Enchanted Europe (eastbound)

Day 1 - BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Zurich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board as you sail to Breisach.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH

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Day 2 - BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest

DISCOVERY Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:

DISCOVERY Visit to a local winery in Breisach, where you will learn about German winemaking and enjoy a wine tasting, OR:

CLASSIC Join A Guided Tour to explore Freiburg's medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG

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Day 3 - STRASBOURG, FRANCE A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

CLASSIC Join a City Tour of Strasbourg's sights, including Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.

You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line"the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace's wine country today.

Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum, or stroll across the city center.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM

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Day 4 - RÜDESHEIM, GERMANY - RHINE GORGE Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

ACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rudesheim, OR:

DISCOVERY Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rudesheimer coffee, OR:

ACTIVE Take an open-air Cable Car Ride to the Niederwald Monument, then ride or walk back down through the vineyards; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rudesheimer coffee.

This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Boppard.

BOPPARD

A Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine Gorge

Enjoy some free time to relax, or explore the Rheinallee Promenade for delicatessen fare with a cup of German coffee or glass of Riesling wine.

Later, enjoy onboard entertainment while sailing to Frankfurt.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT

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Day 5 - FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT Charm in Frankfurt

CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city's cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR:

DISCOVERY Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt"one of Germany's oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika"dubbed "minor basilica" in 1925 by Pope Pius XI.

Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE

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Day 6 - MAIN RIVER VILLAGE Beauty on the Main River

Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.

CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Bavarian village.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG

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Day 7 - WÜRZBURG A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road

CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Wurzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz"with the largest known ceiling fresco.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.

Enjoy live entertainment on board as you set sail for Bamberg.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG

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Day 8 - BAMBERG The City of Seven Hills

CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.

After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer).

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG

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Day 9 - NUREMBERG. EXCURSION TO MUNICH A King's Palace and Town Halls

CLASSIC Take a full-day Guided Tour of the highlights of fascinating Munich. See Nymphenburg Palace"a former residence of German monarchs, along with the old and new Town Halls of Marienplatz.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG

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Day 10 - ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG Legends and History Lessons

Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

ACTIVE Explore Roth's Lauter valley with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth"with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR:

CLASSIC Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds"used by the Third Reich.

DISCOVERY Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal"linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG

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Day 11 - REGENSBURG Bavaria's Medieval Miracle

CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria"built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg.

Alternatively spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU

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Day 12 - PASSAU Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet

CLASSIC Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful "City of Three Rivers."

Alternatively, join a full day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg"the city of Mozart"or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov.

Sail to Linz this afternoon, or join your ship after your selected full-day excursion.

LINZ, AUSTRIA

Legendary, Lovely Linz

Enjoy a free afternoon to linger in Linz. Take a bicycle from the ship and cycle along the Danube, or follow one of Linz's many nature trails for a bird's-eye view of the city and river below.

Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK

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Day 13 - MELK - WACHAU VALLEY Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below

ACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a Morning Hike through Melk's beautiful countryside, OR:

CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ.

Enjoy a coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Vienna.

VIENNA

Viennese Waltzes on the Blue DanubeThis evening, you may choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA

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Day 14 - VIENNA Royal Collections, and Amusing Attractions

Ask about today's energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities

ACTIVE Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex"the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral, OR:

CLASSIC After a short walk of Vienna, join a Guided Visit of Austria's largest museum, the legendary Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts).

Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace" summer home of the Habsburg Empire.

Enjoy free time to take a tram to visit Vienna's Prater amusement park or one of the many museums nearby. You may also borrow a bike from ship to explore Vienna's square or the banks of the Danube.

Later, relax on board with live entertainment as you sail to Budapest.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST

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Day 15 - BUDAPEST, HUNGARY War Heroes and Hot Water

ACTIVE Hike up to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with your Adventure Host, OR:

CLASSIC Enjoy a Guided City Sightseeing, including the iconic Heroes' Square.

This afternoon, select from a variety of Guided Optional or spend free time soaking in one of Budapest's famous thermal baths. Consider a scenic hike above the Danube, or enjoy Budapest's cafes, pubs or nightlife.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BUDAPEST

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Day 16 - BUDAPEST (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

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  Tour Name   Enchanted Europe (eastbound)
  Tour Code  
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  Tour Duration    16 Days
  Start City:   Zurich
  End City:   Budapest
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Features

  • City Highlights
  • Day 1 Basel (Embarkation): Onboard welcome reception
    Day 2 Breisach: Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach visit to Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 3 Strasbourg: Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 4 Rudesheim - Rhine Gorge - Boppard: Choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rudesheim, or a hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge; time at leisure in Boppard
    Day 5 Frankfurt: Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt
    Day 6 Main River Village: Guided walking tour
    Day 7 Wurzburg: Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop's Residence or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 8 Bamberg: Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 9 Nuremberg. Excursion to Munich: Full day guided tour in Munich
    Day 10 Roth. Excursion to Nuremberg: Choice of guided sightseeing in Roth or hike with your Adventure Host or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture
    Day 11 Regensburg: Guided walk, see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
    Day 12 Passau - Linz: Guided walk in Passau; free time in Linz
    Day 13 Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna: Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or hike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; free time in Vienna
    Day 14 Vienna: Choice of guided sightseeing, or Kunsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
    Day 15 Budapest: Choice of guided tour, see Heroes' Square or hike with your Adventure Host
    Day 16 Budapest (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning
  • Key Differences
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  • Notes
    • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
    • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
    • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Avalon Views
  • Direction
  • Eastbound
  • Product Group
  • Enchanted Europe
  • Tags
  • AUSTRIA|AW_AUSTRIA|AW_BAMBERG|AW_BASEL|AW_BUDAPEST|AW_DANUBE RIVER|AW_EUROPE|AW_FRANCE|AW_GERMANY|AW_HUNGARY|AW_MAIN RIVER|AW_MELK|AW_NUREMBERG|AW_PASSAU|AW_REGENSBURG|AW_RHINE RIVER|AW_STRASBOURG|AW_SWITZERLAND|AW_VIENNA|BAMBERG|BASEL|BLACK FOREST|BOPPARD|BREISACH|BUDAPEST|DANUBE|DANUBE RIVER|EUROPE|FRANCE|FRANKFURT|GERMANY|HUNGARY|LINZ|MAIN|MAIN DANUBE CANAL|MAIN RIVER|MELK|MUNICH|NUREMBERG|PASSAU|REGENSBURG|RHINE|RHINE GORGE|RHINE RIVER|RIVER CRUISE|ROTH|RUDESHEIM|SELIGENSTADT|STRASBOURG|SWITZERLAND|VIENNA|WACHAU VALLEY|WURZBURG
  • Rivers
  • Danube|Main|Rhine
  • Related Option Title
  • Enchanted Europe (Eastbound)
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