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21-Night Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube Cruise

Aboard Avalon Expression (Avalon Waterways) | Departing Amsterdam to oltenita | 4 Available Departures from $9,954

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21 NightsDuration
Avalon WaterwaysCruise LineAvalon ExpressionCruise ShipAmsterdamEmbarkation Port$9,954Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEAmsterdam, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Volkach, Bamberg, Nuremberg
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Aug 04, 2027
Voyage #WAO|70804
Aug 25, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$10,454Call for Exclusive Rate$15,952
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Apr 20, 2028
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May 11, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$11,554Call for Exclusive Rate$16,752
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Jul 04, 2028
Voyage #WAO|80704
Jul 25, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$9,954Call for Exclusive Rate$15,152
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Sep 17, 2028
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Oct 08, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$12,154Call for Exclusive Rate$17,352
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube Route Map
Day 1

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation) (AMS)

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to the gardens at Keukenhof—with more than seven millio

Day 2

Amsterdam (AMSTERDAM)

AMSTERDAM Canals of Colorful AmsterdamACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a walk through the historic center of Amsterdam, OR: 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,

Day 3

Cologne, Germany (COLOGNE, GERMANY)

COLOGNE, GERMANY Prost! Celebrate in the RhinelandJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR;CLASSIC Take a Guided City Wa

Day 4

Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim (RHINE GORGE-RUDESHEIM)

RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryEn route to Rüdesheim, 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 mytholog

Day 5

Miltenberg (MILTENBERG)

MILTENBERG Beauty on the Main River Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.ACTIVE Enjoy a Bike Tour with your Adventure Host to explore this charming medieval town and surrounding area, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timbe

Day 6

Wurzburg (WURZBURG)

WÜRZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic RoadACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a hike to explore Würzburg's charm, OR: 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 OR:

Day 7

Volkach (VOLKACH)

VOLKACH Storybook Settings You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Sail to Volkach and get ready for your afternoon activity. ACTIVE Bike along the Main Danube

Day 8

Bamberg (BAMBERG)

BAMBERG The City of Seven HillsACTIVE Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC 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. DISC

Day 9

Nuremberg (NUREMBERG)

NUREMBERG Legends and History LessonsVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a walk to discover the surrounding neighboring, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth—with its half-timbered houses, m

Day 10

Regensburg (REGENSBURG)

REGENSBURG Bavaria’s Medieval MiracleACTIVE Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Explore Regensburg’s rich Jewish history with a guided tour of the Old Jewish Quarter, synagogue, and museum, uncovering centuries of culture, resilience, and heritage in this UNESCO city, OR:CL

Day 11

Passau (PASSAU)

PASSAU Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers MeetACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for Hiking down to the valley and along Ilz River, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.”You may join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg, the c

Day 12

Melk-Wachau Valley (MELK-WACHAU VALLEY)

MELK–WACHAU VALLEY Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube River and around Melk, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey. Enjoy a coffee or co

Day 13

Vienna (VIENNA)

VIENNA Royal Collections and Amusing AttractionsACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Visit to House of Strauss and embark on an interactive journey through Vienna's illustrious past at an immersive audio-visual experience. After the tour,

Day 14

Budapest, Hungary (BUDAPEST, HUNGARY)

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY The Pearl of the Danube This morning, while sailing into Budapest, enjoy beautiful views of the city from the Sky Deck.ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing tour of Budapest, including the iconic H

Day 15

Budapest (BUDAPEST)

BUDAPEST Time to Capture Photographs, Coffee, and ConfectionsTake free time to shop in the Great Market Hall, take photos on the Royal Palace grounds, or visit Budapest’s famous thermal bath spas. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VUKOVAR(B,L,D)

Day 16

Vukovar (VUKOVAR)

VUKOVAR History and BeerVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.DISCOVERY Join a Guided Walking Tour to discover the heritage, culture, and tradition of Vukovar and enjoy a beer tasting, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour to discover the captivating culture and tra

Day 17

Novi Sad, Serbia (NOVI SAD, SERBIA)

NOVI SAD, SERBIA The Athens of SerbiaACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a Hike to the Petrovaradin part of the town. Located on the right bank of the Danube, across from the main part of Novi Sad, this area will amaze you for its scenic views, OR:DISCOVERY Get to learn more about the beekeeper profe

Day 18

Belgrade (BELGRADE)

BELGRADE Fortresses and FolkloreACTIVE Join a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and explore the nooks and crannies of Belgrade, OR: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

Day 19

Golubac-Donji Milanovac Excursion To Lepenski Vir-Iron Gates Gorge (GOLUBAC-DONJI MILANOVAC. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR)

GOLUBAČ–DONJI MILANOVAC. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR–IRON GATES GORGE Ancient Artifacts and the Iron GatesCLASSIC Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe. You’ll hear about its tumultuous history as a border control defense in the Middle Ages, and a sourc

Day 20

Vidin, Bulgaria (VIDIN, BULGARIA)

VIDIN, BULGARIA Rocks, Ruins, and Balkan BeautyACTIVE Join your Adventure Host on a hike to Baba Vida Fortress, OR:CLASSIC Join Guided Sightseeing Tour to the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains and marvel at Belogradchik’s stunning rock formations, sculpted by 200 million years of natural elemen

Day 21

Rousse Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion (ROUSSE. VELIKO TARNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION)

ROUSSE. VELIKO TRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION Fortresses and FolkloreACTIVE Explore the old town in Rousse old town by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: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

Day 22

Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation) (OLT)

OLTENITA, ROMANIA (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Bucharest airport before noon.(B)

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