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Experience Europe in a Whole New Way with Avalon Waterways


Sail beyond the ordinary with Avalon Waterways, where river cruising is designed around you. Enjoy the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration with immersive excursions, flexible itineraries and a front-row seat to Europe’s most iconic and beautiful landscapes. From historic villages to lively cities, Avalon brings the world to your doorstep. Book before 28 February 2025 and save up to $2,300*pp on your next European Avalon Waterways river cruise.

Step aboard modern, spacious ships offering panoramic views from river cruising’s only Open–Air Balcony® - so there’s nothing between you and the ever-changing scenery. With fewer passengers, more personal space, and locally inspired cuisine, every journey feels effortless and luxurious. Whether sipping wine on the sun deck or strolling through medieval streets, Avalon lets you experience Europe in a way that suits your style.

Enhance your adventure by pairing your Avalon cruise with a Globus escorted tour. Discover even more of Europe’s rich history, diverse cultures and stunning landscapes with expert guides leading the way. More freedom, more discovery and more moments await.

Book today to experience the Avalon way and save up to $2,300*pp!
Salzburg, Austria

Danube Dreams

8 days from $3,629*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Vilshofen
  • Passau
  • Linz
  • Ybbs
  • Melk
  • Durnstein
  • Vienna
  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
INCLUDES
  • 7 nights Avalon Waterways cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest 
  • 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 up to $2,300*pp
Take an Avalon Waterways’ Danube River cruise exploring Europe's stunning destinations. In Passau, Germany, visit the ‘City of Three Rivers’ and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral. In Linz, Austria, stroll through Hauptplatz, the country’s largest medieval square, before cruising through the scenic Wachau Valley. Explore Melk's Benedictine Abbey and Dürnstein's famous Stiftskirche, with a taste of local wines. In Vienna, enjoy the Hofburg Palace and Vienna Opera House, followed by a guided tour. In Bratislava, walk through the Old Town to St. Martin’s Cathedral, then end in Budapest with a local guide showcasing its highlights and panoramic views from Fishermen’s Bastion.

Departs 24 November 2025
Avalon Waterways

Burgundy & Provence

8 days from $3,929*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Tournus
  • Lyon
  • Tournon
  • Viviers
  • Avignon
  • Arles
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 up to $2,300*pp
Cruise through the stunning Rhône and Saône Rivers, starting in Lyon, France's gastronomic capital, where you’ll explore medieval and Renaissance architecture, lively cafés and the famous Place des Terreaux. Savour Beaujolais wine before heading to Tournon, a medieval city with Roman ruins and a 16th-century castle. Continue to Avignon to see the grand Palace of the Popes and end in Arles, known for inspiring Van Gogh and its impressive Roman Amphitheatre still hosting events today.

Departs 18 November 2025

Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

16 days from $10,626*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Zürich
  • Biel
  • Bienne
  • Neuchâtel
  • Geneva
  • Évian-les-bains
  • Gruyères
  • Gstaad
  • Grindelwald
  • Jungfrau
  • Berne
  • Lucerne
  • Basel
  • Breisach
  • Black Forest
  • Strasbourg
  • Heidelberg
  • Mainz
  • Rüdesheim
  • Koblenz
  • Cologne
  • Amsterdam 
INCLUDES
8 nights Globus tour, Spectacular Switzerland
  • First-Class or Superior First-Class accommodation with private bath or shower
  • Services of a tour director and local guides 
  • VIP access to the iconic sites 
  • Seamless transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi 
  • Breakfasts daily, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
7 nights Avalon river cruise, Romantic Rhine
  • 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
  • Avalon Choice guided sightseeing
BONUS
  • Save up to $2,100*pp
Experience the perfect blend of Alpine beauty and iconic river landscapes. Start with a Globus escorted tour, exploring Interlaken’s stunning lakes and mountain peaks, ride the rack railway to Jungfraujoch, and visit Gruyères Castle and Geneva’s lakeside sights. Then, board your Avalon Waterways river cruise in Basel, sailing to Breisach, gateway to the Black Forest. Discover Strasbourg’s Gothic cathedral, visit Heidelberg Castle and sail through the castle-lined Rhine Gorge. End in Amsterdam with a scenic canal cruise through its Golden Age treasures.

Departs 27 June 2025

The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

18 days from $11,598*pp
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HIGHLIGHTS
  • Vienna
  • Melk
  • Mondsee
  • Salzburg
  • Berchtesgaden
  • Innsbruck
  • St. Moritz
  • Chur
  • Tasch
  • Zermatt
  • Chillon Castle
  • Berne
  • Interlaken
  • Lucerne
  • Basel
  • Breisach
  • Black Forest
  • Strasbourg
  • Heidelberg
  • Mainz
  • Rüdesheim
  • Koblenz
  • Cologne 
  • Amsterdam
INCLUDES
10 nights Globus tour, Vienna to Amsterdam
  • First-Class or Superior First-Class accommodation with private bath or shower
  • Services of a tour director and local guides 
  • VIP access to the iconic sites 
  • Seamless transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi 
  • Breakfasts daily, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
7 nights Avalon river cruise, Romantic Rhine
  • 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
  • Avalon Choice guided sightseeing
BONUS
  • Save up to $2,100*pp
Start your journey with a Globus escorted tour in Vienna with a visit to Schönbrunn Palace, then explore Switzerland’s Chillon Castle and ride the Glacier Express to Zermatt. Enjoy scenic highlights like a Danube cruise, fjord-lake cruise in Lucerne and a drive through the Engadine region, along with visits to Salzburg, Innsbruck and Lucerne. Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Basel for a Rhine River cruise, stopping in Breisach, Strasbourg, Heidelberg and Mainz, sailing through the Rhine Gorge and visiting Rüdesheim’s Musical Instrument Museum. End in Amsterdam with a canal cruise, making this a truly exceptional European experience.

Departs 25 June 2025

  *Conditions apply

*Conditions apply: Prices are per person twin share in AUD unless otherwise specified. Prices correct as at 06 Feb 25 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 14 - 28 Feb 25 unless sold out prior. Burgundy & Provence: Based on 18 Nov 25 departure, category D cabin & includes a $2,300pp saving. Danube Dreams: Based on 24 Nov 25 departure, category D cabin & includes a $2,300pp saving. The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine: Based on 25 Jun 25 departure, category D cabin & includes a $2,100pp saving. Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine: Based on 27 Jun 25 departure, category D cabin & includes a $2,100pp saving. A non-refundable deposit of $750pp per cruise is required at time of booking to secure reservation & offers. Offers applicable across all cabin categories. Cabin upgrade cost will apply. Offers 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. Further conditions apply, see avalonwaterways.com.au/terms-and-conditions. Further terms & conditions, including professional service fees apply.

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