Itinerary
Deze betoverende Europese riviercruise van Roemenië naar Amsterdam is echt een avontuur. Glijd langs schilderachtige stadjes, prachtige uitzichten en historische gebouwen langs de Donau, Main en Rijn - en geniet aan wal van sightseeing met een gids en vrije tijd om op verkenning te gaan. Verken met een gids de oude hoofdstad van Bulgarije, Veliko Târnovo. Bezoek het Etnografisch Museum en de Geboortekerk in Arbanassi en maak foto's van de eclectische groep rotsformaties van Belogradchik en het spectaculaire uitzicht op de IJzeren Poorten. Je Donau cruise brengt je naar de hoofdsteden van drie landen: Belgrado, Servië; Boedapest, Hongarije; en Wenen, Oostenrijk, waar lokale gidsen je de hoogtepunten laten zien met tijd om zelf op verkenning te gaan. In het hart van de wijnstreek Wachau maak je een wandeling met gids in het charmante Dürnstein en later bezoek je de beroemde benedictijnenabdij van Melk. Geniet in Duitsland van sightseeing met een gids in Passau, Regensburg, Neurenberg, Bamberg en Würzburg. Vaar door het Main-Donaukanaal en passeer de dramatische Rijnkloof - het mooiste uitzicht op de Rijn waar oude kastelen op kliffen 400 meter boven het water staan. Deze buitengewone Europese riviercruise eindigt in de populaire, moderne hoofdstad van Nederland, Amsterdam. Bekijk de stad vanuit een uniek perspectief tijdens een rondvaart over de elegante Grachten, omzoomd met huizen uit de "Gouden Eeuw" van de stad. Ervaar de Donau als nooit tevoren, met bijzondere ervaringen en ontdekkingen van Roemenië tot aan de Noordzee.
Tour program
OLTENITA, ROEMENIË (INSCHEPEN)
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROUSSEMeals:
Dinner
ROUSSE, BULGARIJE. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSIE
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
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
IRON GATES GORGE-GOLUBAČ, SERVIË. EXCURSIE NAAR 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
BELGRADE, SERVIË
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
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
ILOK, KROATIË
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
MOHÁCS, HONGARIJE. EXCURSIE NAAR 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
BOEDAPEST
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
BOEDAPEST
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
BRATISLAVA, SLOWAKIJE
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
VIENNA, OOSTENRIJK
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
DÜRNSTEIN-WACHAU VALLEY
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
PASSAU, DUITSLAND
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
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
ROTH. EXCURSIE NAAR NÜRNBERG
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
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
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
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
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
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
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
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
AMSTERDAM (VERTREK)
Breakfast
Tour Details
accommodation
Open lucht balkons® en kamerbrede panoramische ramen in alle Panorama SuitesSM
Comfort Collection beddenSM met keuze uit verschillende hardheden van matrassen
Egyptisch supergekamd katoenen beddengoed
Badjassen & slippers
Premium L'Occitane® badproducten & haardroger
Grote badkamer met douche en glazen deur
Ruime keuze uit gratis filmkanalen en Engels sprekende TV
Individuele klimaatbeheersing en kluis op de kamer
Grote kast en spiegel
Extra opbergruimte onder het bed
Goed gevulde minibar
flights
Vluchten zijn niet inbegrepen.
guide
insurance
meals
Door de chef bereide maaltijden aan boord met regionale gerechten en bekende favorieten
Seizoensgebonden gerechten met de meest verse lokale ingrediënten
Avalon Fresh® gezonde keukenopties bij elke maaltijd
Ruime Panorama Eetzaal met open zitplaatsen
Dagelijks ontbijtbuffet met een volledig aanbod van klassieke ontbijtgerechten, gezonde Avalon Fresh® opties en dagelijkse à la carte specials
Gratis roomservice voor continentaal ontbijt, lunch en diner
Dagelijks lunchbuffet met regionale specialiteiten, klassieke gerechten, gezonde Avalon Fresh® opties en wisselende chef's gerechten waaronder vlees- en pastastations. Je kunt ook buiten dineren in onze Sky Grill op het Sky Deck (afhankelijk van het weer en de route) of genieten van een lichte lunch in de Panorama Lounge.
Afternoon Tea met thee, koffie en zoete lekkernijen
Viergangendiners met keuze uit voorgerechten, soepen, salades, hoofdgerechten en desserts of kaas
Geniet van verschillende selecties van het proefmenu van de Panorama Bistro voor een minder formele "sit-down" sfeer
Gratis wijn, bier of frisdrank bij lunch en diner
Avalon FlexDining® flexibele dinertijden met menu- en locatieopties
Vegetarische opties bij elke maaltijd, evenals veganistische, caloriearme, vetarme, vezelrijke, cholesterolarme, energierijke en allergievrije selecties
Panorama Lounge & Bar met premium sterke dranken, gezellige zitjes, panoramische ramen en dansvloer
Welkomst- en afscheidscocktails met mousserende wijn & hapjes
Nieuw in 2023 - elke avond Happy Hour met huisbier, wijn, cocktails en een drankje van de dag
Cocktails met uitzicht op het Sky Deck
Koffie- en espressospecialiteiten en beWell Essence water met een smaakje en infusie zijn de hele dag verkrijgbaar
optional
Andere activiteiten en diensten zijn niet inbegrepen.
others
Gratis Wi-Fi op het hele schip
Panoramische ramen op het hele schip
Elegant, eigentijds ontwerp en decor
Sky Deck met whirlpool, zonneschermen, speelruimte en eersteklas lounges
Overdekte observatielounge
Club Lounge met 24 uur per dag zelfbediening met gratis cappuccino's, lattes, thee, warme chocolademelk en koffie van topkwaliteit, en de hele dag door lekkernijen
Lift
Niet-roken interieur en staterooms
Avalon Waterways biedt een selectie van inbegrepen excursies in elke haven die wordt aangedaan, met voor elk wat wils binnen hun "Classic", "Discovery" en "Active" collecties
Andere activiteiten en diensten zijn niet inbegrepentransport
Avalon Illumination of gelijkwaardig
Good to know
Currency
Roemenië