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Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches

Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches

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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Experience 8 days river cruise from Paris to Paris
  • Deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
  • Excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle
  • Visit the Parish Church of Le Grand Andely
  • Excursions to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy”
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8 days From$2,549
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Grand France for Wine Lovers - Cruise Only

Grand France for Wine Lovers - Cruise Only

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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Welcome to France! onboard welcome reception; sail into the Camargue region (daylight permitting)
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes; excursion to Châteauneuf du Pape
  • Onboard chocolate and wine tasting; guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral
  • Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Vienne
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15 days
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Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon with Alaska Cruise

Ultimate Alaska & the Yukon with Alaska Cruise

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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Wasilla: Visit Iditarod Headquarters
  • Talkeetna–Denali: Journey aboard the Alaska Railroad in Deluxe Dome Service
  • Denali National Park: Welcome dinner with [LF] exclusive presentation by a local Naturalist; guided wilderness tour, [LF] lunch and tasting at the 49th State Brewery
  • Fairbanks: City tour;cruise aboard the sternwheeler Discovery; visit the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Museum and the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline
  • Dawson City: Visit Diamond Tooth Gertie’s, Claim #1, and the Robert Service Interpretive Center
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20 days From$4,859
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European Masterpiece (Westbound)

European Masterpiece (Westbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

  • Welcome to Bucharest
  • Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; onboard welcome reception
  • Excursion to Danube Delta; km 0 celebration
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta
  • Guided sightseeing, visit Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo, and the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi; or guided sightseeing
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23 days From$9,667
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Danube Dreams with Berlin - Eastbound

Danube Dreams with Berlin - Eastbound

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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

  • Guided sightseeing, see the Brandenburg Gate, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
  • Guided walk in Dresden, visit the courtyard of the Zwinger Palace; motorcoach transfer to Prague
  • Welcome to Prague
  • Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradčany Castle grounds
  • Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; special treat; transfer to Deggendorf; onboard welcome reception
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12 days From$3,513
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The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or bike with your Adventure Host or guided tour of Freiburg
  • Choice of guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or visit Schwetzingen Castle or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host; free time in Rüdesheim in the evening
  • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge; in Koblenz choice of guided tour or visit to Sayn Manor House or bike tour with your Adventure Host
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11 days From$5,099
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Danube Dreams for Beer Enthusiasts - Cruise Only

Danube Dreams for Beer Enthusiasts - Cruise Only

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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Guided walk; visit Aldersbach Brewery
  • Guided sightseeing; onboard Food and Beer Pairing Dinner
  • Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; cruise through the Wachau Valley; guided walk in Dürnstein
  • Guided sightseeing; visit Ottakringer family brewery; local pubs tour accompanied by your beer expert
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Trip dates & details
8 days
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Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound)

Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound)

By Avalon Waterways
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of visit to the Jochenstein power station or visit to Engelszell Abbey; choice of guided hike along the Danube trails or scenic cruising around the Schlögen Oxbow
  • In Mauthausen, choice of visit to St. Florian Monastery, or guided tour of Mauthausen Memorial, or guided bike tour; guided tour in Grein, visit the historical theater and Clam Castle to meet its owner the Count
  • Choice of canoe tour, bike tour from Spitz to Krems, Wine World Experience with tasting, or regional products showcase
  • Choice of bike tour, or insider's tour of Vienna, or guided tour, visit to Belvedere Palace
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Trip dates & details
9 days From$4,178
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Avalon Waterways Reviews & Ratings

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RiverRat

Jan 2015

Avalon comes through

I had heard that Avalon had mostly new ships and that the newest river boats usually had bigger cabins, so decided to give them a try when we sailed the Danube last ...

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Ted

Jan 2016

Germany/Austria River Cruise with Land portion

Our trip on Avalon was a delight. We could not find a single thing to criticize. The crew, tour director and ancillary staff were wonderful. I do recommend doing t...

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CATHY

Jan 2016

Better than I imagined!

My husband and I had a fantastic time cruising France with Avalon. The food and service were excellent and the crew quite accommodating. Our cabin was nicely furni...

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CAROL ALESSO

Jan 2016

Three Time Avalon Cruiser!

As part of the Globus Family of Brands, Avalon Waterways has almost a century of experience with escorted tours behind it, and it shows. Every experience is well pla...

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SUSAN

Jan 2016

Love Avalon Waterways!

We have taken two cruises with Avalon. The first was the Rhine River, and we were so pleased with them, that we chose them for our second cruise, on the Danube Rive...

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