The Rhine & Moselle for Wine Lovers Canals, Vineyards & Castles

Aboard Avalon Imagery II with Avalon Waterways

Departure Date

10 October 2024

Duration

7 Nights

Cruise Only From

£3,302pp

Cruise Reference

ART-1THAV19

Cruise Overview

Explore the waterways, wine regions, and historic hills from Luxembourg to Holland in company of a Master of Wine who will host lectures, tastings, and tips on food-and-wine-pairing.

You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River.

Take an excursion to historical Luxembourg City, offering unique and dramatic views, as the town is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping into two river valleys or enjoy a wine walk in Luxembourg’s Moselle region.

Join a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best loved wines.

Continue on the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated.

Experience the wonder and beauty of the Moselle Vineyards and visit one of their local wineries for some sparkling wine tasting.

Visit Reichsburg Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the town and river valley below.

Sail into the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim.

Here visit the amazing Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns.

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

Your last stop in Germany is Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city known for its Gothic architecture.

On a guided walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City.

This extraordinary European river cruise concludes with a visit to Holland’s colorful capital of Amsterdam.

See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten.

Experience spectacular scenery and discover legendary cultures on your Moselle and Rhine river cruise vacation.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard Avalon Imagery II

Launch Year: 2016 Length: 110 Width: 11.45 Currency: EUR Capacity: 130 Crew Count: 37 Deck Count: 4 Cabin Count: 64

If image is everything, the Avalon Imagery II is the real thing. The Avalon Imagery II embodies all of Avalon's outstanding traditions to deliver exceptional cruise experiences and service. Passengers can choose from two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. At a spacious 200 square feet, our Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording the incomparable opportunity to awaken each morning with Europe's splendid scenery at your feet. Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, an expanded Fitness Center, elevator, alternative light menu options in the Panorama Bistro or al fresco grill lunch at the Sky Bistro. Relax to your heart's content on the an expansive Sky Deck's premium lounge chairs, take a dip in the whirlpool, get cool in the shade on deck, and play deck games too! Your image just got a lot more relaxed.

Avalon Imagery II Facilities

Avalon Imagery II 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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