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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles

Avalon Waterways Avalon Imagery II
Date 27th Jul 26
Nights 7 Nights
Day 1
Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM
Day 2
Amsterdam
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. Classic Excursion Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR: Classic Excursion Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of the city’s “Golden Age." This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE
Day 3
Cologne, Germany
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland Active Excursion Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR: Discovery Excursion Join a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR: Classic Excursion Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral. Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM
Day 4
Rhine Gorge–Rüdesheim–Koblenz
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country En route to Rüdesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren’s songs lured ill-fated sailors. Active Excursion Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR: Classic Excursion Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee. Enjoy a leisurely cruise to Koblenz this evening while having dinner on board. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN KOBLENZ
Day 5
Cockhem
The Charm of the Moselle Valley Relax on the Sky Deck of your ship while sailing through the Moselle Valley, famous for the beautiful growing villages and their vineyards. Active Excursion See Cochem from atop, hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure Host, OR: Discovery Excursion Take part in a Guided Visit to one of the oldest mustard mills, dating back to 1810. Under the guidance of the head mustard “miller,” you’ll watch mustard being made using traditional skills, more than 200 years of savoir-faire and a recipe that has been passed down several generations, OR: Classic Excursion Join a Guided Walk of Cochem through its half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit the hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird’s-eye-view of the Moselle Valley. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BERNKASTEL
Day 6
Bernkastel
Castle Vines and German Wines Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. This morning, select a Guided Optional Excursion to Traben-Trarbach for an underground visit or a panoramic drive through the Moselle region. Active Excursion Head out into the fresh air and hike up to Landshut Castle with your Adventure Host, OR: Classic Excursion Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel—with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses. Discovery Excursion Join a Wine Tasting to experience the tradition of legendary German wine making. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REMICH
Day 7
Remich, Luxembourg. Excursion to Luxembourg City
Old-World Charm, and World-Class Wine Active Excursion Bike in two countries along the Mosel with your Adventure Host, OR; Discovery Excursion Enjoy a Wine Walk in Luxembourg’s Moselle Region. Discover the way of life and the daily work in the vineyards while enjoying the unique panorama at the Scheuerberg, OR: Classic Excursion Join a Guided Tour of Luxembourg City—with its dramatic views, ancient ruins, and modern architecture along the deep gorge terrain. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN REMICH
Day 8
Remich (Disembarkation)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Why Book
Why Book
Stateroom Options:

  • Deluxe Stateroom from £1,849pp
  • Panorama Suite from £2,599pp 

Why Book This Avalon River Cruise?

  • Return Flights & Overseas Transfers 
  • Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi 
  • Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director 
  • Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day 
  • Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites 
  • Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner 
  • Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats 
  • Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner 
  • Included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day 
  • Active shore excursions, both included and optional 

Departure Information:


  • Departures Available May - August 2026
  • Based on 24 June 2026 

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Background
Avalon Imagery II
Overview

If image is everything, the Avalon Imagery II is the real thing. The Avalon Imagery II embodies all of Avalon's outstanding traditions to deliver exceptional cruise experiences and service. Passengers can choose from two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. At a spacious 200 square feet, our Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording the incomparable opportunity to awaken each morning with Europe's splendid scenery at your feet. Onboard amenities include complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, Fitness Center, elevator, alternative light menu options in the Panorama Bistro or al fresco grill lunch at the Sky Bistro. Relax to your heart's content on the expansive Sky Deck's premium lounge chairs, take a dip in the whirlpool, get cool in the shade on deck, and play deck games too! Your image just got a lot more relaxed.

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Food & Drink

Farm-To-Fork Fare.

Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.

TIME TO INDULGE!

Pull up a chair or pull up the covers with your choice of dining experiences—from dinner in the dining room, to delicacies on the sky deck, to breakfast in bed!

Breakfast

Fresh brews and panoramic views are served with countless sunrise selections including towers of super foods and made-to-order specialties.

Lunch

Refuel for your adventures with regional treats and homemade sweets—from out-of-this-world specialty dishes to down-to-earth favourites you crave.

Dinner

Whether you opt for a sumptuous four-course dinner or a lighter tasting menu, hand-crafted excellence is always on the menu.

Avalon Fresh: The heart-healthy menu everyone loves.

With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.

Dinner's Ready (Or Breakfast & Lunch) When You Are.

Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic basket for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savour sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Entertainment

Avalon Waterways want your experience with them to be as rich as possible and have included everything that they know will be important to your cruise enjoyment.

With so many amenities on board, whether you are making the most of happy hour by enjoying a glass of wine or a gin and tonic in the lounge, or having a quiet moment in the Lounge with a cappuccino, there is plenty of space to stretch out and relax on an Avalon ship. 

They've designed a cruise experience that includes all the right things...but still leaves room for your own preferences. 

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Health & Fitness

Fit for All.

Saying hello to adventure doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your healthy habits and restorative rituals. From heart-healthy menu options and heart-pumping activities–from mindful yoga moves to more bikes to explore on shore and innovative ways to work out in our refreshed onboard fitness center, Avalon makes it easy to remain a picture of health amidst the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Kids & Teens

Avalon allow travellers from the ages of 8 and over although there are no children’s facilities on-board.

Terms & Conditions
Book Select 2026 Cruises with Avalon Waterways and we will include return flights from £1,999 per person, based on a twin share in a Deluxe Stateroom. Offer is valid for NEW bookings deposited from 19th March 2025 for travel on selected dates in 2026. The package price includes round-trip economy flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Edinburgh & Dublin subject to airline availability. Departures from Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow & Cork are available as a supplement. Please note this offer has no cash alternative, however, alternate schedules may be available at an additional cost. Limited to new bookings for UK originating travellers and economy class air tickets. This promotion cannot be applied retroactively to existing bookings, offer is not combinable with any other offers aside from welcome-back credits and can be withdrawn at any time. Offer does not apply to instant purchase air or groups of 8 passengers or more. Promotional discounts do not carry forward on voluntarily changed air bookings; other promotions at time of change may be available. Once ticketed, air reservations are subject to change/cancellation penalties of between £35 per ticket and 100% of ticket value. Flight schedules, routings and air carriers are at the discretion of Globus family of brands.
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles
Avalon Imagery II
27th Jul 26
7 Nights
From
£1,849PP
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