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Timeless Rivers of Europe:
the Rhine & Seine for Wine Lovers
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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine & Seine for Wine Lovers
Tailor your river odyssey to your needs and preferences with an expansive itinerary, a selection of onboard cabins and a plethora of high-end amenities from Avalon Waterways.
Experience Europe’s history and culture with stops in many breathtaking locations, including Breisach, Cologne, Amsterdam, and more.
Discover your true adventurous self aboard one of our luxury cruises and set sail on your Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine & Seine for Wine Lovers voyage.
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Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways -
Ship: Avalon View & Avalon Tapestry II -
Duration: 14 Nights
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Departure: Oct - Nov
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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine & Seine for Wine Lovers Cruise Itinerary
Explore Europe via our highly customisable itinerary.
Day 1
Basel
Flights into Zürich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm and guests must be on board the ship by 5 pm.
Day 2
Breisach / Black Forest
Embark on a full-day guided tour to the Black Forest, a full-day guided tour to the village of Colmar, or a guided tour to Freiburg’s mediaeval city centre.
Day 3
Strasbourg
Explore Strasbourg by bike, join a city sightseeing tour, go on a guided tour along the Alsace Wine Route, or enjoy an onboard food and wine pairing dinner.
Day 4
Speyer / Heidelberg
Join a guided city tour or a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle.
Day 5
Rüdesheim / Koblenz
Hike through the vineyards of Rüdesheim, tour Eberbach Monastery or join a guided tour of the Mechanical Music Museum. Enjoy an onboard wine and cheese tasting.
Day 6
Cologne
Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne, a guided walking tour of Cologne’s Jewish heritage sites, or a guided city walk of Cologne. Join a wine and chocolate tasting hosted by your Master of Wine.
Day 7
Amsterdam
Enjoy an early morning walk in Amsterdam or a guided canal cruise. Consider an excursion to Zaanse Schans.
Day 8
Amsterdam / Paris
Catch a high-speed train to Paris where you will board your ship again.
Day 9
Vernon / Les Andelys
Discover Vernon’s Chateau des Tourelles by foot, join a guided tour of Giverny* or a guided visit to Bizy Castle. Enjoy a traditional French luncheon onboard. Embark on a guided hike to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard** or a guided walking tour of Les Andelys.
*Monet’s House is closed in March and November. During this period, this excursion will be replaced with a guided tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle.
** This excursion will not operate in November.
Day 10
Caudebec
Enjoy a bike ride along the river or a guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route. Consider an afternoon excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur.
Day 11
Caudebec / Normandy
Embark on a guided tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, a full-day guided tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, or the “A Taste of Normandy” guided tour. Enjoy live entertainment on board.
Day 12
Rouen
Join a guided bike tour or a guided walking tour of Rouen.
Day 13
Conflans
Go on a bike ride along the Seine, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Ois, or a guided tour of the Château de Malmaison*. Consider an excursion to the Palace of Versailles.
* Château de Malmaison is closed on the first Sunday of each month and on the 21st of September. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Château de Chantilly
Day 14
Paris
Discover the Seine river by foot, enjoy a guided walk or go on a guided city tour.
Day 10
Paris
Your cruise ends today.
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Avalon Waterways 
Departure:
Oct to
Nov
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Daily Excursions
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£
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Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine & Seine for Wine Lovers FAQ
How many types of suites/staterooms does each ship have?
The Avalon View and Avalon Tapestry II have three kinds of staterooms/suites available for you to choose from, including the Deluxe Stateroom, the Panorama Suite and the Royal Suite.
Does the crew onboard speak English?
Yes, our onboard crew members do speak English.
Does each ship have an elevator?
Yes, both the Avalon View and Avalon Tapestry II possess an elevator.
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