The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles with 2 nights in Paris
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- Welcome to France!
- Visit to Ateliers de Lumières
- Travel from Paris to Metz or Luxembourg City by high-speed train, and onward to Remich by motorcoach; onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided tour in Luxembourg or wine walk or bike with your Adventure Host
- Choice of guided tour in Bernkastel or hike to its Castle Ruins with your Adventure Host; wine tasting
- Choice of guided walk with visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill); sail through the Moselle Valley
- Choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; classical concert
- Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
- Canal cruise
- Begin your Avalon YourWay river cruise vacation with two nights in romantic Paris before your cruise
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Welcome to Paris, France’s capital on the River Seine and “City of Lights", where romance fills the air! You have plenty of time to visit the city on your own pace.
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Images, Music, and Art
DISCOVERY Visit Atelier des Lumières and enjoy a unique unforgettable audio/video experience of light, images and music, which will transport you in the heart of art!
(Breakfast)
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This morning, board a high-speed train for Metz or Luxembourg City. Continue to Remich to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH
(Breakfast,Dinner)
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Old World Charm, and World-Class Wine
ACTIVE Bike in two countries along the Mosel with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Enjoy a Wine Walk in Luxembourg’s Moselle Region. Discover the way of life and the daily work in the vineyards while enjoying the unique ...
Castle Vines and German Wines Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.
ACTIVE Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine v...
The Charm of the Moselle Valley
ACTIVE See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host, OR: DISCOVERY Take part to a Guided Visit to one of the oldest mustard mills, dating back to 1810. Under the guidance of the head mustard “...
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country ACTIVE Take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat, OR: DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechani...
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage...
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam
CLASSIC Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of the city’s “Golden Age.”
During tulip season, don’t miss a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven m...
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
(Breakfast)
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