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Free Prepaid Gratuities on Select Avalon Active & Discovery River Cruises

Our travel agency can help you plan the perfect river cruise with plenty of opportunities to get closer to your destination. Looking for more hands-on experiences? Just say yes to Avalon Active & Discovery sailings, offering an enticing menu of daily included excursions—Classic, Discovery, and Active. Choose from a variety of inclusions to match your mood, pace, and interests each day, all while experiencing the sights, sounds and flavors of the destination, your way for a deeper immersion in each destination. Enjoy beautiful views of castles as you glide along legendary riverbanks in a canoe or perfect your brushstrokes in a local art studio. From steering a bicycle through Europe’s must-see sights to searing today’s catch in a lively cooking class, Avalon’s Active & Discovery river cruises present a whole new level of engagement. Plus, our travel agency can help plan all the details for a perfect vacation from start to finish.

Active

EXPLORATION IN MOTION

For the traveler who thrives on motion and action, Avalon has created a broad menu of energetic excursions. You might find yourself on a hike tour in Val D'Enfer, on a biking tour around Vienna, or even on a canoe trip on the Danube. From a climbing trip up to a medieval castle to hiking in the forest, these included excursions pack real get-up-and-go for those who like to do the same.

Discovery

ENGAGING EXPERIENCES

For those who believe that life is about trying new things, Avalon presents an inspiring selection of interactive excursions created for the different kinds of “doer.” These hands-on experiences include a painting class in Amsterdam, tasting locally produced cheese and beer at an ancient abbey, or saying “good morning” to Vienna on an early-riser walk to a quaint café for breakfast like a local. Traditions come to life as you shift from observer to participant in a variety of creative and engaging endeavors.

Featured Sailings:

8-DAY ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE MOSELLE

Departs April 23, 2023 – September 3, 2023
Avalon Imagery II^®

Remich · Trier · Bernkastel · Cochem · Koblenz · Rüdesheim · Eltville · Frankfurt

Excursions include: Hike to a castle, beer tour or wine tasting, mustard mill visit, guided tour of Frankenstein castle

From $3,599 per person*

8-DAY ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE – SOUTHBOUND

Departs May 9, 2023 – September 12, 2023
Avalon Expression^®, Avalon Visionary^®

Amsterdam · Dusseldorf · Koblenz · Bingen · Speyer · Strasbourg · Breisbach · Basel

Excursions include: Guided canal cruise, chocolate museum visit, guided culinary walk, hike and painting class

From $3,599 per person*

8-DAY ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHÔNE – NORTHBOUND

Departs May 9, 2023 – September 12, 2023
Avalon Poetry II^®

Port-Saint-Louis · Arles · Avignon · Viviers · Tain l’Hermitage · Tournon · Lyon

Excursions include: bike tours, painting workshops, meeting a local bullfighter, underground wine tasting, farmhouse visit to see how essential oils are created, guided kayak trip

From $3,899 per person*

9-DAY ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE – NORTHBOUND

Departs May 9, 2023 – September 12, 2023
Avalon Tapestry II^®

Paris · Conflans · Vernon-Giverny-Les Andelys · Rouen · Caudebec · Normandy Beaches · Le Havre · Paris

Excursions include: Explore by bike, walking food tour, hike, guided kayak excursion

From $4,219 per person*

NEW! 9-DAY ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE LOWER DANUBE

Departs July 14, 2023 – September 2, 2023
Avalon Passion^®

Bucharest - Oltenita · Nikopol · Vidin · Iron Gates - Donji Milanovac · Belgrade · Novi Sad · Ilok · Osijek · Zagreb

Excursions include: Hike to waterfalls, bike tours, food and wine tastings, fortress visits

From $3,707 per person*

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Terms & Conditions

*Book a select 2022 or 2023 Avalon Waterways Active & Discovery river cruise (excluding Oberammergau and Storyteller sailings) and get the standard prepaid cruise gratuities included for the full length of the cruise portion of the vacation. Prices listed above are per person, double occupancy, include taxes. Category E. Port charges are an additional $196. Pricing is subject to change and do not reflect the promotion. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied now through October 31, 2022 for travel commencing January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. Combinable with Welcome Back credits, Peace of Mind credits and applicable consumer brand promotions only. Cannot be combined with multiple agency/account specific promotions. Applies to new 2022 or 2023 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Not applicable to groups or custom tours. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn at any time.

Sailing dates and exclusive amenities, are current at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Amenities apply to 1st and 2nd passenger only. Offers are subject to availability, at time of booking, and may be altered or withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and amenities will be confirmed at time of booking. Cancellations, refunds, and penalties are imposed by the cruise line. Amenities are specific to this cruise line and must be booked by one of our travel advisors. If space has been recalled or cancelled by the cruise line amenities cannot be applied. Contact our agency for additional information.