Book an indulgent Avalon Waterways European River cruise on one of their state-of-the-art ships and save up to AUD$2,300* per couple on select air-inclusive cruises!

Unpack once and relax. Avalon Waterways offer you state-of-the-art ships and indulgent itineraries around Europe and beyond.

Avalon’s wide selection of cruises will whet even the most seasoned traveller’s appetite but these are our top picks…

8 day Paris to Normandy from AUD$3,854pp

Combine time in France’s marvelous capital with discoveries of quaint towns along the Seine and in the picturesque Normandy region. Embark in Paris, sailing to Vernon, for a choice of guided visits to either Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or magnificent Bizy Castle. Continue to Les Andelys with its Château Gaillard, built by England’s King Richard the Lionheart in 1196, and enjoy guided sightseeing. Then, on to Caudebec, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating “Taste of Normandy.” Visit Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen or join a walking tour focused on the French resistance, and in Conflans, choose between a visit of Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison before heading back to Paris. During your last day on the Seine, a Local Expert will show you some of the famous sights, such as the Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more! And as this is a cruise with a WWII theme, you’ll enjoy on board lectures by our WWII expert.

21 days - from Budapest to London from $6,917pp

See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting cruise. Guided sightseeing in each city is conducted by Certified Local Guides and shows you the highlights. In Regensburg, we’ll introduce you to some of Germany’s famous beers, and there’s wine tasting in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Visit Vienna, charming Dürnstein, Regensburg, Nuremberg, medieval Bamberg, pictureque Rüdesheim, and Cologne. Also enjoy inside visits of Bratislava’s gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, the amazing Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig, and Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock; glide past quaint towns, beautiful scenery, and historic buildings along the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers; and enjoy a scenic cruise through the delightful canals of Amsterdam. After disembarking your Avalon cruise ship in Amsterdam, we transfer you by high-speed train to Paris for your exciting Monograms extension. We've arranged your hotel reservations, daily breakfast, sightseeing with local experts, transfers from/to your hotels to/from the train stations, and more. Plus, we know you are not familiar with the cities, so we've arranged the services of friendly and knowledgeable Local Hosts® to answer questions, share inside information, help you arrange your activities and excursions, and more. The moment you arrive in Paris, you’ll feel the magic. We know the very best place to photograph the iconic Eiffel Tower, and we’ll take you there to get your shots! We’ll also take you to Notre Dame Cathedral to admire its amazing stained-glass Rose Window, then for a different perspective of the city, we've arranged for you to enjoy a cruise along the Seine. With three overnights, the “City of Light” is yours for discovering. Next, bid “Au Revoir” as an included high-speed train transfer whisks you from Paris to London for three nights and plenty of time to investigate just what makes England so jolly. We’ll pick you up at your hotel for exclusive, guided sightseeing with a local expert. You'll hear the inside stories around places like Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton were married, and the Houses of Parliament. We’ll take you inside St. Paul’s Cathedral, the iconic cathedral where Prince Charles and Lady Diana were married. We’ll also take you to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if available). In both cities you’ll have a full day to explore on your own. From Paris, perhaps hunt for the many celebrity tombstones in the Père Lachaise Cemetery, take a French cooking lesson, or enjoy a cabaret show at the world-famous Moulin Rouge. In London, you may want to ride the London Eye, shop at the iconic Harrods department store, ride a red double-decker bus or the “Tube,” or take in a West End theater show.

Every Avalon cruise includes shore excursions with Local Guides; beer, and wine (including from the region),with all onboard dinners; free Wi-Fi; a choice of dining options and venues; onboard enrichment activities; and, of course, outside staterooms to take it all in.

An Avalon Waterways river cruise boasts some enviable amenities:

• Spacious staterooms & suites with floor to ceiling open air balconies that let the outside in, at your command.
• A dedicated professional tour director and certified local guides offering VIP access during shore excursions.
• Delectable breakfast lunch and dinner cuisine crafted by locally inspired chefs.
• Sparkling wine with breakfast, beer and wine at every dinner on board and unlimited premium coffees.
• Free Wi-Fi access so you can stay in touch with family and friends and keep up to date should you wish to.
• Freedom to personalize your cruise, your way with our exclusive Avalon Choice®