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Central European Experience 2011

8 days from Remich to Nuremberg or 9 days incl. travel (WRN0)

Cruise Overview


Cruise Overview


This splendid Central Europe river cruise introduces you to the magnificent Moselle, Rhine, and Main Rivers, as well as to the fascinating Main Danube Canal. Your vacation begins in Remich in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg where you board the Avalon Luminary. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier, Miltenberg, Würzburg and Bamberg. Visit Reichsburg Castle above the little town of Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim, the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, and attend an onboard cookie baking demonstration. Your vacation ends in Nuremberg.

CRUISE:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Remich to Nuremberg in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

REMICH:
Welcome reception

TRIER:
Guided sightseeing, see the Porta Nigra

BERNKASTEL:
Orientation, local marketplace

COCHEM:
Visit Reichsburg Castle

RHINE GORGE:
Cruise through the gorge

RÜDESHEIM:
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; special treat

MILTENBERG:
Guided sightseeing; baking demonstration

WÜRZBURG:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz

BAMBERG:
Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall

Meals - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

Superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain’s reception, and farewell dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; complimentary regional wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day

Notes:

  • In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.

Transfer Times
  • Transfers available for purchase: Nuremberg on Departure only between 7 am and 12 noon.





Please note that some amenities, features and enhancements are only available on 2011 river and small-ship cruise departures.
Always Included
It’s about you. You are the reason we’ve used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise experience. Inspired by you, we’ve taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you’ll experience with Avalon.

  • Panoramic windows throughout every ship.
  • Spacious designs provide personal space.
  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
  • Headsets for shore excursions.
  • Highest-quality craftsmanship.
  • Premium coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
  • Coffee self-serve beverage station.
  • A lounge serving premium spirit cocktails.
  • Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
  • The Comfort Collection by AvalonSM.
  • Premium L’Occitane bath amenities.
  • Daily early- and late-riser breakfast.
  • Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
  • Made-to-order egg station is at buffet.
  • Chef-inspired regional recipes.
  • Four-course dinners with open seating.
  • Choice of appetizers, soups & salads.
  • Nightly option of entree, dessert or cheese.
  • Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
  • Beer or soft drinks free with dinner.
  • Night Fare served at 10:30 p.m.
  • Remarkable service through the cruise.
  • English-speaking crew.
  • Non-smoking interior.
  • Large bathrooms - showers w/ glass doors.
  • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels.
  • Spacious 3-door closets for ample storage.
  • Internet access to stay in touch with family.
  • And, much more.

Cruise Highlights