Experience the ultimate European dream holiday with a magnificent Avalon River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. Travel along some of the most scenic and breathtaking rivers of Europe, including the Rhine and Danube.
This 15 day cruise starts in Amsterdam where you will spend a couple of days exploring this lively city with its unique canals, or visit the world class museums. Leaving Holland for Germany the first stop is Cologne, known for its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral and Kolsch pale lager. From here you cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge which is arguably the most beautiful stretch of river where ancient castles appear on the cliffs.
Travelling further down the main river you reach Wurzburg with the imposing Marienberg Fortress perched above the town. Then visit medieval Bamberg to wander around the historic centre that is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The half way mark of this cruise brings you to the delightful Bavarian town of Roth. Nearby is Nuremberg where you can visit the thousand-year-old city’s medieval fortifications and beautiful gothic churches.
On the edge of the Danube river is the medieval town of Regensburg that has at least 1,300 listed buildings of historic interest and a history dating back to the Celts around 500 BC. Next on the itinerary is the charming town of Passau, a maze of narrow cobblestone streets located where the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers converge.
Experience the best of Austria with a visit to Melk that features one of Europe’s largest monasteries. Then cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Durnstein which is lined with 16th century homes. Of course, the must see city of Vienna completes the Austrian leg of this cruise. Enjoy a tour of this magnificent city and an optional Mozart inspired concert.
Nearing the end of this amazing cruise is a stop at historic Bratislava, the dynamic capital of Slovakia. The cruise finishes in Budapest, Hungary. One of Eastern Europe’s liveliest cities, where there is plenty to fill a couple of days with city tours and strolling the beautiful riverside.
Avalon Cruises have mastered the art of blending luxury with comfort and even blurred the lines between outside and in. Their new Panorama Suites on their suite ships are larger than the standard staterooms and feature wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows that open wider than any other creating river cruising’s only open-air balcony. Combine this luxury with the wine appreciation, beer tasting and superb culinary experiences to ensure this is a dream river cruise experience.
Helloworld Milford is pleased to offer you the opportunity to join us on an Escorted Tour from New Zealand with pre and post-cruise features and optional self-travel extensions. Contact our team for more details of both this 15 day Magnificent River Cruise and the Escorted Tour options.
helloworld Milford, Corner Kitchener and Milford Road, Milford 09 489 2597 milford@helloworld.co.nz
