Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from Amsterdam
11 nights · Europe · 13 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Imagery II, departing Amsterdam and calling at Nijmegen, Arnhem, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Rüdesheim and Frankfurt and 6 more.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Rhine
- Departs
- Amsterdam
- Returns
- Lucerne
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Where this voyage takes you
- History & Culture
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
- Day2
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
- Day3
Nijmegen
One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, set on the Waal river in Gelderland. A Roman frontier post and later a Hanseatic trading town, it is known for its riverside quays, the Valkhof park ruins and the annual Four Days Marches.
- Valkhof park
- Waalkade quays
- St. Stephen's Church
Arnhem
- Day4
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
- Day5
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
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
- Day6
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
- Day7
Speyer
A cathedral city on the upper Rhine in southwestern Germany, one of the oldest in the country. Its great Romanesque imperial cathedral is a UNESCO site, with a medieval Jewish heritage, a technical museum of vintage aircraft and the river quays nearby.
- Speyer Cathedral
- Technik Museum
- Jewish heritage site
- Day8
Strasbourg
The capital of France's Alsace, set on the Rhine close to the German border. Its Grande Île old town centres on a soaring pink-sandstone cathedral and the canal-laced lanes of Petite France, while the modern European Parliament sits across the city.
- Strasbourg Cathedral
- Petite France
- European Parliament
- Day9
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
- Day10
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
Swiss Alps
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
- Day11
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
- Day12
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
Upcoming departures
- 5 Jun 2026
- 8 Jul 2026
- 10 Aug 2026
- 2 Oct 2026
- 2 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from Amsterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at Amsterdam, Nijmegen, Arnhem, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Rüdesheim, Frankfurt, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel, Swiss Alps and Lucerne.
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 Amsterdam and ends in Lucerne.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Avalon Imagery II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Jun 2026, 8 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026 and 2 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.