Europe Urban Exploration Tours

Sail from Nuremberg to Budapest on an 8-day Danube River cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II, visiting Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, and Vienna. Explore medieval landmarks, imperial palaces, scenic valleys, and vibrant cultural treasures along the way.

Join an 8-day Christmastime on the Legendary Danube cruise on the Avalon Panorama, sailing from Nuremberg to Budapest to visit historic Christmas markets in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. You explore Regensburg, Passau, Melk, and Vienna, enjoying holiday treats, medieval architecture, and winter landscapes along the river.

Experience an 8-day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine cruise from Basel to Frankfurt aboard the Avalon View. Visit festive markets in Strasbourg, Heidelberg, and Cologne. Sail through the stunning Rhine Gorge and enjoy traditional treats and historical sites on this holiday river journey through Switzerland, France, and Germany.

Experience Europe’s Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel for 10 days on Avalon Imagery II. Explore Amsterdam’s canals, Nijmegen’s Roman ruins, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, and the Black Forest with guided tours, tastings, and scenic walks.

Unravel the beauty of some of Europe’s timeless treasures on an 8-day cruise aboard Avalon Tranquility II. From Budapest’s gilded landmarks and Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg and the medieval architecture of Nuremberg.

Embark on a 9-day Active & Discovery on the Seine cruise aboard the Avalon Tapestry II, exploring France through your choice of classic, discovery, and active excursions. Visit iconic destinations like Paris, Rouen, and the Normandy beaches while enjoying hands-on culinary workshops, guided hikes, and historical tours.

Sail the Douro River on an 8-day festive season cruise aboard the Avalon Alegria, traveling round-trip from Porto. You explore historic towns, visit renowned Portuguese wine cellars, and wander through enchanting holiday markets. Discover the Douro Valley's landscapes, from Castelo Rodrigo's medieval walls to the golden stone of Salamanca.

Board Avalon Expression for an 8-day Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Visit Linz, Vienna, and Bratislava, sail through the Wachau Valley, and enjoy optional experiences such as a Linzer Torte cooking class, wine tasting, or a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace before ending in Budapest.

Experience the Danube Symphony westbound on a 6-day Avalon Expression river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Explore Vienna, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Ybbs, and Linz with guided sightseeing, biking, wine tasting, pastries, castles, and cultural landmarks along the way.

Embark on an 8-day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the Avalon View. You visit festive markets in Germany, France, and Holland; discover the Black Forest, explore Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, see Heidelberg Castle, and sail the scenic Rhine Gorge before enjoying a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

Experience a 5-day cruise aboard Avalon Panorama through Switzerland, Germany, and France. Travel along the Rhine River from Basel to Frankfurt, exploring Breisach and the Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, and Heidelberg’s castle, with festive villages and seasonal traditions along the way.

Set sail on a 13-day Tyrrhenian Sea to the Adriatic cruise aboard Le Boreal. Explore Nice, Bonifacio, Lipari, Taormina, Dubrovnik, Split, Rovinj, and Piran. Walk historic centers, enjoy coastal views, and discover local cultures. Relax with onboard amenities during scenic sea days before ending in Venice.