{"id":54485,"date":"2018-10-10T14:19:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-10T18:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=54485"},"modified":"2018-10-11T15:07:20","modified_gmt":"2018-10-11T19:07:20","slug":"avalon-active-discoveryeuropean-river-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2018\/10\/10\/avalon-active-discoveryeuropean-river-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"Avalon’s New ‘Active Discovery’ Cruises Take European River Cruises to a New Level"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"european<\/picture>European river cruises just got even more exciting thanks to Avalon\u2019s new \u201cActive Discovery\u201d cruises!<\/h2>\n

Enjoy the unforgettable experience that is a European river cruise<\/a> in an entirely new way, thanks to Avalon\u2019s new active river cruise selections. The line\u2019s \u201cActive Discovery\u201d cruises are now available, offering guests the chance to take their cruise vacation to new heights thanks to on and off-shore activities that match their desired activity level. Though you may long to relax in your signature Avalon panorama suite with open-air balcony, taking in the sights, there will undoubtedly be moments that you crave adventure.<\/p>\n

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Avalon\u2019s Active Discovery cruises take place along three of Europe\u2019s most famed rivers \u2013 the Danube (Eastbound and Westbound), the Rhine (Northbound and Southbound), and the Rhone (Northbound and Southbound). Unforgettable ports of call on these rivers include Budapest and Linz (along the Danube), Amsterdam and Mainz (along the Rhine), and Lyon and Arles (along the Rhone).<\/p>\n

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A variety of options on these select cruises give travelers a chance to enjoy their cruise the way they want. For example, foodies have a chance to explore cuisine in new and exciting ways when traveling on the Danube, such as sampling beer and cheese made by Trappist monks. History buffs and adventurers can enjoy attending a Medieval Knights Tournament at a Visegr\u00e1d castle, taking a biking tour, or paddling canoes with fellow cruisers.<\/p>\n

Depending on your preferred activity level, Avalon gives you three options to choose from on any cruise you book that is sailing along the Rhone, Rhine or Danube. The options include the classic, discovery, or active level:<\/p>\n