Meandering through storied scenery including hillside castles, craggy cliffs, terraced vineyards and the medieval towns of five countries, the Rhine River weaves together a tapestry of history and culture (not to mention countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites), making it the perfect cure for cabin fever and feast for travel cravings.
Gifting you a sail through time and tales, this fabled waterway is as fitting for first-time river cruisers as it is for seasoned, off-the-beaten-path travellers. The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Our beds actually face the view with the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising.
Gifting you a sail through time and tales, this fabled waterway is as fitting for first-time river cruisers as it is for seasoned, off-the-beaten-path travellers. The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Our beds actually face the view with the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising.
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The waterways of Europe weave through chapters of living history, and what better way to experience stories of years gone by than to cruise through them. Go deeper on a History Cruise with European history and politics as our historians help you retrace the allies' footsteps throughout France on the Western Front.
If you want to see the world, cruise down its legendary rivers. From serene landscapes to timeless villages and architectural marvels, a river cruise gives you a good vantage point to see it all from the cosy interior of your cabin. Marvel at the landscapes and gorges along the Rhine or Danube in Europe.
Journey along the lifeline of Egyptian civilisation on this Nile river cruise through Egypt in 2021, experiencing incredible sights that include ancient temples, tombs, and local villages. Measuring 4,160 miles, the Nile is the longest river in the world, flowing north from Lake Victoria through Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable fusion of distinctive sights, colourful cultures and ancient traditions along the legendary rivers of Asia. With a maximum of 36 guests on our Southeast Asia cruises, and 56 on our India cruise, we get you closer to the must-see sights and introduce you to the unique stories and people in each destination.
The untamed landscapes of South America may help to heed the call. Avalon offers three exotic river cruises, including the Peruvian Amazon, where you will sail through the depths of the Amazon jungle; and Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands, where you can get up close and personal with giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and curious sea lions.
