• You're in good company on an Avalon Rivercruise.

European River Cruising

There is something so blissful about exploring Europe via its medieval highways, each day disembarking in another picturesque riverside town to explore its cobblestoned streets or hilltop castles.

From the Danube to the Seine, Europe is home to a vast network of waterways with a rich tapestry of cultures and cuisines and a river cruise is the best way to take in a panoramic view of thousands of years of European history.

Like any other cruise, a river cruise enables guests to only unpack once and all the arrangements are taken care of as guests relax and enjoy the ride and with so much included in the fare, from fine dining, wine, excursions and transport, a river cruise is a great value and comfortable way to see a region.

Following a successful 2018 Avalon River Cruise Escorted Tour from Amsterdam to Budapest, we invite you to register for our new European Summer Escorted Tour to France and the Cote D’Azur, French Riviera. This river cruise highlighting the best of France is certainly grand! Enjoy wine, cheese, beautiful scenery, and stops in the most charming and historical parts of France.

Set sail on the Seine River and go on an excursion to the historic Normandy landing beaches, visit Joan of Arc’s Rouen, and choose between Claude Monet’s Giverny, or the Bizy Castle, nicknamed “Normandy’s Versailles”; Vincent Van Gogh’s Auver-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s Malmaison. 

Before you depart the beautiful Seine River, you’ll spend time in Paris — one of the world’s most romantic cities! The “City of Light” has Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture. Go on a guided walk through the historic Île St. Louis and marvel at the view as you ascend the Eiffel Tower.

As a perfect finale to your river cruise vacation, spend time in the captivating French Riviera, also known as the Côte d’Azur. Explore this elegant area and relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea.

Tour Includes:

  • One night pre-cruise accommodation in Paris
  • 15 night Avalon River Cruise on Avalon Tapestry II and Avalon Poetry II as per itinerary shown
  • All meals on aboard cruise & regional wine and beer with lunch and dinner
  • Port charges and prepaid gratuities aboard the river cruise
  • Guided sightseeing tour at each port
  • Two nights Marseille
  • Four nights Nice
  • Day cruise & St Tropez
  • Day tour to the famously independent city-state of Monaco


Issue 92 October 2018