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Magnificent Europe 2011 / 2010

15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam or 16 days incl. travel (WBA)

Cruise Overview


Cruise Overview


See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting cruise between Budapest and Amsterdam. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with beer tasting in Nuremberg, a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg, cruising through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock, and time in charming Cologne, Rüdesheim, and Vienna. Also enjoy inside visits of Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Bratislava’s gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz. Your vacation concludes with a scenic cruise through the delightful canals of Amsterdam.

CRUISE:
Deluxe 14-night cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

BUDAPEST:
Welcome reception; guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen’s Bastion

BRATISLAVA:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral

VIENNA:
Guided sightseeing

DÜRNSTEIN:
Guided walk, see the Stiftskirche

MELK:
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey; wine tasting

PASSAU:
Guided sightseeing

REGENSBURG:
Guided sightseeing

NUREMBERG:
Guided sightseeing; beer tasting

MAIN DANUBE CANAL:
Cruise in the canal

BAMBERG:
Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall

WÜRZBURG:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz

MILTENBERG:
Guided sightseeing; baking demonstration

RÜDESEHEIM:
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

RHINE GORGE:
Cruise through the gorge

COLOGNE:
Guided sightseeing

AMSTERDAM:
Canal cruise

Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day

Notes:

  • In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.





Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.
Always Included
It’s about you. You are the reason we’ve used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise experience. Inspired by you, we’ve taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you’ll experience with Avalon.

  • Panoramic windows throughout every ship.
  • Spacious designs provide personal space.
  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
  • Headsets for shore excursions.
  • Highest-quality craftsmanship.
  • Premium coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
  • Coffee self-serve beverage station.
  • A lounge serving premium spirit cocktails.
  • Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
  • The Comfort Collection by AvalonSM.
  • Premium L’Occitane bath amenities.
  • Daily early- and late-riser breakfast.
  • Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
  • Made-to-order egg station is at buffet.
  • Chef-inspired regional recipes.
  • Four-course dinners with open seating.
  • Choice of appetizers, soups & salads.
  • Nightly option of entree, dessert or cheese.
  • Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
  • Beer or soft drinks free with dinner.
  • Night Fare served at 10:30 p.m.
  • Remarkable service through the cruise.
  • English-speaking crew.
  • Non-smoking interior.
  • Large bathrooms - showers w/ glass doors.
  • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels.
  • Spacious 3-door closets for ample storage.
  • Internet access to stay in touch with family.
  • And, much more.


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