2010 Wine River Cruises
Expand your varietal horizons on these marvelous wine-themed cruises. Learn the differences between an Austrian Grüner Veltliner and a French Sauvignon Blanc. A distinguished wine authority explains how various grape varieties are cultivated, and teaches you what to look for in a good wine. Visit a wine village and taste the wines to test your newfound talent. An adventure Bacchus himself would enjoy!
Windmills, Vineyards & Paris Wine River Cruise
Amsterdam to Paris - July 31, 2010
Vineyards, vintages, varietals, and some very fine wines are the focus of our exciting “Windmills, Vineyards & Paris” Wine river cruise. As you leisurely float past the legendary vineyards along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, a distinguished wine authority will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated, and will teach you what to look for in a good wine. On board your ship, the luxurious Avalon Affinity, participate in onboard tastings of regional wines, attend fascinating lectures on French and German wines, and be pampered at a food and wine pairing gala dinner.
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- Tastings of Moselle wines
- Lectures on Moselle and France wines
- Vineyard visits
- Food and Wine pairing dinner
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Grand France Wine River Cruise
Paris to Nice - August 16 & October 25, 2010
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just an enthusiast, you’ll expand your horizons on our exciting “Grand France” Wine river cruise. As you leisurely float by the legendary vineyards along the Saône and Rhône Rivers, a distinguished wine authority will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated, and will teach you what to look for in a good wine. You'll also cruise the Seine river and the picturesque Normandy region on this 17-day river cruise vacation. Visit a wine cave in Beaune, and participate in tasting excursions of France’s famed Burgundy, Chardonnay, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. On board your ship, the magnificent Avalon Scenery, attend a Beaujolais wine tasting, a food and wine pairing gala dinner, and a scrumptious wine and chocolate tasting. An adventure Bacchus himself would enjoy!
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- Wine tasting in Beaune
- Chardonnay excursion
- Onboard Beaujolais Wine Tasting
- Dinner with Food & Wine pairing onboard
- On board Wine & Chocolate Tasting
- Chateauneuf du Pape excursion
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Burgundy & Provence Wine River Cruise
Paris to Côte d’Azur - August 21 & October 30, 2010
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just an enthusiast, you’ll expand your horizons on our exciting “Burgundy & Provence” Wine river cruise. As you leisurely float by the legendary vineyards along the Saône and Rhône Rivers, a distinguished wine authority will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated, and will teach you what to look for in a good wine. Visit a wine cave in Beaune, and participate in tasting excursions of France’s famed Burgundy, Chardonnay, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. On board your ship, the magnificent Avalon Scenery, attend a Beaujolais wine tasting, a food and wine pairing gala dinner, and a scrumptious wine and chocolate tasting. An adventure Bacchus himself would enjoy!
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- Wine tasting in Beaune
- Chardonnay excursion
- Onboard Beaujolais Wine Tasting
- Dinner with Food & Wine pairing onboard
- On board Wine & Chocolate Tasting
- Chateauneuf du Pape excursion
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The Legendary Danube Wine River Cruise
Prague to Budapest - October 27, 2010
Enhance your knowledge and love of European wines on our exhilarating “The Legendary Danube” Wine river cruise. Learn the differences between an Austrian Grüner Veltliner and a German Riesling Spätlese—and a whole lot more! A distinguished wine authority will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated, and will teach you what to look for in a good wine. Participate in a wine tasting excursion in Prague, marvel at Austria’s legendary Wachau Wine Valley, and consider visiting the Wine Academy or a typical Wachau wine cellar in Melk. On board your ship, the splendid Avalon Tranquility, attend an Austrian sweet wine lecture and tasting, and be pampered at a food and wine pairing gala dinner.
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- Wine Tasting in Budapest or Prague
- Onboard Sweet wine tasting
- Wine Accademy of Und or Wachau wines excursion from Melk
- Dinner with Food & Wine pairing onboard
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