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Cruising is back with Hays Travel!

MAKE 2027 ALL ABOUT THE VIEW

EUROPE RIVER CRUISES FROM £1,999 * PER PERSON

FREE € 100 ONBOARD CREDIT *

READER RECOMMENDED UK 2026

SMALL DETAILS. BIG DIFFERENCE. Face it. We’ve redefined river cruising – from personalised service to unique itineraries, every element on an Avalon Waterways cruise is designed to surpass your expectations. Imagine luxurious suites with beds facing the view, gourmet dining inspired by local delicacies, and included excursions to discover hidden gems.

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THE AVALON DIFFERENCE

AWARD-WINNING SUITES 80% of onboard accommodation feature beds that face the view. SMALLER SHIPS With an average of just 160 guests onboard and a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, you can expect more attentive and personalised service. DAILY EXCURSIONS See more. Do more. Choose from included Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions. BEVERAGES Complimentary happy hour with a range of cocktails and other spirits, to regional wines, beer, and soft drinks served at mealtimes. INDULGENT DINING Relish a diverse array of meals, from sumptuous breakfasts to multi-course dinners, all crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

WELLNESS Complimentary bike tours, hikes and early morning Pilates and Yoga classes with our onboard Adventure Host. AFTER DARK From cultural experiences to live music and dancing, we’ll keep you entertained. NEW! Overnight docking in more cities means you can explore more legendary locales after dark. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE The ship’s Captain may be at the helm, but your Avalon Cruise Director is at the heart of it all. Worldly, insightful, and infinitely helpful, each cruise director is hand- selected for their affinity for delivering a rewarding journey on legendary rivers.

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HOME SUITE HOME .

Cruise Critic crowned Avalon with the Best Cabins in River Cruising – and it’s easy to see why. Every stateroom is smartly designed, beautifully appointed, and built around what matters most: the view.

IN-ROOM AMENITIES INCLUDE

9 Comfort Collection Beds, with your choice of four mattress firmness options 9 Complimentary infotainment and TV with 50+ free movie options 9 In-room safe, minibar, and climate control for peace of mind and personal comfort 9 Complimentary filtered water, replenished in-room daily

9 Bedside tables with reading lamp 9 Bathrooms with marble countertops and glass-enclosed walk-in showers 9 Plush towels, robes, slippers, and L’Occitane® toiletries 9 Ample storage space 9 Full-length mirror 9 Table, chair and bench

9 Desk & chair 9 Direct-dial telephone 9 Hairdryer 9 Vanity-light makeup mirror 9 Reliable Starlink WiFi

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AWARD-WINNING CABINS. HIGHEST-RATED COMFORT

From spacious to cosy, you’ll find the perfect space to dream. While 80% of our European fleet’s accommodation offers Panorama Suites, our Royal Suites and Deluxe Staterooms offer alternative layouts, with all the same amenities. Our Royal Suite creates 300 square feet of luxury, including our award-winning Open-Air Balcony. At 172 square feet, our smaller Deluxe Staterooms are still 20% larger than the industry standard.

PANORAMA SUITES

ROYAL SUITES

DELUXE STATEROOMS

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SUITE SECRETS YOU’LL LOVE

From design details that surprise and delight to small touches that make a big difference, Avalon puts you in the captain’s seat to fuel your passions, roam freely, and soak up the world’s most mesmerising waterways.

SHHHH … THE SECRETS ARE OUT!

THE TALL & SHORT OF IT Adjustable sitting-area tables rise or lower to your comfort. OHH LA LA! Every stateroom includes luxurious L’Occitane® bath products for a touch of France. TWO-TONE TOWELS Because sharing castles is romantic. Sharing towels? Not so much! BOOMBOX & BOX OFFICE Complimentary in-room movies and music are always on demand.

STAY IN. CHILL OUT Whatever whets your whistle, a cold beer, wine, spirits, sodas, and juices are within reach in your room’s minibar. 40 WINKS, 4 WAYS Drift off your way, with Comfort Collection SM pillows and four mattress firmness options: very soft, soft, firm, or very firm. STOW-AWAYS WELCOME Spacious three-door closets plus under-bed storage keeps everything organised. JUST DIAL 9 More shampoo? Extra pillow? A fresh towel? One call delivers whatever, whenever.

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WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS

INCLUDED ON EVERY AVALON CRUISE

9 Daily choice of award-winning Classic, Active & Discovery excursions 9 Complimentary Beer & Wine with Lunch & Dinner and Soft Drinks throughout the day 9 Complimentary Daily Happy Hour (begins the first evening after embarkation day) 9 Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve hot beverage station, snacks and flavoured water

9 Filtered water refill stations available for use 9 Afternoon Tea served daily in the Panorama Lounge 9 Complimentary Room Service with Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 9 Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi 9 Port Charges & Onboard Gratuities*

Our 2027 river cruises are available from just £1,999pp – including flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Prefer to depart from Newcastle, Manchester, Bristol, or Glasgow? We’ve got you covered for a small supplement.

*Gratuities are included for Cruise Director and Ship’s Crew (Does not include Local Hosts, Local Guides and drivers).

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TRIED , TESTED AND TRUSTED .

READER RECOMMENDED UK 2026

Avalon Waterways continues to be recognised by Cruise Critic for: . B est River Cruise Line . Best Cabins (River Cruises) . Best for Active Cruisers . #1 Cruisers’ Choice River Cruise Line

Avalon is among the first travel companies to have been awarded ‘ServiceMark with Distinction’ by the Institute of Customer Service – always placing the customer at the heart.

101 Good Housekeeping readers rated Avalon’s Panorama Suites via the Good Housekeeping Institute. They praised the panoramic windows, comfortable beds, and well-equipped bathrooms.

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REWARDING IN MANY WAYS.

Avalon helps to make your dream holiday even more affordable with our promotional rewards and incentives. These can be combined for some truly impressive savings.

ON BOARD CREDIT Book your 2027 Avalon Europe river cruise and receive €100 onboard credit per cabin.

reward you with £50 per person off your next holiday with us. And your friends will benefit too with a £50 per person discount to their holiday. WELCOME BACK CREDIT Each time you travel with us, you earn Welcome Back Credit worth as much as £250 per person towards future holidays from any of the Globus Family of Brands! SOLO TRAVEL Single Supplement waived on select cruises. Ask for more details. GROUP TRAVEL Groups with as few as eight guests can save while groups of up to fifteen can save even more!

FREE € 100 ONBOARD CREDIT *

While indulgent inclusions like drinks with meals, Happy Hour and enriching excursions are already part of your experience, this credit lets you tailor your cruise further. Enjoy a speciality cocktail, join a unique optional outing, or refresh with our onboard laundry service. A small detail - just for you - to elevate every moment on board. REFER A FRIEND Recommend a friend to book with Avalon or any of the Globus Family of Brands and once their booking is confirmed, we will

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IJsselmeer

North Sea

HOLLAND

Friesland

IJsselmeer

North Sea

IJsselmeer

North Sea

Enkhuizen

Sneek

Lelystad

Hoorn

Friesland

Amsterdam

Kampen

Edam

Enkhuizen

Enkhuizen Hoorn

Sneek

Haarlem

Lelystad

Hoorn

Keukenhof

Gouda

Gelderse IJssel

Amsterdam

Kampen

Amsterdam

Edam

Rotterdam

Edam

Arnhem

GERMANY

Kinderdijk

Haarlem

Berlin

Willemstad

Dordrecht

Keukenhof

Xanten

Veere

Gouda

Gelderse IJssel

Nijemegen

Gelderse IJssel

Duisburg

Rotterdam

Rotterdam Kinderdijk

Middelburg

Arnhem

GERMANY

Kinderdijk

Willemstad

Ghent Ypres

Ghent

Dordrecht

Willemstad

Dordrecht

Düsseldorf

Xanten

Ypres

Veere

Antwerp

Nijemegen

Duisburg

Maastricht

Middelburg

Brussels

Cologne

Liège Namur

Bossuit

Rhine River

Rhine Gorge Rhine River

Ghent

Ghent Ypres

Düsseldorf

Ypres

BELGIUM

Rhine Gorge

Antwerp

Normandy Beaches

Maastricht

Boppard

Brussels

Cologne

Würzburg

Le Havre

Koblenz

Liège Namur

Eltville

Liège Namur

Main River

Caudebec

Bossuit

Rhine River St. Mere Eglise

LUXEMBOURG

Rhine River St. Mere Eglise Rhine Gorge Normandy

Wiesbaden

Frankfurt Wiesbaden

Cochem

Bamberg

Rouen

Frankfurt

Rhine Gorge Normandy

BELGIUM

Normandy Beaches

Main Danube Canal

Normandy Beaches

Luxembourg City

Mainz

Boppard Eltville

Boppard

Bernkastel

Remich

Würzburg

Le Havre

Koblenz

Le Havre

Koblenz Cochem

Kitzingen

Mont St. Michel

Eltville Miltenberg Mont St. Michel

Trier

Rüdesheim Trier

Rüdesheim

Les Andelys

Main River

Caudebec

Main River

Caudebec

Seine River

Heidelberg

LUXEMBOURG

Saar River

Wiesbaden

LUXEMBOURG

Nuremberg

Nurem

St. Mere Eglise

Bamberg Giverny

St. Mere Eglise

Cochem

Wiesbaden

Bamberg Giverny

Wertheim

Thionville

Rouen

Speyer

Frankfurt

Rouen

Normandy

Roth

Prague

Vernon

Main Danube Canal Paris

Frankfurt Mainz

Luxembourg City

Main Danube Canal Paris

Luxembourg City

Mainz

Conflans

Bernkastel

Saint Malo

Bernkastel

Auvers-sur-Oise Metz

Moselle River

Remich

Kitzingen

Mont St. Michel

Kitzingen

Mont St. Michel

Rüdesheim Trier

Rüdesheim

Les Andelys

Trier

Les Andelys

Deg

Seine River

Neckar River

Seine River

Heidelberg

CZECH REPUBLIC Alsace

Heidelberg

CZECH REPUBLIC

Saar River

Nuremberg

Saar River

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Wertheim

Thionville

Strasbourg

Wertheim

Thionville

Roth Chartres

Chartres

Speyer

Giverny

Speyer

Giverny

Roth

Vernon

Alsace

Conflans

Pas

Auvers-sur-Oise Metz

Moselle River

Auvers-sur-Oise Metz Paris

Moselle River

Rhine River

Black Forest

Paris

Deggendorf

Breisach

Neckar River

Deggendorf

Neckar River

Munich

FRANCE

Ilz River

Regensburg

Ilz River

Strasbourg

Regensburg

Strasbourg

Chartres

Inn River

I Ri

SLOVAKIA Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein

Alsace

SLOVAKIA Oberammergau

Mauthausen

Dürnstein

Passau Burgundy

Burgundy

Dürnstein Basel

Basel

Zürich

Passau Dijon

Dijon

Rhine River

Black Forest

Oberammergau

Linz

Lucerne

Breisach

Beaune

Bratislava

Breisach

Bratislava

Chalon-sur-Saône

Danube River

Munich

Vienna

Melk

Vienna

FRANCE

Melk

FRANCE

Saône River

Inn River Macon

Grein SWITZERLAND

Wachau Valley Wachau Valley SWITZERLAND

Inn River Macon

Grein

Neuschwanstein

Salzburg

Burgundy

Basel

Budapest Visegrád

Zürich

Basel

Budapest Visegrád

Zürich

Dijon

Rhône River

Beaujolais Region

Oberammergau

Lucerne

Beaune

AUSTRIA

Chalon-sur-Saône

HUNGARY

Lyon

HUNGARY

Saône River

SWITZERLAND

Rhône River

Vienne

Macon

Rhône River

Beaujolais Region

Rhône River

Beaujolais Region

Tournon

Pécs

Lyon

Rhône River

Mohács

Drava River

Rhône River

Vienne

Viviers

Vienne

Osijek

CROATIA

Avignon

Camargue

Vukovar

Provence

Braga

Tournon

Arles

Tournon

Guimaraes

Douro River

Duoro River

Côte d’Azur

Amarante

Rhône River

Porto

Pinhão

Port St Louis

Sava River

PORTUGAL

SPAIN SPAIN

Viviers

Entre-Os-Rios

Barca de Alva

Porto Antigo

PORTUGAL

Peso da Regua

Mediterranean Sea

Avignon

Caldas de Aregos

Camargue

Salamanca

Camargue

Provence

Arles

PORTUGAL SPAIN

Côte d’Azur

Port St Louis

PORTUGAL

SPAIN SPAIN

PORTUGAL

Mediterranean Sea

GREAT RIVERS TO ROAM

Gently rambling, eagerly flowing, wildly rushing… each of Europe’s legendary waterways have a distinct personality and a long, fascinating history. Whether you choose the blue Danube, the romantic Rhine, or one of the many other rivers, your perspective will be forever changed.

RHINE Flowing from the Swiss Alps to Holland’s North Sea, the Rhine is perhaps most famous for its legendary Lorelei rock, imposing medieval castles, craggy cliffs, and terraced vineyards that line its banks. MOSELLE Flowing through France, Luxembourg, and Germany, the Moselle River is known for the excellent wines produced along its banks, as well as its picturesque medieval castles.

RHÔNE An important inland trade and transport route since Greek times, the Rhône River flows south from the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean Sea, winding through orchards and vineyards that inspired great artists in the Rhône Valley. SEINE Flowing gracefully through Paris, the Seine shapes France’s history, culture, and economy. Connecting picturesque towns, you’ll see scenic bridges, landmarks, and vibrant riverbank life year-round, as well as heritage and artistic inspiration.

DANUBE As Europe’s second-longest river and a vital means of transportation for 2,000 years, the Danube is the only major European river to flow from the west to the east. A stunning course in any direction! DOURO Winding through the heart of Portugal’s wine country, the Douro River is renowned for its dramatic valleys, sun-drenched terraced vineyards, and timeless charm. As it flows from Spain to Porto, the Douro weaves a rich tapestry of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes that define this enchanting region. MAIN Quaint, quiet, & quintessentially German, the Main winds leisurely through the country’s most stunning areas, passing hilltop castles & storybook medieval villages alike.

Brasov

Danube Delta

St. Gheorghe

ROMANIA

Bucharest

Novi Sad

Fetesti

Belgrade

Cernavodă

Belgrade

Cernavodă

Constanta

Iron Gates

Oltenita

Cetate

Danube River

Nikopol

Rousse

Nikopol

Rousse

SERBIA

Vidin Belogradchik

Svistov

Black Sea

Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi

ROMANTIC RHINE

8 Day Luxury River Cruise Amsterdam to Basel

REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE CODE: WAZ | DIRECTION: Southbound

DAY 7 BREISACH Choice of excursion to Black Forest or Freiburg sightseeing. DAY 8 BASEL Your cruise ends this morning.

DAY 1 AMSTERDAM Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 AMSTERDAM Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten-path walking tour. DAY 3 COLOGNE Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, Jewish Heritage walking tour or biking with your Adventure Host. DAY 4 RHINE GORGE – RÜDESHEIM Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, visit to Johannisberg Castle, or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host. DAY 5 LUDWIGSHAFEN – EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Choice of a guided

visit to Schwetzingen Palace, guided tour of Heidelberg Castle with the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host. DAY 6 KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE Choice of guided sightseeing with visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or biking with your Adventure Host.

Panorama Suite from £2,549 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £1,999 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 6 Nov 2027 departure.

Departures: March-November 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner

• Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily excursions • Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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REFLECTIONS ON THE RHINE

10 Day Luxury River Cruise Amsterdam to Basel

CODE: WDZ | DIRECTION: Southbound

DAY 9 BREISACH. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST Explore Breisach by bike, join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest or join a guided tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city centre. DAY 10 BASEL Your cruise ends this morning.

DAY 1 AMSTERDAM Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 AMSTERDAM Choice of a canal cruise or off-the-beaten-path walking tour. DAY 3 NIJMEGEN-ARNHEM Choose from a bike ride through the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve or a guided tour of Nijmegen. Later, enjoy a guided tour featuring Arnhem’s historical highlights and war memorials. DAY 4 COLOGNE Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or take a fun hands-on guided tour and tasting at Cologne’s incredible Chocolate Museum. DAY 5 RHINE GORGE - RÜDESHEIM Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock

of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host. DAY 6 FRANKFURT Choice of biking experience with your Adventure Host or join a guided sightseeing tour to see the city’s cultural landmarks and more. DAY 7 LUDWIGSHAFEN. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Choose to join your Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, or enjoy a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle. DAY 8 STRASBOURG Choose to explore by bike with your Adventure Host,or join a city sightseeing tour including the gothic cathedral and La Petite France district.

Panorama Suite from £3,649 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £2,899 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 8 July 2027 departure.

Departures: May-August 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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DANUBE DREAMS

8 Day Luxury River Cruise Vilshofen to Budapest

REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE CODE: WDB | DIRECTION: Eastbound

DAY 1 VILSHOFEN Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 PASSAU Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlogen Oxbow scenic cruising. DAY 3 LINZ Choice of guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column or biking with your Adventure Host. DAY 4 YBBS – EXCURSION TO MELK – WACHAU VALLEY – DURNSTEIN Choice of guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or guided tour in Ybbs with Artstetten Castle visit; cruise through the Wachau Valley or biking with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein. DAY 5 VIENNA Choice of guided

sightseeing, or biking with your Adventure Host.

Heroes’ Square or hike with your Adventure Host. DAY 8 BUDAPEST Your cruise ends this morning.

Panorama Suite from £2,549 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £1,999 per person

DAY 6 BRATISLAVA Choice of guided sightseeing in Bratislava with visit to St. Martin’s Cathedral or hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host. DAY 7 BUDAPEST Scenic cruising into Budapest; choice of guided tour with

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 1 Nov 2027 departure.

Departures: April-November 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

GERMANY

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

VILSHOFEN

SLOVAKIA

DÜRNSTEIN

PASSAU

Wachau Valley

LINZ

BRATISLAVA

VIENNA

YBBS MELK

Danube River

BUDAPEST

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

AUSTRIA

HUNGARY

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DANUBE SYMPHONY

6 Day Luxury River Cruise Vilshofen to Budapest

REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE CODE: WPB | DIRECTION: Eastbound

DAY 1 VILSHOFEN Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 LINZ Choice of a guided trek up to Mount Pöstlingberg, a visit to the 9th- century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria, or a guided walk through the city to see Hauptplatz and Trinity Column. DAY 3 YBBS - WACHAU VALLEY - KREMS Choice of a pastry-baking workshop, a guided local farm visit or a guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle. In Krems, experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, or enjoy a guided walk. DAY 4 VIENNA Explore Vienna’s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, enjoy a guided visit to House of Strauss or take a guided city tour of Vienna’s

of St. Martin’s Cathedral. DAY 6 BUDAPEST Your cruise ends this morning.

gilded landmarks including the Imperial Palace complex—the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House, and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. DAY 5 BRATISLAVA Choice of short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle or a guided city walk, including quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the royal coronation site

Panorama Suite from £2,499 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £1,949 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 3 Aug 2027 departure.

Departures: May, Jul-Oct 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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THE BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY

8 Day Luxury River Cruise Budapest to Nuremberg

CODE: WBN | DIRECTION: Westbound

DAY 7 ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG Onboard lecture; choice of hike with your Adventure Host, guided sightseeing of Roth, guided sightseeing of Nuremberg, or a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds; on board beer tasting. DAY 8 NUREMBERG Your cruise ends this morning.

DAY 1 BUDAPEST Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 VIENNA Enjoy a relaxing day on board sailing the Danube, arrive in Vienna this evening. DAY 3 VIENNA Explore Vienna’s Danube Island by bike with your Adventure Host, enjoy a guided visit to House of Strauss or take a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. Enjoy an onboard performance of the traditional Viennese Waltz and live entertainment on board. DAY 4 KREMS - WACHAU VALLEY - MELK Choose to experience Wachau valley by bike with your Adventure Host, join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, or enjoy a guided walk. In Melk, take a guided tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey; enjoy a

wine tasting on board. DAY 5 PASSAU Choice of guided sightseeing, or biking with your Adventure Host. DAY 6 REGENSBURG Choice of guided walk with Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria. or biking with your Adventure Host.

Panorama Suite from £2,549 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £1,999 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 15 Nov 2027 departure.

Departures: June-November 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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DAY 1 BUCHAREST The day is yours to relax and enjoy Bucharest. DAY 2 OLTENITA (EMBARKATION) Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital city of Bucharest before travelling to Oltenita to board your ship and enjoy dinner onboard. DAY 3 ROUSSE. VELIKO TÂRNOVO & ARBANASSI EXCURSION Choice of a a bike tour in Rousse with your Avalon Adventure Host, a guided sightseeing tour or join a full day guided tour to the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi. DAY 4 VIDIN Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride or join a guided tour of Belogradchik to see the remarkable rock formations then visit the mighty Baba Vida Fortress. THE DANUBE FROM ROMANIA TO BUDAPEST WITH 1 NIGHT IN BUCHAREST 10 Day Luxury River Cruise Bucharest to Budapest CODE: WOBB | DIRECTION: Westbound

DAY 9 MOHÁCS. EXCURSION TO PÉCS Join a morning guided sightseeing tour of Mohács or take a guided tour to nearby Pécs to see its 4th-century Christian underground tombs. DAY 10 BUDAPEST Your cruise ends this morning.

DAY 5 IRON GATES GORGE - GOLUBAČ. EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI VIR Sail through the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge. Join a guided tour to Lepenski Vir and to the Fortress of Golubač. DAY 6 BELGRADE Discover Belgrade’s central walkway with your Adventure Host or choose a guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade. Attend an onboard Lecture to learn about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states. DAY 7 NOVI SAD Choice of a guided tour of Novi Sad, enjoy a walking tour or visit the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci. DAY 8 ILOK - VUKOVAR Take a walking tour of Ilok with a wine tasting in a local cellar. Sail to Vokovar and enjoy a walking tour.

Panorama Suite from £3,700 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £2,950 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 25 July 2027 departure.

Departures: April-October 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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PARIS TO NORMANDY

8 Day Luxury River Cruise Paris to Paris *

DAY 1 PARIS Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 VERNON - LES ANDELYS Choose a bike tour with your Adventure Host, take a guided tour of the beautiful CODE: WPP * This itinerary varies based on departure date. Contact a Cruise Expert or your Travel Agent, or visit Avalon’s website for details

DAY 6 CONFLANS Choice of a relaxing bike ride along the Seine, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, or guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison. DAY 7 PARIS Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, take a guided walk, or join a guided city tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris. DAY 8 PARIS Your cruise ends this morning.

including Omaha Beach, a full-day guided tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites or a guided tour and brandy tasting in Calvados. DAY 5 ROUEN Take a guided bike tour or guided walking tour of Rouen to see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Panorama Suite from £2,999 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £2,599 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 14 Nov 2027 departure.

Giverny Gardens, or join a guided visit to Bizy Castle. Watch a pastry

demonstration onboard. Join a guided hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard or take a guided walking tour of Les Andelys. DAY 3 CAUDEBEC Take a bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host or choose a guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route. Enjoy an onboard lecture about the D-Day landings. DAY 4 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY Choice of a guided tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches

Departures: March-November 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

CAUDEBEC

NORMANDY BEACHES

ROUEN

Normandy

Seine River

LES ANDELYS

FRANCE

GIVERNY

VERNON

CONFLANS AUVERS- SUR-OISE

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

PARIS

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BURGUNDY & PROVENCE

8 Day Luxury River Cruise Arles to Lyon

REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE CODE: WLJ | DIRECTION: Northbound

DAY 1 ARLES Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 ARLES Choice of guided

Valley via steam-engine train, or hiking with your Adventure Host. DAY 6 MÂCON Guided tour of the Mâconnais region with wine tasting. Then enjoy a cheese tasting onboard whilst sailing to Lyon. DAY 7 LYON Discover Lyon’s architectural district by bike with your

Adventure Host or join a tour of the Old Town and enjoy views of the city from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches.

Panorama Suite from £3,049 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £2,449 per person

sightseeing in Arles with visit to the Roman Amphitheatre, painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host. DAY 3 AVIGNON Guided sightseeing, visit to the Palace of the Popes or biking with your Adventure Host. DAY 4 VIVIERS Guided walk in Viviers with visit to the Old Town and the cathedral or hiking with your Adventure Host. Later, enjoy a tasting of local specialities onboard your ship. DAY 5 TAIN L’HERMITAGE – EXCURSION TO TOURNON Guided Walk in Tournon with visit to the 16th century castle, or guided tour through the Doux

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 23 March 2027 departure.

Departures: March-October 2027

DAY 8 LYON Your cruise ends this morning.

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY CRUISES

Everyone travels to see new things, but many travel to do new things as well. With our Active & Discovery River cruises, Avalon offers activities for travellers with varying interests and for all energy and fitness levels. From action-packed experiences and interactive discoveries to traditional sightseeing, you can tailor a holiday to suit your interests and pace. Immerse yourself in the history and culture at each port with excursions to historic castles, culinary tours, painting classes, and visits to sights off the beaten path. Cruise Critic have named us Best for Active Cruisers. Try an Active & Discovery Cruise to see why.

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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY IN HOLLAND & BELGIUM

8 Day Luxury River Cruise Amsterdam to Basel CODE: WAW | DIRECTION: Southbound Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways. As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities throughout Holland, Germany and France.

8 Day Luxury River Cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam CODE: WAD There’s no better way to spring into action and catapult into culture than on an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium. Belgian chocolate workshop, classic paintings, and even graffiti walls glow brighter when you experience them in the most interactive ways.

Panorama Suite from £2,749 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £2,199 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 24 July 2027 departure.

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 8 May 2027 departure.

Departures: April-October 2027

Departures: May 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

North Sea

AMSTERDAM

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

ROTTERDAM

MIDDELBURG

HOLLAND

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

GHENT

ANTWERP

BRUSSELS

BELGIUM

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GERMAN GRANDEUR

9 Day Luxury River Cruise Basel to Nuremberg

REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE CODE: WZN | DIRECTION: Eastbound

DAY 5 FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT Choice of a biking experience with your Adventure Host, guided sightseeing tour of Franfurt, or a guided tour to Seligenstadt. DAY 6 WERTHEIM Join a guided walking tour of a picturesque Bavarian village. DAY 7 WÜRZBURG Join your Adventure

DAY 1 BASEL Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 BREISACH. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST Choose from a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine, a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest or a guided tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city centre. DAY 3 STRASBOURG Choose to explore by bike with your Adventure Host,or join a city sightseeing tour including the gothic cathedral and La Petite France district. DAY 4 RÜDESHEIM - RHINE GORGE - BOPPARD Enjoy a hike with your Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim or tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum. Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Boppard.

Host for a hike to explore Würzburg’s charm, or take a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg. DAY 8 BAMBERG Bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host, or take a guided walking tour. DAY 9 NUREMBERG Your cruise ends this morning.

Panorama Suite from £3,499 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £2,749 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 12 Oct 2027 departure.

Departures: May & October 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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MAGNIFICENT RIVERS OF EUROPE

15 Day Luxury River Cruise Budapest to Amsterdam

CODE: WBA | DIRECTION: Westbound

DAY 6 PASSAU Take a guided city walk. DAY 7 REGENSBURG Explore Walhalla by bike with your Adventure Host or join a guided city walk. DAY 8 ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG Onboard lecture; choice of a guided sightseeing tour of Roth, a guided tour of Nuremberg or a guided tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds. DAY 9 BAMBERG Take a guided walking tour. Attend an onboard history lecture. DAY 10 WÜRZBURG Choice of bike ride or a guided sightseeing tour of Würzburg. DAY 11 MILTENBERG Choice of bike or guided walking tour. DAY 12 RÜDESHEIM - RHINE GORGE Choice of a hike with your Adventure Host in the vineyards, a wine tasting

at Johannisberg Castle, or a tour Mechanical Music Museum. Cruise through the Rhine Gorge. DAY 13 COLOGNE Choose from a bike ride with your Adventure Host, a guided walking tour of Cologne’s Jewish heritage or a guided city walk. DAY 14 AMSTERDAM Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten-path walking tour. DAY 15 AMSTERDAM Your cruise ends this morning.

DAY 1 BUDAPEST Onbaord Welcome Reception. DAY 2 BUDAPEST Go on a hike with your Adventure Host or enjoy guided city sightseeing. DAY 3 BRATISLAVA Choice of hike with your Adventure Host to lofty Bratislava Castle or a guided walking tour. DAY 4 VIENNA Explore Vienna’s Danube Island by bike, enjoy a guided visit to House of Strauss or take a guided city tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. DAY 5 DÜRNSTEIN - WACHAU VALLEY - MELK Take a hike with your Adventure Host up to the castle ruins or join a guided walk. Sail through the stunning Wachau Valley. Choice of a walk with your Adventure Host or a guided tour of Melk Abbey, and later a wine tasting onboard.

Panorama Suite from £5,499 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £4,599 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 26 August 2027 departure.

Departures: May-October 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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NETHERLANDS IN BLOOM

10 Day Luxury River Cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam

CODE: WDD

DAY 9 AMSTERDAM

DAY 7 WILLEMSTAD - KINDERDJIK Choose to see Willemstad by bike, or join a guided walking tour. Enjoy a Cheese Tasting on board. See the windmills of Kinderdijk by bike or take a guided tour. DAY 8 ROTTERDAM Choice of bike ride, a guided sightseeing tour, or a full- or half- day guided tour of breathtaking Keukenhof, known as the ‘Garden of Europe’.

DAY 1 AMSTERDAM Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 HOORN - ENKHUIZEN Choice of bike tour or guided walking tour of Hoorn. Take a guided walking tour of Enkhuizen and discover historic harbour. DAY 3 ENKHUIZEN Take a guided tour of Zuiderzee Museum or join a guided tour of local tulip fields and Dutch flower farms. DAY 4 NIJMEGEN Take a bike ride through The Ooijpolder Nature Reserve or join a guided tour of Nijmegen—the oldest town in the Netherlands. DAY 5 MAASTRICHT Join a guided sightseeing tour to discover this vibrant university town. DAY 6 ANTWERP Choice of bike ride with your Adventure Host or a guided city tour.

Panorama Suite from £3,649 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £2,899 per person

Choice of a canal cruise or walk with your Adventure Host. DAY 10 AMSTERDAM Your cruise ends this morning.

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 11 April 2027 departure.

Departures: April 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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THE RHINE & MOSELLE

11 Day Luxury River Cruise Basel to Amsterdam

REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE CODE: WZH | DIRECTION: Northbound

DAY 1 BASEL Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 BREISACH. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST Choose to explore Breisach by bike, join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest or join guided tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city centre. DAY 3 STRASBOURG Choose to explore by bike with your Adventure Host,or join a city sightseeing tour including the gothic cathedral and La Petite France district. DAY 4 LUDWIGSHAFEN. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG Choice of a walk in Heidelberg with your Adventure Host, a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle or discover Schwetzingen Palace. DAY 5 RÜDESHEIM - RHINE GORGE - KOBLENZ Cruise through the spectacular

Rhine Gorge. Explore Koblenz by bike, take a guided city walk or enjoy a visit to the Sayn Manor House and its butterfly garden. DAY 6 BERNKASTEL Choose a hike with your Adventure Host or a guided walking tour of this charming wine village. DAY 7 TRIER. EXCURSION TO LUXEMBOURG Choice of a power walk in Trier with your Adventure Host, a guided sightseeing tour, or guided tour of Luxembourg City. DAY 8 COCHEM Bike along the Moselle River with your Adventure Host, visit the former bunker of Germany’s Central Bank, or join a guided walk of Cochem visiting Reichsburg Castle. DAY 9 COLOGNE Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour,

a Jewish Heritage walking tour or biking with your Adventure Host. DAY 10 AMSTERDAM Choice of early morning walk with your Adventure Host, a guided canal cruise or off-the-beaten-path guided walking tour. DAY 11 AMSTERDAM Your cruise ends this morning.

Panorama Suite from £4,049 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £3,149 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 17 July 2027 departure.

Departures: May-August 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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DAY 1 AMSTERDAM Onboard welcome reception. DAY 2 NIJMEGEN Discover the town by bike with your Adventure Host or guided tour, or visit the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem. DAY 3 DUSSELDORF Explore the city by bike with your Adventure Host, or guided tour of the Old Town. Alternatively take a tour of the culinary diversity of Dusseldorf. DAY 4 KOBLENZ Discover the city with your Adventure Host, or a guided tour with a cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress for a spectacular views. DAY 5 COCHEM Choose from a hike up to an excellent viewpoint with your Adventure THE RHINE & MOSELLE: CANALS, VINEYARDS & CASTLES 8 Day Luxury River Cruise Amsterdam to Remich REVERSE ITINERARY AVAILABLE CODE: WAR | DIRECTION: Southbound

DAY 8 REMICH Your cruise ends this morning.

Host, a guided visit to one of the oldest mustard mills, or a guided walk of Cochem and visit to Reichsburg Castle. DAY 6 BERNKASTEL Enjoy a guided walking tour of this charming wine village. DAY 7 TRIER Take a walk in Trier with your Adventure Host or explore Germany’s oldest city with an expert Local Guide.

Panorama Suite from £2,899 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £2,249 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 16 August 2027 departure.

Departures: August-September 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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VIDA PORTUGAL: VINEYARDS & VILLAGES ALONG THE DOURO

8 Day Luxury River Cruise Porto to Porto

CODE: WCC

DAY 1 PORTO Onboard Welcome Reception. This evening a scenic sailing will show you Porto. DAY 2 PORTO-PORTO ANTIGO. EXCURSION TO BRAGA AND GUIMARÃES Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto or take a full-day guided tour of Braga and marvel at the magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães. DAY 3 PESO DA RÉGUA Choice of a local farm visit and wine tasting, a painting class, or a guided walking tour of the town of Lamego. Sail to Pinhão. DAY 4 POCINHO Painting workshop. Choose from a guided kayaking adventure, a wine tasting at a historic vineyard estate. Join an onboard workshop to learn Portugese language and culture. Enjoy an onboard Flamenco show with local artists. * This itinerary varies based on departure date. Contact a Cruise Expert or your Travel Agent, or visit Avalon’s website for details

DAY 5 BARCA D’ALVA. EXCURSION TO SALAMANCA Choose from a guided tour to of one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada, enjoy a guided tour to the historical village of Castelo Rodrigo, or get a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. DAY 6 FERRADOSA-LEVERINHO Enjoy an onboard pastry demonstration, visit

a wine-producing property to taste the freshness and lightness of iconic Vinho Verde wine or take a guided visit and tasting at the famous Casa de Mateus. DAY 7 PORTO Choice of a guided bike tour, a guided visit to a port wine cellar, or join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto. DAY 8 PORTO Your cruise ends this morning.

Panorama Suite from £5,399 per person

Deluxe Stateroom from £3,699 per person

Price includes flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham or Edinburgh. Based on 10 Nov 2027 departure.

Departures: March-November 2027

INCLUDED ON YOUR RIVER CRUISE

• Return flights • Full board dining • Regional wine & beer with lunch & dinner • Complimentary Happy Hour • Choice of daily onshore excursions

• Onboard Adventure Host • Professional Cruise Director • Onboard gratuities

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