Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Southbound)14 nights, call for pricing

Avalon Expression

5 Jul - 19 Jul 2022

Departs
Amsterdam
Arrives
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône

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Itinerary

Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise vacation along the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers. It all begins in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. The best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten.

Explore Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city best known for its Gothic-style architecture and famous twin-spired cathedral, on a guided walk. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River dotted every mile with ancient castles. Visit beautiful Strasbourg, France, on the French-German border, for a perfect blending of the cultures of both countries. Stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest—an area of unrivaled natural beauty. Cruise to Lyon—a stunning showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways.

Continue to the city of Tournon—beautifully nestled among vineyards. Take a guided walk through this medieval treasure with Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. In Avignon, visit the Palace of the Popes and take pictures of the bridge in the famous song “Sur le pont d’Avignon.” This remarkable river cruise takes you to Arles, the capital of the Provence region and famous for its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater.

Your European river cruise on three beautiful rivers—the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers—will carry on in your favorite travel memories for a long time to come.

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Day 3
Cologne, Germany 7 Jul 2022
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Mainz, Germany 9 Jul 2022
Day 6
Strasbourg, France 10 Jul 2022
Day 7
Breisach, Germany 11 Jul 2022
Day 8
Basel, Switzerland 12 Jul 2022
Day 9
Mâcon, France 13 Jul 2022
Day 10
Lyon, France 14 Jul 2022
Day 11
Lyon, France 15 Jul 2022
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Avignon, France 17 Jul 2022
Day 14
Arles, France 18 Jul 2022

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After selecting your cabin, you'll be assigned a Avalon Waterways specialist as your personal cruise concierge. They will ensure that you get the most out of this cruise at the best possible price.


Avalon Expression

Avalon Expression is an innovatively designed Suite Ship which accommodates 166 passengers and offers two full decks of suites, each with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to create unique open-air balconies. Designed with superior comfort in mind, Avalon Expression offers upgrades and enhancements throughout, impeccable personal service and attention to detail, as well as elegant dining and sleek, contemporary décor. Every suite provides the very best in size, views and design. Even the placement of the bed allows you to wake up and retire to bed each day facing the magnificent river views.

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In Europe, see the iconic sights of Paris and Budapest, Vienna and Bucharest. Explore the nooks and cobbled alleys of medieval quarters, and visit the sleepy towns and riverside villages that inspired the great artists. Rub shoulders with locals in colourful wine gardens and lively bierkellers, and then lose yourself on vineyard strolls and bike rides through shady orchards on the Danube, Rhine, Seine and Rhône.

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