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Thoughtfully Hosted Travel Experiences

Each hosted itinerary is carefully curated and personally guided, allowing you to enjoy meaningful experiences without the stress of planning or decision-making.

GROUP TRIPS

Travel with confidence knowing every detail is handled.

Step aboard the Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine, a hosted river cruise from Amsterdam to Basel celebrating Europe’s most enchanting Christmas markets.

Trip Highlights:
  • Sip mulled wine beneath the cathedral spires of Cologne
  • Wander Strasbourg’s medieval lanes and sparkling market stalls
  • Explore charming Black Forest villages and artisan workshops
  • Return each night to elegant onboard service and refined comfort

Sail in the company of like-minded travelers with the benefit of personalized guidance and a thoughtfully curated experience—from planning to final toast.

This exclusive sailing is offered by reservation only.


December 1st-December 8th, 2026

Signature Hosted Experience: Festive Rhine Journey-SOLD OUT!

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October 20th - Oct 27, 2026

SIGNATURE HOSTED EXPERIENCE: Romantic Rhine for Wine Lovers

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Step aboard the Romantic Rhine for Wine Lovers Cruise, an 8-day sailing from Basel to Amsterdam through Switzerland, France, Germany, and Holland.

Travel with a Certified Sommelier who leads onboard tastings, wine talks, and special food pairings throughout the journey.

Trip Highlights:
• Black Forest or Colmar with a château wine cellar visit
• Strasbourg’s cathedral and the Alsace wine region
• Heidelberg Castle and Rhine Valley vineyards
• Rüdesheim and the castle-lined Rhine Gorge
• Historic Cologne and its famous cathedral
• A scenic Amsterdam canal cruise
• Multiple onboard wine tastings and pairing dinners

A perfect blend of storybook towns, vineyard landscapes, and classic Rhine scenery aboard an elegant Avalon Suite Ship.

This exclusive 2026 departure: October 20-27th, 2026 is offered by reservation only.

April 10th - April 17, 2027

Step aboard the Tulip Time Cruise, an 8-day spring journey roundtrip from Amsterdam through Holland and Belgium at the height of tulip season.

Trip Highlights:
• Visit Keukenhof Gardens, with nearly 7 million blooming tulips and flowers
• Sail through Rotterdam’s impressive modern harbor
• Explore Antwerp, known for diamonds, grand squares, and Rubens’ cathedral
• Discover medieval Ghent and St. Bavo’s Cathedral
• Wander historic Middelburg and charming Veere
• Stroll the fortified harbor town of Willemstad
• Enjoy a classic Amsterdam canal cruise through Golden Age waterways

A colorful blend of flowers, canals, and storybook towns aboard an elegant Avalon Suite Ship, perfect for springtime travelers who love culture, scenery, and relaxed exploration.

This exclusive 2027 departure: April 10 to April 17 is offered by reservation only.

SIGNATURE HOSTED EXPERIENCE: Tulip Time Cruise

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October 19th - Oct 26, 2027

SIGNATURE HOSTED EXPERIENCE: Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers 2027

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Step aboard the Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers Cruise, an 8-day journey from Arles to Lyon through France’s legendary wine country along the Rhône and Saône Rivers.

Travel with a Certified Sommelier who leads onboard tastings, wine talks, and special food pairings, turning your cruise into a rich culinary and wine experience.

Trip Highlights:
• Explore Arles, home to Van Gogh inspiration and a Roman Amphitheater
• Visit Avignon and the grand Palace of the Popes, plus wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
• Discover Tournon and the scenic Rhône Valley vineyards
• Taste Chardonnay in the Mâconnais wine region
• Experience Lyon, France’s food capital, and tour the Beaujolais wine region

Sail aboard an Avalon Suite Ship, blending French scenery, historic towns, and exceptional wines into one unforgettable river cruise.

This exclusive 2026 departure: October 19th-26th, 2027 is offered by reservation only.

December 2nd-10th, 2027

Step aboard Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague, a 2027 holiday sailing that blends Old World charm with Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets. Begin with two festive nights in Prague before embarking in Nuremberg and cruising toward Vienna.

Trip Highlights:
• Explore Prague’s enchanting Old Town and holiday markets
• Embark in Nuremberg, home to the iconic Christkindlesmarkt
• Visit Regensburg, Passau, Linz, and the grand abbey at Melk
• Cruise the scenic Wachau Valley
• Conclude in Vienna, surrounded by elegant boulevards and sparkling markets

Sail with like-minded travelers while enjoying Avalon's signature comfort, panoramic views, and a thoughtfully guided holiday experience from start to finish.

This exclusive 2027 sailing is offered by reservation only.

SIGNATURE HOSTED EXPERIENCE: Christmastime on the Danube with 2 nights in Prague 

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