Join this Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise that explores on some of the stunning cities along the Rhine River. See the colourful corners of Amsterdam your way or choose an included painting class, instead, to recreate the masterpieces of Dutch artists. Visit the Chocolate Museum in Cologne, take a guided “bites and highlights” tour in Düsseldorf, and taste regional wines in Eltville. In Koblenz, take a cable car ride up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for magnificent views of the surrounding area.
Highlights
Attend a painting class and be inspired by the masters’ techniques
Join a hike in the Hoge Veluwe National Park with a Nature Expert
Learn the process of chocolate production in the Chocolate Museum
Discover the Romanesque beauty of Eberbach Monastery
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Active: See the sights of Amsterdam from a unique perspective by joining our guided jogging tour of the city—all at an easy pace with stops for commentary, OR:
Discovery: Attend a painting class and be inspired by the masters’ techniques. Paint your own canvas and discover your inner artist. An orientation walk will complete your experience, OR:
Active: Join a biking tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages, OR:
Classic: Enjoy a guided canal cruise to explore the iconic waterways and sites of Amsterdam.
This afternoon you might take an optional kayaking excursion. Alternatively, take a guided optional excursion to Holland’s beautiful medieval Muiderslot Castle.
Spend free time strolling at leisure through the galleries and cafés of Amsterdam.
Active: Go on a hike in the Hoge Veluwe National Park with a nature expert and discover its abundance of wildlife, including deers, wild boars, and mouflons
Active: Biking join a biking tour on the Hoge Veluwe National Park and admire its diversity of scenery, from dense forests to high sand dune
Discovery: Join guided sightseeing of Arnhem past impressive monuments and places of remembrance
Classic: Take a guided tour of Arnhem’s Kröller-Müller Museum with the world’s second-largest Van Gogh collection.
NIJMEGEN
Delicious Dutch specialties and famous mills You may join a guided optional excursion to the Windmill of Thorn or an optional cooking workshop.
Day 4: Düsseldorf
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Active: Join a city biking tour to discover interesting stories about the sights and the city itself along the way, OR:
Discovery: Experience Düsseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR:
Classic: Join a guided tour of Düsseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has an individual magic character.
This afternoon you might take a guided optional excursion to Düsseldorf’s microbreweries to try a variety of Altbiers.
Active: For a unique view of Cologne’s history and beauty, join us on a jogging tour of the city, OR:
Discovery: Join an off-the-beaten-path guided tour to discover the quaint Belgian Quarter of Cologne, OR:
Discovery: Visit Cologne’s Chocolate Museum and learn the process of chocolate production and ancient history of this food of the gods, OR:
Classic: Take a leisurely guided city walk of Cologne for a view of her must-see sights, including the Old City and its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral
Active: Take a guided tour of Marksburg Castle, visit its battlements overlooking the Rhine, and take a scenic walk down the surrounding hillside back to your ship, OR:
Discovery: For a unique experience, join us on an excursion to the “Lava City” of Mendig for a Volcano Encounter, including exploring the caverns and corridors where basalt (cold lava) was mined, as well as a visit to the nearby Monastery at “Maria Laach”, OR:
Classic: Enjoy a leisurely guided walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view.
Enjoy lunch on board and the breathtaking beauty of the Rhine Gorge as you cruise on your way to Rüdesheim, where you will have time to discover this picturesque village.
Enjoy an early morning sail to Mainz before breakfast.
Active: For some exercise before lunch, join a guided nature walk along one of the Rheinsteig walking trails through Eltville’s idyllic forests and vineyards, OR:
Discovery: Join a guided walk through the historic Old Town of Eltville am Rhein—well known as the City of Wine— with a wine tasting included, OR:
Classic: Discover the Romanesque beauty of Eberbach Monastery, the location of almost all the interior scenes of the film version of Umberto Eco’s dark medieval murder mystery “The Name of the Rose.”
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Cat. E
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom: 172 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Complimentary bottled water, Individual climate control, Mirror in the bathroom, Full shower with glass door, Vanity, Memory foam mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets, Hairdryer, and Spacious 3-door closets.
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Cat. D
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom: 172 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Complimentary bottled water, Individual climate control, Mirror in the bathroom, Full shower with glass door, Vanity, Luxurious mattress, European-style duvets, Extra blankets, Hairdryer, and Spacious 3-door closets
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Cat. B
Panorama Suite: 200 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, In-room safe, Contemporary design, Marble countertops in the bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Memory foam mattress, European-style duvets.
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Cat. A
Panorama Suite: 200 SQ. FT.
Comfort Collection Beds, Bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, Under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, In-room safe, contemporary design, Marble countertops in the bathroom, 6-person sitting area, Writing desk, Sofa, Luxurious mattress, European-style duvets.
Initial deposit is $450, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover/Novus, and American Express. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Onboard Adventure Center with active gear, bikes, maps, canoe, kayak and jogging excursions
Wifi
Complimentary fresh fruit available daily
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
Panoramic windows
Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges
Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with every lunch and dinner
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or on board your vessel
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
Based on 174 reviews on
8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
