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Rhine & Rhne Revealed Southbound

Aboard Avalon Expression with Avalon Waterways

Departure Date

1 October 2024

Duration

14 Nights

Cruise Only From

£7,822pp

Cruise Reference

ART-4RHAV18

Cruise Overview

Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise vacation along the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers.

The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey.

It all begins in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam.

The best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten.

Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city best known for its gothic architecture and famous twin-spired cathedral, comes alive on a guided walk.

Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water.

Strasbourg, France, located on the French-German border, perfectly blends the cultures of both countries.

Stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest—an area of unrivaled natural beauty.

Lyon is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture.

Explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its maze of medieval alleyways.

Continue to the city of Tournon beautifully nestled among vineyards.

Here, you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle.

In Avignon, visit the Palace of the Popes and take pictures of the bridge in the famous song “Sur le pont d’Avignon.” This remarkable river cruise will take you to Arles, the capital of the Provence region and famous for its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater.

Your European river cruise on three beautiful rivers—the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers—will carry on in your favourite travel memories for a long time to come.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Avalon Expression

Launch Year: 2013 Length: 135 Width: 11.45 Currency: EUR Capacity: 166 Crew Count: 47 Deck Count: 4 Cabin Count: 83

Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. Express yourself while cruising your way on the Avalon Expression!

Avalon Expression Facilities

Avalon Expression Includes

Cabin Details

Avalon Waterways are pioneering the look of river cruising. Not only are the staterooms and views 30 percent larger than any other small ship in Europe, providing cruisers a renewed feeling of freedom and space, every component of the experience, from bed and bathroom positioning∘ and colour palette to storage space and sound-proof insulation, was wistfully designed for cruisers to ensure they enjoy all that river cruising has to offer.

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