{"id":10046,"date":"2014-03-31T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=10046"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:40:58","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:40:58","slug":"avalon-waterways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/avalon-waterways\/","title":{"rendered":"River Cruise with Avalon Waterways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Why River Cruise?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no better way to discover Europe than on an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/tour-finder\/index.php?params=0,0,0,0,0,0&amp;brandType=47844&amp;tourType=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avalon Waterways river cruise<\/a>. Sail past stunning landscapes, medieval castles, lush vineyards, and ancient wonders, stopping to explore Europe\u2019s many charming cities. Cruise through the Danube, Rhine, Main, Seine, Moselle, or Rhone rivers and marvel at the magnificent scenery. When the ship docks, experience shore excursions and guided sightseeing of prominent areas and landmarks. If Europe isn\u2019t your style, how about cruising Asia, South America, or the USA? Avalon Waterways offers a variety of itineraries, whether you want to visit China, the Galapagos Islands, or the Peruvian Amazon!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Ship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10060\" alt=\"Observation Lounge, Avalon Waterways\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Observation-Lounge-Avalon-Waterways.jpg\" width=\"670\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Observation-Lounge-Avalon-Waterways.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Observation-Lounge-Avalon-Waterways-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Avalon&#8217;s award-winning ships are the youngest on the waterways (the average age is less than 3 years). Aboard your luxurious ship, experience the best in dining, entertainment, and amenities. Avalon\u2019s innovative staterooms are detail-oriented and designed with comfort in mind. They have the largest average staterooms (172-300 sq. ft.) and modern amenities. More than 85% of the rooms have Open-Air or French Balconies and there is free Wi-Fi on board. Panoramic windows, a sleek, modern design, and elegant areas provide spacious and contemporary places to relax and indulge. Local chefs, entertainers, artisans, and experts deliver excellent service during your stay. Personalized service and delightful itineraries ensure Avalon Waterways provides you with an enchanting, one-of-a-kind holiday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/tour-detail\/detail.php?segmentId=false&amp;tour_id=WAB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Magnificent Europe<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10061\" alt=\"Austria's Wachau Valley\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Austrias-Wachau-Valley.jpg\" width=\"670\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Austrias-Wachau-Valley.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Austrias-Wachau-Valley-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of Avalon Waterways&#8217;\u00a0most popular cruises, this itinerary takes you from Budapest to Amsterdam (or vice versa) over 15 days. Guided sightseeing ensures you don\u2019t miss a thing. Explore sighs in Vienna, Bratislava, Cologne, and more! Experience wine tasting in Austria\u2019s Wachau Valley, beer tasting in Nuremberg, and cruise through the Rhine Gorge and Amsterdam\u2019s canals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Top Cruises<\/strong><br \/>\nRomantic Rhine<br \/>\nParis to Normandy&#8217;s Landing Beaches<br \/>\nThe Legendary Danube<br \/>\nBurgundy &amp; Provence<br \/>\nThe Blue Danube Discovery<br \/>\nTulip Time Cruise<br \/>\nMagical China &amp; the Yangtze River<br \/>\nDiscover the Galapagos &amp; Peru<br \/>\nFascinating Vietnam, Cambodia &amp; the Mekong River<br \/>\nFrom the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Interest Cruises<\/strong><br \/>\nArt &amp; Impressionist River Cruise<br \/>\nAuthor &amp; Godmother River Cruise<br \/>\nBeer Tasting River Cruise<br \/>\nChristmas River Cruises<br \/>\nGolf River Cruise<br \/>\nCulinary River Cruise<br \/>\nWWI &amp; European History River Cruises<br \/>\nJewish Heritage River Cruise<br \/>\nMusic River Cruises<br \/>\nJazz River Cruises<br \/>\nPresident&#8217;s River Cruise<br \/>\nWellness River Cruise<br \/>\nWine River Cruises<\/p>\n<p>There are so many quality river cruises to choose from with Avalon Waterways! Speak to your travel agent to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why River Cruise? There\u2019s no better way to discover Europe than on an Avalon Waterways river cruise. Sail past stunning landscapes, medieval castles, lush vineyards, and ancient wonders, stopping to explore Europe\u2019s many charming cities. Cruise through the Danube, Rhine, Main, Seine, Moselle, or Rhone rivers and marvel at the magnificent scenery. 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