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Reservations Include:

All Meals onboard the MS Impression

Included Shore Excursions and choice of activity at each port while on the River Cruise.

Pre-paid Shipboard gratuities

Wine or Beer with lunch & dinner

Port & Government taxes & fees

Collins Tours is pleased to announce a return to the beautiful Rhine and Main Rivers! An Exclusive River Cruise Tour offered by Collins Tours, another unique experience!

Begin your getaway in the heart of the Swiss Alps as we enjoy a two-night stay at the 4 Star Hotel Continental Park in the romantic city of Lucerne, Switzerland. Explore this Alpine city with a locally guided tour and ascend to the top of Mt. Pilatus via gondola for breathtaking views of the breathtaking mountain range. Descend via cogwheel train to get a thrilling perspective of the rocky terrain.  (included excursion valued at $175 CAD per person).  Enjoy a free day and fabulous authentic Swiss Group dinner on your second evening at a local favourite overlooking the river in Old Town Lucerne. 

Travel to Basel on your private motorcoach in time to board your 5-star river cruise ship, Avalon's Impression. Your stay in the Swiss city is a leisure pace with an overnight aboard the ship. Start at the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border sits Breisach, the gateway to Germany’s legendary Black Forest, an area of unrivaled natural beauty. Continue your stunning European river cruise to Strasbourg, France, where a local expert will show you the red-sandstone Gothic-style cathedral with ancient murals and fascinating astronomical clock. Stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront promenade. As you continue your journey, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Boppard! Enjoy some time to relax or explore the Rheinallee Promenade for delicatessen fare with a cup of German coffee.

or glass of Riesling wine. Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of Frankfurt to see the city’s cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods. As you cruise the Main River, take a guided walking tour of a picturesque Bavarian village. 

Discover the treasures of Würzburg through a guided tour with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz, with the largest known ceiling fresco! Explore Bamberg, the city of the Seven Hills, historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. 

Disembark your river cruise in Nuremberg, where we continue to Austria for a one-night stay in the beautiful world-famous City of Mozart: Salzburg. This UNESCO World Heritage city is where Mozart was born and where the famous "The Sound of Music" movie was filmed! Your 5 Star Hotel in city center in Salzburg and your optional excursion tonight will be to see a Symphony.  Our European journey ends in Austria's capital city, Vienna, where we will spend two nights at the 5 Star Marriott Vienna in the heart of the city.  You will have enjoy a farewell dinner in the capital and a guided tour before our departure back to Canada. Discover Vienna's magnificent, imperial buildings through a professionally guided tour as we explore the city's blend of traditions, music, and endearing charm! 

About the Avalon Impression

If image is everything, the Avalon Impression is the real thing. Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Impression continues all of Avalon's outstanding traditions. Passengers can choose from two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. At a spacious 200 square feet, our Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording the incomparable opportunity to awaken each morning with Europe's splendid scenery at your feet. Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, an expanded Fitness Center, elevator, alternative light menu options in the Panorama Bistro or al fresco grill lunch at the Sky Bistro, wine or beer included with lunch or dinner. Relax to your heart's content on the an expansive Sky Deck's lounge chairs, take a dip in the whirlpool, get cool in the shade on deck, and play deck games too! You're sure to be impressed with the relaxed luxury and unequaled amenities of the Avalon Impression!