Avalon Waterways

Touring by river boat is becoming THE way to take in the sights of Europe. Join us as we wend our way through countryside steeped in history.

AVALON WATERWAYS

Launch of new vessel "Panorama"

Featuring 'Magnificent Europe' 2011 itineraries

Earlybird offer: save $300 per couple click for more details
book by 31 August for this offer

15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam or v.v.
between May and November 2011
Prices start from $5,639pp

Below are just a few reasons why the new PANORAMA SUITE SHIP is filling fast.

• There are 64 Suites, 200sq ft of luxury Open-Air Balconies that can be used 365 days a year.
• All our ships have Silent drive – no engine noise and no vibration no complaints, our clients love that!
• Champagne at breakfast with egg stations cooking them to your taste each day.
• Gourmet Bistro - BBQs for lunch on the Sky Deck
• Devine French L’Occitane toiletries
• Avalon’s version of Heavenly beds
• Your choice of pillows, firm or hard
• Prices and Inclusions you won’t believe!
   

Highlights of Magnificent Europe 2011

• Holland's delightful 700-year-old capital is sophisticated and modern, with a rich and fascinating history. There is no better way to see Amsterdam than by CANAL BOAT, cruising through the elegant grachten lined with stately homes. Afterward, your river cruise vessel sets sail for Cologne.
• Cologne is one of Germany's largest cities, with a river skyline dominated by the soaring twin spires of its magnificent gothic cathedral.
• The dramatic RHINE GORGE is the most beautiful stretch of river. Pass the legendary rock of the Lorelei, where sweet songs of local beauties lured enchanted sailors to their doom.
• Located on the Main River, Miltenberg is a picturesque Bavarian village that thrived on income from river traffic. Its cultural wealth and affluence are reflected in the beautiful medieval and renaissance houses.
• Known as the "Pearl of the Romantic Road," Würzburg is surrounded by sloping hills covered with vineyards. The magnificent BISHOP'S RESIDENZ is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Another beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site is medieval Bamberg. Your walking tour takes in its breathtaking cathedral, the Old Town Hall straddling the River Regnitz, and serpentine streets with charming houses and 18th-century mansions.
• Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it was restored to its original style. Marvel at this historic city with its fabulous gothic churches and elegant patrician houses.
• One of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, Regensburg's architectural highlights include the Old Town Hall and Porta Pretoria—gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD.
• Passau-Linz, Austria. Ideally located at the confluence of the Rivers Inn, Ilz, and Danube, Passau is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets. St. Stephen's Cathedral houses the world's largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes.
• Melk's magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town from its commanding hill site and is one of Europe's largest monasteries. Dürnstein, known for the baroque Stiftskirche with its blue façade, lies right in the heart of the Wachau wine region. Above town are the ruins of the castle where England's King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Vienna, known as the "City of Music," inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss
• Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria's capital has much to offer: lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ring Boulevard, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral, to name just a few of the sights you will enjoy during your city tour.
• Situated at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, Bratislava is the dynamic capital of Slovakia. The charming Old Town with its Town Hall and Mirbach Palace, as well as gothic ST. MARTIN'S CATHEDRAL, should not be missed.
• Budapest, spanning the banks of the Danube, is Eastern Europe's liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis. Seven bridges connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with FISHERMEN'S BASTION and the Matthias Church is among the impressive sights you'll see on your included tour.