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Itinerary
Cette croisière fluviale européenne enchanteresse de la Roumanie à Amsterdam est une véritable aventure. Glissez le long de villes pittoresques, de vues magnifiques et de bâtiments historiques le long du Danube, du Main et du Rhin, et à terre, profitez de visites guidées et de temps libre pour explorer. Explorez la ville de Veliko Târnovo, ancienne capitale de la Bulgarie, grâce à une visite guidée. Visitez le musée ethnographique et l'église de la Nativité à Arbanassi et prenez des photos du groupe éclectique de formations rocheuses de Belogradchik et des vues spectaculaires des Portes de Fer. Votre croisière sur le Danube vous emmène dans les capitales de trois pays : Belgrade (Serbie), Budapest (Hongrie) et Vienne (Autriche), où des guides locaux vous feront découvrir les points forts tout en vous laissant le temps d'explorer à votre guise. Au cœur de la région viticole de Wachau, faites une promenade guidée dans la charmante ville de Dürnstein, puis visitez la célèbre abbaye bénédictine de Melk. En Allemagne, profitez de visites guidées à Passau, Ratisbonne, Nuremberg, Bamberg et Würzburg. Faites une croisière sur le canal principal du Danube et passez par les spectaculaires gorges du Rhin, le plus beau point de vue sur le fleuve, où d'anciens châteaux se dressent sur des falaises à 400 pieds au-dessus de l'eau. Cette extraordinaire croisière fluviale européenne se termine à Amsterdam, la capitale moderne et populaire des Pays-Bas. Découvrez une perspective unique de la ville lors d'une croisière sur les canaux le long de l'élégant Grachten, bordé de maisons datant de l'"âge d'or" de la ville. Vivez le Danube comme jamais auparavant, avec des expériences et des découvertes spéciales de la Roumanie à la mer du Nord.
Tour program
Day 1
Jour 1 : OLTENITA, ROUMANIE (EMBARQUEMENT)
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSEMeals:
Dinner
Day 2
Jour 2 : ROUSSE, BULGARIE. EXCURSION A VELIKO TÂRNOVO ET ARBANASSI
Join a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bulgaria’s largest inland port and visit its impressive Holy Trinity Church. Later, enjoy a short scenic drive to explore the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, a UNESCO World Heritage, OR:Activity classic:
Join a full-day Guided Tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo—with its ancient stone houses clinging to the cliffs above the Yantra River. Discover one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria (circa 4300 BC), as well as Bulgarian Revival architecture in the 15th-century town of Arbanassi. Later, join your ship in Svistov. Sail to Svistov or join your ship there if you opted for the full-day tour.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIDINMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Jour 3 : VIDIN
Wander and discover this town, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour of Belogradchik. See the remarkable rock formations on the slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of nature’s elements. Then, visit the mighty Baba Vida Fortress in nearby Vidin.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board with a Bulgarian folklore show. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DONJI MILANOVACMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Jour 4 : IRON GATES GORGE-GOLUBAČ, SERBIE. EXCURSION A LEPENSKI VIR
Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir—an important Mesolithic archaeological site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Marvel at the ancient discoveries and artifacts, as well as the unique views the site affords of the Danube Gorge. Continue to the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADEMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Jour 5 : BELGRADE, SERBIE
See Belgrade's central walkway with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade—where the Danube and Sava Rivers converge— and see the city’s many fascinating sights, including Saint Sava, one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches.You may choose to join an Optional Guided Biking Tour or spend your remaining free time in Belgrade exploring Knez Mihailova Street—Belgrade’s central pedestrian thoroughfare with many lively cafés, shops, and cultural spots.Activity discovery:
Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SADMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Jour 6 : NOVI SAD
Join a Guided Tour of Novi Sad, the second largest town in Serbia. Admire its Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications.Activity active:
Enjoy a walking tour in Novi Sad along the narrow streets that climb slowly to the top of the hill above the city to Petrovaradin Fortress, OR:Activity discovery:
Experience the sweet life in Serbia with a visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ILOKMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Jour 7 : ILOK, CROATIE
Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar with stories of Croatian tradition.Enjoy a short sailing to Vukovar during lunchtimeLocation:
VUKOVAR, CROATIAThe Heroic Town on the DanubeActivity classic:
Enjoy a walking tour of Vukovar, the city the largest river port in Croatia.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MOHÁCSMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Jour 8 : MOHÁCS, HONGRIE. EXCURSION À PÉCS
Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács—the quiet Danube harbor town with its historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches. Tour the remarkable medieval St. Nicholas Watermill—one of only a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals. You’ll also enjoy an organ concert on your tour.Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPESTMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
Jour 9 : BUDAPEST
Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes’ Square. Take in the beauty of Budapest while enjoying a free afternoon exploring such famous sights as the Chain Bridge. Get to know the city’s cafés and pubs or take a hike above the Danube.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Jour 10 : BUDAPEST
Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host.Alternatively, take a free day to explore, with time to take photographs on the Royal Palace grounds in this treasure trove of historical architecture. Try Budapest’s famous thermal bath spas, then dine in a garden or rooftop eatery. Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVAMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11
Jour 11 : BRATISLAVA, SLOVAQUIE
Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: Activity classic:
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the Gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church.Alternatively, in your free time take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNAMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12
Jour 12 : VIENNE, AUTRICHE
Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Explore the Habsburg Empire with a morning Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral.Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace— summer home of the Habsburg empire.You may also take a tram to Vienna’s Prater amusement park or to one of the many museums nearby. Later, consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DÜRNSTEINMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13
Jour 13 : Vallée de DÜRNSTEIN-WACHAU
Take a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins to take in the spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart—who was imprisoned in the castle above the village during the Crusades. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Melk.Location:
MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below Activity active:
Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube River and around Melk, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour of the frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey.Activity discovery:
Later, enjoy a Wine Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Passau.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAUMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14
Jour 14 : PASSAU, ALLEMAGNE
Join an afternoon Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Alternatively, you may join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, or a full day Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15
Jour 15 : REGENSBURG
Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria—built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner as you cruise toward Roth. Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTHMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16
Jour 16 : ROTH. EXCURSION À NUREMBERG
Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal—linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas. Activity classic:
Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth—with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge, Schloss Ratibor, OR:Activity classic:
Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds—used by the Third Reich. Tonight, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERGMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17
Jour 17 : BAMBERG
Take a Guided Walking Tour of the former home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. Activity discovery:
Attend an onboard lecture to learn about European history and culture.Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18
Jour 18 : WÜRZBURG
Enjoy an easy bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco. This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing.Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MILTENBERGMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19
Jour 19 : MILTENBERG
Discover Miltenberg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn.Later, enjoy onboard entertainment as you cruise to Rüdesheim. Overnight:
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 20
Jour 20 : RÜDESHEIM-RHINE GORGE
Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:Activity discovery:
Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting, OR:Activity classic:
Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee.This afternoon cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of the Lorelei—where mythological siren lured ill-fated sailors to shore. Activity discovery:
Enjoy a remarkable classical music concert in a lovely baroque venue at Engers Castle, home to the Villa Musica Rhineland-Palatinate National Foundation, one of Germany’s largest music institutions.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENGERSMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 21
Jour 21 : COLOGNE
Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity discovery:
Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—explore the Old City and see 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
Day 22
Jour 22 : AMSTERDAM, HOLLANDE
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 with a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” In the afternoon you may join an Optional Culinary Walk through Amsterdam to sample savory and sweet Dutch specialties. Or choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. You might also consider a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Spend free time on your own to explore the colorful cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam. Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAMMeals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 23
Jour 23 : AMSTERDAM (DÉBARQUEMENT)
Breakfast
Tour Details
accommodation
Balcons à ciel ouvert® et fenêtres panoramiques mur à mur dans toutes les suites PanoramaSM
Lits Comfort Collection BedsSM avec choix de fermeté du matelas
Linge de maison en coton égyptien super-peigné
Peignoirs et pantoufles
Produits de bain L'Occitane® de qualité supérieure et sèche-cheveux
Grande salle de bain avec douche à porte vitrée
Large choix de chaînes de cinéma gratuites et télévision anglophone
Climatisation individuelle et coffre-fort dans la chambre
Placard et miroir de grande taille
Rangement supplémentaire sous le lit
Mini-bar bien approvisionné
flights
Les vols ne sont pas inclus.
guide
Équipage et directeur de croisière sympathiques et anglophones
insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
meals
Repas à bord préparés par le chef et comprenant des plats régionaux et des mets familiers.
Cuisine saisonnière avec les ingrédients locaux les plus frais
Options de cuisine saine Avalon Fresh® à chaque repas
Salle à manger panoramique spacieuse et ouverte
Petit-déjeuner buffet quotidien avec une gamme complète d'articles classiques, des options saines Avalon Fresh® et des plats du jour à la carte.
Service d'étage gratuit pour le petit-déjeuner continental, le déjeuner et le dîner.
Buffet quotidien pour le déjeuner comprenant des spécialités régionales, des plats classiques, des options Avalon Fresh® saines et des plats du chef en rotation, y compris des stations de découpe et de pâtes. Vous pouvez également dîner en plein air au Sky Grill sur le Sky Deck (si le temps et l'itinéraire le permettent) ou savourer un déjeuner léger dans le Panorama Lounge.
Thé de l'après-midi avec thé, café et friandises.
Dîner de quatre plats avec choix d'entrées, de soupes, de salades, de plats principaux et de desserts ou de fromages.
Attardez-vous devant plusieurs sélections du menu dégustation du Panorama Bistro pour une atmosphère moins formelle.
Vin, bière ou boissons non alcoolisées gratuits au déjeuner et au dîner.
Horaires flexibles Avalon FlexDining® avec options de menus et de lieux de restauration
Des options végétariennes à chaque repas, ainsi que des sélections végétaliennes, hypocaloriques, hypolipidiques, riches en fibres, pauvres en cholestérol, riches en énergie et sans allergies.
Panorama Lounge & Bar avec des spiritueux de première qualité, des sièges confortables, des fenêtres panoramiques et une piste de danse
Cocktails de bienvenue et d'adieu avec vin mousseux et canapés
Nouveau en 2023 - Happy Hour tous les soirs avec bière, vin, cocktails et boisson du jour.
Cocktails avec vue sur le Sky Deck
Cafés spécialisés, boissons expresso et eau aromatisée et infusée beWell Essence disponibles tout au long de la journée.
optional
Les autres activités et services ne sont pas inclus.
others
Wi-Fi gratuit dans tout le navire
Fenêtres panoramiques sur tout le navire
Design et décoration élégants et contemporains
Sky Deck avec bain à remous, auvents d'ombrage, aire de jeux et salons haut de gamme
Salon d'observation couvert
Club Lounge avec station de boissons en libre-service 24 heures sur 24 proposant gratuitement des cappuccinos, des lattes, du thé, du chocolat chaud et des cafés de qualité supérieure, ainsi que des friandises tout au long de la journée.
Ascenseur
Cabines intérieures et cabines non-fumeurs
Avalon Waterways propose une sélection d'excursions incluses dans chaque port d'escale, avec quelque chose pour tout le monde dans les collections "Classic", "Discovery" et "Active".
Les autres activités et services ne sont pas inclustransport
Avalon Illumination ou similaire
Good to know
Currency
Roumanie
Customer reviews
Operator
Faq Tour
How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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