Windmills, Vineyards & Paris 2011

11 days from Remich to Amsterdam or 12 days incl. travel (WRA0)

Cruise Overview


Cruise Overview


Your adventure starts in Remich, Luxembourg, where you board your river vessel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier, Cologne, and Middelburg, cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, take pictures of the famous windmills at Kinderdijk, and visit the Delta Works in Veere. Also visit a local wine cellar in Bernkastel, Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, and Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim. In Arnhem, take a guided tour that features the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, visit St. Baaf’s Cathedral in Ghent, and explore Amsterdam on a cruise through its fascinating system of canals.

THEME CRUISES

  • October 4 departure is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings available at no additional cost.

CRUISE:
Deluxe 10-night cruise from Remich to Amsterdam in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

REMICH:
Welcome reception

TRIER:
Guided sightseeing, see the Porta Nigra

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

COCHEM:
Visit Reichsburg Castle

RÜDESHEIM:
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; special treat

RHINE GORGE:
Cruise through the gorge

COLOGNE:
Guided sightseeing

ARNHEM:
Guided sightseeing, visit Airborne Museum Hartenstein

DORDRECHT:
Excursion to Kinderdijk

GHENT:
Guided walk, visit St. Baaf’s Cathedral

MIDDELBURG:
Guided sightseeing

VEERE:
Orientation; visit the Delta Works

AMSTERDAM:
Canal cruise

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 Departure only between 5 am and 3:30 pm





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