you right to the heart of Europe’s most intriguing and celebrated cities were born, while exploring their history through wonderful sightseeing tours. In Eastern Europe, you'll Cruise along the Danube River to  the Black Sea through Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria. In 2010, Avalon Waterways is proud to bring you the legendary Oberammergau Passion Play experience. For this event, there are two extensions that are combinable with one of our 2010 river cruise vacations. River Cruise Tours ARE on Sale, view 2010 SCHEDULE AND PRICES, Find River Cruise Travel Deals, River Cruise Tour Specials, River Cruise Tour Packages HERE.

LIMITED TIME FALL SPECIALS ON SELECT 2010 CRUISES - DON'T MISS THESE GREAT DEALS!            VIEW AVALON WATERWAYS FLEET ~ with the LARGEST RIVER CRUISING STATEROOMS    Prices include accommodations, local sightseeing, all meals onboard and complimentary wine with dinner.          This is an opportunity to take that special once-in-a-lifetime river cruise - Call today 1-888-666-7279                                   Single Supplement Fee Waived on Select Cruises - Call for Dates                                                             View the Avalon Waterways Fleet       Save up to $2,000 per couple on these select 2010 Avalon Waterways River Cruise Dates.**   Blue Danube to the Black Sea | View itinerary 13 days from Vienna to Bucharest or 14 days incl. travel for the dates of Aug 17, 2010 and Sept 28, 2010  More Info Blue Danube to the Black Sea | View itinerary 13 days from Bucharest to Vienna or 14 days incl. travel for Aug 27, 2010  More Info   Central European Experience - $2,000 off per couple Central European Experience 12 days from Prague to Paris or 13 days incl. travel for Aug 19, 2010 Central European Experience | View itinerary 12 days from Paris to Prague or 13 days incl. travel for Aug 26, 2010   Blue Danube to Black Sea - 13 days from Vienna to Bucharest or 14 days incl. travel for Aug 17, 2010 and Sept 28, 2010 Blue Danube to the Black Sea 13 days from Bucharest to Vienna or 14 days incl. travel for Aug 27, 2010   European Splendor - 14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Vienna to Amsterdam for Sept 6, 2010    More Info     Magnificent Europe - Magnificent Europe15 days from Amsterdam to Budapest 16 days includes travel for Aug 21, 2010 and Sept 18, 2010    More Info Magnificent Europe 15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam 16 days includes travel for Aug 28, 2010, Sept 4, 2010 and  Sept 25, 2010      More Info     North Sea—Black Sea Cruise 23 days from Bucharest to Amsterdam or 24 days includes travel for Aug 27, 2010                     $1,000 off per couple on Holiday Cruises Christmastime on the Danube 9 days from Vienna to Prague or 10 days includes travel for Dec 10, 2010      More Info Christmastime on the Danube 9 days from Prague to Vienna or 10 days includes travel for Dec 24, 2010      More Info Christmas in the Heart of Germany 8 days from Prague to Frankfurt or 9 days includes travel  forDec 14, 2010      More Info Christmas in the Heart of Germany 8 days from Frankfurt to Prague or 9 days includes. travel Dec 21, 2010    More Info   *Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation to receive $1,000 off per person. Book a select Christmastime on the Danube or Christmas in the Heart of Germany river cruise vacation to receive the $500 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Jr. Suites excluded. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied anytime after July 28, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

France River cruising takes you from Paris to Lyon to Avignon and Nice starting in Paris [one of the most stunning and exciting cities in the world], provides the perfect starting point for an exhilarating France river cruise adventure with its unending list of magnificent monuments, parks and boulevards. The most visited monument in the world, is the Eiffel Tower, or stroll her famed Champs Elysée, and visit the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral to name just a few. The cruise debarks in Nice [or just the reverse cruise schedule]. Driving south past the forest of Fontainebleau [the other Royal Palace] and favorite hunting grounds of a long line of French kings], onto Burgundy region and the city of Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Côte d’Or area, that produces the region’s finest vintages. Its most famous historical site, the Hôtel-Dieu charity hospital, houses Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgement and is one of France’s architectural highlights. Enjoy a tasting of Burgundy wines before continuing south to Chalon-sur-Saône, where river cruise vessel awaits to welcome you on board. You'll visit the Beaujolais Region - and the Rhone-Alpes capital city of Lyon. Lyon is France’s second-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, the city’s prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial, and banking activities. Roman antiquities and museums, and renaissance architecture delight the visitor.

Central European Experience from $3,069 on the Tranquility,this splendid cruise introduces you to the magnificent Moselle, Rhine, and Main Rivers, as well as to the fascinating Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy city sightseeing in Paris, Prague, Bernkastel, and Bamberg. Also, visit Reichsburg Castle above Cochem; sample the area’s famed Riesling wines in the charming wine village of Rüdesheim; and marvel at Miltenberg’s half-timbered houses and the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg.

European Splendor from $3,549 on the Artistry, this magnificent vacation includes a deluxe cruise that reveals the best of Europe along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Enjoy a canal cruise past Amsterdam’s 16th century merchant houses and through the impressive Main-Danube Canal. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim; and pause for a baking demonstration in Bavaria’s picturesque Miltenberg. Also, see the sights with Local Guides in Cologne, Bamberg, Passau, Grein, and Vienna.

Grand Black Sea Cruise from $5,119 - on the Artistry / Tranquility, discover some of the continent’s best-kept secrets on this cruise through Central and Eastern Europe. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits that include Hradcany Castle in Prague, Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. Also cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and Main-Danube Canal, and stop in the Puszta with an exhibition of Hungarian horsemanship. Travelers who opt for the extension in Transylvania will enjoy a guided full-day excursion to Dracula’s Bran Castle and Sinaia Monastery.

Legendary Danube (The ) from $2,399 - on the Artistry / Poetry / Tapestry / Tranquility, from the splendor of Prague to the Gypsy violins of Budapest, you’ll treasure every moment of this memorable vacation. Travel through the fascinating Main-Danube Canal, enjoy a guided visit of medieval Regensburg, tour Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey, and experience the music, art, culture, and historical sights in romantic Vienna.

Jewels of Central Europe from $4,459 - on the Artistry / Poetry / Tapestry / Tranquility, sail along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Riversand through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and Main-Danube Canal on this remarkable vacation. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits to a wine cellar in Bernkastel, Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim, the Residenz in Würzburg, the Old Chapel in Regensburg, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest. Also stop along the Romantic Road in medieval Rothenburg, travel by high-speed TGV train between Paris and Metz, and attend a baking demonstration in Miltenberg.

Magnificent Europe from $3,349 - on the Artistry / Poetry / Tapestry / Tranquility, this magnificent vacation includes
a deluxe cruise that reveals the best of Europe along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Enjoy a canal cruise past Amsterdam’s 16th century merchant houses and through the impressive Main-Danube Canal. Sail through The dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim; and pause for a baking demonstration in Bavaria’s picturesque Miltenberg. Also, see the sights with Local Guides in Cologne, Bamberg, Passau, Grein, and Vienna.

The October 18 river cruise on the Avalon Poetry is offered as an exclusive Music Cruise, including special concerts and performances, available at no additional cost.

North Sea-Black Sea Cruise from $6,479 on the Artistry  Tranquility, the North Sea, the Black Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable cruise along the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. You’ll sail through Amsterdam’s lovely canals and the Main-Danube Canal, will cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and will enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city. Explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital; experience the famed Vienna Woods; and spend time in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim. Other highlights include Fishermen’s Bastion, Patriarch’s Church, Kalemegdan Fortress, Melk Abbey, and a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg.

Rhine and Moselle (The ) from $3,849 - on the Affinity, this exciting vacation has it all!  Explore Holland’s colorful capital as you cruise through Amsterdam’s enchanting canals; see the city highlights in Cologne, Bernkastel, and Strasbourg; and visit Koblenz, Trier, Mainz, and Reichsburg Castle above charming Cochem. Sail past the famous Lorelei rock and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge. Then in
Rüdesheim, sample the area’s famous Riesling wines, and enjoy excursions to majestic and charming Heidelberg and  and then enjoy Germany’s legendary Black Forest.

Romantic Rhine - from $1,889 - on the Affinity / Creativity / Tapestry, one of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this fascinating journey. Enjoy guided sight-seeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, as well as a full-day excursion to majestic Heidelberg and a canal cruise in picturesque Amsterdam. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, take pictures of the famous Lorelei rock, and sample the area’s famous Riesling wines in the quaint wine village of Rüdesheim.

Tulip Time Cruise from $1,799 - on the Poetry / Tranquility, Discover picturesque Holland and Belgium in the spring! See the sights in Arnhem, Middelburg, and Rotterdam, as well as Antwerp and Ghent. Enjoy a canal cruise in Amsterdam, take photos of the charming windmills at Kinderdijk, and learn about Holland’s complex flood controls at the fascinating Delta Works. Also, explore the quaint fishing village of Volendam; take an excursion to Edam, famous for its cheeses ; and drink in the colorful blooming beauty of famous Keukenhof Gardens.

Windmills & Vineyards from $3,529 - on the Affinity, experience France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and Holland on this fantastic cruise vacation. See the city’s major highlights on a guided tour of Paris and travel between Paris and Metz via TGV high-speed train. Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier and Cologne, a canal cruise in Amsterdam, and take pictures of the windmills at famous Kinderdijk.  Visit Reichsburg Castle in Cochem and enjoy a wine cellar visit in Bernkastel. Guided sightseeing in Arnhem includes a visit to the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, and you can sample the area’s famous Riesling wines in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim.

Christmas Time on the Danube from $1,859  Enjoy the festive atmosphere of 1,000-year-old Prague and all along the legendary Danube on this enchanting vacation. Delight in the sights, smells, and tastes of local Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Vienna as Local Guides introduce you to these exciting cities. Be sure to sample the Glühwein, Lebkuchen, and other
traditional holiday specialties!

The New 2010 Special Programs offers connoisseurs of fine wine and cuisine a host of culinary delights

• Private wine tastings
• Culinary demonstrations led by Master Chefs
• Delicious wine and food paired dinners
• Special onshore excursions