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European River Cruises 2014 Includes door-to-door home pick up service
Rhine | Danube | Main | Rhône | Seine | Dutch Waterways
Welcome to luxury river cruising with Av Avalon Waterways river cruises are inspirational from beginning to end with views that become epic and inviting spaces that beckon you to stretch out and relax. On board meals are crafted from the freshest local ingredients while regionally influenced recipes and wines ensure every meal is part of the experience. Our luxurious staterooms and suites, the largest on Europe’s waterways, become your home away from home and we ensure that the very best land excursions are included. The choice of how you’d like to see and do it all is entirely up to you. Come step aboard ... for a cruise experience unlike any other.
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valon Waterways
Inspired cruising ... everything taken care of Contemporary New Ships
Avalon’s award-winning fleet is the youngest on Europe’s waterways and features innovative technology, inspired designs and highly desirable features and services. For 2014, we’re adding three brand new ‘Suite ShipsSM’ to our fleet: Avalon ImpressionSM, Avalon Poetry II®, and Avalon IlluminationSM, to grace the legendary waters of the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.
Live the ‘Suite’ Life
Avalon’s ‘Suite Ships’ include fully appointed Panorama Suites, each ready to deliver the best in river cruising. The remarkably large living space, 30% larger than the industry standard, is designed with plenty of space for you to just simply relax. Each stateroom offers wall-to-wall panoramic windows, that open to create a unique Open-Air BalconySM for uninterrupted views of the scenery.
Avalon Choice Dining
Our river cruises are designed to let you personalise your cruise, at no extra cost. Decide what and where to eat on board, from regional cuisine to familiar western dishes. With early, late and buffet breakfasts and al fresco lunch to elegant dining or the casual Panorama Bistro on our Suite Ships. Whatever you choose, you’ll enjoy the highest quality regional ingredients.
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Romantic Rhine 8 days from £1885 £1255†
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Day 3 Cologne. Choice of included sightseeing.
Day 6 Strasbourg. Guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and Gothic cathedral.
Day 4 Koblenz - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim. Guided sightseeing in Koblenz; cruise through the Rhine Gorge; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim.
Day 7 Breisach. Excursion to the Black Forest.
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Day 5 Excursions to Mainz & Heidelberg. Guided walk of Old Town; visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz. Guided visit of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat.
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Your Avalon cruise includes: • Door-to-door home pick-up service by private, executive car (within 75 miles of airport) • Flights from London Heathrow. Regional flights at a supplement. • 7 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation • All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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, port charges and airport taxes
Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk For regional flight information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for more details. Ships: Avalon Felicity, Avalon Affinity, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Vista
Amsterdam to Zürich (Prices are per person)
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Magnificent Europe 15 days from £3345 £2745† Day 1 Budapest. Fly to Budapest and transfer to your cruise ship.
Day 3 Bratislava. Guided sightseeing, visit St Martin’s Cathedral. Day 4 Vienna. Guided sightseeing. Day 5 Dürnstein - Melk. Guided walk in Dürnstein, see the Stiftskirche; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk. Day 6 Linz - Passau. Sightseeing in Passau. Day 7 Regensburg. Guided sightseeing. Day 8 Nuremberg. Choice of included sightseeing; beer tasting. Day 9 Bamberg. Guided sightseeing; Old Town Hall. Day 10 Würzburg. Guided sightseeing; visit
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Day 12 Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge. Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; cruise the Rhine Gorge. Day 13 Cologne. Choice of included sightseeing. Day 14 Amsterdam. Canal Cruise. Day 15 Amsterdam. Return to the UK. On alternative dates, this itinerary also operates from Amsterdam to Budapest, with minor modifications. European History & Politics Theme Cruise: 23rd July departure
Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk For regional flight information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for more details. Ships: Avalon Impression, Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista, Avalon Affinity
Your Avalon cruise includes:
Budapest to Amsterdam
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• Door-to-door home pick-up service by private, executive car (within 75 miles of airport)
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• Flights from London Heathrow. Regional flights at a supplement. • 14 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation • All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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, port charges and airport taxes
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A Taste of the Danube 8 days from £1709 £1109†
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Day 1 Budapest. Fly to Budapest and transfer to the InterContinental Hotel for two nights. Day 2 Budapest. Guided sightseeing, see Fisherman’s Bastion. Day 3 Budapest. Embark your cruise ship and meet your crew at a welcome reception. Day 4 Bratislava. Guided sightseeing, visit St Martin’s Cathedral. Day 5 Dürnstein - Melk. See the Stiftskirche in Dürnstein. Cruise the beautiful Wachau Valley. Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk. Day 6 Vienna. Disembark and transfer to the InterContinental Hotel for two nights. Guided
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On alternative dates, this itinerary also operates from Vienna to Budapest , with minor modifications.
Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk For regional flight information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for more details. >)=F ( ;HZ[L VM [OL +HU\IL )\K =PL Ships: Avalon Affinity, Avalon Vista
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• Flights from London Heathrow. Regional flights at a supplement. • 3 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation; 4 nights in hotels, breakfast included • All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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, port charges and airport taxes
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Day 3 Prague - Passau. Embark your cruise ship and meet your crew at a welcome reception. Day 4 Passau - Linz. Guided sightseeing in Passau. Day 5 Linz - Grein. Morning at leisure at Linz. Guided walk, visit the historical theatre in Grein. Day 6 Melk - Krems. Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk. Cruise the beautiful Wachau Valley. In Krems, choose between guided sightseeing or the Wachau wine experience.
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Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk For regional flight information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for more details. Ships: Avalon Impression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Illumination >7)F *HWP[HSZ VM *LU[YHS ,\YVWL
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• Flights from London Heathrow. Regional flights at a supplement. • 7 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation, 2 nights in hotel, breakfast included • All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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, port charges and airport taxes
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Budapest to Prague (Prices are per person)
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The Legendary Danube SAVE 11 days from £2265 £1665 †
Day 2 Prague. Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock, visit Hradcany Castle grounds. Day 3 Prague. A free day to enjoy at leisure. Day 4 Prague - Nuremberg. Transfer to Nuremberg to embark your cruise ship and meet your crew at a welcome reception. Day 5 Nuremberg. Choice of inlcuded sightseeing. Beer tasting.
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Day 6 Regensburg. Guided sightseeing; see the Old Town Hall and the Porta Pretoria.
Note: Owing to planned lock maintenance on the Main-Danube Canal, this itinerary will be modified on 25th March departure, please see our website for details.
Day 7 Passau - Linz. Guided sightseeing in Passau. Optional excursion to Salzburg.
Jewish Heritage Theme Cruise: 19th October departure Wine Theme Cruise: 2nd November departure
Your Avalon cruise includes: • Door-to-door home pick-up service by private, executive car (within 75 miles of airport) • Flights from London Heathrow. Regional flights at a supplement. • 7 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation; 3 nights in hotels, breakfast included • All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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, port charges and airport taxes
Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk >5)F ;OL 3LNLUKHY` +PZJV]LY` For regional flight information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for more details. Ships: Avalon Impression, Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista, Avalon Luminary, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Poetry II
Prague to Budapest (Prices are per person)
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*25 Mar *20 Apr 04, 11, 15, 25 May 01, 03 Jun 15, 22, 24, 26 Jun *06, 13 Jul 20, *27 Jul; 03, *07 Aug 12 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 31 Aug 07 Sep 18 sep 21 Sep 30 Sep 05 Oct
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£2579 £2545 £2275
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Day 1 Budapest. Fly to Budapest and transfer to the InterContinental Hotel for two nights.
Day 3 Budapest. Embark your cruise ship and meet your crew at a welcome reception. Day 4 Mohács. Excursion to Pecs. Guided sightseeing; organ concert. Day 5 Belgrade. Guided sightseeing; visit Kalemegdan Fortress. Day 6 Iron Gates Gorge. Visit Lepinski Vir archaeological site; cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates Gorge. Day 7 Vidin. Excursion to Belogradchik. Guided sightseeing to Vidin’s fortress and Belogradchik’s rock formations.
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Your Avalon cruise includes: • Door-to-door home pick-up service by private, executive car (within 75 miles of airport) • Flights from London Heathrow. Regional flights at a supplement. • 6 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation; 3 nights in hotels, breakfast included • All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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, port charges and airport taxes
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Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk For regional flight information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for more details. Ships: Avalon Luminary, Avalon Illumination
Budapest to Bucharest
Stateroom upgrade supplements
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Bucharest to Budapest (Prices are per person)
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£455
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Day 1 Budapest. Fly to Budapest, transfer to the InterContinental Hotel for two nights.
Day 3 Budapest. Embark your cruise ship and meet your crew at a welcome reception. Day 4 Budapest - Vienna. Relax on board as you cruise to Austria’s capital. Day 5 Vienna. Guided sightseeing, see the Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, Ring Boulevard and St Stephen’s Cathedral. Day 6 Dürnstein - Melk. Guided walk in Dürnstein, see the Stiftskirche; cruise Wachau Valley; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey and wine tasting in Melk. Day 7 Linz - Passau. Guided walk in Passau. Optional excursion to Salzburg.
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Your Avalon cruise includes: • Door-to-door home pick-up service by private, executive car (within 75 miles of airport) • Flights from London Heathrow. Regional flights at a supplement. • 7 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation, 5 nights in hotel, breakfast included • All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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, port charges and airport taxes
Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk For regional flight information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for more details. Ships: Avalon Impression, Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista, Avalon Luminary, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Poetry II
Budapest to Prague (Prices are per person)
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Day 1 Paris. Travel to Paris and the Pullman Montparnasse Hotel for two nights.
Day 8 Avignon. Guided sightseeing; visit Palace of the Popes.
Day 4 Tournus - Mâcon. Guided sightseeing in Tournus; visit Abbey of St Philibert.
Day 10 Arles - Côte d’Azur. Disembark and transfer to the Côte d’Azur and the Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel.
Day 6 Lyon. A free day to explore at leisure. Day 7 Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage - Viviers. Guided walk in Tournon. Guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the Cathedral.
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Your Avalon cruise includes: • Door-to-door home pick-up service by private, executive car (within 75 miles of airport) • Flights from London Heathrow or Eurostar. Regional flights at a supplement. • 7 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation, 3 nights in hotel, breakfast included • All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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, port charges and airport taxes
Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk For regional flight and Eurostar information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for details. Ship: Avalon Scenery
Paris to Côte d’Azur
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£2509 *30 Mar £2675 13 Apr £2825 27 Apr £2965 11, 25 May £2985 08 Jun £2955 22 Jun £2859 06, *20 Jul £2855 03, 17 Aug £2999 31 Aug 14 Sep £3005 £2905 28 Sep £2755 12 Oct £2525 *26 Oct *Double Discount departures, see page 3
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Day 1 Amsterdam. Fly or take the Eurostar to Amsterdam and transfer to your cruise ship. Meet your crew at a welcome reception. Day 2 Schoonhoven. Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens - Kinderdijk. Choice of full day or half day visit to the world renowned Keukenhof Gardens. Over 70 acres of parkland where millions of flower bulbs are grown. See the windmills in Kinderdijk. Day 3 Veere. Excursions to Delta Works & Middelburg. Guided visit of the Delta Works - a storm flood barrier almost six miles long that is considered a technical marvel. Guided sightseeing in Middelburg. Day 4 Ghent. Guided sightseeing; visit St Baaf’s cathedral. Optional excursion to Bruges available.
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Your Avalon cruise includes: • Door-to-door home pick-up service by private, executive car (within 75 miles of airport)
Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk For regional flight and Eurostar information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for details. Ships: Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Expression
• Flights from London Heathrow or Eurostar. Regional flights at a supplement.
Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Stateroom upgrade supplements
• 7 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation
(Prices are per person)
(Prices are per person)
• All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day • Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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, port charges and airport taxes
Dept.
Category E
£1795 *23 Mar £1869 *26 Mar £1979 *02, *05, 06 Apr £2015 09, 09 Apr £2040 13 Apr £2055 16, 16 Apr £2105 19, 23 Apr £2149 27 Apr £2159 30 Apr *Double Discount departures, see page 3
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Tulips of Northern Holland 8 days from £1920 £1320†
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Day 1 Amsterdam – Haarlem. Travel to Amsterdam and transfer to your cruise ship in Haarlem. Meet your crew at a welcome reception. Day 2 Voldendam. Excursion to Edam Enkhuizen. Guided walk in Edam; choice of guided visit to Zuiderzee Museum or an ‘Experience the Dutch’ outing in Enkhuizen. Day 3 Enkhuizen - Friesland. Choice of guided walk of Alkmaar or ‘Tulip Fields’ excursion; Friesland excursion, visit the Planetarium. Day 4 Sneek - Lelystad - Kampen. Cheese & Genever tasting; visit the Batavia shipyard and the Batavia in Lelystad.
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Your Avalon cruise includes: • Door-to-door home pick-up service by private, executive car (within 75 miles of airport) • Flights from London Heathrow or Eurostar. Regional flights at a supplement.
Prices are based on 2 people sharing, flying from London Heathrow with British Airways. Book by 22nd May 2013 for savings of up to £1400 per couple; for terms and conditions see our website www.avaloncruises.co.uk For regional flight and Eurostar information, sole occupancy and holidays without flights please call for details. Ships: Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Artistry II
• 7 nights deluxe stateroom accommodation
Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Stateroom upgrade supplements
(Prices are per person)
• All meals on board, wines with dinner, and tea and coffee throughout the day
Dept.
(Prices are per person)
• Included excursions and guided sightseeing • 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
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£95
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£499
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£535
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£625
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Royal
£1065
• All transfers, port charges and airport taxes
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More 2014 cruises with savings of up to £1400* ... *See page 3. Please call or see our website for full itinerary information and departure dates
Austrian Highlights & Bavaria
The Rhine & Moselle
Departures May to October Vienna – Dürnstein – Melk – Grein – Passau - Munich.
Departures May to October Amsterdam - Volendam - Edam - Kinderdijk - Cologne Koblenz - Bernkastel - Trier - Cochem - Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim - Mainz - Heidelberg - Strasbourg - Breisach.
9 days from £2169 £1569*
Paris, Moselle & the Rhine
European Splendour
Departures May to October Paris - Trier - Bernkastel - Cochem - Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim - Cologne - Volendam - Amsterdam.
Departures April to October Amsterdam - Cologne - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim Wertheim - Würzburg - Bamberg - Nuremberg - Main-Danube Canal - Regensburg - Linz - Grein - Dürnstein - Vienna.
Central European Experience
Blue Danube to the Black Sea
Departures May to October Paris - Trier - Bernkastel - Cochem - Rhine Gorge Rüdesheim - Miltenberg - Würzburg - Bamberg - Prague.
Departures April to September Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest - Mohács - Osijek - Vukovar Belgrade - Lepinski Vir - Iron Gates Gorge - Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi - Tulcea - Danube Delta - Constanta - Bucharest.
10 days from £2545 £1945*
12 days from £2795 £2195*
13 days from £3169 £2569*
14 days from £3405 £2805*
Upper Rhine to the City of Music
Paris to Normandy’s Beaches
Departures April to October Strasbourg - Mannheim - Wertheim - Würzburg - Bamberg Main-Danube Canal - Nuremberg - Regensburg - Passau Melk - Dürnstein - Vienna.
Departures March to October Vernon - Rouen - Les Andelys - Conflans - Paris.
12 days from £3090 £2490*
8 days from £1735 £1135*
Highlights of Germany
Grand France
Departures May to October Munich - Passau - Regensburg - Nuremberg - Main-Danube Canal - Bamberg - Kitzingen - Würzburg - Miltenberg - Boppard - Rhine Gorge - Rüdesheim - Heidelberg - Strasbourg.
Departures March to October Arles - Avignon - Viviers - Tournon - Lyon - Tournus - Beaune Vernon - Rouen - Les Andelys - Conflans - Paris.
13 days from £3055 £2455*
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13 days from £3205 £2605*
16 days from £3455 £2855*
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Our 2014 Worldwide Cruises coming soon ... The Mekong
The Yangtze
The Galápagos Islands
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam - Mekong River Cruise taking in Cai Be, Sa Dec and Chau Doc - Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Angkor Ban - Siem Reap including Angkor Wat.
Beijing - Great Wall of China - Xian including Terracotta Warriors- Chengdu pandas - Lijiang - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruise - Three Gorges & Dam Site - Shanghai.
Galápagos Islands including Santa Cruz, Santiago (James), Rábida, Bartolomé, Genovese (Tower) and San Cristobal combined with Quito, Ecuador and Machu Picchu, Peru.
The Mississippi
Mississippi River cruise via Helena, Natchez and Baton Rouge or Hannibal and La Crosse combined with Nashvlle, Memphis and New Orleans or Chicago, Springfield and St Louis.
The Nile
Cairo including the Pyramids - Luxor & Karnak - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan combined with Alexandria and Abu Simbel Kasr Ibrim - Amada and Derr Temples - Wadi el Seboua.
Our selection of
2014 Worldwide Cruises
will be available to book from May 2013
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For more information visit us at
www.avaloncruises.co.uk To book call us FREE on
0808 115 2813
or see your local Travel Agent Email: admin@avaloncruises.co.uk • Mon-Fri: 0900-1800 • Sat 0900-1700 • Sun & Bank Holidays: 1000-1600 Opening hours may vary during certain times of the year. Calls may be monitored to help us maintain and improve service. For holiday information and booking terms and conditions, please visit: www.avaloncruises.co.uk/terms-conditions Avalon Waterways, Wren Court, 17 London Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1DE. Registered in England No. 1175122 Published March 2013. Prices and offers valid from 19 March 2013 Avalon Waterways is a trading name of Cosmos Coach Tours Ltd.
Pre-order your 2014 European River Cruises Brochure and
2014 Worldwide River Cruises Brochure Our comprehensive range of 2014 River Cruises is featured in our new brochures, available from 23 May 2013. To pre-order your copies, please visit us at
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