed by the peaks of Pilatus and Rigi. The wooden Chapel Bridge with its painted gables crosses the river Reuss in the medieval old town, and cogwheel railways and boats reach the surrounding mountains.
- Chapel Bridge
- Mount Pilatus
- Old town squares
- Day5
Lucerne
A Swiss city on the lake of the same name, ringed by the peaks of Pilatus and Rigi. The wooden Chapel Bridge with its painted gables crosses the river Reuss in the medieval old town, and cogwheel railways and boats reach the surrounding mountains.
- Chapel Bridge
- Mount Pilatus
- Old town squares
Swiss Alps
Basel
A Swiss city on the Rhine where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, and a common starting point for Rhine cruises. Its old town climbs from the river to a red sandstone cathedral and a medieval market square ringed by guild houses.
- Basel Münster
- Old town
- Rhine starting point
- Day6
Breisach
A small town on the Rhine at the edge of Germany's Kaiserstuhl wine country, just across the river from France's Alsace. It is crowned by the St. Stephan minster on its hilltop and serves as the river gateway to Freiburg and the southern Black Forest.
- St. Stephan minster
- Kaiserstuhl vineyards
- Black Forest gateway
- Day7
Kehl
A German town on the right bank of the Rhine, directly across the river from Strasbourg in France. A bridge and garden link the two banks, and the riverside park makes it a crossing point for cruises between Germany and Alsace.
- Two Banks Garden
- Rhine bridge
- Strasbourg nearby
- Day8
Ludwigshafen
An industrial city on the Rhine in southwest Germany, facing Mannheim across the river. It is chiefly a river-cruise and rail gateway, within easy reach of Heidelberg, Speyer's cathedral, and the vineyards of the Palatinate wine country.
- Heidelberg gateway
- Speyer Cathedral
- Palatinate wines
- Day9
Rüdesheim
A small wine town on the Rhine, set where the river enters its dramatic gorge. River ships call here for the half-timbered lanes of the Drosselgasse, the vineyards of the Rheingau and the cable car up to the Niederwald monument above.
- Drosselgasse
- Rheingau vineyards
- Niederwald monument
Rhine Gorge, Germany
A scenic stretch of the Rhine in western Germany, where the river cuts a steep gorge between vine-clad slopes. Castle after castle crowns the heights above the water, including the legendary Lorelei rock on a sharp bend.
- Clifftop castles
- Lorelei rock
- Riverside vineyards
- Day10
Cologne
A Rhineland city dominated by its twin-spired Gothic cathedral, the tallest in Germany when built. River cruises call beside the old town, where the cathedral, riverside promenade and 12 Romanesque churches sit within easy walking distance.
- Cologne Cathedral
- Old town
- Rhine promenade
- Day11
Mainz
A city on the Rhine in western Germany, where the river meets the Main. It is the birthplace of Gutenberg and movable-type printing, with a Romanesque red sandstone cathedral and a market square at the heart of the old town.
- Mainz Cathedral
- Gutenberg Museum
- Old town market
- Day12
Frankfurt
Germany's financial capital on the river Main, a skyline of glass towers that locals nickname Mainhattan. River cruises along the Main and Rhine often begin here, with the reconstructed half-timbered Römer square and a cluster of riverside museums close to the old centre.
- Römer square
- Museumsufer
- Main riverfront
Upcoming departures
- 26 Nov 2027
- 10 Dec 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from Lake Como FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at Lake Como, Lucerne, Swiss Alps, Basel, Breisach, Kehl, Ludwigshafen, Rüdesheim, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Cologne, Mainz and Frankfurt.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Lake Como and ends in Frankfurt.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Avalon Envision.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Nov 2027 and 10 Dec 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.