Windmills, Vineyards & Paris 2011

12 days from Amsterdam to Remich or 13 days incl. travel (WAR0)

Cruise Overview


Cruise Overview


Experience Holland, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg on this fantastic river cruise vacation. Begin in Amsterdam with an exciting cruise through its intricate network of canals. Then, on to experience the vibrant Rotterdam harbor, Kinderdijk’s quintessential windmills, and the Airborne Museum Hartenstein in Arnhem. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Gouda, Antwerp, Maastricht, Cologne, and Trier; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim; cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge; and visit Reichsburg Castle above charming of Cochem and a local wine cellar in Bernkastel.

CRUISE:
Deluxe 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Remich in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

AMSTERDAM:
Welcome reception; canal cruise

GOUDA:
Guided sightseeing, St. John’s Church

ROTTERDAM:
Harbor cruise

DORDRECHT:
Excursion to Kinderdijk

ANTWERP:
Guided sightseeing, see the Grote Markt

MAASTRICHT:
Guided sightseeing

ARNHEM:
Guided sightseeing, visit Airborne Museum Hartenstein

COLOGNE:
Guided sightseeing

RÜDESHEIM:
Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

RHINE GORGE:
Cruise through the gorge

COCHEM:
Visit Reichsburg Castle

BERNKASTEL:
Guided walk, local marketplace; visit a wine cellar

TRIER:
Guided sightseeing, see the Porta Nigra

Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day

Notes:

  • In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
  • In the rare event that the high-speed TGV train is unavailable, alternative arrangements will be made.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.

Transfer Times:
  • Transfers available: Amsterdam on Arrival only between 6 am and midnight



Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.
Always Included
It’s about you. You are the reason we’ve used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise experience. Inspired by you, we’ve taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you’ll experience with Avalon.

  • Panoramic windows throughout every ship.
  • Spacious designs provide personal space.
  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
  • Headsets for shore excursions.
  • Highest-quality craftsmanship.
  • Premium coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
  • Coffee self-serve beverage station.
  • A lounge serving premium spirit cocktails.
  • Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
  • The Comfort Collection by AvalonSM.
  • Premium L’Occitane bath amenities.
  • Daily early- and late-riser breakfast.
  • Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
  • Made-to-order egg station is at buffet.
  • Chef-inspired regional recipes.
  • Four-course dinners with open seating.
  • Choice of appetizers, soups & salads.
  • Nightly option of entree, dessert or cheese.
  • Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
  • Beer or soft drinks free with dinner.
  • Night Fare served at 10:30 p.m.
  • Remarkable service through the cruise.
  • English-speaking crew.
  • Non-smoking interior.
  • Large bathrooms - showers w/ glass doors.
  • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels.
  • Spacious 3-door closets for ample storage.
  • Internet access to stay in touch with family.
  • And, much more.

Cruise Highlights