Avalon River Cruising
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What's included
- Luxurious accommodations in category booked on Avalon Cruise
- All meals on board including sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
- Daily sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides
- Onboard entertainment
- International air ticket
- SafetyNet protection
Happiness flows with Avalon Waterways. Cruise on Suite Ships with the widest stateroom views from your window-facing bed. Relaxed luxury flows throughout the ship in every detail plus personalize with Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions. Cruise Critic named Avalon’s staterooms the best in the business, and yes, we’re blushing a bit. But it’s only because we’ve taken such pride in bringing you river cruising’s only Open-Air BalconySM stateroom design, featuring beds with a view. Rest easy (literally) as you enjoy bigger views, more space and 24/7 access to open-air cruising. With Avalon, the award-winning views are as wide open as the possibilities.
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ARRIVE FRANKFURT, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Frankfurt must arrive before 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. OVERNIGHT CRUISE
RHINE GORGE
DISCOVERY - While sailing enjoy a cup of Rudesheimer Coffee, a local drink prepared mixing brandy and sugar, topped with coffee and a layer of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Enjoy a relaxing day onboard and sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. ACTIVE - Join your Adventure Host to discover today's special activities and classes. DISCOVERY - Enjoy a wine tasting onboard. Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG
STRASBOURG, FRANCE
ACTIVE - Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC - Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg's s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District. Choose a Guided Optional Excursion to visit Alsace's wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city Centre. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH
BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
DISCOVERY - Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forrest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR: DISCOVERY - Visit to a local winery in Breisach, where you will learn about German winemaking and enjoy a wine tasting. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL
DEPART BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Zurich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.
~ Colmar
~ Rhine Gorge
~ Rock of the Lorelei
~ Rüdesheimer Coffee
~ Strasbourg Cathedral
| Travel Period | Category | Twin / Triple | Child ( 2-11 years) | Single Supplement |
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