Just returned from Avalon's Central European Experience

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We just returned from Avalon's Central European Experience which goes from Nuremburg, Germany to Remich, Luxembourg.  This is my 4th river cruise in Europe.  

As usual, Avalon was impeccable with fantastic service and great meals.  Changes to the Avalon include more "discovery" activities for the more active people.  While most of us were taking a tour of a town, the active group hiked to a castle.  They offered biking.  Also new,  yoga or Zumba classes.  There was a gentle walking tour offered also. 

Also, Avalon has made their rooms a little bigger with room for a small table and chairs.  The shower is a little bigger.  Love the French balcony!

This cruise started on the Danube canal to the Main River to the Rhine canal to the Mossel.  It was the most scenic of all the European Rivers in my opinion, and you even get to see the castles of the Rhine.  Ports were enjoyable.

On this itinerary, there are many low bridges, so the sky deck was closed for the majority of the time.  But there are many other places to enjoy the scenery on the ship.

Would definitely recommend this cruise!  It was less industrial than the Rhine.  Unforgettable parts included the Bishops Residence at Wurzburg, the Rathaus at Bamberg, old Bavarian villages, and the ancient Roman gate at Trier.  Cruising past castles on the Rhine was very memorable.  Most of the extra excursions were excellent.

[notamermaid]

Thank you for your thoughts and good to read that you had a great time. Which Avalon ship did you sail on?

Did you go on to Paris or did you fly back from Luxembourg?

 

notamermaid

 

[Kenster]

We also just returned from our fourth Avalon.  We love the Suite Ships.  They've had the large state rooms in most ships for several years now.  200 square feet is huge compared to many other cruise lines!  Glad you had a great time!

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We sailed on the Imagery II and flew back from Luxembourg.