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Enchanted Europe for Beer Enthusiasts (Eastbound) 2028

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From Basel to Budapest
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Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Breisach - Black Forest

    Breisach - Black Forest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour to Black Forest including Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, authentic water mill visit, and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Guided tour through Colmar and 'Little Venice' canals
    • Guided tour of Freiburg's medieval city center with beer tasting in local brewery
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert on board
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernhof
    Colmar
    Freiburg
  4. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided visit to independent brewery with history and tasting
    • City tour including Gothic cathedral, stained-glass murals, astronomical clock, and La Petite France district

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to historic Maginot Line
    • Guided optional excursion to Alsace wine country
    • Free time to visit museums or stroll through city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
  5. Day 4

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Boppard

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Boppard
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through vineyards of Rüdesheim with Avalon Adventure Host and Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Tour of Mechanical Music Museum with Rüdesheimer coffee tasting
    • Passage through Rhine Gorge on Sky Deck

    Optional Activities

    • Free time at Rheinallee Promenade in Boppard for delicatessen and beverages
    Landmarks
    Rhine Gorge
    Boppard
    Mechanical Music Museum
  6. Day 5

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided brewery tour featuring Frankfurt craft beers
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Frankfurt's cultural landmarks and neighborhoods
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert on board
    Landmarks
    Frankfurt
  7. Day 6

    Wertheim

    Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk to explore charming Wertheim with Adventure Host
    • Exclusive guided tour combining pretzel-making demonstration and guided orientation walk
    • Guided walking tour of Wertheim's medieval half-timber homes
    • Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert on board
    Landmarks
    Wertheim
  8. Day 7

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to explore Würzburg with Adventure Host
    • Guided sightseeing tour including Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg
    Bishop's Residenz
    Rothenburg
  9. Day 8

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert on board
    • Bike ride along canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    • Visit to family-run hop garden with local beer tasting
    • Guided walking tour of historic Bamberg including Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills
    Landmarks
    Bamberg
    Bamberg Cathedral
  10. Day 9

    Nuremberg - Munich Excursion

    Nuremberg - Munich Excursion
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Munich highlights including Nymphenburg Palace and Marienplatz Town Halls
    Landmarks
    Nymphenburg Palace
    Marienplatz
  11. Day 10

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride around port area with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour of Nuremberg's medieval architecture, gilded fountain, and Gothic cathedral
    • Guided tour of Kaiserburg Castle
    • Guided tour of historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds
    • Onboard lecture about the Main-Danube Canal
    Landmarks
    Kaiserburg Castle
    Nuremberg Rally Grounds
  12. Day 11

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city walk including Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
    • Guided walking tour of Regensburg's Jewish heritage sites

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg
    • Free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike
    Landmarks
    Altes Rathaus
    Porta Pretoria
    Weltenburg Monastery
  13. Day 12

    Passau - Linz

    Passau - Linz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike down to valley and along Ilz River with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided city walk of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
    • Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
    • Free afternoon cycling along Danube or exploring nature trails in Linz
    Landmarks
    Passau
    Ilz River
    Salzburg
    Cesky Krumlov
    Linz
  14. Day 13

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna

    Melk - Wachau Valley - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning hike through Melk's countryside with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey including frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
    • Sail through Wachau Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Vienna
  15. Day 14

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
    • Guided visit to House of Strauss with interactive audio-visual experience, coffee and homemade cake
    • Guided city tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
    • Free time to visit Vienna's Prater amusement park
    • Free time to visit museums
    • Free time to bike along Danube banks
    Landmarks
    House of Strauss
    Vienna Opera House
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Imperial Palace
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Prater
  16. Day 15

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
    • Guided city sightseeing including Heroes' Square

    Optional Activities

    • Guided optional excursion to thermal baths
    • Free time at thermal baths
    • Scenic hike above Danube
    • Free time to explore cafés, pubs, and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  17. Day 16

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Avalon Imagery II
    Avalon Imagery II
    One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstan… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

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