There's More to Europe Beyond the Riverbanks with Avalon Waterways

Some of the best parts of travelling through Europe aren't always the famous landmarks. They're the little places you stumble across, the meals you remember long after you've returned home and the conversations that give you a better understanding of somewhere new. For a limited time, savings of up to $4,400 per couple on selected 2027 Avalon Waterways cruises.*

That's what makes river cruising with Avalon Waterways such an interesting way to travel. 
In Portugal, the Douro River winds through a region where wine has been produced for generations. Here, you can visit local wineries, explore traditional villages and learn about the people and traditions behind Portugal's famous port wines.

In France, a journey from Paris to Normandy takes you beyond the capital to towns filled with history, art and local character. Discover the places that inspired artists such as Claude Monet, visit historic sites and enjoy the food and culture that make this region so popular.
Along the Romantic Rhine, you'll find castles, vineyards and riverside towns.

And while there's plenty to experience ashore, Avalon Waterways makes the time spent onboard just as enjoyable. Its Suite Ships® feature Panorama Suites with beds facing the windows and Open-Air Balconies®, so you can watch the scenery pass by without even leaving your room.

There's also plenty of choice when it comes to how you spend your days:
  • Panorama Suites with Open-Air Balconies®
  • Flexible dining with wine, beer and soft drinks included
  • Included sightseeing with expert local guides
  • Avalon Choice® excursions from Classic to Active adventures
  • Complimentary bikes and onboard entertainment
  • Gratuities included and personalised service throughout
Book by 10 November 2026 to take advantage of these limited-time savings.*
Rüdesheim, Germany

Romantic Rhine

8 days from $4,511*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Amsterdam
  • Cologne
  • Rhine Gorge
  • Rüdesheim
  • Ludwigshafen
  • Heidelberg
  • Kehl
  • Strasbourg
  • Breisach
  • Black Forest
  • Basel
INCLUDES
  • Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds 
  • All onboard meals
  • Regional wine and beer with lunch and dinner 
  • Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore
  • Onboard nightly entertainment
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
BONUS
  • Save $4,400 per couple*
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. Cruise on its famous canals along the elegant grachten - the best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city dating back to the 'Golden Age'. Visit Cologne, Germany - a 2,000 year-old city known for its Gothic-style architecture - and see its famous twin-spired cathedral. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Stroll through the lovely La Petite France district with its quaint shops, delightful bistros and peaceful waterfront promenade. Stop in Breisach, Germany, the gateway to the Black Forest! Discover stunning natural beauty and indulge in local delights like Black Forest ham, cherry cake and the iconic cuckoo clock.

Departs 30 March 2027
Paris, France

Paris to Normandy

8 days from $5,511*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Paris
  • Vernon
  • Les Andelys
  • Caudebec
  • Normandy
  • Rouen
  • Conflans
INCLUDES
  • Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds 
  • All onboard meals
  • Regional wine and beer with lunch and dinner 
  • Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore
  • Onboard nightly entertainment
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
BONUS
  • Save $3,800 per couple*
This fabulous river cruise combines time in France’s unparalleled capital of Paris with beautiful scenery along the Seine River and historical region of Normandy. Start your adventure in Paris and sail to Vernon, where you’ll choose between two exciting guided visits - Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or the remarkable Bizy Castle, known as 'Normandy’s Versailles'. Visit the historic Normandy Landing Beaches, including Omaha Beach, the Point du Hoc monument and the American Cemetery. In Rouen, best known as the home of Joan of Arc, you’ll go on a guided walk through the medieval quarter and visit the gothic Rouen Cathedral - once the tallest building in the world. From Conflans, go on an excursion to the quaint and inspiring town of Auvers-Sur-Oise - associated with several famous artists, including Vincent van Gogh. Your river cruise would not be complete without some time in Paris - one of the world’s most romantic cities!

Departs 26 October 2027

Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

8 days from $6,011*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Porto
  • Porto-Caldas De Aregos
  • Peso Da Régua
  • Pocinho
  • Barca D’alva
  • Ferradosa-Leverinho
INCLUDES
  • Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds 
  • All onboard meals
  • Regional wine and beer with lunch and dinner 
  • Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore
  • Onboard nightly entertainment
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Belgian chocolate interactive workshop
  • Interactive tour of Ghent’s Graffiti Street
  • Delft tile pottery workshop in Rotterdam
BONUS
  • Save $3,000 per couple*
The Douro Valley is a place where life has revolved around the river for centuries. Vineyards cover the hillsides, family-run wineries continue traditions passed down through generations and small villages offer a glimpse into everyday Portuguese life. Along the way, learn about the Douro's long history of winemaking, sample the port wines that have made the valley famous and discover villages where old traditions remain part of daily life. There's plenty to enjoy onboard too, whether it's sitting down to a meal inspired by local flavours or watching the vineyards and riverside towns pass by. With Avalon Waterways, the experience is about more than simply seeing the sights. It's about taking the time to get to know a destination, meeting the people who call it home and discovering why the Douro Valley has become one of Portugal's most loved regions.

Departs 10 November 2027
Budapest_Hungary_Danube

Magnificent Rivers of Europe

15 days from $11,017*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Budapest
  • Bratislava
  • Vienna
  • Dürnstein
  • Wachau valley
  • Melk
  • Passau
  • Resenburg
  • Roth
  • Bamberg
  • Würzburg
  • Miltenberg
  • Rüdesheim
  • Rhine gorge
  • Cologne
  • Amsterdam
INCLUDES
  • Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds 
  • All onboard meals
  • Regional wine and beer with lunch and dinner 
  • Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore
  • Onboard nightly entertainment
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
BONUS
  • Save $1,600 per couple*
  • Fly Free*
Imagine waking up to a new stretch of river outside your window, with another day in Europe ahead of you. On Avalon's 15-day Magnificent Rivers of Europe cruise, the journey begins in Budapest and follows the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers all the way to Amsterdam. Along the way, you can enjoy a proper Viennese coffee and cake, taste wines from Austria's Wachau Valley and wander down Rüdesheim's Drosselgasse, where traditional taverns have been welcoming visitors for generations. There's time to explore Germany's old towns, see the impressive Melk Abbey and watch castles pass by as you cruise through the Rhine Gorge. With Avalon's local guides bringing each stop to life, and time to explore on your own, you'll get to know a little more about the places you're visiting, rather than simply passing through.

Departs 03 July and 21 July 2027
*Conditions apply
*Conditions apply: Prices are per person twin share in AUD unless otherwise specified. Prices correct as at 15 Oct 26 & inclusive of any discounts, subject to change without notice & availability at time of booking, currency fluctuations, changes to taxes/surcharges & seasonality. Valid for sale for new bookings made 15 Oct - 10 Nov 26 unless sold out prior. All featured cruises include an additional $100 per person saving exclusive to Travellers Choice, on top of the applicable marketplace offer outlined. Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro: Based on 10 Nov 27 departure in a Category E cabin & includes a $1,400 per person marketplace discount. Paris to Normandy: Based on 26 Oct 27 departure in a Category E cabin & includes a $1,800 per person marketplace discount. Romantic Rhine: Based on 30 Mar 27 departure in a Category E cabin & includes a $2,100 per person marketplace discount. Magnificent Rivers of Europe: Based on 03 & 21 Jul 27 departure in a Category E cabin & includes a $700 per person marketplace offer and includes a Fly Free. A non-refundable deposit of $750 per person per tour is required at time of booking to secure reservation & offers. Offers applicable across all cabin categories. Cabin upgrade cost will apply. Marketplace offer and exclusive offer are combinable with each other but are not combinable with any other promotion except Welcome Back Credit and/or $100pp Second Tour Discount (may be applied when multiple cruises are booked at the same time for travel within the same calendar year). Offers applicable to singles - single supplement applies. Offers reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Offers may be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. Further conditions apply, see avalonwaterways.com.au/terms-and-conditions. Further terms & conditions, payment conditions, booking & cancellation fees may apply.

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