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Join this eight-day river cruise adventure through Germany – designed by Avalon Waterways to appeal to beer enthusiasts around the world.
Tour cultural hotspots, sample a range of locally-produced beers and learn about local culture on a range of cultivated excursions and demonstrations.
Return each night to the award-winning Avalon Imagery II – a vessel designed to bring a sense of luxury and convenience to holidaymakers.
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways 
Ship: Avalon Imagery II 
Duration: 8 Nights 
Departure: October 
Duration: 8 Nights
Departure: May - Nov Unfortunately, we can't provide live prices for this cruise. Please get in touch with our customer service team to get a quote.
Embark on a unique itinerary designed to appeal to those with an interest in beers. Explore vineyards, learn about production techniques and sample expert-recommended food and beer pairings.
Welcome to Switzerland; unite with your suite ship and spend the rest of the evening settling in.
Kick off your adventure on a full-day tour to the Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernhof, an authentic water mill and attend a traditional butter-making demonstration. Alternatively, embark on a guided tour of Freiburg’s medieval city centre.
Guests may also choose to opt into a guided morning excursion to Colmar.
The day concludes with an onboard beer lecture.
Today, either bike through the city with your Adventure Host or join a sightseeing excursion around Strasbourg – visiting the gothic, stained-glass cathedral and the La Petite France District. Guests may choose to join an Optional excursion to the historic Maginot Line.
Alternatively, enjoy some free time to explore.
Hike with your Adventure Host through Rudesheim’s vineyards or take an open-air cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument and ride back down through the vineyards.
Alternatively, tour the Mechanical Music Museum and enjoy a tasting of authentic Rudesheimer coffee.
Upon arrival in Boppard, enjoy some free time to explore the Rheinallee Promenade.
Enjoy biking through Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, join a brewery tour to sample beers or join a classic sightseeing tour to the city’s cultural landmarks and financial headquarters.
This evening, attend an onboard beer lecture hosted by a local expert.
Spend your day on a guided walking tour of Wertheim. This evening, your beer expert will host an extravagant food and beer pairing dinner.
Opt to bike through Wurzburg alongside your Adventure Host or take a guided sightseeing tour of the city’s main sights; including the Old Main Bridge and baroque Bishop’s Residenz.
Guests may also choose to join an optional excursion to the town of Rothenburg to explore its unique fairytale atmosphere.
While sailing, partake in an onboard beer and cheese tasting. Upon arrival to Bamberg, bike along the city’s canals with your Adventure Host, discover a family run hop garden to taste local beers or join a guided walking tour through the city’s highlights.
Your cruise ends after this morning’s breakfast. Disembark and begin your journey home.
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Guests can expect a selection of tours, biking excursions, tastings, talks and demonstrations over the duration of this cruise.
For this German Grandeur for Beer Enthusiasts (Eastbound) itinerary there is not a reverse option available.
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