Our travel agency can design a vacation where you have the freedom to explore exactly as you choose. Avalon Active & Discovery sailings offer an enticing menu of daily included excursions to match your mood, pace and interests for a deeper immersion in each destination.
Paddle through spectacular scenery or pedal around bustling cityscapes. Stir up a dish lovingly passed down through generations or mix up paints on a time-worn palette. Float through the halls of ancient castles or glide through centuries by way of crumbling abbeys and cobblestone alleys. With the wind in your hair, whim in your heart and as many as 28 included excursions on your cruising itinerary, the compass is in the palm of your hand to choose any direction you desire.
Plus, with the expertise of our travel agency on your side, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of from start to finish.
Paddle through spectacular scenery or pedal around bustling cityscapes. Stir up a dish lovingly passed down through generations or mix up paints on a time-worn palette. Float through the halls of ancient castles or glide through centuries by way of crumbling abbeys and cobblestone alleys. With the wind in your hair, whim in your heart and as many as 28 included excursions on your cruising itinerary, the compass is in the palm of your hand to choose any direction you desire.
Plus, with the expertise of our travel agency on your side, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of from start to finish.
PICK HOW YOU PLAY
Choose from the widest array of included excursions to satisfy every type of traveler. |
ACTIVE EXCURSIONS
Whether you enjoy sightseeing by kayak, on two wheels or on your own two feet, you’ll relish the energy of Avalon’s Active excursion collection. Biking, hiking and boating excursions pack real get-up-and-go for those who like to do the same. |
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS
Traditions come to life as you shift from observer to participant in a variety of creative and engaging endeavors. Pull up a chair to hear a Viennese waltz, roll up your sleeves to paint like van Gogh or grab an apron to whip up a local delicacy. |
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS
Guests will join expert Local Guides as they reveal the history and heritage of local sights, with knowledgeable insider information and fascinating stories behind the “must-see” sites. Classic excursions include guided city walks, canal cruises and guided tours of museums. |
FEATURED SAILINGS
Active & Discovery on the Danube – Westbound
Budapest to Vilshofen Departs May 16 – August 27, 2024, aboard Avalon Envision®, Avalon ViewSM, Avalon Tranquility II®and Avalon Illumination® Excursions include: Guided bike tours, guided canoe excursion, visit to a medieval knights’ tournament and a wine tasting. 8 Days from $3,899 per person Port charges of $210 per person are additional. |
Active & Discovery on the Moselle
Remich to Frankfurt Departs May 19 & September 18, 2024, aboard Avalon Tranquility II® Excursions include: A hike to a castle, a beer tour or wine tasting, a visit to a mustard mill and a guided tour of Frankenstein castle. 8 Days from $3,899 per person Port charges of $210 per person are additional. |
Active & Discovery on the Seine – Northbound
Roundtrip Paris Departs May 14 – August 20, 2024, aboard Avalon Tapestry II® Excursions include: Explore by bike, take a walking food tour, experience a hike and enjoy a guided kayak excursion. 9 Days from $4,619 per person Port charges of $210 per person are additional. |
Active & Discovery on the Rhine – Southbound
Amsterdam to Basel Departs September 14, 2024, aboard Avalon VistaSM and Avalon PanoramaSM Excursions include: A guided canal cruise, a visit to a chocolate museum, a guided culinary walk, a hike and a painting class. 8 Days from $5,898 per person Port charges of $210 per person are additional. |
Active & Discovery on the Rhône – Northbound
Arles to Lyon Departs May 14 – August 20, 2024, aboard Avalon Poetry II® Excursions include: Bike tours, a painting workshop, a meeting with a local bullfighter, an underground wine tasting, a visit to a farmhouse to see how essential oils are created and a guided kayak trip. 8 Days from $4,299 per person Port charges of $210 per person are additional. |