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Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Durnstein, Austria · Linz, Austria · Engelhartszell, Austria · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Freudenberg, Germany · Lahnstein, Germany · Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany · Dusseldorf, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Giurgiu, Romania · Ruse, Bulgaria · Vidin, Bulgaria · Belgrade, Serbia · Vukovar, Croatia · Mohacs, Hungary · Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · Grein, Austria · Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria · Linz, Austria · Vilshofen, Germany · Passau, Germany · Vilshofen, Germany

Helsinki, Finland · Mariehamn, Finland · Vaasa, Finland · Oulu · Kemi, Finland · Lulea, Sweden · Sundsvall, Sweden · Stockholm, Sweden · Copenhagen, Denmark · Skagen, Denmark · Kristiansand · Rosendal, Norway · Eidfjord, Norway · Maloy, Norway · Lerwick, Shetland Islands · Runavik, Faroe Islands · Seydisfjordur, Iceland · Akureyri, Iceland · Isafjord, Iceland · Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland · Heimaey, Iceland · Djupivogur, Iceland · Seydisfjordur, Iceland · Akureyri, Iceland · Isafjord, Iceland · Sail the Atlantic Ocean · Nanortalik, Greenland · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Sail the Labrador Sea · LAnse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland · Sail the Gulf of St. Lawrence · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Sail the Atlantic Ocean · Boston, Massachusetts

Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Sydney, Nova Scotia · St. Johns, Newfoundland · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Prins Christian Sund(cruise) · Akureyri, Iceland · Isafjord, Iceland · Reykjavik, Iceland

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · 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 t · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Volkach, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube River and around Melk, OR: · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE 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: · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Miltenberg, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Giurgiu, Romania · Ruse, Bulgaria · Vidin, Bulgaria · Belgrade, Serbia · Vukovar, Croatia · Mohacs, Hungary · Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria · Grein, Austria · Linz, Austria · Vilshofen, Germany · Passau, Germany · Vilshofen, Germany

Boston, Massachusetts · Sail the Atlantic Ocean · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Sail the Gulf of St. Lawrence · LAnse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland · Sail the Labrador Sea · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Nanortalik, Greenland · Sail the Atlantic Ocean · Isafjord, Iceland · Akureyri, Iceland · Seydisfjordur, Iceland · Djupivogur, Iceland · Heimaey, Iceland · Reykjavik, Iceland

Bergen, Norway · Geiranger, Norway · Sail the Norwegian Sea · Narvik, Norway · Leknes, Norway · Tromso, Norway · Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway · Sail the Barents Sea · Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway) · Sail the Norwegian Sea · Isafjord, Iceland · Reykjavik, Iceland

Paris, France · Vernon, France · Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France · Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions <SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Ceme · Rouen, France · Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France · Paris, France · Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingThis morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship® and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.<SPAN CLASS=overnight>OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX* · On the Steps of Montesquieu<SPAN CLASS=discovery>DISCOVERY Join a delicious onboard experience in Bordeaux wines with a presentation by a worldclass wine sommelier. · Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France · Blaye, France · The Village Amid the Vineyards<SPAN CLASS=discovery>DISCOVERY Enjoy a guided visit to Saint-Émilion to discover one Bordeaux’ must-see wine-growing towns and celebrate your day with a wine tasting, OR: · Bordeaux, France · Seas, Shells, and Sips <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR: · Bordeaux, France

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · 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 th · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Volkach, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube River and around Melk, OR: · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary · Vukovar, Croatia · Novi Sad, Serbia · Belgrade, Serbia · Ancient Artifacts and the Iron Gates<SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC 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 sou · Vidin, Bulgaria · Fortresses and Folklore<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Explore the old town in Rousse old town by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: · Oltenita, Romania

Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE 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: · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Miltenberg, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Reykjavik, Iceland · Heimaey, Iceland · Seydisfjordur, Iceland · Willis Island · Kirkwall, Scotland · Stornoway, Scotland · Killybegs Ireland · Douglas, Isle Of Man · Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland · Liverpool, England · Holyhead, Wales · Waterford, Ireland · Willis Island · Southampton, England

Basel, Switzerland · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: · Mainz, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. <SPAN CLASS=overnight>EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON · Vernon, France · Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France · Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions <SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Ceme · Rouen, France · Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France · Paris, France

Reykjavik, Iceland · Umivik Bay, Greenland · Skjoldungen, Greenland · Prince Christian Sund, Greenland · Kangikitsok, Greenland · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Hvalsey, Greenland · Brattahlid, Greenland · Nuuk, Greenland · The Sbn West Greenland Experience (day 1) · Evighedsfjorden, Greenland · Sisimiut Holsteinsborg, Greenland · Kangerlussuaq, Greenland · Ilulissat, Greenland · Sisimiut Holsteinsborg, Greenland · Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada · Croker Bay, Nunavut, Canada · DUNDAS HARBOUR, Nunavut, Canada · Northwest Passage Experience · Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada · Northwest Passage Experience · Herschel Island, Yukon, Canada · Nome, Alaska · Anchorage, Alaska

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · 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 t · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Volkach, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk., OR: · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Copenhagen, Denmark · Skagen, Denmark · Gothenburg, Sweden · Oslo, Norway · Mandal, Norway · Antwerp, Belgium · Dover (London), England · Cowes, England UK · Fowey, Cornwall, England · Solar Eclipse · Galway, Ireland · Killybegs Ireland · Oban, Scotland · Ullapool, Scotland · Torshavn, Faroe Islands · Heimaey, Iceland · Reykjavik, Iceland

Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE 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: · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Miltenberg, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Paris, France · Vernon, France · Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France · Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions <SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Ceme · Rouen, France · Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France · Paris, France · Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingThis morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship® and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.<SPAN CLASS=overnight>OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX* · On the Steps of Montesquieu<SPAN CLASS=discovery>DISCOVERY Join a delicious onboard experience in Bordeaux wines with a presentation by a worldclass wine sommelier. · Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France · Blaye, France · The Village Amid the Vineyards<SPAN CLASS=discovery>DISCOVERY Enjoy a guided visit to Saint-Émilion to discover one Bordeaux’ must-see wine-growing towns and celebrate your day with a wine tasting, OR: · Bordeaux, France · Seas, Shells, and Sips <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR: · Bordeaux, France

Reykjavik, Iceland · Reyjanes, Iceland · Grundarfjordur, Iceland · Isafjord, Iceland · Prince Christian Sund, Greenland · Nanortalik, Greenland · Paamiut (Frederickshaab), Greenland · Nuuk, Greenland · St. Johns, Newfoundland · St. Pierre, St. Pierre and Miquelon · Saguenay Fjord, Canada · Quebec City, Quebec · Montreal, Quebec

Dover (London), England · Cowes, England UK · Fowey, Cornwall, England · Solar Eclipse · Galway, Ireland · Killybegs Ireland · Oban, Scotland · Ullapool, Scotland · Torshavn, Faroe Islands · Heimaey, Iceland · Reykjavik, Iceland

Vilshofen, Germany · Passau, Germany · Linz, Austria · Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Bratislava, Slovakia · Budapest, Hungary · Mohacs, Hungary · Vukovar, Croatia · Belgrade, Serbia · Vidin, Bulgaria · Ruse, Bulgaria · Giurgiu, Romania

Giurgiu, Romania · Ruse, Bulgaria · Vidin, Bulgaria · Belgrade, Serbia · Vukovar, Croatia · Mohacs, Hungary · Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria · Grein, Austria · Linz, Austria · Vilshofen, Germany · Passau, Germany · Vilshofen, Germany

Reykjavik, Iceland · Heimaey, Iceland · Djupivogur, Iceland · Seydisfjordur, Iceland · Akureyri, Iceland · Isafjord, Iceland · Sail the Atlantic Ocean · Nanortalik, Greenland · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Sail the Labrador Sea · LAnse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland · Sail the Gulf of St. Lawrence · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Sail the Atlantic Ocean · New York, New York

Reykjavik, Iceland · Isafjord, Iceland · Sail the Norwegian Sea · Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway) · Sail the Barents Sea · Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway · Tromso, Norway · Narvik, Norway · Leknes, Norway · Sail the Norwegian Sea · Geiranger, Norway · Bergen, Norway

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · 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 t · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Volkach, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk., OR: · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Copenhagen, Denmark · LYSEKIL, Sweden · Oslo, Norway · Skagen, Denmark · Mandal, Norway · Rosendal, Norway · Olden, Norway · Kristiansund, Norway · Trondheim, Norway · Willis Island · Hammerfest, Norway · Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway · Tromso, Norway · Willis Island · Alesund, Norway · Maloy, Norway · Lerwick, Shetland Islands · Invergordon, Scotland · Willis Island · Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Reykjavik, Iceland · Isafjord, Iceland · Akureyri, Iceland · Prins Christian Sund(cruise) · Qaqortoq, Greenland · St. Johns, Newfoundland · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Sydney, Nova Scotia · Boston, Massachusetts

Rotterdam, The Netherlands · S. Queensferry, Scotland · Invergordon, Scotland · Portree, Scotland · Belfast, Northern Ireland · Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland · Liverpool, England · Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland · Cobh (Cork), Ireland · Dover (London), England · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Reykjavik, Iceland · Grundarfjordur, Iceland · Isafjord, Iceland · Akureyri, Iceland · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Nanortalik, Greenland · LAnse Aux Meadows, Newfoundland · Gaspe, Quebec · Cap-Aux-Meules, Canada · Sydney, Nova Scotia · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Shelburne, Nova Scotia · Portland, Maine · Boston, Massachusetts · New York, New York

Reykjavik, Iceland · Heimaey, Iceland · Djupivogur, Iceland · Runavik, Faroe Islands · S. Queensferry, Scotland · Rotterdam, The Netherlands · Maloy, Norway · Trondheim, Norway · Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway · Tromso, Norway · Harstad, Norway · Leknes, Norway · Kristiansund, Norway · Alesund, Norway · Lerwick, Shetland Islands · Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Giurgiu, Romania · Ruse, Bulgaria · Vidin, Bulgaria · Belgrade, Serbia · Vukovar, Croatia · Mohacs, Hungary · Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria · Grein, Austria · Linz, Austria · Vilshofen, Germany · Passau, Germany · Vilshofen, Germany

Vilshofen, Germany · Passau, Germany · Linz, Austria · Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Bratislava, Slovakia · Budapest, Hungary · Mohacs, Hungary · Vukovar, Croatia · Belgrade, Serbia · Iron Gates. Follow the Danube as it winds into the mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Stop to visit Serbia’s Golubac Fortress, and sail through magnificent gorges known as the Iron Gates. Keep an eye out for the face of K · Vidin, Bulgaria · Ruse, Bulgaria · Giurgiu, Romania

Montreal, Quebec · Quebec City, Quebec · Saguenay Fjord, Canada · Havre St. Pierre, Quebec · Nuuk, Greenland · Paamiut (Frederickshaab), Greenland · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Prince Christian Sund, Greenland · Grundarfjordur, Iceland · Reykjavik, Iceland

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country En 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 · Printing Halls, Castle Walls, and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, OR: · A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Basel, Switzerland · Tournus, France · Lyon, France · Tournon, France · Avignon, France · A Brush with Genius<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR: · Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.<SPAN CLASS=meals>(B)

Oslo, Norway · Mandal, Norway · Stavanger, Norway · Bergen, Norway · Geiranger, Norway · Alesund, Norway · Torshavn, Faroe Islands · Lerwick, Shetland Islands · Kirkwall, Scotland · Willis Island · Londonderry, Northern Ireland · Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland · Liverpool, England · Belfast, Northern Ireland · Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland · Cobh (Cork), Ireland · Willis Island · Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · 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 t · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Volkach, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube River and around Melk, OR: · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Reykjavik, Iceland · Prince Christian Sund, Greenland · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Nanortalik, Greenland · St. Johns, Newfoundland · St. Pierre, St. Pierre and Miquelon · Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island · Quebec City, Quebec · Montreal, Quebec

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Utrecht, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands · Gent, Belgium · Brussels, Belgium · Antwerpen, Belgium · Dordrecht, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Utrecht, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Dusseldorf, Germany · RHINE GORGE – RÜDESHEIM. Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyard · Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany · Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany · Strasbourg, Alsace, France · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Basel, Switzerland

Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE 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: · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Miltenberg, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · 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 t · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Volkach, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk., OR: · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE 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: · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Miltenberg, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Rotterdam, The Netherlands · Olden, Norway · Trondheim, Norway · Tromso, Norway · Alta, Norway · Molde, Norway · Bergen, Norway · Lerwick, Shetland Islands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Paris, France · Vernon, France · Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France · Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions <SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Ceme · Rouen, France · Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France · Paris, France · Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingThis morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship® and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.<SPAN CLASS=overnight>OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX* · On the Steps of Montesquieu<SPAN CLASS=discovery>DISCOVERY Join a delicious onboard experience in Bordeaux wines with a presentation by a worldclass wine sommelier. · Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France · Blaye, France · The Village Amid the Vineyards<SPAN CLASS=discovery>DISCOVERY Enjoy a guided visit to Saint-Émilion to discover one Bordeaux’ must-see wine-growing towns and celebrate your day with a wine tasting, OR: · Bordeaux, France · Seas, Shells, and Sips <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR: · Bordeaux, France

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Basel, Switzerland · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: · Mainz, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. <SPAN CLASS=overnight>EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON · Vernon, France · Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France · Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions <SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Ce · Rouen, France · Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France · Paris, France · Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingThis morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship® and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.<SPAN CLASS=overnight>OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX* · On the Steps of Montesquieu<SPAN CLASS=discovery>DISCOVERY Join a delicious onboard experience in Bordeaux wines with a presentation by a worldclass wine sommelier. · Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France · Blaye, France · The Village Amid the Vineyards<SPAN CLASS=discovery>DISCOVERY Enjoy a guided visit to Saint-Émilion to discover one Bordeaux’ must-see wine-growing towns and celebrate your day with a wine tasting, OR: · Bordeaux, France · Seas, Shells, and Sips <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR: · Bordeaux, France

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · 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 t · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Volkach, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a walk along the Danube river and around Melk., OR: · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Bratislava, Slovakia · Vienna, Austria · A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE 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: · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Miltenberg, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium · Portland, England · Cornwall, England · Kings Wharf, Bermuda · Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Utrecht, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands · Gent, Belgium · Brussels, Belgium · Antwerpen, Belgium · Dordrecht, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Utrecht, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Dusseldorf, Germany · Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany · RHINE GORGE – RÜDESHEIM. Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Drink up the stunning views by soaring high above the vineyard · Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany · Strasbourg, Alsace, France · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Basel, Switzerland

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Basel, Switzerland · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: · Mainz, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. <SPAN CLASS=overnight>EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON · Vernon, France · Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France · Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions <SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Ceme · Rouen, France · Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France · Paris, France

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Vilshofen, Germany · Passau, Germany · Linz, Austria · Weissenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary · Mohacs, Hungary · Vukovar, Croatia · Belgrade, Serbia · Vidin, Bulgaria · Ruse, Bulgaria · Giurgiu, Romania

Basel, Switzerland · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: · Mainz, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. <SPAN CLASS=overnight>EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON · Vernon, France · Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France · Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions <SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Ceme · Rouen, France · Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France · Paris, France

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins<SPAN CLASS=active> · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · A King’s Palace and Town Halls<SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tour of the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace—a former residence of German monarchs, along with the old and new Town Halls of Marienplatz. · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Miltenberg, Germany · Charm in Frankfurt<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a biking experience in the city of Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, OR: · Boppard, Germany · Strasbourg, Alsace, France · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Basel, Switzerland

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Basel, Switzerland · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Strasbourg, Alsace, France · Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany · RHINE GORGE – RÜDESHEIM. Cruise through the captivating UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, the most stunningly beautiful stretch of the river before reaching the winemaking town of Rüdesheim. Join a wine tasting to discover the flavors of the town’s icon · Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany · Lahnstein, Germany · Dusseldorf, Germany · MONHEIM – DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY. This morning, venture to the nearby city of Cologne on either a full-day or morning tour. Join a guided tour through the enchanting Old Town and to the Cologne Rathaus, German’s oldest town hall, the Old Market and the · Utrecht, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Utrecht, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands · Gent, Belgium · Brussels, Belgium · Antwerpen, Belgium · Dordrecht, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wertheim, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Miltenberg, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Wurzburg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Basel, Switzerland · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: · Mainz, Germany · Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: · Cologne, Germany · Amsterdam, The Netherlands · This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. <SPAN CLASS=overnight>EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON · Vernon, France · Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France · Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions <SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Ceme · Rouen, France · Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France · Paris, France

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Melk, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Cologne, Germany · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · Miltenberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Bamberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Nuremberg, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Passau, Germany · Krems an der Donau, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Vienna, Austria · Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary · Vienna, Austria · Sail through a serene tapestry of terraced vineyards, forested slopes, charming towns and castle ruins in Austria’s Wachau Valley, celebrated as perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Journey 18 miles through this vast UNESCO World Heritage S · Melk, Austria · Passau, Germany · Regensburg, Germany · Nuremberg, Germany · As far back as 1,200 years ago, visionary Frankish Emperor Charlemagne contemplated connecting the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers so ships could travel the length of Europe. Today, his dream dramatically comes to life. The Main-Danube Canal employs 16 · Bamberg, Germany · Wurzburg, Germany · Wertheim, Germany · Journey along one of Germany’s most important waterways today, passing landscapes that embody the country’s scenic beauty and storybook charm. You will sail by quaint riverside villages, undulating farm country and the sylvan forests of the Spessart · The Rhine River flows through one of Germany&rsquo;s most scenic regions. As you sail its most picturesque stretch, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Middle Rhine, you will pass vineyard-blanketed hills whose steep slopes require vintners to pick · Koblenz, Switzerland · Cologne, Germany · Sail the bucolic waters of the Rhine, deep into the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt Delta, as classic Dutch landscapes unfurl all around. Flat farmland, charming windmills and svelte poplar trees line the shores, and vast tracts of land stretch in all directions · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands