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Christmastime from Basel to Vienna

Aboard Avalon Envision with Avalon Waterways

Departure Date

2 December 2024

Duration

15 Nights

Cruise Only From

£8,949pp

Cruise Reference

ART-5CHAV10

Cruise Overview

Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship® festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colors of the season.

Embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise from Switzerland to Austria.

Experience the holiday season like never before, from the beauty of the Black Forest to the glistening lights of Strasbourg’s Christmas markets.

Discover traditions and tastes that warm the heart.

With views like no other, your Avalon Suite Ship® is decked out for the holidays, brimming in holiday spirit.

See the shining stalls with crafts, cuisine, and curios come alive with music, peace, and merriment.

Visit glowing German Christkindlesmarkt stalls as you cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers from Heidelberg to Passau—and quaint villages in between.

Continue in the holiday glow in Austria to visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey in Melk, then spectacular Vienna for a tour through the Christmas markets to get a taste of all the best flavors Austria offers during this sparkling time of year on the Danube River.

A perfect ending to a festive river cruise showing you some of the best that Germany and Austria have to offer this time of year!

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Avalon Envision

Launch Year: 2019 Length: 135 Width: 12 Currency: EUR Capacity: 166 Crew Count: 47 Deck Count: 4 Cabin Count: 83

Just envision Europe's most spectacular views passing your panoramic window like ever-changing picture postcards. The Avalon Envision brings this dream to life as part of the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways. Avalon continues our outstanding commitment to relaxed luxury and excellence with the Envision. Passengers can choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's signature window-facing "Beds with a View." Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an Adventure Center for bikes and active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and activities. Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room. Library books, cards, and board games are favorites in the Club Lounge, and our Observation Lounge affords the perfect vantage point to watch the world go by. The expansive Sky Deck beckons with a whirlpool, premium lounge chairs, shade system, and deck games-against a backdrop of Europe's most spectacular scenery. Can you picture it?

Avalon Envision Facilities

Avalon Envision Includes

Cabin Details

Passengers can choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling Panoramic Windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-sq ft Panorama Suites∘ are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with beds turned to face the views. 

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