Avalon Waterways River Cruises
EUROPE RIVER CRUISES : CRUISES - EUROPE
Avalon Waterways Europe River Cruises
Away from the hustle & bustle of busy highways, great rivers flow through beautiful landscapes.
DANUBE RIVER CRUISES
The Danube river rises in Germany’s Black Forest and flows through or along the borders of 10 countries. A Danube river cruise may include spectacular cities like Vienna, Budapest, Munich, and Prague. Danube river cruise ships wander through scenic old-country villages, stop at fairytale-Esque castles, medieval fortresses, churches, museums, concert halls, and more - to say nothing of the amazing food, wine, and beer. River cruises on the Danube are sure to leave you with lifelong memories.
RHINE RIVER CRUISES
From the legendary canals of Amsterdam to the German Black Forest of fairytales, any one of the Rhine river cruises will charm and delight. Our Rhine river cruises include visits to some of Central Europe's cultural hubs, where art, fine dining, and historic sites abound. Choose a special Rhine cruise through the blooming tulip fields of northern Holland. Perhaps gliding through majestic vineyards outside Paris is more your style. Or select a Christmas cruise with excursions to magical holiday markets.
Avalon Waterways Europe River Cruises
Itinerary: Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
Vacation Highlights
Day 1 Deggendorf (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Passau: Choice of guided walk or guided hike with your Adventure Host
Day 3 Linz: Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
Day 4 Ybbs-Wachau Valley-Dürnstein: Choice of a guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs; cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein
Day 5 Vienna: Guided sightseeing
Day 6 Hainburg-Bratislava: Free time in Hainburg; guided sightseeing in Bratislava, visit St. Martin's Cathedral
Day 7 Budapest: guided tour, see Heroes' Square
Day 8 Budapest (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
Itinerary: Romantic Rhine (Southbound)
Vacation Highlights
Day 1 Amsterdam (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Amsterdam: Canal cruise
Day 3 Cologne: Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour
Day 4 Rhine Gorge-Rüdesheim: Scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim
Day 5 Mainz. Excursion to Heidelberg: Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum-or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or a hike up Philosophers' Way
Day 6 Strasbourg: Guided sightseeing, visit the La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral
Day 7 Breisach: Choice of excursion to the Black Forest, or visit to Badischer Winzerkeller
Day 8 Basel (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
