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Magnificent Europe River Cruise with Avalon Waterways

Currently the most popular river cruise itinerary with Global Journeys is Avalon Waterways’ 15 Day Magnificent Europe voyage. This itinerary encompasses the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers and showcases the regions they twist and turn through....
15 August, 2018Cesky Krumlov

Currently the most popular river cruise itinerary with Global Journeys is Avalon Waterways’ 15 Day Magnificent Europe voyage. This itinerary encompasses the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers and showcases the regions they twist and turn through.

Some of the highlights along the way include a guided city walk of Cologne, a scenic cruise through Rhine Gorge’s fairy tale collection of hilltop castles, a visit to the hidden gem of Main River Village, and time to discover the architecture and history of Nuremburg.

Perhaps take a tour to musical Salzburg or the Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov and relax aboard your home-away-from-home to enjoy views of Wachau Valley gliding by. The atmospheric cities of Vienna and Budapest have plenty on offer, with guided sightseeing on hand to capture the best of both these capitals.

Salzburg, Austria

There is an array of shore excursions available to you on this itinerary, so you can choose to partake in those that interest you. In 2019, Avalon Waterways will offer guests three excursions styles as part of their new Avalon Choice program, so there truly is something for everyone.

Choose a Classic excursion to uncover ‘must see’ historic sites and get an understanding of the heritage of the region with a local expert. A Discovery excursion will immerse you in the culture a little deeper with engaging and interactive activities or try an Active excursion to experience anything from a guided morning jog along the river to a bicycle ride through the picture-perfect vineyards.

On board you’ll enjoy delicious cuisine, educational commentary, and local entertainment. You’ll also have access to complimentary bicycles available for your use on shore so you can explore at your own pace. We have over 120 firsthand reviews from our clients that tell us that they love the Avalon ships, the staff and local guides, and the onboard dining and the value for money of this itinerary.

Here is what they have to say.

The Ships and Cruise Staff

“The ship was immaculate; the crew, from the Captain down, were efficient, friendly and courteous, particularly those with whom we were in daily contact in the dining room, lounge and cabins - they made us feel as though it was a real pleasure for them to serve us.

The Cruise Director, Tony, was knowledgeable, entertaining and approachable; the local guides for each excursion were well chosen and effective. Onboard accommodation, both cabin and public areas, was well designed and immaculately maintained.” John

“The quality and layout of the cabins was very high and we particularly enjoyed being able to open the huge glass doors and watch the world go by from our bed.” Mark and Julia

Avalon River Ship Cruising European Waterway

Onboard Dining

“The Chef, the kitchen staff and the waiters could not do enough for you. The food was excellent and great choice of meals.” Karen

“Dining room menus were varied and interesting and the food was attractively presented. Wines provided with lunch and dinner were of good quality and were usually sourced from the region through which were travelling.” John

“The food was so delicious, so many choices and you could help yourself to coffee and tea any time of day and there were even biscuits in one of the lounges.” Bogdan and Vivian

Avalon Waterways

The Experiences

“All the local guides for the shore tours were brilliant - the tours were very well paced and most of the guides made them especially memorable by mixing loads of local knowledge with good humour.” Helen

“The freedom when we came to various towns in the river meant we could make individual choices. For my husband who liked more energetic exploring that was available for him and for me the quieter pace of traveling with the group suited me.” Shirley and David

“All our tour guides were exceptional and made our excursions so informative and interesting. Just an amazing experience - a dream come true!” Paul and Lynette

Nuremberg, Germany

Value for Money

“This Avalon River Cruise was worth every penny, it was an experience of a lifetime. Beautiful ship, fantastic staff, so helpful and friendly, always had smiles on their faces. The excursions were excellent and having a limited amount of people on the ship meant that you get to know just about everyone on the ship. I would recommend this cruise ship line to anyone who asks, you could not get better value and service.” Yvonne & Robert Moon

“We enjoyed the freedom of doing our own thing whilst appreciating the optional extras available. It suited our needs perfectly and represented excellent value for money. Everything was well organised yet casual. No timetables to observe and whilst there were plenty of included activities there were also many more options available.” Pauline

This popular itinerary operates from Amsterdam to Budapest, or in reverse from Budapest to Amsterdam. Whichever direction you choose to travel on this Magnificent Europe cruise, you’ll be wowed by the experience, as you will by all Avalon Europe River Cruises.

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