Seeing what river cruises you have in Central Europe embarking in early april 23

We have researched some river cruise options in Central Europe for early April 2023. Options include AmaWaterways - 'Melodies of the Danube' and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection - 'Enchanting Danube'. Both cruises embark from Budapest and travel through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany.

Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound) 2023

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From Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone to Saint-Jean-de-Losne

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Marseille to Arles
Arrival in Marseille to Arles
Meals
Dinner
Landmarks
Arles
Day 2
Arles to Avignon
Arles to Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop - learn and create in the style of Vincent van Gogh
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
- Lecture about wine hosted by Master of Wine
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images)
- Visit Le Café Van Gogh
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles
Carrières de Lumières
Le Café Van Gogh
Day 3
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
- Trip to wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Live onboard entertainment
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Avignon Ramparts
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Day 4
Avignon to Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage
Avignon to Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Master of Wine)
Included Activities
- Walk to Viviers hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
- Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Master of Wine
Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Viviers Old Town
Day 5
Tain l'Hermitage to Tournon to Vienne to Lyon
Tain l'Hermitage to Tournon to Vienne to Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon exploring 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by Master of Wine
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Tournon
Vienne
Day 6
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill with churches
- Exploration of Old Town with medieval alleyways, cafés, monuments, and Place des Terreaux
- Guided tour to Beaujolais area
Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica
Place des Terreaux
Lyon Old Town
Beaujolais
Day 7
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mâconnais region with Chardonnay vineyard exploration
- Wine-tasting in medieval castle cellars
- Cheese and wine tasting hosted by Master of Wine
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Afternoon Guided Walking Tour in Tournus
Landmarks
Mâconnais
Tournus
Day 8
Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon Departure
Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Arles

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles
Carrières de Lumières
Le Café Van Gogh

Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Avignon Ramparts
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Viviers Old Town

Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Tournon
Vienne

Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica
Place des Terreaux
Lyon Old Town
Beaujolais

Landmarks
Mâconnais
Tournus

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Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 92%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Poetry II is a classic beauty that has been sailing on the European rivers since 2014. The Poetry II offers 2 full levels of suite… Read more
Built
2014
Crew
37
Length
361 ft.
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
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Tour Operator
4.6

David5.0•May 2019
All went as well as we had hoped for.
Traveled in April 2019
Phillip4.5•July 2018
The only confusion was with transportation on the final day from the hotel to the airport. It wasn't clear if that...
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Traveled in July 2018

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Seeing what river cruises you have in Central Europe embarking in early april 23
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- Avalon WaterwaysOperator•Written March 2023
  We have researched some river cruise options in Central Europe for early April 2023. Options include AmaWaterways - 'Melodies of the Danube' and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection - 'Enchanting Danube'. Both cruises embark from Budapest and travel through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany.
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  Robyn
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  Yes it will not work this year with our plans in Europe but will keep in mind for next

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Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound) 2023

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Arles to Avignon

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Avignon

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Avignon to Viviers to Tain l'Hermitage

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Tain l'Hermitage to Tournon to Vienne to Lyon

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Lyon

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Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

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