Simply give us a few details and we'll handle the rest. Sign up for the Avalon Waterways e-newsletter and receive regular updates on our great offers, exclusive deals, featured river cruise suggestions and much more. Avalon can help you see more of the world in a shorter span with these short river cruises that are 8 days or fewer. A Taste of the Rhine 5 Days From Frankfurt to Amsterdam.

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With spectacular journeys along the famous waterways of Europe, Egypt, China and the Galápagos Islands, Avalon Waterways river cruises and small ship cruising offer a comfortable and relaxing way to see the worlds. Named one of Travel & Leisure's Top-10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines (2007), Avalon River Cruise's new generation of ships are equipped with state-of-the art technology and were built to create a warm and inviting ambiance and with the travelers' comfort and safety in mind. Avalon specializes in European river cruises, Danube river cruises-Magnificent Europe Amsterdam to Budapest, Rhine river cruises-Romantic Rhine Zurich to Amsterdam, Moselle river cruises-Canals, Vineyards, and Paris, Nile river cruises, and China Yangtze river cruises.
Docking frequently to explore the charming cities and towns along the way, our experienced Local Guides will show you around and help you experience each destination like a local. Back on board, you'll find spacious staterooms with hotel-style beds, first-class dining with complementary wine at dinner, and remarkable amenities such as a fitness center, lounges and sun desks. As part of the award-winning, 80-year-old Globus family of brands, an Avalon River Cruise is sure to deliver on quality and leave you with a new perspective on the old world.

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  • 2022: Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WAZ2) - Expression

    From $3,887.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Expression
    Your 10-day river cruise vacation includes stays in Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland-all beginning with your Avalon Rhine River ...

  • 2022: German Grandeur (Eastbound) (WZN) - Tranquility II

    From $3,599.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Tranquility II
    Your picturesque European river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.

  • 2022: The Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam with Bangkok (Southbound) (WSIB) - Saigon

    From $7,159.00 (USD)

    Destination: Asia/Far East
    Ship: Saigon
    This inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise vacation begins in vibrant Bangkok, Thailand.

  • 2021: Danube Symphony (Eastbound) (WPB) - View

    From $2,499.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: View
    Experience views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary.

  • 2021: Romantic Rhine (Northbound) (WZA) - Panorama

    From $2,899.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Panorama
    One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which begins in Switzerland and stops in F...

  • 2021: A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Budapest (Eastbound) (WVBE) - Envision

    From $2,029.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Envision
    Experience your Danube River cruise your way with two nights in Budapest after your cruise.

  • 2022: Colorful India & the Ganges River with Kathmandu (WDKE) - Ganges Voyager

    From $7,329.00 (USD)

    Destination: Asia/Far East
    Ship: Ganges Voyager
    Enter a world of color, culture, and cherished spiritual tradition of India and Nepal.

  • 2022: Enchanted Europe with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Eastbound) (WZB1) - Tranquility II

    From $8,286.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Tranquility II

  • 2022: Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Transylvania (WBOY) - Passion

    From $4,657.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Passion
    See the highlights of Eastern Europe on this Balkan river cruise adventure along the Danube River!

  • 2022: Romantic Rhine (Southbound) (WAZ) - Expression

    From $2,849.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Expression
    One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which takes you across Germany-and touch...

  • 2021: The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Prague (WBNE) - Imagery II

    From $3,629.00 (USD)

  • 2022: Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound) (WPBQ) - Envision

    From $3,298.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Envision
    Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise.

  • 2022: Enchanted Europe (Eastbound) (WZB) - Tranquility II

    From $7,248.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Tranquility II
    Your breathtaking river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.

  • 2021: Festive Season in the Heart of Germany (WNF) - Impression

    From $2,099.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Impression
    This festive Christmastime river cruise begins in Nuremberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire.

  • 2021: Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound) (WBLQ) - Impression

    From $3,729.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Impression
    Whether you're an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, your Active & Discovery cruise on the Danube River off...

  • 2021: Burgundy & Provence with 1 Night in Marseille, 2 Nights in Paris & 3 Nights in London (Northbo

    From $5,185.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Poetry II
    Take a wondrous river cruise through beautiful France along the Rhone and Saone Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French tr...

  • 2021: Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Paris & 3 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA1) - Panorama

    From $4,976.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Panorama
    Your stunning river cruise on the Rhine will commence in Basel, for an amazing vacation which begins in Switzerland and stops in France, Ge...

  • 2021: Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel (WNM) - Envision

    From $4,098.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Envision
    Celebrate this magical time of year with a delightful Christmastime river cruise through the beautiful views of the heart of Germany, on th...

  • 2022: Paris to Normandy with 3 Nights in London (WPP1) - Tapestry II

    From $4,209.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Tapestry II
    This fabulous Seine River cruise begins and ends in Paris with a 3-night Monograms vacation in London to crown your European vacation in...

  • 2022: The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles with 1 Night in Amsterdam (WARQ) - Imagery II

    From $3,658.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Imagery II
    This magnificent European river cruise vacation begins in Holland's colorful, modern capital of Amsterdam.

  • 2021: Danube Symphony (Eastbound) (WPB) - View

    From $2,499.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: View
    Experience views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary.

  • 2022: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in Nice (Southbound) (WJLY) - Poetry II

    From $4,957.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Poetry II
    Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhone and Saone Rivers with guided sightseeing in well-known French treasures and ...

  • 2022: Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne & Mount Pilatus (Northbound) (W

    From $5,171.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Imagery II
    Your European vacation begins with a Monograms vacation package in Lake Como and Lucerne, with a special excursion up Mount Pilatus for s...

  • 2021: The Danube from Germany to the Black Sea (WDOO) - Passion

    From $11,276.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Passion
    Embark on a 16-day Danube River cruise from Germany to Romania.

  • 2022: Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WAZ2) - Expression

    From $3,887.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Expression
    Your 10-day river cruise vacation includes stays in Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland-all beginning with your Avalon Rhine River ...

  • 2022: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Nice, 2 Nights in Paris, 3 Nights in Venice & 3 Nights in

    From $7,389.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Poetry II
    Take a wondrous river cruise through beautiful France along the Rhone and Saone Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French tr...

  • 2022: A Taste of the Rhine (Northbound) (WFA) - Impression

    From $2,099.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Impression
    Discover extraordinary destinations in Germany and Holland on this Rhine River cruise to sample local charms and traditions from Frankfu...

  • 2022: The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest (WBNQ) - Artistry II

    From $4,038.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Artistry II
    This timeless European vacation begins with two nights in vibrant Budapest, Hungary, before your Danube River cruise with exciting stops...

  • 2022: Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel (WNM) - Imagery II

    From $4,098.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Imagery II
    Celebrate this magical time of year with a delightful Christmastime river cruise through the beautiful views of the heart of Germany, on ...

  • 2022: A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Budapest (Westbound) (WBVQ) - Artistry II

    From $2,088.00 (USD)

    Destination: Europe
    Ship: Artistry II
    From the Gypsy violins of Budapest to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the 'City of Music,' this European river cruise highlights the natu...