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)
$$$$ (Over $150)
London
Paris
Trier
Regensburg
Passau
Vienna
Budapest
Packages
London
A Taste of London
A traditional dining experience followed by a nighttime cruise along the Thames River, viewing some of the capital's most beautiful illuminated sights.
Price Range: $$
Dinner and Theatre
Your evening includes tickets to your choice of show, and a two-course pre-theatre meal at a specially chosen restaurant just a short distance from the theatre. Your meal will be served in a friendly, efficient manner to ensure you reach the theatre in plenty of time for the show. Full details about your restaurant, along with relevant vouchers, will be provided when you arrive in London. This package is an excellent value, and is often cheaper than buying a theatre ticket alone.
Price Range: $$
London Eye
At 135 metres, the Coca-Cola London Eye is the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes offering spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.
Price Range: $
The London Dungeon
Delve into the blood-curdling parts of history that your teachers never wanted to tell you. Live actors, scary rides, shows and special effects, transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough?
Price Range: $
Tower of London and Crown Jewels
From the opulent Crown Jewels to the uniformed Beefeaters and infamous ravens, this fascinating excursion introduces you to the Tower of London, one of the country's most famous castle fortresses.
Price Range: $$
London Zoo
Visit one of the world's great zoos, with more than 15,000 animals to see and animal displays throughout the day.
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: $
Buckingham Palace and the Royal Mews
Visit Buckingham Palace's impressive Royal Mews to see the Royal Family's magnificent Gold State Coach, then step inside the palace itself to explore more than 20 of its grandest rooms.
Price Range: $$
Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
Visit the underground command station of Britain's war effort, which contains the world's only museum dedicated to Sir Winston Churchill.
Price Range: $
Sea Life London
With 17 themed zones and over 600 species of marine life, SEA LIFE London Aquarium will take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing sea creatures, from sharks to rare Green Sea Turtles, from jellyfish to rays, from clownfish to blue tangs.
Price Range: $
River Cruise Experience
Take a London Eye River Cruise and see London from a different perspective. Enjoy a unique 40 minute circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames with fascinating live commentary that brings the city to life, presented by specialist guides. Highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Price Range: $
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace was once Princess Diana's home. Sir Christopher Wren lavishly improved the original house, turning it into a palace for William III and Mary II. It remained a royal home and was the birthplace of Queen Victoria. The splendid State Apartments are on view to the public.
Price Range: $
Stonehenge Direct
Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Come and unlock its secrets.
Price Range: $$
Jack The Ripper
This evening excursion takes you through the dark side of London, where you hear about the murderous activities of the infamous Jack the Ripper and other notorious, dark characters.
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: $
Shownight
A wonderful escorted evening in London's theater district starts with a delicious dinner, followed by excellent seats at your chosen show.
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: $$$$
An Evening at the Moulin Rouge
Enter the exhilarating Belle Époque world of champagne, fine French cuisine, music, lights, thousands of glittering costumes, and an evening of Moulin Rouge cabaret you will never forget!
Price Range: $$$$
Seine River Cruise
Enjoy a cruising experience like no other on this incredible excursion aboard a beautiful, glass-encased boat on the River Seine.
Price Range: $$$
Wine and Food Experience
No trip to France is complete without experiencing its wines-and these excursions will teach you the best ways to do it!
Price Range: $$
Private Paris Photo Shoot
Get ready to strike a pose with Paris as your background on this private photo shoot with a professional photographer in the inimitable City of Light!
Price Range: $$$$
Vintage Car Tour
Ride in a vintage car through the incredible City of Light.
Price Range: $$$
Mona Lisa's Smile & the Louvre Museum
Once a royal palace and now a museum housing one of the most famous art collections in the world, the Louvre is yours on a guided tour.
Price Range: $$
Paris Catacombs
Skip the lines at one of Paris¿ most fascinating sites on this exciting entrance into the city¿s underground catacombs. Follow your expert guide into areas usually closed to the public, and hear incredible tales about the 6 million people who were buried in this monumental city of the dead.
Price Range: $$
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: $$$$
Bike Tour
Join us for a fun pedaling and discover magnificent Paris and its surroundings!
Price Range: $$
Hidden Treasure: From the Palais Royal to the Opera Garnier
Get off the usual tourist trail on this fascinating 3-hour walking tour of the hidden treasures of Paris.
Price Range: $
Ghost and Mysteries Tour of Paris
When the sun goes down on the City of Light, this thrilling walking tour reveals its deepest, darkest, spine-tingling secrets.
Price Range: $$
Paris Fashion Tour
From Dior to Chanel, join a fashion expert for this fascinating walking tour through the areas where Parisian haute couture began!
Price Range: $$
Paris Literature Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the literary world's greatest masters on this captivating walking tour to the haunts, hangouts, and death beds of these famous writers
Price Range: $$
Paris WWII Walking Tour: Occupation and Liberation
Paris' tragic and inspiring WWII history comes to life during this guided walking tour. Visit Le Marais, the Jewish Quarter, and more to learn what life was like for Parisians during Nazi occupation
Price Range: $$
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: $$$
Trier
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Gibraltar of the North
Explore the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, on this mesmerizing half-day guided excursion.
Price Range: $
Regensburg
Weltenburg: Bavaria's Oldest Abbey
Visit Bavaria's oldest monastery, 7th-century Weltenburg Abbey with its stunning setting in the Danube Gorge, splendid interior, and the oldest monastic brewery in the world!
Price Range: $$
Passau
Sound of Music Salzburg
From Mozart to "The Sound of Music", this delightful excursion provides an in-depth look at both the city of Salzburg and its majestic surroundings.
Price Range: $$$
Southern Bohemia
You'll feel like you've stepped right into the Middle Ages on this full-day excursion to Ceský Krumlov, the 'Pearl of the Bohemian Forest'.
Price Range: $$$
Vienna
Classical Concert
Enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical works by Mozart and Johann Strauss, performed brilliantly by professional Salon Orchestra Alt-Wien musicians in one of Europe's prettiest venues.
Price Range: $$
Vienna Food and Cultural Tour
Experience the romance of Vienna's daily life through the city's cuisine and culture.
Price Range: $$
Schönbrunn Palace, Crown Jewel of Vienna
Visit magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former summer residence of the Habsburg imperial family.
Price Range: $$
Budapest
Budapest Bike Tour
Escape the noise and busyness of Budapest city center by joining the Budapest guided bike tour. This tour is exclusively designed for guests who like to bike a bit and enjoy some relaxing nature.
Price Range: $$
Private Budapest Jewish Heritage Discovery
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe's largest Jewish community on this captivating guided tour through Budapest's former Jewish ghetto. This private excursion is only available for purchase online in advance of travel through the Avalon Waterways website.
Price Range: $$$$
Wine Tasting in the Hungarian Countryside
Travel into the beautiful Hungarian countryside for an enriching half-day discovery of the Etyek wine region, including two wine cellar visits with wine tasting.
Price Range: $$
Belle Époque Art & Architecture of Budapest
Travel back to the Golden Age of Budapest's Belle Époque on this captivating guided excursion featuring Andrássy Avenue, glass-painter Miksa Róth's Memorial House, and the crown jewel of Budapest: the incomparable Hungarian State Opera House!
Price Range: $$
Bites & Highlights of Budapest
Experience some of Budapest's most famous sights and most delectable foods on this unique guided foodie tour!
Price Range: $$
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: $$$$