No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else,
we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination,
so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities.
Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value.
Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences.
We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyAvalon site 90 days prior to the tour start date.
Price Ranges
$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)
Mainz
Bonn
Dusseldorf
Nijmegen
Amsterdam
Packages
Mainz
Mainz & its Gutenberg Museum
Discover 2,000 years of history in Mainz, founded by the Romans, occupied by Napoleon, and rich with cultural heritage. Enjoy a guided walk through the Old Town, then visit the Gutenberg Museum to learn about Johannes Gutenberg's printing press, and to see the famed 15th-century Gutenberg Bible.
Price Range: $
Bonn
Bonn Quiz Tour
Game and trivia enthusiasts will love this unique approach to guided sightseeing. Just form your team and answer your expert guide's questions to move from site to site. As the tour proceeds, you'll see a lot, learn a lot, and may even emerge the Bonn Quiz champion!
Price Range: $
Dusseldorf
The Art of Coffee Workshop
From hand-filtering and cold-brewing to mixology and tastings, learn the art and science behind the perfect cup of coffee during a fun, informative, and interactive coffee workshop in Düsseldorf¿s atmospheric Old Town.
Price Range: $$
Rhine Tower Ascent with Sparkling Wine
Discover Media Hafen, Düsseldorf's vibrantly redeveloped dock area, where you'll ascend the city's tallest building for magnificent views and a glass of delicious sparkling wine.
Price Range: $$
Düsseldorf Altbier Discovery Tour
Discover Düsseldorf from the saddle of a bike on this invigorating 2-hour guided bike tour that shows off all the city's major highlights.
Price Range: $
Nijmegen
Forgotten Foods Cooking Workshop
Ever heard of verius, garum, or asafoetida? This unique cooking workshop will introduce you to long-forgotten dishes and ingredients from the ancient past. Step into one of Nijmegen¿s oldest buildings, the Commanderie, which dates back to 1196, and hear how experts uncovered details about historical foods and drinks from ancient European manuscripts, frescoes, and mosaics. Learn about obscure vegetables, herbs, fruits, and spices from the Roman Empire, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Golden Age, and discover how the combinations of sweet & savory, sweet & sour, and sweet & salty go clear back to Roman times . Then, roll up your sleeves and create some of the dishes you learned about, and enjoy the delectable fruits of your labor afterward!
Price Range: $$
WWII Operation Market Garden Liberation Museum & Jeep Safari
Immerse yourself in the sites and events of September 1944 and Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in history-an effort by the Allies that liberated the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. This gripping guided excursion takes you to Groesbeek, where a first stop at a military cemetery sets the somber stage for the day. Also visit the National Liberation Museum 1944-1945, which focuses on democracy, freedom, and human rights, and brings to life the historical events and incredible acts of heroism by the American, British, Canadian, and Polish troops. Wander among the interactive exhibits; watch original films; see what life was like before the war and under Nazi occupation; and celebrate the against-all-odds liberation. You will also have the chance to hop aboard an authentic war-era military vehicle to learn how Groesbeek was almost completely destroyed during the war, and to see the landing and drop zones, and even a replica of a glider used during the operation!
Price Range: $$
Into the Dutch Countryside: Windmill & Farm Visits with Carriage Ride
Visit a windmill and fruit farm, and enjoy a carriage ride on this unique excursion into the Dutch countryside. Your adventure begins at a family-run farm where fruit and flowers are grown. Meet members of the family, and help pick some fruit--a truly memorable experience! Then, visit a last-of-its-kind windmill that has been grinding flour since the 15th century. Meet the miller, and hear all about the mill's unusual location on the border of three polders, and its turbulent past through dike breaches and WWII conflicts. Finally, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage for a relaxing ride through the Ooijpolder nature reserve. Be sure to watch for resident herons, storks, and birds of prey, as well as wild horses along the riverbanks.
Price Range: $$
Amsterdam
Zaanse Schans & the Symbols of Holland
Tour a working windmill, watch wooden clogs being made, and visit a cheese farm on this exciting half-day guided excursion to Zaanse Schans!
Price Range: $
Exclusive Kayak Adventure Through the Canals of Amsterdam
Get a unique perspective of Amsterdam as you traverse the city's canals by kayak! Whether you're a hard-core kayaker or a newcomer to the activity, this fun guided excursion is perfect for anyone seeking an active adventure in the city.
Price Range: $$
Biking in Amsterdam
Pedal your way past polders, dikes, and quaint, centuries-old villages on this exhilarating guided bike tour through the beautiful Dutch countryside.
Price Range: $$
Muiderslot Castle
From Golden Age paintings to 13th-century arms and armor, discover the wonders of Muiderslot Castle, one of Holland's most beautiful medieval castle fortresses, on this captivating half-day guided tour.
Price Range: $$
Packages
Celebration Packages
Celebrating a birthday or anniversary while you're cruising? Add an Avalon Celebration Package to your vacation. You can make your special day even more memorable with special touches ranging from flowers to a private cocktail reception.
Price Range: $$$$