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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 · 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

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 · 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 · Cochem, Germany · Bernkastel-Kues, Germany · Remich, Luxembourg

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 · 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

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 · 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

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Nijmegen, 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 · Frankfurt am Main, Germany · 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: · Strasbourg, Alsace, France · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Basel, Switzerland

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

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 · 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

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 · 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

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands · Gent, Belgium · Brussels, Belgium · Antwerpen, Belgium · Rotterdam, The Netherlands · Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Dusseldorf, Germany · Fortress Walls and Manor Halls Where the Rhine and Moselle MeetJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Take a Guided E-Bike Tour in the vineyards surrounding this beautiful city at the confluence of the Rhine · The World’s Biggest Wine Barrel and Famous Vineyards<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Follow the road less traveled on this exciting Guided Hike along the Philosophers’ Way for an inspiring view of the city below, OR: · A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Enjoy a walking tour along the river and explore Strasbourg’s lovely European District around the Marne-Rhein Canal, OR · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Basel, Switzerland

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 · Cochem, Germany · Bernkastel-Kues, Germany · Remich, Luxembourg

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 · 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 · 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

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 · 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

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Hoorn, The Netherlands · Rotterdam, The Netherlands · Dordrecht, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Nestled between the Linge and Merwede Rivers, Gorinchem is the largest fortified city in The Netherlands. The well-preserved city walls and the striking Dalem Gate, relics of a storied past, have stood guard over this charming locale since the 13th c · Wesel, Germany · Nijmegen, The Netherlands · Maastricht, The Netherlands · Antwerpen, Belgium

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 · 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

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Nijmegen, 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 · Frankfurt am Main, Germany · 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: · Strasbourg, Alsace, France · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Basel, Switzerland

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 · 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

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 · 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

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 · 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 · 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

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Cologne, Germany · Rudesheim am Rhein, 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 · Speyer, Germany · Strasbourg, Alsace, France · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Basel, Switzerland

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 · 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

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 · Cochem, Germany · Bernkastel-Kues, Germany · Remich, Luxembourg

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)

Amsterdam, The Netherlands · Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands · Gent, Belgium · Brussels, Belgium · Antwerpen, Belgium · Rotterdam, The Netherlands · 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 · 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

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 · Hoorn, The Netherlands · Rotterdam, The Netherlands · Dordrecht, The Netherlands · Kinderdijk, Netherlands · Nestled between the Linge and Merwede Rivers, Gorinchem is the largest fortified city in The Netherlands. The well-preserved city walls and the striking Dalem Gate, relics of a storied past, have stood guard over this charming locale since the 13th c · Wesel, Germany · Nijmegen, The Netherlands · Maastricht, The Netherlands · Antwerpen, Belgium

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 · Cologne, Germany · Cochem, Germany · Ancient Worlds and Old World CharmJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.<SPAN CLASS=classic>CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing tour of Trier—Germany’s oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigr · Bernkastel-Kues, Germany · Fortress Walls and Manor Halls <SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Explore Koblenz's Mosel side by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: · Philosophers’ Views and the World’s Biggest Wine BarrelAsk about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.<SPAN CLASS=active>ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' way, OR: · Strasbourg, Alsace, France · Breisach am Rhein, Germany · Basel, Switzerland

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 · 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

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

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 · 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 · 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