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Hassle-free planning, regional Tour Directors & Local Guides, Handpicked hotels and inclusions, seamless transportation, VIP access, and rare Local Favourites that go beyond the guidebook. 

 

Adventure is knocking.
Turn “never thought I would” into “glad I did” with a budget-friendly tour that includes all the essentials plus a great mix of included excursions and free time. 

 

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Active & Discovery

No two travellers are alike—so Avalon would never expect you to enjoy the same cruise experiences as everyone else. With our Active & Discovery river cruises, Avalon offers a variety of included excursions ranging from energetic experiences to interactive discoveries. With a broad menu of engaging pursuits, Active & Discovery cruises allow you to tailor your holiday to your personal taste and pace.

Active: Engaging Experiences

Everyone likes to watch the passing scenery. For those who fancy themselves in the scene, Avalon offers a host of expert-guided, yet self-powered excursions in the centre of it all. You might find yourself leisurely pedalling around an ancient village, peacefully paddling down a legendary river, or tranquilly traipsing through a storied vineyard. From light hiking to speedier strolls, these included excursions get the juices and the imagination flowing.

Discovery: Interactive Pursuits 

For those who believe that life is about trying new things, Avalon presents an inspiring selection of interactive excursions created for the different kind of “doer.” These hands-on experiences include joining a painting class in an art studio, creating your own signature confection at a chocolate factory, or tasting fresh oysters at a local oyster farm. Regional traditions come to life as you shift from observer to participant in a variety of creative outings. 

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY RIVER CRUISES THROUGH EUROPE

Avalon Active & Discovery invites you to expand the horizons of your favourite activities with new experiences.

Explore the culture, sights, and adventures waiting beyond the shore in the most active, engaged, and fun ways imaginable. Learn some of the local language—and then go try it in a café or pub. Take in more than the scenery by learning something new, meeting new friends, and reaching new heights.

Highlights
Schlogen Oxbow
Take a guided hike along the Danube's Schlögen Oxbow and see a dramatic landscape created over the centuries.
Wine Tasting
Enjoy an interactive wine tasting experience.
Cooking class
Try your hand at a cooking class and learn how to create delicious local delicacies.
Vineyards
Take a guided tour of some of the best producing wine regions of the world.
Free time
Revel in the free time and flexibility to make your own discoveries.

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Cruises

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE MOSELLE
REMICH   FRANKFURT
8 days,2 Countries
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$5464
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$3714
Tour: WRF
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE MOSELLE
Explore the Moselle in more ways than ever on this Active & Discovery European cruise. You’ll board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. An excursion to historical...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE FROM CROATIA TO THE BLACK SEA
ZAGREB   BUCHAREST
9 days,4 Countries
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$5913
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$4013
Tour: WKOY
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE FROM CROATIA TO THE BLACK SEA
Begin your Active & Discovery river cruise holiday with one night in Zagreb to explore the city with a guided tour. Board your Avalon Suite Ship bound for Belgrade, Serbia. Here, explore the city...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE
BUDAPEST   DEGGENDORF
8 days,3 Countries
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$5464
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$3714
Tour: WBL
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE
Whether you’re an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, your Active & Discovery cruise on the Danube River offers just-right included activities and excursions to suit your...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE LOWER DANUBE
BUCHAREST   ZAGREB
9 days,4 Countries
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$5913
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$4013
Tour: WOKY
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE LOWER DANUBE
Begin your Active & Discovery river cruise holiday with an overnight stay in Bucharest—the “Paris of the East.” See the Romanian capital’s WWI Arc de Triomphe and the Royal Palace Square, and spend...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE
LYON   PORT ST LOUIS
8 days,1 Country
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Tour: WYL
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE
Whether you’re an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, your Active & Discovery cruise on the Rhône River offers just-right included activities and excursions to suit your...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY IN HOLLAND & BELGIUM
AMSTERDAM   AMSTERDAM
8 days,2 Countries
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$5464
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$3714
Tour: WAD
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY IN HOLLAND & BELGIUM
Explore Holland and Belgium in more ways than ever on this Active &Discovery European cruise. Begin in Amsterdam and sail for Middelburg for a variety of excursions from Classic to Active to Discovery...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE
PARIS   PARIS
9 days,1 Country
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$6789
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$5389
Tour: WPHP
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE
Begin your panoramic French river cruise on the Seine with a visit to Paris—"The City of Light.” Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history, or explore...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
AMSTERDAM   FRANKFURT
8 days,2 Countries
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$5606
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$3856
Tour: WAW
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
Explore the Rhine River from a unique perspective on an Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise. With Avalon Choice® inclusions you decide how to explore each destination on your Rhine River cruise....
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