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2012 Wine River Cruises
Expand your varietal horizons on these marvelous wine-themed cruises…where a distinguished wine authority explains how various grape varieties are cultivated, and teaches you what to look for in a good wine of the region you sail through. Included is a visit to a local vineyard for discussions with the local winemaker, tastings onboard and a gala wine and food pairing dinner.
The Blue Danube Discovery Wine River Cruise
13 days from Budapest to Prague - July 22, 2012
Enhance your knowledge and love of European wines on our exhilarating "The Blue Danube Discovery" Wine river cruise. Learn the differences between an Austrian Grüner Veltliner and a German Riesling Spätlese—and a whole lot more! A distinguished wine authority will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated, and will teach you what to look for in a good wine. Marvel at Austria's legendary Wachau Wine Valley, and consider visiting the Wine Academy or a typical Wachau wine cellar in Melk. Participate in a wine tasting excursion in Prague, On board your ship, the splendid Avalon Tapestry, attend an Austrian sweet wine lecture and tasting, and be pampered at a food and wine pairing gala dinner.
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Windmills, Vineyards & Paris Wine River Cruise
10 days from Paris to Amsterdam - October 17, 2012
Vineyards, vintages, varietals, and some very fine wines are the focus of our exciting "Windmills, Vineyards & Paris" Wine river cruise. As you leisurely float past the legendary vineyards along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, a distinguished wine authority will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated, and will teach you what to look for in a good wine. On board your ship, the luxurious Avalon Luminary, participate in onboard tastings of regional wines, attend fascinating lectures on French and German wines, and be pampered at a food and wine pairing gala dinner.
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Burgundy & Provence Wine River Cruise
11 days from Côte d'Azur to Paris - October 28, 2012
Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just an enthusiast, you'll expand your horizons on our exciting "Burgundy & Provence" Wine river cruise. As you leisurely float by the legendary vineyards along the Saône and Rhône Rivers, a distinguished wine authority will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated, and will teach you what to look for in a good wine. Visit a wine cellar in Beaune, and participate in tasting excursions of France's famed Burgundy, Chardonnay, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. On board your ship, the magnificent Avalon Scenery, attend a Beaujolais wine tasting, a food and wine pairing gala dinner, and a scrumptious wine and chocolate tasting. An adventure Bacchus himself would enjoy!
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The Legendary Danube Wine River Cruise
11 days from Prague to Budapest - October 31, 2012
Enhance your knowledge and love of European wines on our exhilarating "The Legendary Danube" Wine river cruise. Learn the differences between an Austrian Grüner Veltliner and a German Riesling Spätlese—and a whole lot more! A distinguished wine authority will describe how various grape varieties are cultivated, and will teach you what to look for in a good wine. Participate in a wine tasting excursion in Prague, marvel at Austria's legendary Wachau Wine Valley, and consider visiting the Wine Academy or a typical Wachau wine cellar in Melk. On board your ship, the splendid Avalon Tranquility, attend an Austrian sweet wine lecture and tasting, and be pampered at a food and wine pairing gala dinner.
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