23 days tour

Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube

Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube

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The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally throughout 2021 and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. WELCOME ABOARD New embarkation procedures to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including: - Social distancing throughout embarkation - Mandatory health screening, including touch-free temperature-check, for all guests and crew - Luggage disinfection prior to onboarding (with crew wearing gloves and masks) FRESH AIR, INSIDE AND OUT In addition to our Open-Air staterooms, the air in our ships is not circulated between staterooms; only within an individual stateroom and mixed with fresh, outside air BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE New social distancing guidelines for guests throughout their Avalon cruise, include: - Reducing ship capacity as required for more space on board per guest - Introducing more dining venues for more dining space per person - Crew wearing masks for the duration of the cruise during any guest interaction - Providing masks for guests to wear during any event where social proximity could become an issue, including disembarkation for excursions and safety drills - Adjusting ratio of guides and coaches for excursions NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE CLEANLINESS - Electrostatic disinfecting systems - UV disinfecting systems TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS Reducing risk with hands-free service, including: - More hand-sanitizing stations throughout the ship - Required use of hand-sanitizing stations when leaving the ship, returning to the ship and entering dining venues as well as entering each public/common space - Self-serve stations, including bu ets, drinks, specialty co ees and snacks have been replaced with crew service - All buffets (breakfast and lunch) replaced by a full range of aฬ€ la carte menu choices - Hourly (or more frequent) disinfection of all public areas COMMITMENT TO THE CLEANEST SHIPS Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout each ship, including these additional steps that go above-and-beyond Avalonโ€™s already strict procedures: - Deep disinfection of each stateroom between cruises, including: - Use of disinfectants and cleaning materials that meet the highest standards - Soft goods in each stateroom (mattress, sofa, window coverings, chairs, etc.) disinfected between cruises - Disinfection of all dining areas between meals - Disinfection of all shared items like umbrellas, bicycles and other Adventure Center items - Disinfection of all goods prior to loading on the ship - Ongoing crew training in protective equipment use and hygiene FOCUS ON CREW HEALTH Ensuring a healthy crew, including: - Medical certifcate required prior to start of contract - Daily temperature checks - Social distancing in crew living quarters - Regular health screenings Avalon will continue to review and update Assurance initiatives as we make our return to the worldโ€™s waterways including adhering toโ€”and building uponโ€” the standards set forth by travel and health agencies across the globe, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention (ECDC), Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

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Itinerary of your trip Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube

  • Day 1 Day 1: Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)

      Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Shipยฎ is Ready for Boarding

      Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

      During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to the gardens at Keukenhofโ€”with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses.

      Spend free time exploring the colorful streets, bridges, and canals of Amsterdamโ€”with its many cafรฉs and art galleries.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

      Meals:
      Dinner
  • Day 2 Day 2: Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Amsterdam

      Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

      Activity classic:
      Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdamโ€™s โ€œGolden Age.โ€

      This afternoon choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3 Day 3: Cologne, Germany
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cologne, Germany

      Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland

      Join your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.

      Activity active:
      Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity discovery:
      Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologneโ€™s important Jewish heritage sites, OR;

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided City Walk of Cologneโ€”explore the Old City and see its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.

      Donโ€™t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kรถlsch pale lagerโ€”locally brewed for over 100 years! This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RรœDESHEIM

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Rhine Gorgeโ€”Rรผdesheim
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Rhine Gorgeโ€”Rรผdesheim

      Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

      En route to Rรผdesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, and pass the legendary Rock of the Loreleiโ€”where the mythological sirenโ€™s songs lured ill-fated sailors.

      Activity 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:

      Activity discovery:
      Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat.

      Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5 Day 5: Miltenberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Miltenberg

      Beauty on the Main River

      Ask about todayโ€™s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germanyโ€™s oldest inn.

      Spend free time riding a bike through the beautiful villages on the Main River shores.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WรœRZBURG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Wรผrzburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Wรผrzburg

      A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Wรผrzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishopโ€™s Residenzโ€”with the largest known ceiling fresco.

      Enjoy the city on your own or visit a local winery.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN WรœRZBURG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7 Day 7: Volkach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Volkach

      Storybook Settings

      You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Sail to Volkach and get ready for your afternoon activity.

      Activity active:
      Bike along the Main Danube Canal with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Walking Tour of the quaint town of Volkach with its half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8 Day 8: Bamberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Bamberg

      The City of Seven Hills

      Activity active:
      Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Walking Tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.

      Later, enjoy live entertainment performance while sailing this evening.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9 Day 9: Roth. Excursion To Nuremberg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Roth. Excursion To Nuremberg

      Legends and History Lessons

      Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.

      Activity active:
      Explore Rothโ€™s Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Rothโ€”with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Choose a Guided Tour of Nurembergโ€™s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Groundsโ€”used by the Third Reich.

      Activity discovery:
      Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canalโ€”linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10 Day 10: Regensburg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Regensburg

      Bavariaโ€™s Medieval Miracle

      Activity active:
      Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoriaโ€”built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.

      You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Alternatively, spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11 Day 11: Passau
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Passau

      Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful โ€œCity of Three Rivers.โ€

      You may join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Alternatively, cruise to the lovely town of Linz.

      Location:
      LINZ, AUSTRIA

      Legendary, Lovely Linz

      This evening, feel free to explore Linz on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12 Day 12: Melkโ€”Wachau Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Melkโ€”Wachau Valley

      Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below

      Activity active:
      Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour of the frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ of Melkโ€™s Benedictine Abbey.

      Enjoy a coffee or cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to wonderful Vienna this afternoon.

      Location:
      VIENNA

      Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube

      Consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall this evening.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13 Day 13: Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Vienna

      Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions

      Activity active:
      Explore Viennaโ€™s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Explore the Habsburg Empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Viennaโ€™s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complexโ€”the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephenโ€™s Cathedral.

      Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schรถnbrunn Palaceโ€”summer home of the Habsburg family or choose a Guided Optional Excursion to fascinating Bratislava. Consider a tram ride to Viennaโ€™s Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, enjoy live entertainment as you sail to Budapest.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14 Day 14: Budapest, Hungary
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Budapest, Hungary

      The Pearl of the Danube

      Activity active:
      Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing tour of Budapest, including the iconic Heroesโ€™ Square.

      This afternoon choose among the Optional Guided Excursions available or enjoy Budapest on your own. Indulge in a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafรฉs. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15 Day 15: Budapest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Budapest

      Time to Capture Photographs, Coffee, and Confections

      Take free time to shop in the Great Market Hall, take photos on the Royal Palace grounds, or visit Budapestโ€™s famous thermal bath spas.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHรCS

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16 Day 16: Mohรกcs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Mohรกcs

      Hungarian History in a Harbor Town

      Visit the Adventure Center for todayโ€™s activities with your Adventure Host.

      Activity active:
      Explore Mohacs by foot as you follow the lead of your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohรกcsโ€”the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermillโ€”one of only a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour of nearby Pรฉcs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals.
      Youโ€™ll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour.

      Overnight:
      EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ILOK

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 17 Day 17: Ilok, Croatia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Ilok, Croatia

      History and Culture in Croatia

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour of Ilok, with its 1,000-year-old winemaking tradition still thriving and its medieval fortress protected for its Croatian cultural heritage.

      Enjoy a brief cruise to Novi Sad while having lunch onboard.

      Location:
      NOVI SAD, SERBIA

      The Athens of Serbia

      Activity active:
      Get your daily dose of exercise, join your Adventure Host on this walk in and around town, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour of Novi Sad, the second largest town in Serbia. Admire its Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 18 Day 18: Belgrade
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Belgrade

      Fortresses and Folklore

      Activity active:
      Discover Belgradeโ€™s central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgradeโ€”where the Danube and Sava Rivers convergeโ€”and see the cityโ€™s many fascinating sights, including Saint Savaโ€”one of the worldโ€™s largest Orthodox churches.

      Activity discovery:
      Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.

      Spend your free time exploring the city on your own this afternoon on Knez Mihailova Streetโ€”Belgradeโ€™s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafรฉs, shops, and cultural spots. Alternatively, enjoy one of the Optional Excursions on offer. This evening, you might like to join an Optional Excursion for an authentic Bohemian Dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GOLUBAฤŒ

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 19 Day 19: Golubaฤโ€”Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Virโ€”Iron Gates Gorge
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Golubaฤโ€”Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Virโ€”Iron Gates Gorge

      Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates

      Activity classic:
      Visit the Fortress of Golubaฤ, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. Youโ€™ll hear about its tumultuous history as a border control defense in the Middle Ages, and a source of conflict between Serbia, the Habsburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire.

      Enjoy a brief sailing to Donji Milanovac.

      Activity active:
      Stretch your legs, ease your mind and enjoy a walk led by your Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Tour to the Mesolithic archaeological site of Lepenski Vir with unique views of the Danube Gorge.

      Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorgeโ€”a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 20 Day 20: Vidin, Bulgaria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Vidin, Bulgaria

      Rocks, ruins and Balkan Beauty

      Join your Adventure Host for todayโ€™s special activities.

      Activity active:
      Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a walk, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join Guided Sightseeing in Vidin, followed by a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. Marvel at the remarkable rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of natural elements.

      Overnight:
      AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 21 Day 21: Rousse. Veliko Tรขrnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Rousse. Veliko Tรขrnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

      Fortresses and Folklore

      Activity active:
      Join a walk in the park in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tรขrnovoโ€”with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria (circa 4300 BC), as well as the Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi, OR:

      Activity classic:
      Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgariaโ€™s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church.

      Later, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show.

      Overnight:
      OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO OLTENITA

      Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 22 Day 22: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)โ€“Bucharest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)โ€“Bucharest

      The Paris of the East

      Activity classic:
      Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triompheโ€”honoring WWI Romanian soldiers. See the Royal Palace Squareโ€”the scene of the cityโ€™s 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

      Spend some free time exploring on your own to visit shops and museums. See the beautiful home and churches along Victory Avenue. You might consider partaking one of the Optional Excursion available.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
  • Day 23 Day 23: Bucharest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Bucharest

      Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

      Meals:
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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