Stretching through more than 1,000 miles of exotic European locations, this North Sea – Black Sea European river cruise is a great way to travel Europe. This river cruise begins in Bucharest and ends in Amsterdam, or you can catch this cruise going the opposite direction if you choose. No matter which port you start your river cruise from, this vacation promises to be an exceptional experience that you will treasure for years to come.
Aboard the Avalon Imagery or the Avalon Tranquility, you’ll sail down the beautiful Rhine, the Main and the Danube rivers through nine different countries or 10 if you want to extend the trip to Istanbul, Turkey. You’ll enjoy delicious 3 course meals, concierge services and world-class amenities on your European river cruise. We’re sure you will find this cruise to be the best, most relaxing way to travel Europe; you only have to unpack one time!
There is so much to see on this European river cruise, this article could go on forever if we listed them all! Here are some examples of great Central European countries you’ll encounter on this Avalon river cruise:
Germany
• Cologne – While sightseeing, make sure to get a picture in front of the famous twin spires of its gothic cathedral!
• Rudesheim – Visit Siegried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
• Miltenberg – See the picturesque Bavarian Village
• Wurzburg – See the magnificent Bishops Residence (UNESCO Site)
• Bamberg – Medieval town featuring beautiful cathedrals and 18th Century Mansions (UNESCO Site)
• Nuremberg – Take a guided tour to the stunning gothic churches and elegant patrician houses
• Regensburg – One of Germany’s best preserved Medieval Cities!
Austria
• Linz – Explore this culture rich community with a Certified Local Guide
• Grein – Tour this beautiful country resort nestled at the foot of a bluff in the shadow of it’s castle
Slovakia
• Bratislava – Visit the Town Hall and St. Martin’s Cathedral
Hungary
• Budapest – Here you can see the Fishermen’s Bastion, the Matthias Church, and many other sights with your Certified Local Guide
• Villany District – Some of the Country’s best red wines are made here, it’s a great place to go wine tasting!
Want more information about this river cruise? You can take a look at the full itinerary or call us at 1-888-804-2784 to speak with an agent about booking arrangements for this or any other cruise that you may be interested in. Or if you’d like to just browse around our website for ideas, check out CruiseExperts.com. We can’t wait to help you plan your next vacation!