Chris Watson Travel
Holidays

Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

$10,626 *pp

16 days

France, Ger ... More

Europe

Discover Switzerland’s highlights on a Globus escorted tour, then cruise the legendary Rhine with Avalon Waterways, drifting through France, Germany and Holland.

Experience the perfect blend of Alpine beauty and iconic river landscapes. Start with a Globus escorted tour, exploring Interlaken’s stunning lakes and mountain peaks, ride the rack railway to Jungfraujoch, and visit Gruyères Castle and Geneva’s lakeside sights. Then, board your Avalon Waterways river cruise in Basel, sailing to Breisach, gateway to the Black Forest. Discover Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, visit Heidelberg Castle and sail through the castle-lined Rhine Gorge. End in Amsterdam with a scenic canal cruise through its Golden Age treasures.

Departs 27 June 2025

Details

HIGHLIGHTS

Zürich
Biel
Bienne
Neuchâtel
Geneva
Évian-les-bains
Gruyères
Gstaad
Grindelwald
Jungfrau
Berne
Lucerne
Basel
Breisach
Black Forest
Strasbourg
Heidelberg
Mainz
Rüdesheim
Koblenz
Cologne
Amsterdam

INCLUDES

8 nights Globus tour, Spectacular Switzerland

First-Class or Superior First-Class accommodation with private bath or shower
Services of a tour director and local guides
VIP access to the iconic sites
Seamless transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
Breakfasts daily, 1 lunch and 4 dinners

7 nights Avalon river cruise, Romantic Rhine

Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
All onboard meals
Regional wine and beer with lunch and dinner
Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore
Onboard nightly entertainment
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Avalon Choice guided sightseeing

BONUS

Save up to $2,100*pp

*Conditions apply. Ref no: 59588

*Conditions apply: Prices are per person twin share in AUD unless otherwise specified. Prices correct as at 06 Feb 25 inclusive of any discounts, subject to change without notice & availability at time of booking, currency fluctuations & changes to taxes/surcharges & seasonality. Valid for sale for new bookings made 14 - 28 Feb 25 unless sold out prior. Based on 27 Jun 25 departure, category D cabin & includes a $2,100pp saving. A non-refundable deposit of $750pp per cruise is required at time of booking to secure reservation & offers. Offers applicable across all cabin categories. Cabin upgrade cost will apply. Offers not combinable with any other promotion except Welcome Back Credit and/or $100pp Second Tour Discount (may be applied when multiple cruises are booked at the same time for travel within the same calendar year). Offers applicable to singles - single supplement applies. Further conditions apply, see avalonwaterways.com.au/terms-and-conditions. Further terms & conditions, payment conditions, booking & cancellation fees may apply.