Avalon Waterways River Cruises FRANCE and EUROPE RIVER CRUISE SPECIALS 2010 Contact Us Now!  Specials are Noted by Specific Cruise - View Cruise Details, Cruise Dates and Pricing  Avalon Waterways  | Uniworld River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |   AMA Waterways  Visit Burt Wolf's Special PBS Fundraising Cruises Aboard Avalon Ships Avalon Waterways - Call Us for Availability and to Book at 1-888-666-7279    MS AFFINITY: Built: 2009; Length: 361 ft.; Crew members: 39; Staterooms: 65; Jr. Suites: 4 STATEROOMS on LUMINARY:    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste    ▪  2 Small Rectangle Windows in E CRUISES THE:    ▪  Danube River    ▪  Holland Waterways    ▪  Main-Danube Canal    ▪  Main River    ▪  Moselle River    ▪  Rhine River  MS ARTISTRY: Built: 2004: Length: 426 ft.; Crew members: 43; Staterooms: 84; Jr. Suites: 4 STATEROOMS on ARTISTRY:    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms D-E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste   CRUISES THE:    ▪  Danube River    ▪  Holland Waterways    ▪  Main-Danube Canal    ▪  Main River    ▪  Rhine River  MS CREATIVITY: Built: 2010; Length: 361 ft.; Crew members: 39; Staterooms: 65; Jr. Suites: 4 STATEROOMS on CREATIVITY:    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste    ▪  2 Small Rectangle Windows in E CRUISES THE:    ▪  Rhone River    ▪  Seine River    ▪  Saone River    ▪  Main River    ▪  Moselle River  MS FELICITY: Built: 2010; Length: 361 ft.; Crew members: 39; Staterooms: 65; Jr. Suites: 4 STATEROOMS on FELICITY:    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste    ▪  2 Small Rectangle Windows in E CRUISES THE:    ▪  Holland Waterways    ▪  Rhine River              Ship same style as the       Affinity shown at right  MS IMAGERY: Built: 2010; Length: 361 ft.; Crew members: 39; Staterooms: 65; Jr. Suites: 4 STATEROOMS on IMAGERY:    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste    ▪  2 Small Rectangle Windows in E CRUISES THE:    ▪  Danube River    ▪  Holland Waterways    ▪  Main River    ▪  Rhine River    ▪  Ship style same as Affinity  MS LUMINARY: Built: 2010; Length: 361 ft.; Crew members: 39; Staterooms: 65; Jr. Suites: 4 STATEROOMS: Luminary Cruises    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste    ▪  2 Small Rectangle Windows in E CRUISES THE:    ▪  Danube River    ▪  Holland Waterways    ▪  Rhine River        Ship same style as the        Affinity shown at right  MS POETRY: Built: 2005; Length: 426 ft.; Crew members: 43; Staterooms: 84; Jr. Suites: 4 STATEROOMS : View Staterooms    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms D-E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste CRUISES THE:    ▪  Danube River    ▪  Holland Waterways    ▪  Main River    ▪  Rhine River  MS SCENERY: Built: 2009; Length: 361 ft.; Crew members: 39; Staterooms: 67; Jr. Suites: 2 STATEROOMS on SCENERY:    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste    ▪  2 Small Rectangle Windows in E CRUISES THE:    ▪  Rhone River    ▪  Seine River    ▪  Saone River    MS TAPESTRY: Built: 2006: Length: 443 ft.; Crew members: 43; Staterooms: 80; Jr. Suites: 2 STATEROOMS on TAPESTRY:    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste    ▪  2 Port Hole Windows CRUISES THE:    ▪  Danube River    ▪  Main-Danube Canal    MS TRANQUILITY: Built: 2007: Length: 443 ft.; Crew members: 43; Staterooms: 81; Jr. Suites: 4 STATEROOMS on TRANQUILITY    ▪  Junior Suites are 258 SF    ▪  Staterooms A-B-P are 172 SF    ▪  Staterooms E are 172 SF    ▪  French Balconies in A-B-P-Jr. Ste    ▪  2 Port Hole Windows CRUISES THE:    ▪  Danube River    ▪  Holland Waterways    ▪  Main-Danube Canal    ▪  Main River    ▪  Moselle River    ▪  Rhine River

Cruise Details: Discover picturesque Holland and Belgium in the spring! See the sights in Arnhem, Middelburg, and Rotterdam, as well as Antwerp and Ghent. Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam, take photos of the charming windmills at Kinderdijk, and learn about Holland’s complex flood controls at the fascinating Delta Works. Also, explore the quaint fishing village of Volendam; take an excursion to Edam, famous for its cheeses; and drink in the colorful blooming beauty of famous Keukenhof Gardens.

Magnificent Europe - 15 Days
Deluxe 14-night cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
Starting at: $3,349.00

Cruise Details: See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with an authentic baking demonstration in Miltenberg, a beer tasting in Nuremberg, and inside visits of Würzburg’s Residenz, Regensburg’s Old Chapel, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava, and Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest. Also cruise through the scenic canals of Amsterdam and sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary rock of the Lorelei.

Burgundy & Provence - 11 Days
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Chalon-sur-Saône to Arles OR Arles to Chalon-sur Saône in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds.  Starting at: $3,119.00 C to A or $2,969.00 A to C
 
Cruise Details: See France at its scenic best on this charming getaway. Guided sightseeing acquaints you with vibrant Paris and with Nice, the “Queen of the Riviera,” while a deluxe 7-night cruise along the Saône and Rhône Rivers takes you into the heart of this beautiful country. Enjoy orientation walks in Mâcon and Tournon; a Burgundy wine tasting in medieval Beaune; and see the sights with Local Guides in Avignon, Arles, and Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital. Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about and to taste the sumptuous wines and local cuisine.

The Rhine & Moselle - 14 Days
A deluxe 14-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
Starting at: $3,679.00

Cruise Details: This exciting vacation has it all! Explore Holland’s colorful capital as you cruise through Amsterdam’s enchanting canals; see the city highlights in Cologne, Bernkastel, and Strasbourg; and visit Koblenz, Trier, Mainz, and Reichsburg Castle above charming Cochem. Sail past the famous Lorelei rock and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge. In Rüdesheim, sample the area’s famous Riesling wines, and enjoy excursions to majestic Heidelberg and to Germany’s legendary Black Forest.

Romantic Rhine - 8 Days
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam OR Amsterdam to Basel in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds. Starting at: $1,999.00

Cruise Details: One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this fascinating journey. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, as well as a full-day excursion to majestic Heidelberg and a canal cruise in picturesque Amsterdam. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, take pictures of the famous Lorelei rock, and sample the area’s famous Riesling wines in the quaint wine village of Rüdesheim.

The Blue Danube Discovery - 14 Days
A deluxe 7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds.
Starting at: $3,189.00
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Cruise Details: The delightful Danube sets the stage for an incredible cruise through the Main-Danube Canal between Budapest and Nuremberg. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Budapest, Regensburg, Passau, and in magical Vienna. Also take a guided city walk past the baroque Stiftskirche in Dürnstein; participate in a wine tasting and guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; and a beer tasting and guided tour of charming Nuremberg. Your journey concludes with three nights and plenty of free time in the “Golden City” of Prague.

Black Sea Discovery - 11 Days
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Budapest to Oltenita OR Oltenita to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds.  Starting at: $3,099.00

Cruise Details: See the best of Eastern Europe on this exciting Black Sea adventure. Enjoy city tours of remarkable Belgrade and Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital. Stop in Kalocsa in the heart of paprika-growing country, sail past the Petrovaradin Fortress at Novi Sad, and pass through the dramatic Iron Gates Gorge. Also enjoy full-day excursions to Veliko Târnovo, Arbanassi, and the resort town of Varna on the Black Sea.
 

Jewels of Central Europe - 19 Days
A deluxe 14-night cruise from Budapest to Trier in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
Starting at: $5,599.00

Cruise Details: Sail along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and Main-Danube Canal on this remarkable vacation. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits to a wine cellar in Bernkastel, Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, the Residenz in Würzburg, the Old Chapel in Regensburg, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest. Also stop along the Romantic Road in medieval Rothenburg, travel by high-speed TGV train between Paris and Metz, and attend a baking demonstration in Miltenberg.

The Legendary Danube - 11 Days
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
Starting at: $2,599.00

Cruise Details: From the splendor of Prague to the Gypsy violins of Budapest, you’ll treasure every moment of this memorable vacation. Travel through the fascinating Main-Danube Canal, enjoy a guided visit of medieval Regensburg, tour Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, and experience the music, art, culture, and historical sights in romantic Vienna.


Grand Black Sea Cruise - 19 Days
Deluxe 14-night cruise from Nuremberg to Oltenita in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds.
Starting at: $5,369.00

Cruise Details: Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this cruise through Central and Eastern Europe. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits that include Hradcany Castle in Prague, Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. Also cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main-Danube Canal, and stop in the Puszta with an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship. Travelers who opt for the extension in Transylvania will enjoy a guided full-day excursion to Dracula’s Bran Castle and Sinaia Monastery.


Central European Experience Dates:
Experience a deluxe 7-night cruise from Trier to Nuremberg OR Nuremberg to Trier in an outside stateroom.
Starting at: $3,259.00

Cruise Details: This splendid cruise introduces you to the magnificent Moselle, Rhine, and Main Rivers, as well as to the fascinating Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy city sightseeing in Paris, Prague, Bernkastel, and Bamberg. Also, visit Reichsburg Castle above Cochem; sample the area’s famed Riesling wines in the charming wine village of Rüdesheim; and marvel at Miltenberg’s half-timbered houses and the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg.