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Avalon Waterways Tours

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this fascinating Rhine River journey. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Cologne, Koblenz, and Strasbourg, a visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, as well as an excursion to majestic Heidelberg and a canal cruise in picturesque Amsterdam. Also, sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and take pictures of the legendary Lorelei rock.

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Discover China’s ancient history and fascinating culture on this delightful China river cruise. Sightseeing with a Local Guide shows you the highlights in Shanghai, Xi’an, and Beijing, with inside visits that include the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, Yu Yuan Gardens, Dayan Pagoda, the Forbidden City, and the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. Also attend an acrobatic show, calligraphy class, lacquer and cloisonné workshops, and a noodle-making demonstration. You’ll tour the ancient Huto...more »

Enjoy the festive atmosphere of 1,000-year-old Prague and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting river cruise vacation. Delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of local Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Vienna as Local Guides introduce you to these exciting cities. Be sure to sample the Glühwein, Lebkuchen, and other traditional holiday specialties!...more »

Natural and historic treasures await on this cruise vacation of Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Enjoy a walking tour of Lima; a guided visit of Cuzco, former capital of the Inca Empire; an excursion to Otavalo and an Indian market; and a guided tour of Quito. Also, visit the ancient Puca Pucara, the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, and a highlight of your adventure: mystical Machu Picchu. Finally, fly to Baltra Island for a 4-day Galápagos Islands cruise. During your...more »

Discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this river 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 the Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. Also cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main Danube Canal, and stop in the Puszta for an exhibition of Hungarian h...more »

See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting river cruise between Budapest and Amsterdam. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with beer tasting in Nuremberg; an authentic baking demonstration in Miltenberg; time in magnificent Cologne, charming Rüdesheim, and splendid Vienna; and cruising through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock. Also enjoy inside visits of Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava, the Ben...more »

Discover the wonders of China and Mongolia on this incredible river cruise vacation that includes a 4-night river cruise along the magnificent Yangtze. Visit the fabulous Yu Yuan Gardens in Shanghai, see the legendary Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, and encounter the unspoiled splendor of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. Topping off your experience: the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in Beijing....more »

A deluxe Danube River cruise is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and see the sights with a Local Guide in each city, including Vienna, the “City of Music.” Visit the Hungarian capital of Budapest, Serbia’s Belgrade, as well as paprika country’s Kalocsa, Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo, and Varna on the Black Sea. End your Danube River cruise in Oltenita, then travel to Romania’s lively capital of Buc...more »

The Black Sea, the North Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable river cruise along the magnificent Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city; explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital; experience the famed Vienna Woods; and spend time in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim. Also, cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and sail through the Main Danube Canal. Other highlights include Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo, B...more »

See the best of Eastern Europe on this exciting Black Sea adventure from Budapest to Bucharest. Enjoy city tours of remarkable Belgrade and Romania’s lively capital, Bucharest. 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 and Arbanassi, and the resort town of Varna on the Black Sea. Extend your stay in Bucharest and take an excursion to ...more »