Even though the Danube River is over twice the length of the Rhine, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the river for you! The Danube begins in the Black Forest mountains of Germany and makes its way to the Black Sea, passing through much of Central Europe like Austria, Hungary […]
As the second longest river in Europe, the Danube is a legend in itself. Avalon Waterways offers a wide range of river cruises along the Danube so if you are planning a holiday to Europe, here are ten facts about the Danube River you might not know! 1. The Danube […]
No matter what type of traveller you are, Avalon Waterways caters to all passions, interests, and energy levels! Check out what a day in the life onboard a river cruise with Avalon* is like in Europe. 6:20am Rise and shine! It may be early, but you won’t want to miss […]
Lazily snaking its way through lush, green landscapes is the iconic Douro River. These lands are home to centuries-old vineyards, towns and villages that have played an integral part in Portugal’s history. In particular, the Douro Valley is highly regarded as a wine region. Read on for what to expect […]
Think river cruising in Europe is only for the warmer months? Think again! While the temperatures are a lot cooler than in summer, there is still so much you can see and do in winter – particularly around the festive season with Europe’s legendary Christmas markets. And the best part? Knowing […]
In August, Kirra – part of our Marketing team in Australia – sailed away on our 8-day Danube Dreams river cruise with Avalon Waterways. It’s been researched that cruise passengers gain more than just treasured memories and new friends…they will also take home an estimated 450 grams of weight per […]