Avalon Vista — 15-Night Europe Cruise from Zurich

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15-Night Europe Cruise from Zurich

15 nights · Europe · 21 ports of call

15-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Vista, departing Zurich and calling at Biel/Bienne, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Évian-Les-Bains, Gruyeres and Broc and 14 more.

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Ship: Avalon Vista
Cruise line: Avalon Waterways
Duration: 15 nights
Region: Europe · Western Europe · Rhine
Departs: Zurich
Returns: Amsterdam

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

History & Culture

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Zurich
  Switzerland's largest city, set at the north end of Lake Zurich where the Limmat River flows out. Zurich is known for the Old Town's medieval lanes, the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and the twin towers of the Grossmünster church.
  - Bahnhofstrasse
  - Grossmünster
  - Lake Zurich
Day
2
- Zurich
  Switzerland's largest city, set at the north end of Lake Zurich where the Limmat River flows out. Zurich is known for the Old Town's medieval lanes, the Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, and the twin towers of the Grossmünster church.
  - Bahnhofstrasse
  - Grossmünster
  - Lake Zurich
- Biel/Bienne
- Neuchâtel
- Geneva
Day
3
- Geneva
Day
4
- Geneva
- Évian-Les-Bains
- Gruyeres
- Broc
- Gruyeres
Day
5
- Gruyeres
- Gstaad
- Interlaken
- Grindelwald
Day
6
- Grindelwald
Day
7
- Grindelwald
- Bern
- 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
Day
8
- 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
Day
9
- 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
- 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
Day
10
- 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
Day
11
- 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
Day
12
- 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
Day
13
- 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
- Koblenz
  A German city at the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, the point known as the Deutsches Eck or 'German Corner'. A cable car climbs from the headland to the Ehrenbreitstein fortress, and the town marks the northern end of the Rhine Gorge.
  - Deutsches Eck
  - Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
  - Rhine cable car
Day
14
- 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
Day
15
- 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
Day
16
- 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

Upcoming departures

5 Jun 2026
19 Jun 2026
3 Jul 2026
17 Jul 2026
31 Jul 2026
14 Aug 2026

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

15-Night Europe Cruise from Zurich FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 15-night Europe cruise calls at Zurich, Biel/Bienne, Neuchâtel, Geneva, Évian-Les-Bains, Gruyeres, Broc, Gstaad, Interlaken, Grindelwald, Bern, Lucerne, Basel, Breisach, Kehl, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam.

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 Zurich and ends in Amsterdam.

How long is this cruise?

15 nights aboard Avalon Vista.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 5 Jun 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 3 Jul 2026 and 17 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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