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Active Discovery on the Rhine

8 Days

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Turn the Rhine into your playground on this immersive Active & Discovery cruise. Travel through Holland, Germany, and France while choosing how you experience each destination with a flexible mix of Active, Discovery, and Classic excursions—from biking vineyard paths and kayaking historic canals to culinary walks, castle visits, and guided city tours.

Priced From:

$7865 pp *

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Travel Date: May -Oct 26

TOUR ADVISORS

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Save up to $1,800* per couple

Turn the Rhine into your playground on this immersive Active & Discovery cruise. Travel through Holland, Germany, and France while choosing how you experience each destination with a flexible mix of Active, Discovery, and Classic excursions—from biking vineyard paths and kayaking historic canals to culinary walks, castle visits, and guided city tours.

Sail past clifftop castles in the Rhine Gorge, explore storybook towns like Heidelberg and Strasbourg, taste regional beers and wines, and wander medieval streets framed by dramatic landscapes. Whether you crave adventure, cultural depth, or relaxed sightseeing, this journey lets you set the pace while delivering unforgettable moments at every stop.

Perfect for travelers who want more than sightseeing, this Rhine itinerary blends iconic scenery with hands-on experiences for a trip that truly moves you.

Highlights

  • Visit Amsterdam's Street Art Museum, then discover your inner artist with a hands-on graffiti workshop. 

 

  • Join a foodie tour through Strasbourg to discover the cuisine of France’s Alsace region. 

 

  • Learn about the art of beer making with an entertaining and exclusive tour of four breweries in and out of Old Heidelberg.

Pricing

Deluxe Stateroom (Cat. E)

from

$7,865*

per person, twin share

Pricing based on 12 Sep 26 departure


 

Inclusions

  • Avalon’s award-winning Suite Ships featuring our signature Panorama SuitesSM with the industry's only Open-Air Balconies and the grandest views in cruising
  • Flexible dining options with world-class menus that incorporate the perfect balance of regional flavour and worldly flair, served in your choice of venue on board
  • Regional beer & wine with your meals, and a complimentary happy hour each night
  • Your choice of daily onshore excursions, from action-packed experiences and interactive discoveries, to traditional sightseeing with expert Local Guides
  • The Avalon touch in every detail – from premium Comfort Collection Beds and L’Occitane® bath products to specialty coffees and sweet treats

Your Ships - Avalon Panorama & Avalon Vista

Avalon Panorama

Avalon Panorama set the standard for modern river cruising as the first ship to feature two full decks of Panorama Suites. Each 200-square-foot suite offers wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that open to create river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony, delivering unobstructed views. Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Comfort Collection beds positioned to face the scenery.

Onboard amenities include complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi, a Fitness Center, a library, and a spacious Sky Deck with lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and Sky Bistro—perfect for enjoying Europe’s iconic riverscapes.

 Avalon Vista

Avalon Vista combines spacious design with seamless river views, featuring two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that transform your space into an Open-Air Balcony. Panorama Suites measure 200 square feet—over 30% larger than the industry standard—and include Comfort Collection beds facing the view.

Guests enjoy complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi, a Fitness Center, and a large Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and Sky Bistro, offering relaxed comfort and panoramic scenery throughout the journey.

Terms and Conditions

*Terms & conditions apply. All pricing is per person, twin share, includes applicable savings and is subject to availability. See our website for full details. www.avalonwaterways.co.nz

 

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