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Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways

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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania
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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Nuremberg, Passau, Romania, Rudesheim, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
  • Guided walk
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European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed
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European Masterpiece: the Rhine, Seine and Rhône Revealed

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Arles, Avignon, Basel, Dijon, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Lyon, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or sightseeing of Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
  • Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
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Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

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The Rhine & Moselle with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound)
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The Rhine & Moselle with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound)

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Lucerne, Luxembourg, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Trier

Highlights

  • Welcome to Switzerland
  • Guided walking tour, with the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
  • Excursion to Mount Pilatus or Mount Stanserhorn per seasonal accessibility (in case of bad weather, visit the Swiss Transport Museum instead); transfer to Basel to join your ship; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or bike with your Adventure Host or guided tour of Freiburg
  • Choice of guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 3 Nights in London (Northbound)
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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 3 Nights in London (Northbound)

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, London, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

  • Welcome to France
  • Guided tour
  • Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
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Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague
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Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Bamberg, Basel, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Nuremberg, Prague, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Arrival day at leisure
  • Guided tour, see the Astronomical Clock and visit to Hradcany Castle; Christmas market
  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of Nuremberg guided tour or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; Christmas market
  • Guided tour, see the Old Town Hall; onboard Christmas Traditions lecture
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Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River with Hanoi & Ha Long Bay (Northbound)
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Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River with Hanoi & Ha Long Bay (Northbound)

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Cai Be, Chau Doc, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Vinh Long

Highlights

  • Welcome to Vietnam
  • Visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and Temple of Literature; lunch at local restaurant; take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter; water puppets performance
  • Cruise on Ha Long Bay
  • Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Walking tour; visit the famous Rex Hotel for a drink, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class and lunch
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The Netherlands in Bloom
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The Netherlands in Bloom

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of walking tour in Hoorn or biking with your Adventure Host; guided walk of Enkhuizen
  • Choice of visit to the famous tulip fields or guided visit to the Zuiderzee Museum
  • Choice of guided walk in Nijmegen or biking tour in the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve
  • Guided tour
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Christmastime from Basel to Budapest
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Christmastime from Basel to Budapest

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Bamberg, Basel, Budapest, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Linz, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Vienna

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of visit to Freiburg or excursion to Black Forest; Christmas market
  • Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas market
  • Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas market
  • Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; enjoy a special treat
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Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

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crezet kickartz

Feb 2025

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My husband and I went on our first trip from Amsterdam to Basel. It was so great and as it was my first big OE the sights were very breath-taking.

The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lo...

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James Allen

Jan 2025

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Great Staff

The staff was interactive, polite, and memorable. We were lucky enough to have met and interacted with the staff on 2 different boats. Avalon handled the necessary c...

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Janis Lloyd

Jan 2025

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Avalon consistency—good!

Cabins always great. Food very good. I wish there were semi-dry white wine offered at dinner. (Rieslings, not dry). Christmas market in Colmar was not enjoyable, way...

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Ashley Everett

Jan 2025

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The whole experience of Avalon: 10/10

The crew, the boat, the service, the food, and especially our favorite waiter- Gino- were the BEST! I would highly recommend this ship and cruise line to anyone! I h...

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Norman J Romagosa

Jan 2025

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Avalon is #1

The crew was impeccable and offered the best service possible. The vessel was very clean and modern and the food was very good. Most of the excursions were very in...

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