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)
$$$$ (Over $150)
Lucerne
Basel
Strasbourg
Amsterdam
Paris
London
Packages
Lucerne
Foodie Tour of Lucerne
Try some of the most traditional Swiss foods! With the local guide you will have an Experience you will never forget, may it be Raclette, Luzerner Pastetli or Älplermagronen, The guide will explain their typical foods to you even may try some of them out. This can be customized to your preferences, just let the guide know to adapt it to your needs. The food is included in the price!
Price Range: $$$$
Rotair Ride to Mount Titlis, Land of Eternal Winter
Ride the world's first revolving aerial cableway to the Mount Titlis summit station, where you can lunch, shop, explore the Glacier Cave, cross Europe's highest suspension footbridge, or just marvel at the enchanting alpine views!
Price Range: $$$
Art and Culture in Lucerne
The local guide will welcome you to the city of Lucerne! Let him take you to some incredible buildings and and the well-known art museum! He will present you the KKL building and tell you its story and why it is important to us locals. During our little stroll through the city it will be explained to you a few things about Art and Culture in Lucerne.
Price Range: $$$$
Basel
Basel sightseeing
Discover the multiple sights of Basel, a city with 2000 years of history. Enjoy a coach ride through the city and stroll in the historical centre.
Price Range: $
Strasbourg
Strasbourg: Bites & Highlights
Discover the Alsatian cuisine and traditions, so influenced by the unique history of a region, whose control alternated between Germany and France for centuries.
Price Range: $$
Into the Alsace Countryside with Wine Tasting
Travel along the famed Alsace Wine Route on this enchanting half-day excursion that visits a traditional medieval Alsace village and includes a cellar tasting of the local wines.
Price Range: $$
Amsterdam
Zaanse Schans & the Symbols of Holland
Tour a working windmill, watch wooden clogs being made, and visit a cheese farm on this exciting half-day guided excursion to Zaanse Schans!
Price Range: $
Bites & Highlights: Jordaan Foodie Walking Tour
Discover Amsterdam's charming Jordaan district, and taste the authentic foods the locals know and love on this enjoyable guided foodie walking tour.
Price Range: $$
Paris
Running Paris
Discover the magic of Paris while staying active at the same time on this easy-paced guided running and sightseeing tour.
Price Range: $$
Dinner and Cabaret Show at the Famous Lido
Enjoy a magical evening of delectable French cuisine and the newest cabaret show at Paris' legendary Lido on the Champs-Élysées.
Price Range: $$$$
An Evening at the Moulin Rouge
Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, thousands of glittering costumes, and an evening of Moulin Rouge cabaret you will never forget!
Price Range: $$$$
Seine River Cruise
Enjoy a cruising experience like no other on this incredible excursion aboard a beautiful, glass-encased boat on the River Seine.
Price Range: $$$
Vintage Car Tour
Ride in a vintage car through the incredible City of Light.
Price Range: $$$
Private Guided Tour
Explore the City of Light in your own way and at your own pace on this private, guided sightseeing tour. Just decide what you want to see and do with your certified Local Guide--the choice is yours!
Price Range: $$$$
Historic Wine Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting
Tour the King of France's 18th-century wine cellar, learn about the fine art of crafting world-famous wines, and taste three different French wines-c'est magnifique!
Price Range: $
French Baking Class: Classic Macarons
Learn to make perfect French macarons at this fun, hands-on cooking class.
Price Range: $$$
London
Soho Food Tour
Join this walking guided tour for an unforgettable evening of eating, drinking, and having fun in the buzzing, fast-paced, vibrant Soho that truly shaped London's history and culinary reputation.
Price Range: $$$
London Eye
At 135 metres, the Coca-Cola London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes offering spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.
Price Range: $
The London Dungeon
Delve into the blood-curdling parts of history that your teachers never wanted to tell you. Live actors, scary rides, shows and special effects, transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough?
Price Range: $
Hampton Court Palace
From Henry VIII and "Bloody" Queen Mary to the ghostly Grey Lady and the puzzling hedge maze, you'll be positively captivated by rich history and infamous characters during your half-day visit of magnificent Hampton Court Palace.
Price Range: $
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
Visit the underground command station of Britain's war effort, which contains the world's only museum dedicated to Sir Winston Churchill.
Price Range: $
Sea Life London
With 17 themed zones and over 600 species of marine life, SEA LIFE London Aquarium will take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing sea creatures, from sharks to rare Green Sea Turtles, from jellyfish to rays, from clownfish to blue tangs.
Price Range: $
River Cruise Experience
Take a London Eye River Cruise and see London from a different perspective. Enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames with fascinating live commentary that brings the city to life, presented by specialist guides. Highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Price Range: $
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace was once Princess Diana's home. Sir Christopher Wren lavishly improved the original house, turning it into a palace for William III and Mary II. It remained a royal home and was the birthplace of Queen Victoria. The splendid State Apartments are on view to the public.
Price Range: $
Madame Tussauds
Walk the red carpet at the legendary Madame Tussauds London and meet the world's most famous stars from Hollywood to Bollywood, and The Royal Family to Rock Royalty.
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: $$$$