AVALON – The Upper Rhine to the City of Music – 12 days
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Introduction
This memorable 12 day cruise covers four countries, three rivers and the fascinating Main Danube Canal. Start your journey in Zürich, Switzerland, then enjoy guided sightseeing in the cities of Strasbourg, Würzburg, Nuremberg and Vienna. See the imposing castle ruins of Heidelberg and visit the beautiful Benedictine Abbey of Melk. Guided walks of the smaller towns show you many highlights and there’s a chance to sample some of Germany’s famous beers.
Itinerary
Price & dates
All prices and supplements are per person. The prices and departure dates listed in the table below do not show live availability therefore may not be up-to-date. To find out the latest availability please call us on 0800 612 5677 for information.
Departure Date | Booking Code | Your Ship | Price | |
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10 May 2015 | WZV | Avalon Affinity | £2975 | |
16 Jun 2015 | WZV1 | Avalon Artistry II | £3010 | |
20 Aug 2015 | WZV | Avalon Affinity | £3005 | Limited Availability |
16 Sep 2015 | WZV1 | Avalon Artistry II | £3088 |
Upgrade supplements
Category | Deck | Affinity | Artistry II |
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D | Indigo | — | £179 |
B | Sapphire | £585 | £855 |
A | Sapphire | £635 | £900 |
P | Royal | £735 | £1005 |
Suite | Royal | £1279 | £1649 |
Travel Options
Prices are based on flights from Heathrow with British Airways. Flights are also available at a supplement from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Durham Teesside, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Norwich.
The Avalon experience

Included Highlights
- STRASBOURG Guided sightseeing, visit the Petite France district and the gothic cathedral
- MANNHEIM Choice of excursion to Speyer or Heidelberg
- WERTHEIM Guided walk
- WÜRZBURG Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz
- BAMBERG Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall
- MAIN-DANUBE CANAL Cruise on the canal
- NUREMBERG Choice of guided sightseeing or Nuremberg Trials tour
- REGENSBURG Guided walk; beer tasting
- PASSAU Guided walk
- MELK Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey
- DÜRNSTEIN See the Stiftskirche
- VIENNA Guided sightseeing
- WELCOME RECEPTION, CAPTAIN’S RECEPTION AND FAREWELL DINNER
Included in the price
- Private door-to-door home pick-up service by executive car for you and your travelling companions
- Flights from London Heathrow with British Airways; regional flights at a supplement
- 11 nights deluxe accommodation in a spacious stateroom with hotel-style beds, ensuite facilities and river views. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors and a French Balcony in most staterooms
- All meals on board including full breakfast, buffet lunch and waiter service dinner with quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions; afternoon tea with cakes and sweet treats; a choice of teas and coffees throughout the day
- Included excursions and sightseeing trips with Local Guides and a choice of optional tours; headsets provided on excursions
- Services of an experienced Cruise Director
- Gratuities for Cruise Director and crew
- On board lectures, activities and nightly piano music
- Welcome reception, Captain’s Reception and Farewell Dinner
- All transfers, local port charges and airport taxes
- A choice of pre- or post- holiday extensions