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)
$$$$ (Over $150)
Amsterdam
Strasbourg
Breisach
Tournus
Lyon
Avignon
Arles
Packages
Amsterdam
Keukenhof Gardens Visit
With more than 7 million dazzling bulb flowers creating incredible works of art, this exciting visit to Keukenhof is a true visual feast!
Price Range: $$
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: $$
Bites & Highlights of Amsterdam
Discover Amsterdam's charming Jordaan district, and taste the authentic foods the locals know and love on this enjoyable guided foodie walking tour.
Price Range: $$
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: $$
Behind the Scenes at the Aalsmeer Flower Auction
Get up early today, not to miss the opportunity to visit the world's largest flower auction.
Price Range: $$
Strasbourg
Defending France: The Maginot Line of WWII
Explore France's awe-inspiring WWII Maginot Line, one of the greatest networks of defensive fortifications ever built, on this guided visit through the underground barracks, storehouses, and railways.
Price Range: $$
Into the Alsace Countryside with Wine Tasting
Travel along the famed Alsace Wine Route on this enchanting half-day excursion that visits a traditional medieval Alsace village and includes a cellar tasting of the local wines.
Price Range: $$
Breisach
Storybook Colmar, France's Little Venice
Discover the fusion of German and French culture on this wonderful guided tour through storybook Colmar, the "Little Venice" of France and capital of the Alsace wine region.
Price Range: $$
Tournus
Fairytale Château de Cormatin & Truffle Experience
Step into the pages of a fairytale during this half-day excursion to southern Burgundy, featuring visits to moated Château de Cormatin and a truffle farm to learn all about the coveted mushrooms!
Price Range: $$
Chardonnay Wine & Goat Cheese Experience
Travel into the rolling hills of Mâconnais for tastings of its world-famous Chardonnay wines at a medieval castle and of its delicious goat cheese at a charming local farm!
Price Range: $$
Lyon
Delights of Beaujolais with Wine Discovery
Explore the beauty of the Beaujolais wine region, learn the magic behind its wine, and enjoy an included wine tasting on this enriching half-day guided excursion.
Price Range: $$
Medieval Pérouges
Discover one of the most beautiful medieval walled towns in France on this half-day guided tour of Pérouges, idyllic movie set from the 1973 version of "The Three Musketeers"!
Price Range: $$
Avignon
French Chef for a Day: Les Halles of Avignon
Learn to create authentic specialties of Avignon at this fun, chef-led cooking class featuring ingredient shopping at the famous Les Halles market and a delicious 3-course lunch with drink!
Price Range: $$$
Pont du Gard, Ancient Engineering Wonder
Visit the masterpiece of ancient engineering that supplied water to Nîmes during the Roman Empire--towering, triple-tiered Pont du Gard--on this incredible half-day guided tour.
Price Range: $$
Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Experience
Wines from Châteauneuf du Pape have become icons among French wines. Join us for a delightful half-day guided excursion into the famous wine region for a visit of a traditional winery and a tasting of its incomparable wines!
Price Range: $$
Pont du Gard Kayak Adventure
Get a unique perspective of the scenic Gard region as you paddle your way through the fabulous Gorges du Gardon. Whether you're a hard-core canoe enthusiast or a newcomer to the activity, this fun and active excursion is an experience you'll never forget!
Price Range: $$
Arles
Olive Oil Tasting in Les Baux de Provence
Travel into the heart of Provence on this exciting half-day guided visit of an olive farm and olive mill with a tasting of locally produced olive oil!
Price Range: $$
From the Cathedral of Images to Saint-Rémy
Stimulate your senses on this unbelievable excursion to Carrières de Lumières, the world-famous Cathedral of Images in a former limestone quarry, past the fantastical rock formations of Hell Valley, and then to charming Saint-Rémy in the heart of Provence.
Price Range: $$
Packages
Celebration Packages
Celebrating a birthday or anniversary while you're cruising? Add an Avalon Celebration Package to your vacation. You can make your special day even more memorable with special touches ranging from flowers to a private cocktail reception.
Price Range: $$$$