Avalon River Cruising
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- Itinerary
- Tour Highlights
What's included
- Luxurious accommodations in category booked
- All meals on board including sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
- Onboard entertainment
- Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- International air ticket
- Airport transfer
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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- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
ARRIVE BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Switzerland. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zurich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board as you sail to Breisach. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH
BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
ACTIVE - Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY - Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR: DISCOVERY - Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe and enjoy a wine tasting. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG
STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE - Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC - Join a City Tour of Strasbourg, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral. Choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line-the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or 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 RUDESHEIM
RUDESHEIM, GERMANY – RHINE GORGE – BOPPARD
ACTIVE - Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rudesheim, OR: ACTIVE - Take an open-air Cable Car Ride to the Niederwald Monument, then ride or walk back down through the vineyards; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR: DISCOVERY - Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat. This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Boppard. Enjoy some free time in Boppard. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment while sailing to Frankfurt. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT
FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT
ACTIVE - Enjoy an easy biking experience in Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY - Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt, OR: CLASSIC - Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE
MAIN RIVER VILLAGE
Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. CLASSIC - Join a Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Bavarian village. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WURZBURG
WURZBURG
ACTIVE - Explore Wurzburg's charm by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Wurzburg, visit to the Bishop's Residenz. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg. Enjoy live entertainment on board as you set sail for Bamberg AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG
BAMBERG
ACTIVE - Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host., OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour and see the Old Town Hall. After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer). EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG
DEPART NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends this morning with breakfast. Flights shouldn't leave Nuremberg airport before 10 am.
NOTES: Reverse course itinerary WNZ (Nuremberg to Basel) also available. Call for more details
~ Strasbourg
~ Rudesheim
~ Frankfurt
~ Wurzburg
~ Munich
