Itinerario
Sumérgete en la cultura francesa y alemana en estas fabulosas vacaciones europeas en crucero fluvial por los ríos Ródano y Rin. Contempla la hermosa campiña, los pintorescos pueblos y ciudades, mientras navegas por las vistas más cautivadoras de Francia. Deléitate con la legendaria cocina de Francia en este crucero de enfoque culinario por Borgoña y Provenza. Con un Sumiller Certificado a bordo para la parte francesa del itinerario (de Arles a Chalon-sur-Saône) y momentos culinarios especiales durante toda la parte francesa del crucero (de Arles a Chalon-sur-Saône), probarás especialidades regionales francesas con degustaciones de queso a bordo, demostraciones de repostería y con una cena única con un maravilloso menú creado sólo para ti según la tradición del famoso Chef Paul Bocuse. Tus vacaciones en crucero fluvial comienzan en Arlés, famosa por inspirar los cuadros de Van Gogh y por su anfiteatro romano del siglo I. La ciudad de Tournon está bellamente enclavada entre viñedos y darás un paseo guiado por este tesoro medieval con abundantes ruinas romanas y un fascinante castillo del siglo XVI. Lyon es un escaparate de arquitectura medieval y renacentista. Pararás en Breisach, la puerta de entrada a la Selva Negra de Alemania, conocida por el jamón de la Selva Negra, la tarta de cerezas y los relojes de cuco. En Estrasburgo, Francia, pasea por el pintoresco barrio de La Petite France. Visita las ruinas del castillo de Heidelberg o detente en Maguncia para dar un paseo guiado y visitar el cautivador Museo Gutenberg. Navega por el dramático desfiladero del Rin, la vista más hermosa del río Rin, donde antiguos castillos se alzan sobre acantilados a 400 pies sobre el agua. Tu última parada en Alemania es Colonia, donde un paseo guiado te muestra lo más destacado de esta ciudad de 2.000 años de antigüedad. Una estancia en Ámsterdam, la popular y moderna capital de Holanda, es la forma perfecta de concluir este sensacional crucero fluvial por Europa. Y la mejor forma de ver los tesoros de esta ciudad de 700 años de antigüedad es en un crucero por los canales a lo largo del elegante Grachten, bordeado de casas que datan de la "Edad de Oro" de la ciudad.
Programa del tour
ARLES, FRANCIA (EMBARQUE)
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLESMeals:
Dinner
ARLES
Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity discovery:
Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR: Activity classic:
Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.Take free time to stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine, before sailing to Avignon. Activity discovery:
Enjoy a crêpes lunch onboard.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNONMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AVIGNON
Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNONMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
VIVIERS
Walk your way up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR: Activity discovery:
Explore the charms of Viviers on this extraordinary guided walk through the Old Town with an included tasting of the local culinary delights. Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TAIN L’HERMITAGE Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TAIN L'HERMITAGE
Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone, OR: Activity classic:
Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle.In the early afternoon cruise to Lyon.Activity discovery:
Enjoy a pastry demonstration hosted by a French chef on board your ship.Tonight, your Certified Sommelier will escort you through a French cuisine tasting dinner with wine pairing on board. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYONMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
LYON
Take a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux. Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon’s town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet. Activity discovery:
This evening, join an onboard unique dinner inspired by legendary chef Paul Bocuse.Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS
TOURNUS-CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards, the wines produced here, and to attend a wine-tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!Activity discovery:
Later, enjoy a delicious cheese tasting onboard while sailing to Chalon-sur-Saône.Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CHALON-SUR-SAÔNEMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DESEMBARQUE)-BEAUNE-BASEL, SUIZA (EMBARQUE)
Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and is one of France’s architectural highlights.This afternoon, travel by motorcoach to Basel to board your Rhine river cruise.Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACHMeals:
Breakfast, Dinner
BREISACH, ALEMANIA. EXCURSIÓN A LA SELVA NEGRA
Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernhof open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO KEHLMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
KEHL. EXCURSIÓN A ESTRASBURGO, FRANCIA
Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg’s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France or visit Alsace’s wine country today.Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center. Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAINZ
MAINZ, ALEMANIA. EXCURSIÓN A HEIDELBERG
Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, OR: Activity classic:
Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the “World’s Largest Wine Barrel,” OR: Activity classic:
Enjoy a Guided City Walk in Mainz including a visit to the Gutenberg Museum to see the captivating history of printing.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship after a short sailing to Rüdesheim.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN RÜDESHEIMMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
RÜDESHEIM-RHINE GORGE
Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:Activity discovery:
Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren’s songs lured ill-fated sailors.Location:
KOBLENZTravel Through 2000 Years of Monumental History Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening on board with dinner and live entertainment. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
COLONIA
Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity discovery:
Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR: Activity classic:
Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAMMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AMSTERDAM, HOLANDA
Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:Activity classic:
Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:Activity classic:
Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
AMSTERDAM (DESEMBARQUE)
Breakfast
Detalles del tour
Alojamiento
Balcones al aire libre® y ventanas panorámicas de pared a pared en todas las Suites PanoramaSM
Camas Comfort CollectionSM con firmeza de colchón a elegir
Ropa de cama de algodón egipcio superpeinado
Albornoces y zapatillas
Productos de baño L'Occitane® de primera calidad y secador de pelo
Amplio cuarto de baño con ducha con puerta de cristal
Amplia selección de canales de películas gratuitos y TV de habla inglesa
Climatización individual y caja fuerte en la habitación
Armario y espejo de tamaño normal
Almacenamiento adicional debajo de la cama
Minibar bien surtido
Transporte
Avalon Poesía II o Avalon Vista
Servicios adicionales
Wi-Fi gratuito en todo el barco
Ventanas panorámicas en todo el barco
Diseño y decoración elegantes y contemporáneos
Cubierta Sky con bañera de hidromasaje, toldos de sombra, zona de juegos y salones premium
Sala de observación cubierta
Club Lounge con estación de autoservicio de bebidas 24 horas con capuchinos, cafés con leche, té, chocolate caliente y cafés de primera calidad gratuitos, así como golosinas durante todo el día
Ascensor
Interiores y camarotes para no fumadores
Avalon Waterways ofrece una selección de excursiones incluidas en cada puerto de escala, con algo para todos los gustos dentro de sus colecciones "Clásica", "Descubrimiento" y "Activa".
Servicios adicionales
Comidas
Comidas a bordo preparadas por el chef con cocina regional y platos familiares favoritos
Cocina de temporada con los ingredientes locales más frescos
Opciones de cocina saludable Avalon Fresh® en todas las comidas
Amplio comedor Panorama con asientos abiertos
Desayuno bufé diario con una amplia gama de productos clásicos, opciones saludables Avalon Fresh® y especialidades diarias a la carta
Servicio de habitaciones gratuito para el desayuno continental, el almuerzo y la cena
Almuerzo buffet diario con especialidades regionales, platos clásicos, opciones saludables Avalon Fresh® y platos del chef rotativos, como estaciones de trinchado y pasta. También puedes cenar al aire libre en nuestro Sky Grill de la cubierta Sky (si el tiempo y el itinerario lo permiten) o disfrutar de un almuerzo ligero en el Panorama Lounge.
Té por la tarde con té, café y dulces
Cenas de cuatro platos con elección de aperitivos, sopas, ensaladas, entrantes y postres o queso
Deléitate con varias selecciones del menú degustación del Bistró Panorama para disfrutar de un ambiente "sentado" menos formal
Vino, cerveza o refrescos de cortesía con la comida y la cena
Horario flexible Avalon FlexDining® con opciones de menú y lugar de celebración
Opciones vegetarianas en todas las comidas, así como opciones veganas, bajas en calorías, bajas en grasas, ricas en fibra, bajas en colesterol, de alto valor energético y sin alergias.
Panorama Lounge & Bar con licores de primera calidad, asientos acogedores, ventanas panorámicas y pista de baile
Cócteles de bienvenida y despedida con vino espumoso y canapés
Nuevo en 2023: Happy Hour incluida todas las noches con cerveza de la casa, vino, cócteles y una bebida del día
Cócteles con vistas en el Sky Deck
Cafés especiales, bebidas espresso y agua aromatizada e infusionada beWell Essence disponibles durante todo el día
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