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Rhine & Rhône Revealed for Wine Lovers (Southbound)

14 nights from £5,263pp departing Tuesday 28th Oct 2025

Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise vacation along the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers. A Master of Wine will accompany you on your European river cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way.

Spectacular views begin in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. The best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten. Sail to Cologne, Germany—a 2,000-year-old city best known for its Gothic architecture and famous twin-spired cathedral—for a fascinating...

Cruise to Tournus for an excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar. Continue to Lyon— a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture— to explore a maze of medieval alleyways in the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a culinary walk and enjoy a tour of the famous wine region of Beaujolais. Continue to the city of Tournon beautifully nestled among vineyards. Here, enjoy a guided walk with a wine-and-chocolate tasting or a walk in the vineyards. In Avignon, visit the Palace of the Popes and take a guided tour to Châteauneuf du Pape. This remarkable river cruise will take you to Arles, the capital of the Provence region and famous for its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. Your European river cruise on three beautiful rivers—the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers—will carry on in your favorite travel memories for a long time to come.

About Masters of Wine Seldom do travelers get the chance to learn about wines from a master! Avalon invites you to sail in the company of a Master of Wine (MW) who shares elite experience, unsurpassed knowledge, and personal passion for wines on board your ship. With only 450 Masters of Wine in the world, Avalon Waterways is honored to welcome a Master of Wine on board our Wine-Lovers cruises to share their rigorous training and prestigious expertise recognized globally across the wine industry. A truly exclusive experience for wine lovers!

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28th28OctOct202525Amsterdam, Netherlands, embark on the Avalon View 
29th29OctOct202525Amsterdam, Netherlands 
30th30OctOct202525Cologne, Germany 
31st31OctOct202525Cruising
1st01NovNov202525Speyer, Germany 
2nd02NovNov202525Strasbourg, France 
3rd03NovNov202525Breisach, Germany 
4th04NovNov202525Basel, Switzerland 
5th05NovNov202525Tournon-sur-Rhône, France 
6th06NovNov202525Lyon, France 
7th07NovNov202525Lyon, France 
8th08NovNov202525Tournon-sur-Rhône, France 
9th09NovNov202525Avignon, France 
10th10NovNov202525Arles, France 
11th11NovNov202525Arles, France, disembark the Avalon View 
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2020
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14 nights cruising on the Rhine
Beer, wine & soft drinks at lunch & dinner
One complimentary shore excursion In every port
Free Wi-Fi Included
Exclusive special events
Speciality wine pairing meal @ Panorama Bistro
Bikes for passenger use
Port Taxes and Fees
ABTA and ATOL Protection*
Pricing
Date
28th Oct 2025
Nts
14
Oceanview
£5,263pp
Suite
£7,861pp
Cabins & Pricing
Other Dates

Holiday Code: 264156
Date
28th Oct 2025
Nts
14
Oceanview
£5,263pp
Suite
£7,861pp
Cabins & Pricing
Other Dates

Holiday Code: 264156
Date
28th Oct 2025
Nts
14
Oceanview
£5,263pp
Suite
£7,861pp
Cabins & Pricing
Other Dates

Holiday Code: 264156
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