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Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways

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216 trips
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River cruises to classic and exotic destinations with a luxury flair and personalization options.
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Croatia
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest
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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Belogradchik, Boppard, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Heidelberg, Linz, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Romania, Vienna

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Canal cruise
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
  • Guided walk
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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23 days From$11,697
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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 2 Nights in Transylvania
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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 2 Nights in Transylvania

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Romania, Salzburg, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

  • Welcome to Bucharest
  • Visit Peles Castle
  • Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
  • Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta; wine tasting
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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20 days From$9,347
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The Danube from Romania to Budapest
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The Danube from Romania to Budapest

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Guided sightseeing to Baba Vida fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; visit to Golubač fortress
  • Choice of guided sightseeing or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania
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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Welcome to Bucharest
  • Visit Peles Castle
  • Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
  • Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta; wine tasting
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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13 days From$5,448
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Active & Discovery on the Danube from Serbia to Romania with 2 Nights in Transylvania
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Active & Discovery on the Danube from Serbia to Romania with 2 Nights in Transylvania

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania, Zagreb

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided tour or bike tour or meet the locals; on board lecture
  • Visit to Golubač fortress; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or Donji Milanovac off the beaten path tour or Djerdap National park hike; scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
  • Choice of guided tour in Vidin, visit Baba Vida Fortress or wine tasting or hiking in Belogradchik
  • Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or Ivanovo Rock Church hike
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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10 days From$4,448
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Balkan Discovery with 2 Nights in Transylvania
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Balkan Discovery with 2 Nights in Transylvania

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; on board lecture
  • Choice of visit to Golubač fortress or visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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11 days From$4,948
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The Danube from Germany to Romania
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The Danube from Germany to Romania

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Prague, Romania, Vienna

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
  • Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
  • Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley or biking with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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15 days From$7,598
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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Transylvania
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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Transylvania

River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Welcome to Hungary
  • Guided tour, see Heroes' Square; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
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50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

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12 days From$5,227
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DEBBIE

Dec 2023

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From favorite cruise line to Never Again!!!

My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it ...

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customer

Dec 2023

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Avalon waterways went out of their way to accommodate our early morning arrival.

We booked an Egyptian cruise with Avalon months ago that included airport transfers, but we did not book our flights through them. Ten days before departure we had ...

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Robert

Nov 2023

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It was the Paris to Normandy then to…

It was the Paris to Normandy then to Marseille 14 day cruise. The whole cruise was terrible, ports were bypassed, crew was very inexperienced, the restaurant was uno...

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Peter Young

Sep 2023

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On a river cruise from Zagreb to Black…

On a river cruise from Zagreb to Black Sea on Avalon Impression there was little to fault the 4+ star boat, the food and the crew (with the notable exception of one...

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Sep 2023

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the people were great i liked the size…

the people were great i liked the size of the ship

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