Tour Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube With 1 Ni

Transport

Avalon Expression or similar

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Accommodation

1 night in Bucharest 21 nights onboard Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness Egyptian super-combed cotton linens Bathrobes & slippers Premium L’Occitane bath products Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door Flatscreen satellite TV with free movie channels Individual climate control and in-room safe USB Ports And, much more

Meals

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge. Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro’s tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

Others

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Panoramic windows throughout the ship Elegant, contemporary design & decor Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges Covered Observation Lounge Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day Elevator Non-smoking interior and staterooms Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

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Insurance

Insurance not included.

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Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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

Day 1: Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)

Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® 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 Keukenhof—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 Amsterdam—with its many cafés and art galleries.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

Meals:
Dinner

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Day 2 Day 2: Amsterdam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Amsterdam

Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

Activity discovery:
Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:

Activity classic:
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam with a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”

This afternoon choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available.

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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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 today’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 Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR;

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

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 4 Day 4: Rhine Gorge–Rüdesheim
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Rhine Gorge–Rüdesheim

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

En route to Rüdesheim, 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 Lorelei—where the mythological siren’s songs lured ill-fated sailors.

Activity active:
Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:

Activity active:
Take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument. Ride or walk back down through the vineyards; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer, OR:

Activity discovery:
Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer.

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

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERG

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 5 Day 5: Miltenberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Miltenberg

Beauty on the Main River

Ask about today’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 Germany’s oldest inn.

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

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 6 Day 6: Würzburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Würzburg

A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road

Activity classic:
Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco.

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

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN WÜRZBURG

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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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

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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.

Activity discovery:
Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture.

Later, enjoy live entertainment performance while sailing this evening.

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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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 today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity active:
Explore Roth’s Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR:

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

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

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich.

Activity discovery:
Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—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

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Day 10 Day 10: Regensburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Regensburg

Bavaria’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 Pretoria—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 free time exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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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 “City of Three Rivers.”

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

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Day 12 Day 12: Melk—Wachau Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Melk—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 Melk’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

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Day 13 Day 13: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Vienna

Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions

Activity active:
Explore Vienna’s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Explore the Habsburg Empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace—summer home of the Habsburg family or choose a Guided Optional Excursion to fascinating Bratislava. Consider a tram ride to Vienna’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

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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 Heroes’ 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 cafés. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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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 Budapest’s famous thermal bath spas.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VUKOVAR

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 16 Day 16: Vukovar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Vukovar

History and Beer

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity discovery:
Join a Guided Walking Tour to discover the heritage, culture, and tradition of Vukovar and enjoy a beer tasting, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided City Tour to discover the captivating culture and tradition of Vukovar and learn about its rich history and heritage.

Enjoy a brief cruise to Ilok while having lunch onboard.

Location:
ILOK, CROATIA

History and Culture in Croatia

Activity classic:
Join a Guided tour of Ilok, with its 1,000-year-old wine making traditions still thriving and its medieval fortress protected for its Croatian cultural heritage. Refresh your spirit with a wine tasting in a local cellar and hear the stories of culture and tradition in the natural beauty of Eastern Croatia, OR:

Activity active:
Explore more of Croatia on a Guided Bike Tour along Ilok’s city walls, into the central church, and the towns’ museum on your way to Principovac Castle and Estate.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NOVI SAD

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 17 Day 17: Novi Sad, Serbia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Novi Sad, Serbia

The Athens of Serbia

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.

Activity active:
Enjoy a Guided Hike Tour to the Petrovaradin part of the town. Located on the right bank of the Danube, across from the main part of Novi Sad, this area will amaze you for its scenic views, OR:

Activity discovery:
Get to learn more about the beekeeper profession on this Guided Tour of Novi Sad by stopping to the Honey Museum and by tasting local honey specialties.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 18 Day 18: Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Belgrade

Fortresses and Folklore

Activity active:
Discover Belgrade’s central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge—and see the city’s many fascinating sights, including Saint Sava—one of the world’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 Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, 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 GOLUBAČ

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 19 Day 19: Golubač—Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir—Iron Gates Gorge
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Golubač—Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir—Iron Gates Gorge

Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates

Activity classic:
Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. You’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 , 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 Gorge—a natural border between Serbia and Romania.

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDIN

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 20 Day 20: Vidin, Bulgaria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Vidin, Bulgaria

Rocks, ruins and Balkan Beauty

Activity active:
Join your Adventure Host for a bike tour around the city, OR:

Activity classic:
Join Guided Sightseeing to Baba Vida Fortress, 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, OR:

Activity discovery:
Discover more than two centuries of a proud family history of Bulgarian winemaking with a tour and tasting at a local winery. Here, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting in the cellars.

Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 21 Day 21: Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

Fortresses and Folklore

Activity active:
Explore Rousse’s old town by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—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 Bulgaria’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

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Day 22 Day 22: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)–Bucharest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)–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 Triomphe—honoring WWI Romanian soldiers. See the Royal Palace Square—the scene of the city’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

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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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Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube With 1 Ni

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Itinerary of your trip Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube With 1 Ni

Day 1: Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)

Day 2: Amsterdam

Day 3: Cologne, Germany

Day 4: Rhine Gorge–Rüdesheim

Day 5: Miltenberg

Day 6: Würzburg

Day 7: Volkach

Day 8: Bamberg

Day 9: Roth. Excursion To Nuremberg

Day 10: Regensburg

Day 11: Passau

Day 12: Melk—Wachau Valley

Day 13: Vienna

Day 14: Budapest, Hungary

Day 15: Budapest

Day 16: Vukovar

Day 17: Novi Sad, Serbia

Day 18: Belgrade

Day 19: Golubač—Donji Milanovac. Excursion To Lepenski Vir—Iron Gates Gorge

Day 20: Vidin, Bulgaria

Day 21: Rousse. Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi Excursion

Day 22: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)–Bucharest

Day 23: Bucharest

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