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Taster Cruises

In need of a holiday but short on time? Choose the perfect cruise to fit your schedule on the Rhine, Seine, Moselle, Danube, and Main Rivers. Choose from Avalon’s best European river cruise destinations with itineraries that are 8 days or less. Explore the heart of Germany, recharge and renew on an Active Discovery cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, get a taste of the Danube from Budapest to Vienna, or discover castles, canals and vineyards on the Rhine River. Choose from “8 ways in 8 days” to discover what a difference a week can make on an Avalon River cruise.

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VIDA PORTUGAL: VINEYARDS & VILLAGES ALONG THE DOURO
Tour: WCC PORTO -> PORTO
Explore the Douro River on this delightful river cruise across Portugal! Discover why the river’s name translates to ‘River of Gold’ as you sail on its gleaming waters through Portugal’s breathtaking...
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Highlights

Amsterdam
Take a painting class, a canal boat cruise or explore the city on a running tour.
Budapest
See Heroes Square and the massive hilltop castle complex with its remarkable Fisherman's Bastion.
Cologne
A 2,000 year-old city known for its gothic architecture and for the Kölsch, its local beer.
Vienna
Discover the city’s opera house, palace and cathedral.
Rudesheim
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country.

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Cruises

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
AMSTERDAM   BASEL
8 days,4 Countries
$4637
From
USD
$3637
Tour: WAW
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways. As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities...
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CHRISTMASTIME IN ALSACE AND GERMANY
FRANKFURT   BASEL
5 days,3 Countries
$2544
From
USD
$2169
Tour: WFZ
CHRISTMASTIME IN ALSACE AND GERMANY
This Christmastime river cruise is a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the season! Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Frankfurt, Germany, then sail up the Rhine River to Basel, Switzerland,...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
BASEL   AMSTERDAM
8 days,4 Countries
$4237
From
USD
$2987
Tour: WWA
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways. As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities...
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FESTIVE SEASON IN THE HEART OF GERMANY
FRANKFURT   NUREMBERG
6 days,1 Country
$2985
From
USD
$2610
Tour: WFN
FESTIVE SEASON IN THE HEART OF GERMANY
Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colours of the season. Embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise in Frankfurt, Germany, and join us...
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A TASTE OF THE DANUBE
VIENNA   BUDAPEST
4 days,3 Countries
$1946
From
USD
$1446
Tour: WVB
A TASTE OF THE DANUBE
Get a taste of the treasures of the Danube River on this 4-day European river cruise. Sail through the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley, with stops in quaint towns and iconic cities. Board...
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DANUBE SYMPHONY
VILSHOFEN   BUDAPEST
6 days,4 Countries
$2842
From
USD
$2092
Tour: WPB
DANUBE SYMPHONY
Experience views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary. Embark in Vilshofen, Germany, and sail to the lovely city of Linz. Here enjoy guided sightseeing or a visit...
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DANUBE SYMPHONY
BUDAPEST   VILSHOFEN
6 days,4 Countries
$2842
From
USD
$2092
Tour: WBP
DANUBE SYMPHONY
Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day European river cruise on the Danube. You’ll begin with a visit to Slovakia’s quaint town of Bratislava for guided...
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FESTIVE SEASON IN THE HEART OF GERMANY
NUREMBERG   FRANKFURT
6 days,1 Country
$2985
From
USD
$2610
Tour: WNF
FESTIVE SEASON IN THE HEART OF GERMANY
This festive Christmastime river cruise begins in Nuremberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Guided sightseeing shows you its historical treasures, as well as Old Town, illuminated...
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PARIS TO NORMANDY
PARIS   PARIS
8 days,1 Country
$3937
From
USD
$2687
Tour: WPP
PARIS TO NORMANDY
This fabulous river cruise begins and ends in Paris, with a spectacular cruise to Normandy. You’ll sail from Paris to Vernon with your choice of two included excursions—a guided visit to master...
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THE BEST OF THE RHINE
FRANKFURT   BASEL
5 days,3 Countries
$2758
From
USD
$2383
Tour: WWZ
THE BEST OF THE RHINE
Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfurt to Basel. Relax on the Sky Deck and pass through...
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CHRISTMASTIME IN ALSACE AND GERMANY
BASEL   FRANKFURT
5 days,3 Countries
$2544
From
USD
$2394
Tour: WZF
CHRISTMASTIME IN ALSACE AND GERMANY
This Christmas river cruise begins in Switzerland and takes you down the Rhine River to France and Germany, with beautiful passing views and quaint villages festively lit and decorated—a unique and...
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