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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles

Avalon Waterways Avalon Tranquillity II
Date 16th Aug 27
Nights 7 Nights
1
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Embarkation)
2
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Active Excursion: Discover Nijmegen by bike with your Adventure Host, OR: Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour of Nijmegen— the oldest town in the Netherlands. Learn how this city was first built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans and see the archaeological Roman-era ruins in the city that was also damaged in WWII, OR: Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem.
3
Düsseldorf, Germany
Active Excursion: Join your Adventure Host and explore the city of Düsseldorf by bike, OR: Discovery Excursion: Experience Düsseldorf’s Old Town and get an insight into its culinary diversity, OR: Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour of Düsseldorf. Visit the Old Town, but also discover its spectacular subway line, where each station has a uniquely magic character all its own. This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Cologne to enjoy free time this evening. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship this evening.
4
Koblenz
Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. Active Excursion: Explore Koblenz by foot with your Adventure Host, OR: Classic Excursion: Enjoy a leisurely Guided Walk of ancient Koblenz, including a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular panoramic view. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
5
Cochem
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 and visit Reichsburg Castle, 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.
6
Bernkastel
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. This afternoon through the evening, enjoy leisurely sailing to Trier. Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
7
Trier, Germany
Active Excursion: Get your daily dose of exercise through a walk in Trier with your Adventure Host, OR: Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Sightseeing tour of Trier—Germany’s oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city center. This afternoon, enjoy leisurely sailing to Remich.
8
Remich (Disembarkation)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Luxembourg City airport before 8 am.
Why Book
Why Book
  • Standard cabin from £2,249pp
  • €100 Free Onboard Credit
  • Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary wine and beer with lunch and dinner
  • Complimentary soft drinks throughout the day 
  •  Active shore excursions, both included and optional
  • Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
  • Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
  • Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials
  • Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, sweet treats and sandwiches
  • Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
  • Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options 
  • Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections
  • Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
  • Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
  • Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day
Avalon Adventure Center. Your place for active gear and activities through your Avalon Adventure HostSM, including:

  • Bikes*
  • Maps for hiking, biking and jogging routes
  • Walking Sticks
  • Binoculars
  • Daypacks
  • Yoga Mats
  • Fitness bands

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Background
Avalon Tranquillity II
Overview

Your Avalon river cruise will bring new tranquility to your traveler's soul, but you'll also find plenty of ways to excite your adventurous spirit to cruise your way! While on board, enjoy the intimate setting of the Avalon Tranquility II with two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. Spanning 200 square feet, the Tranquility II's Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the industry standard. It's the perfect place to stretch out on your window-facing Comfort Collection bed with the world at your feet. Host a private cocktail party in the spacious sitting area-comfortably accommodating six guests. On board, passengers enjoy free Starlink Wi-Fi access, complimentary computer use in public areas, a Fitness Center, an elevator, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare. Relaxed luxury and new discoveries await from ship to shore on the Avalon Tranquility II.

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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.

Turning the tables on cruise dining.

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 lunch 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!

The Foods You Love…Minus Ingredients that Don’t Love You Back

Our Avalon kitchens are designed to cater to your dietary sensitivities with ease. In fact, you’re invited to share any restrictions or preferences with us on day one so that we may make your dining experience worry free and wonderful! Dig in to a variety of delicious options at every meal to accommodate your unique dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, or other special dishes prepared upon request to accommodate any sensitivities or allergies to keep you feeling great!

Our menus are complete with allergen labels, indicating which dishes include the following ingredients: gluten, milk products, eggs, peanuts, fish, crustaceans, lupines, nuts, sulfur dioxide and sulfites, celery, mustard, sesame seed, soy, and mollusks.

Dining

  • Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites
  • Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
  • Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
  • Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
  • Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials
  • Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
  • Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, sweet treats and sandwiches
  • Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
  • Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere
  • Al Fresco dinner at the Sky Grill (on selected days, weather and itinerary permitting)
  • Complimentary wine and beer with lunch and dinner
  • Complimentary soft drinks throughout the day
  • Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options
  • Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections
  • Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
  • Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
  • Included Happy Hour every evening (after embarkation day) featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day
  • Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
  • Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

Entertainment

A SHIP BUILT AROUND YOU

A perfectly designed cruise starts with a perfectly designed ship. At Avalon, every space – from light-filled lounges to al fresco decks – was created with one goal: to bring the world closer, more comfortably. With an average of just 150 guests per ship, you’ll enjoy more room to breathe, more places to unwind, and more personal attention everywhere you go.

And with a fleetwide refresh for 2026, every Suite Ship® shines brighter than ever – modern interiors, updated amenities, and elevated style that matches the views outside.

Spaces Made For You

From the light-filled Panorama Lounge to the cozy Club Lounge to the nearly football-field-sized Sky Deck, every space was designed for comfort, connection, and views. Indoors or out, there’s always room to relax, recharge, and take it all in.

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Health & Fitness

MIND. BODY. RIVER. BALANCE INSIDE & OUT.

Move your body. Nourish your mind. Set your spirit free. If wellness is your vibe, enjoy a little retreat on the world’s most beautiful waterways. With daily expert-led stretching classes, healthy menu options, complimentary bikes and e-bikes, enhanced fitness rooms, and Adventure Centers, Avalon makes it easy to feel your best – every step, pedal, and sunrise of the journey.

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Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost.  All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting.
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles
Avalon Tranquillity II
16th Aug 27
7 Nights
From
£2,249PP
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