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 […]
If there’s one way to elevate your travels in France, it’s by adding a river cruise. The Seine, Saône, and Rhône are its three main rivers, complete with the (smaller) Dordogne and Garonne. Feel like you’re sailing through a living postcard, from vineyards and medieval towns to Gothic cathedrals and […]
Lake Como and Lucerne go together like a gin and tonic – refreshing, crisp, zesty and effervescent. With options to add this on before or after your Avalon holiday, here’s why you should extend your river cruise to Lake Como and Lucerne. Begin here before discovering Bordeaux or a combined […]
Dreaming of an elevated cruising experience paired with impeccable cultural immersion? Then look no further than a river cruise on the Douro. Portugal is home to a rich culture, quiet charm, world-famous wine and timeless traditions. Here’s what to expect on a Douro river cruise with Avalon Waterways. Intimate cruise […]
Sometimes, one mode of transport just isn’t enough when on holiday. If this is the case, why not combine a Swiss rail tour with Cosmos and an Avalon Waterways river cruise on the Rhine? Full of towering mountains, azure lakes and charming cities, it’s a perfect pairing for a European […]
Andrea sailed away from the ordinary with us in April on our Danube Dreams cruise. Here’s her recount of a week of elevated river cruising on the Danube with Avalon. Day One: Vilshofen, Germany I had stayed in Passau the night before embarkation, so took a 20-minute train ride to […]