Magnificent Europe Westbound
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Highlights
- Explore Budapest
- Experience Cruise: deluxe 14-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection
- Exploring through Regensburg: guided walk enjoy a snack at the Historische Wurstküche and beer tasting
- Discover Nuremberg
- Opportunity to travel through Bamberg, see the Old Town
- Visit Cologne with guided walk
- Experience Amsterdam, canal cruise
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- Accommodation for 15 days
- Most of the meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Internal transportation
- Wi-Fi accessibility
- Sightseeing with Certified Local Guides
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Meals: Dinner
Welcome to Hungary’s exciting capital city! This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at an evening welcome reception.
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Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Meals: Breakfast
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