The Danube River’s ebbs and flows deliver a melting pot of cultures, cuisines and history. This legendary river doesn’t just flow through Europe; it connects it. With fairytale towns, magnificent capital cities and vineyard-lined valleys, here’s why a Danube river cruise is the best way to explore Central Europe. Unpack once, see it all One of the many perks of river […]
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Say ‘oui’ to the Rhône
Flowing from the glacial waters of the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean Sea, the Rhône River winds its way through the lush lavender fields, sun-washed storybook villages and fabled French vineyards that inspired Van Gogh, Cézanne and Gaugin. Here’s why you should say ‘oui’ to the Rhône. Savour the savoir-faire Treat yourself to the lands of […]
Active & Discovery in Holland and Belgium
Tiptoe through the tulips…or float past them, cycle past them and even paint them on an Active & Discovery in Holland and Belgium river cruise. Flower fields and markets, classic paintings and street art come to life when experiencing them in interactive ways. Choose from Classic, Active or Discovery excursions each day – there’s no better way to soak in the culture of […]
The Danube’s Greatest Hits
From Vienna’s waltzes to Budapest’s bridges, the Danube plays all the hits. Sailing with Avalon, you don’t just float past Europe’s legends; you live them. Step off your Suite Ship into cities where music fills the air, history lines the cobblestones and every view is a standing ovation. Read on […]
Finding Beauty Along the Rhine
What’s the best way to finding beauty along the Rhine? That’s easy – a river cruise with Avalon Waterways. Unpack once, value connection over checklists, and embrace the art of slow travel through four distinct countries. There’s no need to rush from place to place when sailing on our popular […]
Rediscovering My Heritage on the Mekong with Avalon
Fiona – part of our Customer Sales team – sailed away on our Avalon Waterways ‘Mekong Discovery’ cruise in April. With Cambodian Chinese ancestry, here’s how Fiona rediscovered her heritage during this trip. As someone who works in the travel industry, I’ve been fortunate to experience some incredible destinations. But […]