Jewels of Central Europe Eastbound
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Highlights
- Experience 17 day river cruise from Paris to Budapest
- Opportunity to sail along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers
- Visit the fascinating Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum
- Explore Bamberg UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Budapest
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- Accommodation
- Most of the meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Internal transportation
- Wi-Fi accessibility
- Sightseeing with Certified Local Guides
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Itinerary
Welcome to Paris, France’s capital on the River Seine and the “City of Light,” where romance fills the air!
Meals: Breakfast
Known as one of the world’s most romantic and lively cities, Paris is a delight for all your senses. Your included city sightseeing tour shows you magnificent must-see sights, such as Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre museum with its glass pyram...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
This morning, board a high-speed train for a swift and comfortable journey to metz or Luxembourg. Continue to remich in the grand duchy of luxembourg, where your river cruise vessel is docked on the moselle river. Before dinner, meet...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
At the head of the Moselle valley is trier, Germany’s oldest city. Some say trier is even older than Rome and that it was populated over a thousand years before the romans arrived. Many roman remains have survived, including a...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, wake up in Cochem, a picturesque town with half-timbered houses and winding streets full of history and legends that will be brought to life during your included guided walk. Visit Reichsburg castle, built in 1000 ad an...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning, sail through the dramatic rhine gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the rhine. Here, ancient castles stand sentry on lofty cliffs rising 400 feet above the waters. Cruise past the legendary rock of the Lorelei, ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Tucked away behind medieval defensive walls and towered gates, picturesque Bavarian Miltenberg is a cultural gem on the banks of the Main River. This afternoon’s guided walk will acquaint you with the town’s delightful Marktpl...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Relax on board this morning as you cruise the Main River. This afternoon, arrive in Würzburg. Surrounded by verdant hillside vineyards, Würzburg, the “Pearl of the Romantic Road,” makes an immediate impression with imposing Fo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy another pleasant morning of sailing, and before lunch, attend an Onboard Lecture to learn more about the European Union. In the early afternoon, arrive in medieval Bamberg, former residence of one of Germany’s most power...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Early this morning, arrive in Nuremberg and after breakfast, drive to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. With its historical museums, splendid English Garden, traditional cafés, and delightful shops, Munich has plenty to see and do. A G...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Although 90% of Nuremberg’s Old Town suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it has been restored to the glory it once knew as the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, choose either an included guided Sig...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast. Dating back to the time of the Celts around 500 BC, Regensburg is one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities. Established during the Holy Roman Empire and the only German city not bom...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning, dock in Passau. Uniquely located where the Inn, Ilz, and Danube Rivers converge, Passau is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of Ita...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning, enjoy a guided visit of Melk’s magnificent 11th-century Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monasteries. The abbey houses an ornate library with over 80,000 printed books and 2,000 manuscripts. Words canno...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria’s magical capital on the blue Danube is a showcase of gilded architecture. This is home to the lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace complex with its Vienna Boys’ Choir and dazzl...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s liveliest cities. Whether you’re seeing the sights, shopping for handcrafted embroidery or Herend porcelain, or basking in the coffee house culture over a r...
Meals: Breakfast
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With 2013 came another exciting Suite Ship. The Avalon Artistry II delivers an intimate setting, along with two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities include a complimentary Internet Corner and Wi-Fi access, an expanded Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful Sky Bistro.
Amenities Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows Sky Deck with shade awnings Non-smoking interior Elegant, contemporary design Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe Sightseeing with Certified Local Guides Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment Room service for Continental breakfast & beverages (service fee applies) Internet Corner Complimentary Wi-Fi access Biking excursions available in Amsterdam and Breisach Avalon Choice cruising experience Choice of Leisurely, Traditional or Independent sightseeing options Local Favorites onboard experiences with local chefs, entertainers, artisans & experts Onboard assistance is available to recommend, reserve and further personalize your cruise Sky Deck game area Well-stocked library Fresh fruit available throughout the day Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs Expanded Fitness Center Elevator Outside viewing deck Friendly, English-speaking crew Cruise Director Revolutionary engineering Sky Deck whirlpool Hair salon (manicures available) Onboard movie nights Alternate light lunch and dinner in the Panorama Bistro Behind-the-scenes ship tour Use of Nordic walking sticks English-speaking TV channels with over 100 free movie options Panorama Bistro Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees Complimentary maps Selection of Local Favorites to bring the customs, cultures, and tastes of your destination to life
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