Magnificent Europe
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14-Night cruise, from Amsterdam to Budapest, onboard Passion with a Deluxe Stateroom category D
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Activities: bicycles available for use on shore, Included sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides & Onboard local entertainment
Drinks included sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily onboard your vessel
Spacious outside deluxe accommodations with enhanced soundproofing and Avalon's exclusive Comfort Collection Beds for a great night's sleep
Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath products
Included sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides
Onboard local entertainment
A professional Cruise Director who delivers educational commentary as you travel through interesting landscapes, and who assists with requests and additional excursions
An Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions
Friendly, English-speaking staff who deliver consummate personal service throughout your journey
Gratuities to Cruise Director, Crew, Local Guides & Excursion Drivers are included on Avalon portion only
Please speak to your Travel Consultant as Terms & Conditions apply
Itinerary
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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 onboard the 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
Overnight docking in Amsterdam (D)
Day 2 Amsterdam
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
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
Afternoon/Overnight cruise to Cologne (B, L, D)
Day 3 Cologne, Germany
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, OR
Discovery : Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne's Jewish heritage sites, OR
Classic : Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne, with its iconic gothic cathedral
Spend free time enjoying a glass of Kolsch pale lager-brewed locally for over 100 years
Overnight cruise to Rudesheim (B, L, D)
Day 4 Rhine Gorge - Rudesheim
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country
En route to Rudesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at ancient castles perched above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei.
Active : Hike through Rudesheim's picturesque vineyards with your Adventure Host, OR
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 Rudesheimer coffee, OR
Discovery: Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rudesheimer coffee
Afternoon/Overnight cruise to Miltenberg (B, L, D)
Day 5 Miltenberg
Beauty on the Main River
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
Evening/Overnight cruise to Wurzburg (B, L, D)
Day 6 Wurzburg
A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road
Classic : Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Wurburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fotress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz - with the largest known ceiling fresco
Enjoy the city on your own or visit a local winery
Overnight cruise to Wurzburg (B, L, D)
Day 7Volkach
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
Active : Bike along the Main Danube Canal with your Adventure Host, OR
Classic : Join a Walking Tour of the quaint town of Volkach with its half-timbered houses and cobblestoned streets
Evening/Overnight cruise to Bamberg (B, L, D)
Day 8 Bamberg
The City of Seven Hills
Active : Your bike is ready Hope on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR
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
Discovery : Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture
Later, enjoy a live entertainment performance while sailing this evening bark your ship
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH (B,L, D)
Day 9 Roth, Excursion to Nuremberg
Legends and History Lessons
Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host, OR
Active : Explore Roth's Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR
Classic : Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth - with it's half-timbered houses, market square and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor; OR
Classic : Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle OR
Classic : Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds - used by the Third Reich
Discovery : Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal - linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enablingnavigation between the North and Black Seas
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG (B, L, D)
Day 10 Regensburg
Bavaria's Medieval Miracle
Active: Expore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR
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, OR
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
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU (B,L,D)
Day 11 PASSAU - LINZ, AUSTRIA
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet
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
LINZ, AUSTRIA
Legendary, Lovely Linz
This evening, feel free to explore Linz on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK (B,L,D)
Day 12 MELK - WACHAU VALLEY - VIENNA br />
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
Active : Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk., OR
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
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 DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)
Day 13 VIENNA
Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions
Active : Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR
Classic : After a short walk of Vienna, join a Guided Visit of Austria's largest museum, the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts), OR
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 Schonbrunn 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
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST (B,L,D)
Day 14 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
The Pearl of the Danube
Active Excursion: Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR
Classic Excursion: 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 caf?s. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST (B,L,D)
Day 15 BUDAPEST (Disembarkation)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning (B)
** Itinerary may vary by sailing date.
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