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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 · 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

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

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

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

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

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