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THE RHINE and MOSELLE (WAT2010)
A 15-Day Avalon Waterways tour starting from $3,679
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| Starting Price: | $3,679 |  |
| Tour Length: | 15 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Germany, Holland, Luxembourg, Switzerland | |
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City Highlights
Cruise:
Deluxe 13-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
Amsterdam:
Canal Cruise
Rotterdam:
Harbor Cruise
Dordrecht:
Excursion to Kinderdijk
Cologne:
Guided sightseeing
Koblenz:
Guided walk
Bernkastel:
Guided walk, local marketplace; visit a wine cellar
Trier:
Guided sightseeing, Porta Nigra
Luxembourg:
Guided sightseeing
Cochem:
Visit Reichsburg Castle
Rhine Gorge:
Cruise through the gorge
Rüdesheim:
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
Mainz:
Visit the Gutenberg Museum
Heidelberg:
Guided visit of the castle including the Giant Vat
Strasbourg:
Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral
Breisach:
Excursion to the Black ForestNotes:In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
Ship
Avalon Affinity
Meals
Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day
(Sat.) Board your overnight flight to Amsterdam.
Day 2:
Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation). (Sun.) Welcome to Amsterdam! Holland’s capital is sophisticated and modern, with a rich and fascinating history. The works of famous Dutch masters can be seen in world-renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh. This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (D)
Day 3:
Amsterdam. (Mon.) There is no better way to see the city than by CANAL BOAT, cruising through the elegant grachten lined with stately homes dating back to Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” There is plenty of free time to explore on your own. Your Cruise Director will have suggestions of how to make the most of your stay. (B,L,D)
Day 4:
Schoonhoven–Rotterdam–Dordrecht. Excursion to Kinderdijk. (Tue.) Schoonhoven, nicknamed “Zilverstad,” is renowned for its silver, and is the home of the International School of Silver. There’s time to explore on your own and maybe visit the Gold, Silver & Clock Museum. Next, sail to Rotterdam, a bustling city that was leveled by German bombs in WWII and now boasts the world’s busiest PORT. Sitting between two branches of the Rhine, charming Dordrecht inspired many painters in the 17th and 18th centuries. From here, an excursion takes you to KINDERDIJK with its picturesque row of windmills. (B,L,D)
Day 5:
Cologne, Germany. (Wed.) Cologne is the capital of the Rhineland and one of Germany’s largest cities. The soaring twin steeples of the magnificent gothic cathedral dominate the river skyline. The Germano-Roman Museum next to the cathedral is a must for history buffs! The Old Town abounds with taverns, cafés, and shops. Try a Kölsch, the favorite local beer, and shop for a bottle of 4711, the original “eau de cologne.” (B,L,D)
Day 6:
Koblenz. (Thu.) Situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, 2,000-year-old Koblenz is the cultural and business center of the Middle Rhine region. The DEUTSCHES ECK, located on a tongue of land where the two rivers converge, holds an impressive equestrian statue of Wilhelm I. The Moselle River is some 312-miles long, rising in the Vosges Mountains of northeastern France and entering Germany at Trier. The entire Moselle Valley is famous for its beautiful and tranquil scenery. (B,L,D)
Day 7:
Bernkastel. (Fri.) In the middle of the Moselle region is the charming wine village of Bernkastel with its well-preserved half-timbered houses surrounding the beautiful MARKET PLACE. Wine growers in this area look after Germany’s largest expanse of vineyards, the most celebrated of the vintages being the Bernkasteler Doktor. Before dinner, visit a local WINE CELLAR and taste several of this region’s varietals. (B,L,D)
Day 8:
Trier. (Sat.) The venerable Episcopal city of Trier is the oldest in Germany and, some claim, even older than Rome! A house on the marketplace bears the inscription, “Trier was standing 1,300 years before Rome.” The famous PORTA NIGRA is the only surviving fortified gate from the original Roman settlement and still gives access to the town center. Trier’s most famous son was socialist revolutionary Karl Marx. (B,L,D)
Day 9:
Remich–Excursion to Luxembourg via Schengen. (Sun.) Via Schengen, where the Schengen Agreement was signed and the Schengen Visa was born, a short motorcoach ride takes you to Luxembourg, the capital of the Grand Duchy of the same name. The city boasts a large array of historical and cultural sights, which come to life as you visit the city with your Local Guide. This afternoon, relax on board while your ship cruises slowly down the Moselle, or join us for an optional excursion to the museum of General Patton, famous from the Battle of the Bulge. (B,L,D)
Day 10:
Cochem. (Mon.) Visit REICHSBURG CASTLE, which sits atop a conical hill covered in vines. From here the views of the little town of Cochem nestled down below and of the river valley are splendid. Cruising the wide, peaceful curves of the river, it quickly becomes obvious that the Moselle is an important wine-growing region. Most notably, the Riesling grape is cultivated, producing a dry to sweet, floral white wine. (B,L,D)
Day 11:
Rhine Gorge–Rüdesheim–Mainz. (Tue.) 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. Rüdesheim is the perfect example of a Rhine Valley wine town and SIEGFRIED’S MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM is a real surprise! A SPECIAL TREAT is planned before you have free time to explore the Drosselgasse and pick up some souvenirs. Situated on the left bank of the Rhine, opposite the mouth of the Main River, Mainz is Germany’s largest and most important wine market. Gutenberg, the father of modern printing, was born here and you’ll visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM. (B,L,D)
Day 12:
Mainz. Excursion to Heidelberg. (Wed.) This morning your ship docks in Mainz, Germany’s largest and most important wine market. Gutenberg, the father of modern printing, was born here and you’ll visit the GUTENBERG MUSEUM. From here you can choose to take a half-day excursion to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town. The ruins of the imposing red sandstone CASTLE tower above the city. Of particular interest is the GIANT VAT, an 18th-century wine cask holding 49,000 gallons! (B,L,D)
Day 13:
Strasbourg, France. (Thu.) Situated on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg is influenced by the culture of both countries and is the capital of the Alsace region. It is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament. Noteworthy sights are the GOTHIC CATHEDRAL, the lovely LA PETITE FRANCE district, Place Kléber, and Place Gutenberg with the statue of the inventor of the printing press. An optional excursion to the Alsace wine region is available today. (B,L,D)
Day 14:
Breisach, Germany. Excursion to the Black Forest. (Fri.) Located at the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border is the gateway to Germany’s BLACK FOREST region, an area of unrivaled natural beauty with its forests of thick pine trees. Surely the most well-known products from this region are Black Forest ham and Black Forest cherry cake. (B,L,D)
Day 15:
Basel, Switzerland (Disembarkation). (Sat.) Homebound flights should not leave Zürich Airport before 10 am. (B)
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5/1/2010 - 5/15/2010 |
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6/26/2010 - 7/10/2010 |
$3,729 |
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8/21/2010 - 9/4/2010 |
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10/16/2010 - 10/30/2010 |
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Avalon Affinity
The Avalon Affinity, which set sail in May of 2009, is one of the latest additions to the Avalon fleet, with a design that reflects the uniqueness of the area, and which differentiates her from the other Avalon vessels. Carrying a maximum of just 138 passengers with four suites, she is one of the smallest of the Avalon Waterways river cruise ships, yet the staterooms are equally spacious and well appointed, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two decks. In addition, there is an elevator, and the whirlpool on the Sky Deck allows for a refreshing dip after a day of sightseeing. The rear lounge is perfect for small groups.
Features exclusive to Avalon Affinity staterooms:
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in most staterooms
- French balconies in most staterooms
- Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
- Private bathroom with shower
- Comfortable, hotel-style beds
- European-style duvets
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Large closets
- Minibar, hairdryer & safe
- Individual climate control
Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image
Avalon Affinity Jr. Suite
1 Bed
2 Toilet
3 Sink
4 Shower
5 Closet
6 Writing Desk
7 Sliding Glass Doors
8 Sofa
9 Coffee Table
Avalon Affinity Stateroom
Category Staterooms - 172 sq. ft.
1 Bed
2 Toilet
3 Sink
4 Shower
5 Closet
6 Writing Desk
7 Windows
Category E Staterooms
Category E Staterooms - 172 sq. ft.
1 Bed
2 Toilet
3 Sink
4 Shower
5 Closet
6 Writing Desk
7 Windows
Ship Facts:
- Inagurated: 2009
- Length: 361 ft
- Decks: 4 decks including the Sky Deck
- Staterooms: 65
- Passenger Capacity: 138
- Voltage: 220v
- Onboard Currency: Euro
Ship Amenities:
- Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
- Services of a professional Cruise Director
- Sightseeing with Local Guides
- Revolutionary engineering
- Non-smoking interior
- Internet access & Wi-Fi hotspots
- Elegant polished metal & glass throughout
- Onboard lectures, activities & nightly piano music
- Panoramic picture windows for landscape viewing
- Hair Salon
- Fitness Center
- Spacious Sky Decks with shade system for sunning
- 6-person whirlpool
- Lounge & Bar
- Complimentary coffee & tea available throughout the day
- Fine dining
- Buffet breakfast items are conveniently color coded to indicate foods that are low calorie, low fat/low calorie, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy
- Complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks will be included on all onboard dinners
- Open seating throughout the dining room for all meals
- Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
- Comfortable, hotel-style beds
- Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
- European-style duvets
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Private bathroom with shower
- Large closets
- Minibar, hairdryer & safe
- Individual climate control
- Royal Deck passengers can order Continental breakfast to their staterooms
- All staterooms are outside and those on Royal and Sapphire Decks have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balconies
Price Details US
Gateway for departure is Zürich, Switzerland.Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges: $182Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.Extra nights per person in Amsterdam:in single room $539, in twin room $308Extra nights per person in Zürich:in single room $193, in twin room $127Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:Category / Affinity Decks / PriceB / Sapphire Deck / $927A / Sapphire Deck / $1,020P / Royal Deck / $1,205Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $2,227
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A Taste of the Danube | View itinerary
5 days incl. travel, or 4 days from Vienna to Budapest
April 24, 2010
A Taste of the Danube | View itinerary
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Tulip Time | View itinerary
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Amsterdam to Amsterdam
March 27, 2010
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European Splendor | View itinerary
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Windmills, Vineyards & Paris | View itinerary
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March 27, 2010
Jewels of Central Europe | View itinerary
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*Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways/Globus River Cruise vacation to receive $500 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied anytime after October 28, 2009 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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A Taste of the Danube | View itinerary
5 days incl. travel, or 4 days from Vienna to Budapest
April 24, 2010
May 2, 2010
July 3, 2010
A Taste of the Danube | View itinerary
6 days incl. travel, or 5 days from Budapest to Vienna
April 20, 2010
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Tulip Time | View itinerary
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Amsterdam to Amsterdam
March 27, 2010
April 10, 2010
The Legendary Danube | View itinerary
12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Prague to Budapest
April 10, 2010
Burgundy & Provence | View itinerary
12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Cote d’Azur to Paris
April 11, 2010
Central European Experience | View itinerary
13 days incl. travel, or 12 days from Paris to Prague
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European Splendor | View itinerary
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Windmills, Vineyards & Paris | View itinerary
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Windmills, Vineyards & Paris | View itinerary
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Jewels of Central Europe | View itinerary
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Blue Danube to the Black Sea | View itinerary
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Black Sea Discovery | View itinerary
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Grand Black Sea | View itinerary
20 days incl travel or 19 days from Bucharest to Prague
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*Book a 2010 Europe Globus or Avalon River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. Europe Cruise-only bookings are eligible for the $150 off per person offer. Must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between January 6 and April 6, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2010. Offers not valid with one-another or any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
**Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation to receive $500 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Jr. Suites excluded. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied anytime after February 3, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
***Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation in order to waive the single supplement fee. Only five promotional staterooms available each departure. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between November 18, 2009 and February 16, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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