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9 DAYS
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 DAYS
German Grandeur (Westbound)

from Nuremberg to Basel
Jul - Oct 2021

German Grandeur (Westbound)

Jul - Oct 2021 | from Nuremberg to Basel

starting from:
$5,178 NOW $3,380 CAD
w/ FREE Roundtrip AIR*, Taxes & Fees Included
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INCLUDES

  • FREE Roundtrip AIR* (select 12 Canadian Cities View Details )
  • With
  • FREE Transfers (on the day of embarkation & disembarkation)
  • FREE Pre-paid Gratuities
    (value of $44 CAD/couple/day Onboard, Tour Guides & Drivers)
  • FREE Drinks
    Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks w/ Onboard Lunch & Dinner
  • FREE Shipboard Credit
    (up to US$**)
  • FREE WiFi
  • FREE Guided Tours
  • FREE Bicycles for checkout
  • ALL Government Taxes & Fees Included
  • PLUS Travel Insurance‡
    Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption
    NO AGE LIMIT | PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED | NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
    See: Summary of Coverage / Insurance Policy/ Resolution Policy
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Jul 11, 2021
aboard Envision
MARKET FARE
MARKET
EXCLUSIVE FARE
EXCLUSIVE
TORONTO
VANCOUVER
$5,663
$3,565
$
$6,613
$5,164
$
UP TO
$4,196
 

Oct 22, 2021
aboard Visionary
MARKET FARE
MARKET
EXCLUSIVE FARE
EXCLUSIVE
TORONTO
VANCOUVER
$5,178
$3,380
$
$6,128
$4,979
$
UP TO
$3,596
 

 *Free Roundtrip Economy Airfare from the following gateways: Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg. Other Canadian gateways also available with an air add-on of $199 CAD per person. Transfers included with Avalon Air during embarkation and disembarkation days and where Hotel Program was included by Avalon for the cruise.

from Nuremberg to Basel

Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:

Classic
Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You’ll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
Discovery
We’ve found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests - from cooking classes, to painting workshops - to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
Active
Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go - from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
  • Plus independent exploration options and use of our exclusive AvalonGO APP.

(B) = Breakfast   (L) = Lunch   (D) = Dinner


Day 1

(D)

NUREMBERG, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)

Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Nuremberg must arrive by 3:30 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board as you sail.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG


Day 2

(B, L, D)

BAMBERG

The City of Seven Hills

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Classic
Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WÜRZBURG


Day 3

(B, L, D)

WÜRZBURG

A Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road

Classic
Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists.

Enjoy live entertainment on board while sailing tonight.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE


Day 4

(B, L, D)

MAIN RIVER VILLAGE

Beauty on the Main River

Classic
Join a Guided Walking Tour of a picturesque Main River Bavarian village.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT


Day 5

(B, L, D)

FRANKFURT EXCURSION TO SELIGENSTADT

Charm in Frankfurt

Classic
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city’s cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods, OR:


Discovery
Take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt—one of Germany’s oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika—dubbed “minor basilica” in 1925 by Pope Pius XI.

Spend free time this afternoon exploring Frankfurt on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOPPARD


Day 6

(B, L, D)

BOPPARD

A Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine Gorge

Take some free time to relax, or explore the Rheinallee Promenade for delicatessen fare with a cup of German coffee or glass of Riesling wine.

This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Rüdesheim.

RÜDESHEIM–RHINE GORGE

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country

Discovery
Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG


Day 7

(B, L, D)

STRASBOURG, FRANCE

A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Classic
Join a City Tour of Strasbourg’s sights, including its gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH


Day 8

(B, L, D)

BREISACH, GERMANY (BLACK FOREST)

German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest

Discovery
Join a full-day guided tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit and authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:


Discovery
Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe. Learn about German winemaking in the vineyards of Baden, and enjoy a wine tasting.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL


Day 9

(B)

BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)

Your cruise ends this morning with breakfast.

Departure flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.



  • In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
  • Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Panorama Suite

The Widest View in the Whole Wide World: Your view of the world is about to change for the bigger. Avalon has transformed ordinary cruise cabins into their one-of-a-kind Open-Air BalconySM featuring the only bed with a view in river cruising. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall panoramic windows that eliminate the need for a space-wasting balcony, giving you more room to stretch out with 30% more living space than the industry standard. When you retreat to your suite, you’ll never miss a moment of the ever-changing views. So dream on before you drift off in a bed with the dreamiest views in river cruising.

Features

    • 6-person sitting area
    • Bathrobes & slippers
    • Choice of bed configuration
    • Comfort Collection BedsSM
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi
    • Easy under-bed luggage storage
    • Elegant, contemporary design
    • Extra blankets
    • Full shower with glass door
    • Individual climate control
    • Large mirror in bathroom
    • Make-up mirror
    • Memory foam mattress toppers
    • Sofa
    • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
    • Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony®
    • Writing desk
    • Alarm clock
    • Bedside tables with reading lamps
    • Coffee table
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Direct-dial telephone
    • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
    • European-style duvets
    • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
    • Hairdryer
    • In-room safe
    • L’Occitane bath products
    • Marble countertops in bathroom
    • Nightly turn-down service
    • Soft and firm pillows
    • Vanity
    • Well-stocked minibar

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DISCLAIMER

(Updated: July 14, 2020)

Limited Time Offer. Advertised prices in CAD, per person based on double occupancy. New bookings only and may not be combinable with other offers and discounts. Government taxes and fees included.

DEPOSIT: $300 CAD/person Cruise Deposit refundable by 8/31/2020. An additional non-refundable Air deposit of $250 CAD/person due as early as 8/31/2020 (based on Air availability) and up to approximately 330 days before the return air flight date. ***Once air is available, BOTH Cruise deposit and AIR deposit become NON-REFUNDABLE***

*Free Roundtrip economy airfare from the following gateways: Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg.

Other Canadian gateways also available with an air add-on of $199 CAD per person. Call for details. Air offer and pricing may vary across gateways, sail dates and itineraries.

Free air offer is based on economy class Flex airfare available for booking at time of reservation and is subject to availability at time of booking and scheduled to coincide with cruise itinerary unless otherwise noted; pre-assigned airline seats are limited and may not be available on all air segments.

Free Transfers with Avalon Air available during the day of Cruise Embarkation and Disembarkation and where Hotel Program is included by Avalon.  Transfers at additional costs for Cruise-Only fares.

Once ticketed, air reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of between $300 per ticket and up to 100% of ticket value. Changes to ticketed air reservations (including itineraries involving free round-trip trans-Atlantic air) also subject to airfare differentials between originally ticketed air itinerary and re-ticketed air itinerary. Flight schedules, routings and air carriers are at the discretion of Cruise Connections and Avalon Waterways. Air Offer may be withdrawn at any time.

Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding, and special seating, may apply.

Free Drinks onboard the cruise – Wine, Beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner.

Travel Insurance (Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption) is group insurance administered by Travel Guard Group Canada, Inc. and underwritten by AIG Insurance Company of Canada. The Summary of Coverage contains reductions, limitations, exclusions, termination provisions and sanction wording. The cost of the insurance is included in the price of the cruise, and the price cannot be reduced for those who reside where coverage is not available or who are not medically able to travel. Emergency medical coverage is available at additional cost. Travel insurance included is not available to residents of Quebec.

Cruise line reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement without prior notice, including on fully paid bookings. All offers, rates & sailings subject to change & availability at time of booking. Promotion is capacity controlled and may be pulled out at any time without prior notice. Certain restrictions apply. Cruise Connections reserves the right to correct errors & omissions. BPCPA #28364

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