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 […]
If you have travelled through the south of France, you would have surely heard of the Rhône River. The famous river has played an important part in Europe’s history since the times of the Greeks and Romans. While the northern tip of the Rhône flows through Switzerland, Avalon Waterways offers […]
The Seine and France go hand in hand, a perfect pairing just like ham and a baguette. Stretching for 777 kilometres, the Seine flows from Dijon to Le Havre where it joins the English Channel. While it is most famous for passing through Paris, there are plenty of other cities […]
In August, Sarah – part of our Sales team – embarked on a river cruise down the Danube with Avalon Waterways. “I hope you don’t find this rude…but you’re a bit young for a river cruise, aren’t you?” – Jane, fellow passenger. I recently came back from an 8-day Danube […]