Highlights & Sightseeing | Special Interest Cruises AvailableWe offer cruises tailored to your passions so you can experience the very essence of your destination. Click to learn more about what special interest is available on this cruise and to view the specific departure dates. These limited-edition, no additional cost cruises allow you to enhance your subject knowledge with expert onboard presentations and to mingle with others who share your same interests.  Windmills, Vineyards & Paris Wine Special Interest River Cruise
 Enjoy a Wine Special Interest Cruise on July 18, 2014
On this cruise a distinguished wine authority explains how grape varieties are cultivated, and teaches you what to look for in a good wine from each region you sail through. Mingle with others who share your passion as you enjoy onboard wine tastings, a visit to a local vineyard and discussion with a winemaker, and a gala dinner featuring wine and food pairings.
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Cruise: deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds Days 1-2 Paris: welcome to France; guided sightseeing on Day 2Day 3 Paris–Metz–Remich (Embarkation): travel by high-speed train from Paris to Metz; by motorcoach from Metz to Remich; onboard welcome receptionDay 4 Trier: choice of guided city sightseeing or “Roman Trier” sightseeing, see the Porta NigraDay 5 Bernkastel: guided walk, local marketplace; visit a wine cellarDay 6 Cochem: guided walk, visit Reichsburg CastleDay 7 Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge: visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim; enjoy aspecial treat; cruise through the Rhine GorgeDay 8 Cologne: choice of guided walk or Jewish Heritage walkDay 9 Volendam–Amsterdam: visit a windmill in Volendam; canal cruise in AmsterdamDay 10 Amsterdam (Disembarkation): your vacation ends this morning Special onboard and onshore experiences presented by local chefs, entertainers, artisans, and experts, designed to enrich your cruise.Attend a wine tasting, and savor a delectable dinner of regional specialties prepared by a local chef. Meals - Meals are indicated by breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Captain’s welcome & farewell receptions with sparkling wine and canapés
- Welcome dinner
- Daily Afternoon Tea
- Daily Night Fare
- Local chef dinner
- Farewell dinner
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; soft drinks with lunch; and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner are included daily on board your vessel
Hotels Paris Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris (SF) NOTES: - Departure July 18 is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings at no additional cost.
- In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
- Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
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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 on board our Avalon ships.
- Panoramic windows throughout every ship.
- Elegant, contemporary design throughout.
- Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
- Headsets for shore excursions.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access.
- Personalized room options & excursions.
- Space to relax & unwind
- Premium coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
- Coffee self-serve beverage station.
- A lounge serving premium spirits.
- Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
- The Comfort Collection BedsSM.
- Premium L'Occitane bath amenities.
- Daily early- and late-riser breakfast.
- Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
- Complimentary juices with breakfast.
- Made-to-order egg station at breakfast.
- Complimentary soft drinks with lunch.
- Al fresco lunches on the Sky Bistro.
- Chef-inspired regional recipes.
- Four-course dinners with open seating.
- Nightly choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or cheese.
- Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
- Free soft drinks or beer with dinner.
- Night Fare served at 10:30 p.m.
- Remarkable service throughout 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.
- Alternative dinners of light regional specialties and wines in the Panorama Bistro on Suite ShipsSM.
- And, much more.
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