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AVALON Waterways
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Jewels of Central
Europe
17 DAYS
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JEWELS OF
CENTRAL EUROPE
Eastbound |
Duration: 17 days
from Paris to Budapest
Includes: All-inclusive
River Cruise
Visits
to: AUSTRIA,
HUNGARY, GERMANY
and FRANCE
Specially-priced
Air Rates
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Avalon Waterways
Jewels
of Central Europe - Eastbound
17 days from Paris to Budapest
Sail along the Moselle, Rhine, Main,
and Danube Rivers and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and Main Danube
Canal on this remarkable river cruise vacation. Your journey begins
with two overnights in Paris, guided city sightseeing. and leisure time
to explore the “City of Light” on your own. Travel from Paris to Metz
or Luxembourg via high-speed train and embark your river cruise ship in
Remich. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with
inside visits to Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical
Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, the Bishop’s
Residenz in Würzburg, and Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Pass the
legendary Lorelei rock, and participate in a lively tasting of some of
Germany’s famous beers. All of this and much more await you on this
marvelous cruise vacation.
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FEATURES
It's about you. You are the reason
we've used our 80-plus
years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise
experience. Inspired by you, we've taken everything special about river
cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and
amenities you'll experience on board our Avalon ships.
- Panoramic
windows throughout every ship.
- Elegant,
contemporary design throughout.
- Included
shore excursions with Local Guide.
- Headsets
for shore excursions.
- Complimentary
Wi-Fi access.
- Personalized
room options & excursions.
- Space
to
relax & unwind
- Premium
coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
- Coffee
self-serve beverage station.
- A
lounge
serving premium spirits.
- Maintain
your routine in the fitness center.
- The
Comfort Collection BedsSM.
- Premium
L'Occitane bath amenities.
- Daily
early- and late-riser breakfast.
- Full
buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
- Complimentary
juices with breakfast.
- Made-to-order
egg station at breakfast.
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- Complimentary
soft drinks with lunch.
- Al
fresco
lunches on the Sky Bistro.
- Chef-inspired
regional recipes.
- Four-course
dinners with open seating.
- Nightly
choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or
cheese.
- Complimentary
regional wines at dinner.
- Free
soft
drinks or beer with dinner.
- Night
Fare
served at 10:30 p.m.
- Remarkable
service throughout the cruise.
- English-speaking
crew.
- Non-smoking
interior.
- Large
bathrooms - showers w/ glass doors.
- Flatscreen
satellite TV with movie channels.
- Spacious
3-door closets for ample storage.
- Alternative
dinners of light regional specialties and wines
in the Panorama Bistro on Suite ShipsSM.
- And,
much
more.
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MEALS
- Meals are indicated by
breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Captain’s welcome & farewell
receptions with sparkling wine and canapés
- Welcome dinner
- Daily Afternoon Tea
- Daily Night Fare
- Local chef dinner
- Farewell dinner
- Complimentary sparkling wine with
breakfast; soft drinks with lunch; and wine, beer, or soft drinks with
dinner are included daily on board your vessel
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport
transfers
may be included when you make your flight arrangements
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Day 1 Arrive in Paris, France
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Welcome to Paris, France’s capital on the River Seine and the “City of
Light,” where romance fills the air!
Known as one of the world’s most romantic and lively cities, Paris is a
delight for all your senses. Your included CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR shows
you magnificent must-see sights, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the
Louvre Museum with its glass pyramid as a contrast to its ancient
architecture, the commemorative Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower.
In your free time, stroll down the Champs-Elysées with lavish
cafés, or perhaps visit the world-famous Louvre or Montmartre
with its gleaming white Sacré Coeur Basilica and bevy of artists
on Place du Tertre. Paris is also well known for its colorful
nightlife, and an optional outing to one of the world’s most famous
cabaret shows, the Moulin Rouge, is available. (Breakfast)
Day 3 Paris–Remich,
Luxembourg (Embarkation)
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This morning, board a HIGH-SPEED TRAIN for a swift and comfortable
journey to Metz or Luxembourg. Continue to Remich in the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg, where your river cruise vessel is docked on the Moselle
River. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception. The
Moselle River is some 312 miles long, rising in the Vosges Mountains of
northeastern France and entering Germany at Trier. (Breakfast, Dinner)
At the head of the Moselle Valley is Trier, Germany’s oldest city. Some
say Trier is even older than Rome and that it was populated over a
thousand years before the Romans arrived. Many Roman remains have
survived, including a 20,000-seat amphitheater; the Porta Nigra, the
only surviving fortified gate from the original Roman settlement, which
still gives access to the town’s center; imperial baths; and the Roman
Bridge, Germany’s oldest bridge, with stone pilings dating from 144-152
AD—all evidence of this once-grand Roman city. Choose from an included
GUIDED CITY SIGHTSEEING or the more history-focused “ROMAN TRIER”
guided tour. As you cruise the wide, peaceful curves of the Moselle
River, it quickly becomes obvious why the Moselle Valley is famous for
its picturesque scenery, and that this is an important wine-growing
region. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Today, wake up in Cochem, a picturesque town with half-timbered houses
and winding streets full of history and legends that will be brought to
life during your included GUIDED WALK. Visit REICHSBURG CASTLE, built
in 1000 AD and filled with renaissance and baroque furniture. Sitting
atop a vine-covered hill, this castle offers splendid views of the
little town below and of the river valley. Cochem is at the heart of
the Moselle wine trade, and the Riesling grape is cultivated here,
producing a dry to sweet, floral white wine. This afternoon, learn
about this region during an ONBOARD LECTURE as you cruise to Boppard, a
spa town on the Rhine, where you dock overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner)
Day 6 Rhine
Gorge–Rüdesheim
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This morning, sail through the dramatic RHINE GORGE, the most beautiful
stretch of the Rhine. Here, ancient castles stand sentry on lofty
cliffs rising 400 feet above the waters. Cruise past the legendary rock
of the Lorelei, where echoes of enchanted siren song lured unwitting
sailors to their doom. In Rüdesheim, the quintessential Rhine
Valley wine town, visit SIEGFRIED’S MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
MUSEUM, where you’ll see and hear a large collection of self-playing
calliopes, mechanical violins, and music boxes from the 18th to the
early 20th centuries. Enjoy a SPECIAL TREAT, then there’s free time to
pick up some souvenirs on the narrow, cobblestoned Drosselgasse, where
colorful flowers, open-air wine gardens, and live music add to the
festive atmosphere. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tucked away behind medieval defensive walls and towered gates,
picturesque Bavarian Miltenberg is a cultural gem on the banks of the
Main River. This afternoon’s GUIDED WALK will acquaint you with the
town’s delightful Marktplatz (market square) centered around a
Renaissance-era fountain, and features striking half-timbered
buildings, cobblestone lanes, one of the oldest inns in Germany, Haus
zum Riesen (the giant’s house), and the gothic splendor of the Merchant
Hall. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Relax on board this morning as you cruise the Main River. This
afternoon, arrive in Würzburg. Surrounded by verdant hillside
vineyards, Würzburg, the “Pearl of the Romantic Road,” makes an
immediate impression with imposing Fortress Marienberg perched above
town and the 15th-century Alte Mainbrucke (Old Main Bridge). On your
GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR, visit the magnificent baroque BISHOP’S
RESIDENZ, home to the largest ceiling fresco ever painted. Then,
there’s time to relax, do some shopping, or stop in a Konditorei for a
mouth-watering pastry and a cup of coffee—a German afternoon tradition.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Enjoy another pleasant morning of sailing, and before lunch, attend an
ONBOARD LECTURE to learn more about the European Union. In the early
afternoon, arrive in medieval Bamberg, former residence of one of
Germany’s most powerful imperial dynasties and today a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Your included GUIDED WALK takes in its historic center,
with the great 13th-century Romanesque cathedral and the fascinating
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)—built on an island in the middle of the
Regnitz River when the bishop refused to give the townspeople land for
a town hall! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 Nuremberg.
Excursion to Munich
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Early this morning, arrive in Nuremberg and after breakfast, drive to
Munich, the capital of Bavaria. With its historical museums, splendid
English Garden, traditional cafés, and delightful shops, Munich
has plenty to see and do. A GUIDED TOUR will show you the highlights of
this fascinating city, including Nymphenburg Palace, summer residence
of the Bavarian monarchs; MARIENPLATZ with its Old and New Town Halls;
and the gothic Frauenkirche, a prominent landmark for Munich. Then,
enjoy time on your own in this vibrant city. Watch the famous
Glockenspiel, which recreates a royal wedding from the 16th century;
linger at an outdoor café; visit St. Peter’s, the oldest church
in town; or maybe relax alongside the locals at one of the many
Biergärten or breweries to sample one of the Bavarian beer
specialties. Return to your ship in the afternoon. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Although 90% of Nuremberg’s Old Town suffered extensive damage during
WWII, much of it has been restored to the glory it once knew as the
unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, choose either an
included GUIDED SIGHTSEEING and marvel at this thousand-year-old city’s
medieval fortifications, extraordinary gothic churches, and the
Kaiserburg (Imperial Castle), or join a more specialized “NUREMBERG
RALLY GROUNDS” tour. During free time, be sure to make a wish at the
beautiful fountain in the Hauptmarkt (main square). Legend says your
wish will come true if you turn its gold ring three times. Then, enjoy
a tranquil afternoon of cruising and take in an interesting ONBOARD
LECTURE about the engineering marvel that is the Main Danube Canal.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast. Dating back to the time of the
Celts around 500 BC, Regensburg is one of Germany’s best-preserved
medieval cities. Established during the Holy Roman Empire and the only
German city not bombed during WWII, Regensburg has at least 1,300
listed buildings of “historic interest.” Architectural highlights of
your GUIDED WALK include the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), built in
the 13th century, and Porta Pretoria, gates to an ancient Roman fort
built in 179 AD. Wander through the city’s lanes and alleys to discover
the many mansions with high towers. Wealthy families built these towers
to emphasize their status and wealth during the Middle Ages, and many
still remain today. Walk across the 12th-century Steinerne Brücke
(Stone Bridge), the oldest of its kind in Germany. Grab a beer and
enjoy an included SNACK at the Historische Wurstküche (Old Sausage
Kitchen), one of Germany’s oldest restaurants. Here—where the locals
congregate—feel the vibrant atmosphere and take in the remarkable views
along the river. Before dinner, we’ll introduce you to some of
Germany’s FAMOUS BEERS! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 Passau–Linz,
Austria
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This morning, dock in Passau. Uniquely located where the Inn, Ilz, and
Danube Rivers converge, Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets
lined with beautiful patrician houses. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a
masterpiece of Italian baroque architecture, houses one of the world’s
largest church organs with 17,774 pipes. Take in the highlights on the
included GUIDED WALK. Then, sail to Linz, Austria’s third-largest town,
which lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial
town and busy river port. Alternatively, choose from several full-day
optional excursions: to Salzburg to see some of the Sound of Music
sights; the popular “Romantic Austria” tour; or to Český Krumlov
in the Czech Republic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rejoin the ship in
Linz. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
This morning, enjoy a GUIDED VISIT of Melk’s magnificent 11th-century
BENEDICTINE ABBEY, one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The abbey
houses an ornate library with over 80,000 printed books and 2,000
manuscripts. Words cannot describe the splendor of the church with its
frescoed ceilings, stunning high altar, marble statues, and
210-foot-high cupola. During lunchtime, cruise through the picturesque
Wachau Valley. Pass the magnificent baroque Stiftskirche with its blue
façade, the landmark of Dürnstein, arriving in Vienna this
evening. Known as the “City of Music,” it inspired the creative genius
of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. An optional concert is available
tonight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s magical
capital on the blue Danube is a showcase of gilded architecture. This
is home to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its Vienna
Boys’ Choir and dazzling Lipizzaner stallions; the neo-renaissance
Vienna Opera House; and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral—plus,
countless other sights shown to you by your Local Guide during your
included CITY TOUR. Shop in the delightful pedestrian
Kärntnerstrasse, and be sure to take a break and enjoy a piece of
decadent Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in one of the classic Viennese
coffee houses, historic institutions that helped shape Viennese
culture! In the late afternoon, leave Vienna for Budapest. (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s
liveliest cities. Whether you’re seeing the sights, shopping for
handcrafted embroidery or Herend porcelain, or basking in the coffee
house culture over a rich cream cake in the renowned Gerbeaud
Café, Budapest’s unique energy is positively palatable. On your
GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR, see Heroes Square as well as the massive
hilltop castle complex with its remarkable Fishermen’s Bastion and
11th-century Matthias Church, the coronation spot of several Hungarian
monarchs. Be sure to take note of the city’s eight bridges—many famous
sights in and of themselves—which connect ancient Buda on the right
bank with Pest on the left. You may even want to walk across Chain
Bridge, built in 1849 and a symbol of Budapest. Perhaps visit St.
Stephen’s Basilica; shop at the Great Market Hall and purchase paprika
at one of its 180 vendor stalls; wander around the Royal Palace
grounds; or stroll along Váci utca, the main shopping street.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 17 Budapest (Disembarkation)
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Your
vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
You may also want to view the WESTBOUND
VERSION of this cruise/tour.
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NOTES:
In the event of
water level problems or any problems of a technical
nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or
to alter the program.
Included visits
and special features are subject to change. If a change
is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
THE SHIP
Visionary
 Built
2012 | Length 361 | Crew Members 37 | Staterooms 12 | Suites 52
2012 ushered in another exciting Suite
Ship® cruising along Europe's glorious rivers. The Avalon Visionary
delivers an intimate setting, along with two full decks of suites
featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living
space into a unique Open-Air Balcony®. With 200 square feet,
Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard,
giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting
scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities include a complimentary
Internet Corner and Wi-Fi access, an expanded Fitness Center, and a
spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool,
and the delightful Sky Bistro.
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Included Amenities
- Wall-to-Wall
Panoramic Windows
- Sky
Deck with
shade awnings
- Expanded
fitness
center
- Elevator
- Outside
Viewing
Deck
- English-speaking
crew
- Cruise
Director
- Revolutionary
engineering
- Internet
Corner
- Lounges
and
upscale bar serving premium spirits
- Relax
and
enjoy
onboard movie nights
- 2013
- Biking
excursions available in Amsterdam and Durnstein
- Avalon
Choice
cruising experience
- Choice
of
excursions - Leisurely, Traditional or Essential Sightseeing options
- Culture
&
Cruise onboard experiences with local chefs, entertainers, artisans and
experts
- Guest
Services
is
available to recommend, reserve and further personalize your cruise
- Sky
Deck Game
Area
- Fitness
Center
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- Sky Deck with shade
system & premium lounge chairs
- Sky Deck Whirlpool
- Non-smoking interior
- Elegant, contemporary
design throughout
- Headsets for all
guided shore excursions in Europe
- Sightseeing with a
Certified Local Guide
- Onboard lectures,
activities & nightly entertainment
- Room service
available featuring Continental breakfast and beverages
- Hair salon (manicures
available)
- Self-serve beverage
station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees
- Access to iPad mobile
digital devices (Royal Suites only)
- Alternate dining
experience with regional specialties and lighter fare in the Panorama
Bistro
- Behind-the-scenes
ship tour
- Complimentary maps
and use of Nordic walking sticks
- Expanded "on-demand"
in-room entertainment
- Panorama Bistro
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Access
- Well-stocked library
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Avalon Waterways
Jewels of Central Europe
19 days from Paris to Budapest
You may also want to view the WESTBOUND
VERSION of this cruise/tour.
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Cruise
Staterooms & Comfort
The
Roomiest
Staterooms.
We have always
provided river cruisers the most spacious staterooms in Europe. With
our Panorama-style Suite Ships, we're not only offering cruisers our
award-winning Avalon Deluxe Staterooms, we're featuring 200-square foot
Panorama Suites (30 percent larger than the average stateroom) and
300-square foot Royal Suites, offering cruisers even more room to relax
and take in 360-degree views of Europe.
Inspired by design, our ships are crafted to entice all five senses.
Some enhancements, including deluxe woven carpeting, flowers, premium
L'Occitane products and scented sticks in our staterooms are subtle.
Other offerings, such as Avalon-branded premium bedding (Comfort
Collection BedsSM), marble bathrooms as well as a perfect balance of
warm interiors, natural lighting and panoramic views are distinctive
and unexpected. Combined, all elements provide travelers with a unique
feeling of space, freedom and comfort not found with any other river
cruise line.
Avalon Waterways offers cruisers an exclusive, premium-bedding suite
(Comfort Collection Beds) in all of our staterooms, fleet-wide, in
Europe. Comfort Collection Beds provides travelers a choice of pillows
as well as orthopedic mattresses, high-comfort mattress covers,
European-style duvets, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, extra
blankets and bed configuration options.
Peering through the looking glass to determine how we can continue to
improve our cruisers on-board experiences, we have invested in the
finest bathroom appointments available and such luxury touch-points
such as L'Occitane toiletries, quality robes and slippers in each room,
fleet-wide. We've also designed contemporary staterooms with the most
available storage space, and plenty of "comfort touches" like
complimentary bottled water and fully stocked mini-bars.
For some cruisers, comfort comes in the form of connection: staying in
touch with friends, colleagues and family members while away. Because
of this, Avalon has taken great strides to enhance the technology
available to guests on ship. In addition to offering them flat-screen
televisions, providing a plethora of news and entertainment options,
Avalon provides cruisers with FREE Wi-Fi fleet-wide. Furthermore, Royal
Suites guests will have access to in-room iPads.
On any deck, your well-appointed Avalon Deluxe Stateroom is a spacious
refuge of inviting home-awayfrom- home features. Delight in the large
private bathroom featuring full shower with glass shower door; deluxe
beds with premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens,
European-style duvets, and a choice of soft or firm pillows; and ample
closet space. And, of course, don't miss out on the never-ending views
from the large windows or floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors. In
fact, you'll love your Avalon Deluxe Stateroom so much, you may never
want to go home!
Avalon
Deluxe
Staterooms Include:
Award-Winning
Deluxe Staterooms by Avalon
Waterways
- Comfort
Collection Beds featuring premium
memory foam mattress
toppers with special construction for increased air flow and ventilation
- Egyptian
super-combed cotton linens, woolen
blankets
& Europeanstyle duvets
- Soft
and firm pillows
- Choice
of bed configuration (two twins or one
queen)
- Floor-to-ceiling
sliding-glass door with French
Balcony (most staterooms & suites)
- Private
bathroom with full shower with glass
door,
hairdryer & premium L'Occitane® bath products
- Spacious
3-door closets with shelves for ample
storage
- Flatscreen
satellite TV with movie channels
- Bathrobes
& slippers
- Well-stocked
minibar with complimentary bottled
water
- In-room
safe
- Individual
climate control
- Extra
blankets
- Nightly
turn-down service
- Bedside
tables with reading lamps
- Easy
under-bed luggage storage
- Alarm
clock
- Writing
desk/vanity with comfortable chair
&
mirror
- Complimentary
Wi-Fi access
- Direct-dial
telephone
- Continental
breakfast & beverage room
service
available
Panorama
Suites & Royal Suites Include (in addition to the above):
- Nearly
11' Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window—50% wider
than industry standard
- Wall-to-Wall
Panoramic Window opens to create a
large Open-Air Balcony
- Open-Air
Balcony with full 6-person seating area
- Complimentary
use of iPad mobile digital devices*
while onboard (Royal Suites only)
*
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Your River Cruise
Voyage Your Way
On an Avalon Waterways river cruise,
"included" is the name of the game. Spacious outside staterooms with
expansive riverscape views—included. VIP access into the must-see
sites—included. Your choice of enriching shore excursions led by
Certified Local Guides—included. Wi-Fi access—included. Sparkling wines
with breakfast, regional beers and wines at every onboard dinner, and
unlimited lattes and premium coffees—included. And we're proud to offer
Avalon Choice®, an exciting concept in river cruising that gives
you the freedom to personalize so many elements of your cruise.
Our
Cuisine is
Choice - So are the ways to Enjoy it.
Avalon dining has always freed taste
buds from the ordinary. And now — it frees you from restrictions. At
every meal, you'll have the ability to choose from a multitude of
dining experiences. All feature the highest-quality local ingredients,
hand crafted by true culinary artisans. And all are included at no
extra cost.
Discovery By Your
Design - Cruise Excursions.
We've done our due diligence
pre-selecting Certified Local Guides who truly are the best in the
world. But what you see and the pace in which you see it, is completely
up to you. And the best part? Unlike other cruise operators, our
preplanned discoveries are included at no extra charge to you. We even
provide Nordic walking sticks for active guests looking for an extra
spring in their step.
River Cruise
Vacation Excursions
This.
That. And
Everything.
Having the most thoughtfully designed,
newest ships in the industry isn't the only advantage of Avalon. We
tailor experiences too. Our handpicked Cruise Directors and Certified
Local Guides in Europe, Asia, Egypt, U.S. and South America are the
best in the business.
Avalon's inspired, 360-degree, engaging cruise experiences afford
travelers the chance to immerse themselves into a destination and
culture thanks to award-winning land programs and world-class guides.
Our Egyptologists (along the Nile), Naturalists (in the
Galápagos), Cruise Directors (in Europe, Southeast Asia, U.S.
and China) and special guest lecturers also offer them a vast onboard
educational program, giving cruisers the chance to soak in the history
and culture of a region as they drift from village to village or island
to island.
It's not easy to be an expert on everywhere. Thanks to Avalon's
relationship with Globus – an award-winning tour company with more than
85 years of experience and 300 support staff on the ground in 65
countries around the world — our cruisers are privy to the best,
all-inclusive land programs available.
We transform tourists into travelers and storytellers and help them
truly experience each destination with guided sightseeing in every port
(complete with headsets), daily port lectures, VIP access into key
destinations, no waiting in lines and great cultural immersion and
storytelling thanks to highly skilled Cruise and Tour Directors.
Biking
Excursions
Avalon is also encouraging cruisers to
drive their personal enrichment by experiencing ports on two wheels
(from the seat of a bicycle). Adding to our already robust roster of
activities, we have partnered with bicycle tour specialists in
Amsterdam, Lyon, Durnstein, Vienna, and Breisach for optional, guided
excursions.
Stroll
Along Ancient
Roads & Feel the Strange Become Familiar.
Custom
River Cruise Excursions by Avalon
Waterways
At Avalon, we never lose sight of the reason you're
traveling—to see the people, places, and sights on shore. And because
we're part of the Globus family of brands, we're backed by more than 85
years in the travel business…which means you'll experience the world in
a way that no other river cruise operator can deliver!
Included
Guided
Sightseeing & Excursions
When it comes to showing you the world,
we select the very best guides—professionals who are certified locally
in each destination and selected by the Globus family of brands. These
Certified Local Guides are recognized for their expertise, enthusiasm,
and knowledge of the area. They will lead you on engaging, included
sightseeing tours, delivering genuine, behind-the-scenes destination
experiences. You'll even benefit from the use of personal headsets for
sightseeing, which gives you the freedom to roam through some of
Europe's most famous attractions without missing a moment of
fascinating commentary.
MyAvalonSM
Avalon offers a great selection of
optional excursions to help you further personalize your cruise.
Whether it's a classical music concert in Vienna, a visit to a French
winery, time at the colossal Romanian Parliament building in Bucharest,
or a guided bicycle tour through town, with MyAvalon, selecting and
paying for your optional excursions before your cruise is a cinch! Just
go to AvalonWaterways.com/MyAvalon.
Sightseeing
at Just
the Right Pace
Sightseeing should never be a one-size-fits-all proposition. Travelers
like to see the sights in different ways, so we've developed three
sightseeing pace options to choose from:
Leisurely
Sightseeing
A Certified Local Guide shows you the
destination's highlights in a relaxed and unhurried way.
Traditional
Sightseeing
Led by a Certified Local Guide, you'll
explore a wide range of sights at a moderate pace.
Essential
Sightseeing
This orientation shows you the must-see
sights, with plenty of time to explore on your own.
Explore on
Your Own
Feel like discovering your destination
on your own? Your onboard Guest Services is happy to assist you in
making a dinner reservation on shore, getting tickets to the opera or a
local cultural performance, or hiring a taxi so you can visit a friend
or explore outlying areas. And for a more active experience on shore,
consider the complimentary use of a Nordic walking stick.
We
invite you to come experience a cruise unlike any other.
Some
big-ship cruise deals sound like an incredible bargain...until you are
on board and have to pay extra for everything. On an Avalon Waterways
river cruise, "included" is the name of the game – and has been since
we came on the scene a decade ago.
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Awards
For
thirteen years in a row, Globus has been selected by
Recommend Magazine as the best Tour Operator to Europe, and a top
finalist for North America, Asia, Latin America and Africa. The brand
was also named in Travel Weekly's 2013 Reader's Choice Awards as Best
Tour Operator - Europe and 2013 Reader's Choice Awards as Best Tour
Operator - Europe, Best Tour Operator - International and Best Tour
Operator - Asia and South Pacific.
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If
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EUROPE
GRAND TOURS
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Europe in
Depth 
31 Days
ENGLAND, BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA, ITALY, SPAIN
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Grand
European 
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ENGLAND, HOLLAND, BELGIUM, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA, ITALY and
FRANCE |
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| Europe's
Highlights
15 Days
ENGLAND, BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND, ITALY
and FRANCE |
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Charm
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Sampler London to London 10 Days
ENGLAND, HOLLAND, BELGIUM, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND, and FRANCE |
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Sampler London to Paris
9 Days
ENGLAND, HOLLAND, BELGIUM, GERMANY,
SWITZERLAND, and FRANCE |
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Dream London to London 9 Days
HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA, AUSTRIA and CZECH REPUBLIC |
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THE BRITISH ISLES | England,
Scotland, Ireland and Wales
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Globus River and Small Ship Cruising
- Is River Cruising for You?
View
the short video about touring Europe (right) via the decks of these
beautifully appointed and specialized ships! >>>
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