Top Switzerland Trips & Tours in May 2026

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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View

• Black Forest excursion
• Strasbourg cathedral visit
• Heidelberg castle tour
• Rhine Gorge sailing

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Biking, Hiking, Village Visits, Urban Exploration

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Set sail on an 8-day Rhine River cruise, traveling from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Avalon View. Explore Germany’s Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, and Heidelberg Castle. Walk through Mainz, sail the Rhine Gorge past ancient castles, and visit Cologne’s cathedral before ending among Amsterdam’s canals.

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

• Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
• Experience Dusseldorf’s culture
• Explore Cologne’s Old Town
• Enjoy Dutch specialties

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.

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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

Basel - Amsterdam - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II

• Explore Black Forest village
• Visit Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral
• Discover Heidelberg Castle ruins
• Taste wine in Bernkastel

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Avalon Imagery II. Explore the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, starting in Basel. Discover charming cities in Germany, France, and Amsterdam, exploring Breisach, Strasbourg, and the Rhine Gorge while enjoying wine tastings in Bernkastel and a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

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Rhine & Moselle Splendors - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Explore historical Trier
• Discover the Reichsburg Castle
• Visit Rüdesheim on a gondola ride
• Enjoy the beautiful Neckar Valley

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Starting in the tiny country of Luxembourg, this 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amaprima takes you through Germany, France, and Switzerland along the scenic Rhine River. The towns of Strasbourg, Cochem, Riquewihr, and Basel delight with their baroque style and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Make sure to enjoy the locally produced wines and beers too!

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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales - Cruise Only

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSerena

• Cruise to Cologne
• Bike along the Rhine
• Explore the Bundesbank Bunker
• Visit Rüdesheim

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Enjoy a 12-day voyage on the Rhine River! Pages from fairytales come to life as you find inspiration along the fabled castle-laden Rhine and its breathtaking tributary, the Moselle

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Pearl

• Admire Cologne's cathedral
• Cruise Europe’s beautiful rivers
• Discover history of Heidelberg
• Enjoy Amsterdam’s canals

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Pearl, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jasper

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Discover the history of Heidelberg
• Enjoy Europe’s Rhine river
• Stroll through Cologne

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Jasper, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.

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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Ruby

• Discover history of Heidelberg
• Admire Cologne's cathedral
• Wander Amsterdam’s canals
• Cruise Europe’s beautiful rivers

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Ruby, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.

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Rhine & Moselle Splendors

Paris - Zurich - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Walk through the glamorous Paris
• Discover historical Luxembourg
• View the famous Porta Nigra gate
• Visit Heidelberg medieval city

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich. Cruise the enchanting Rhine and Moselle, visiting fairytale villages like Cochem and Bernkastel, and exploring cultural treasures in Trier and Strasbourg.

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Join a bike ride along the Rhine
• Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee
• Discover Heidelberg Castle
• Explore the Black Forest

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Enjoy a 14-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amasiena! From Amsterdam to Basel, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit. Then enjoy two days in Lucerne and two days in Zurich. Along the way, you can bike ride along the Rhine, taste Rüdesheimer Coffee, discover Heidelberg Castle, and explore the Black Forest.

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Rhine Getaway

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking

• Explore the village of Kinderdijk
• View the sites of Rüdesheim
• Discover the Speyer Cathedral
• Visit resplendent churches

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Local Market Visits

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Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers, the Rhine, during this 8-day voyage. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Amsterdam to Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.

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Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista

• Join a Black Forest excursion
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Tour Mechanical Musical Museum
• Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne

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Amsterdam / Basel

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From the cultural powerhouse of Amsterdam to the storybook village of Rüdesheim, the Romantic Rhine mesmerizes in its spectacular beauty. Come see the dramatic Rhine Gorge and explore Cologne’s famed cathedral during this 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Vista.

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German Grandeur

Eastbound - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tranquility II

• Explore magical Black Forest
• Discover Mechanical Music Museum
• Enjoy the visit in wine producer
• Explore Bamberg

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Basel / Nuremberg

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Basel, Switzerland, is the starting point for your magnificent nine-day Germany river trip on Avalon Tranquility II. After that, go on a guided tour of Bamberg before continuing to Nuremberg, where your trip comes to a close.

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSerena

• Taste Kölsch beer
• Visit Cologne Cathedral
• Cruise through the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Lake Lucerne

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history.

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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaSiena

• Visit Riquewihr
• Go to Freiburg
• Tour Cathédrale de Nôtre Dame
• Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee

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Enjoy an enchanting 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam along the Rhine to magnificent cities and charming villages alike. You are bound to live timeless traditions on the MS Amasiena as you cruise down the Rhine River.

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

• Take an Amsterdam canal tour
• Enjoy optional excursions
• Hike up the Philosopher's Path
• Explore Strasbourg

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Enjoy two days in Amsterdam, then embark on the MS Amalucia for an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland, exploring the fascinating towns of Cologne, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, and Breisach along the Rhine River.

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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

Basel to Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Discover Germany’s Black Forest
• Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
• Visit La Petite France district
• Explore Mainz' architecture

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Basel / Amsterdam

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Sail the 8-day Romantic Rhine River Cruise (Northbound) aboard Avalon Envision from Switzerland to Holland, visiting France and Germany along the way, with guided tours of historic cities, scenic sailing, and cultural highlights.

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
• Bike ride in Cologne
• Sail the Rhine Gorge
• Taste Rüdesheim coffee

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits

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Experience an 8-day Romantic Rhine cruise aboard Avalon Envision, sailing through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.

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