Avalon River Cruising
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What's included
From 09 May till 03 Oct 2024
- ~ Luxurious accommodations in category booked
- ~ 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
- ~ Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- ~ International air ticket
- ~ Safety net protection
- ~ 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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ARRIVE BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafes, and confections.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST
BUDAPEST
Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE - Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square. This afternoon choose among a wide offer of Optional Guided Excursions or enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
ACTIVE - Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Walking Tour of Old Town's cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the Gothic halls of St. Martin's Cathedral. Alternatively, in your free time take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
VIENNA, AUSTRIA
ACTIVE - Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna. See the Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace. Consider a tram ride to Vienna's Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DURNSTEIN
DURNSTEIN – WACHAU VALLEY – MELK
ACTIVE - Take a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Melk.
ACTIVE - Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a Morning Hike through Melk's beautiful countryside, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey.
DISCOVERY - Later, enjoy a Wine Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Passau.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU
: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
PASSAU, GERMANY
CLASSIC - Join an afternoon Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful "City of Three Rivers." Alternatively, you may join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg or a full day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG
REGENSBURG
ACTIVE - Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH
ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG
DISCOVERY - Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal-linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas.
CLASSIC - Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Roth, OR;
CLASSIC - Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg, OR;
CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. Tonight, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg.
EVENING/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 its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.
DISCOVERY - Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VOLKACH
VOLKACH – KITZINGEN
ACTIVE - Bike along the Main Danube Canal with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC - Join a Walking Tour of Volkach. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to Rothenburg. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing afternoon while cruising to Kitzingen.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KITZINGEN
WURZBURG
ACTIVE - Enjoy an easy bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:
CLASSIC - Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Wurzburg, visit baroque Bishop's Residenz-with the largest known ceiling fresco. This afternoon enjoy a leisurely sailing afternoon.
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. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rudesheim.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RUDESHEIM
RUDESHEIM – RHINE GORGE
ACTIVE - Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rudesheim, 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 cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of the Lorelei-where mythological siren lured ill-fated sailors to shore.
AFTERNOON CRUISE TO ENGERS
COLOGNE
Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
ACTIVE - Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host., OR:
DISCOVERY - Join a Guided Jewish Heritage Walking Tour of Cologne, OR;
CLASSIC - Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
ACTIVE - Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:
CLASSIC - Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a Guided Canal Cruise. In the afternoon you may join an Optional Culinary Walk through Amsterdam to sample savory and sweet Dutch specialties. Or choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. You might also consider a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
DEPART AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning
~ Budapest
~ Vienna
~ Nuremberg
~ Rhine Gorge
~ Amsterdam Canal cruise
| Tour Promo (Price shown after discount included port charges & gratuities.) Price subject to exchange rate fluctuation) | Depature Dates | Deluxe Stateroom cabin (Indigo Level 1) Per Person (From) | Panorama Suite cabin (Sapphire Level 2) Per Person (From) | Panorama Suite cabin (Royal Level 3) Per Person (From) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2024-SAVE U$1,500] | 09 May & 04 Jun 2024 | RM 33,315 - RM 34,020 | RM 47,935 - RM 48,640 | RM 49,450 - RM 50,155 |
| [2024-SAVE U$1,500] | 11 & 18 Sep 2024 | RM 34,490 | RM 49,110 | RM 50,625 |
| [2024-SAVE U$2,000] | 05, 17 Jul, 27 Aug & 03 Oct 2024 | RM 30,260 - RM 30,965 | RM 44,880 - RM 45,585 | RM 46,395 - RM 47,100 |
