Avalon Waterways

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Brussel (Bruxelles)

   Belgium

   

   Brussels, the cosmopolitan capital of Belgium, enchants with its UNESCO-listed Grand-Place, extraordinary Art Nouveau architecture, and a culinary tradition that rivals any European capital — from hand-peeled shrimp croquettes to artisan pralines on the Sablon. Visitors should not miss exploring the Royal Museums of Fine Arts and taking a day trip to medieval Bruges or art-rich Ghent. The city is at its finest from April through October, when café terraces spill onto sunlit squares and the temperate climate invites long afternoons of wandering between chocolate ateliers and neighbourhood brasseries.

2. Day 2

   Brussel (Bruxelles)

   Belgium

   

   Brussels, the cosmopolitan capital of Belgium, enchants with its UNESCO-listed Grand-Place, extraordinary Art Nouveau architecture, and a culinary tradition that rivals any European capital — from hand-peeled shrimp croquettes to artisan pralines on the Sablon. Visitors should not miss exploring the Royal Museums of Fine Arts and taking a day trip to medieval Bruges or art-rich Ghent. The city is at its finest from April through October, when café terraces spill onto sunlit squares and the temperate climate invites long afternoons of wandering between chocolate ateliers and neighbourhood brasseries.

3. Day 3

   Ghent

   Belgium

   

   The port of Ghent, a historic trade hub with medieval architecture, is a vibrant gateway to Belgian culture. Don't miss savoring local dishes like "stoverij" and "waterzooi," or wandering the picturesque canals. The best time to visit is during the summer months, particularly during the lively ‘Gentse Feesten’ festival.

4. Day 4

   Ghent

   Belgium

   

   The port of Ghent, a historic trade hub with medieval architecture, is a vibrant gateway to Belgian culture. Don't miss savoring local dishes like "stoverij" and "waterzooi," or wandering the picturesque canals. The best time to visit is during the summer months, particularly during the lively ‘Gentse Feesten’ festival.

5. Day 5

   Middelburg

   Netherlands

   

   Middelburg is the elegant capital of the Netherlands' Zeeland province, built around a medieval abbey complex and concentric Golden Age canals. Visitors must climb the 207 steps of Lange Jan tower for sweeping views, sample Oosterschelde oysters and Zeeuwse bolus pastries, and explore the Gothic Stadhuis on the magnificent Markt square. April through September is best, when outdoor markets and canal-side terraces bring this beautifully preserved city to life.

6. Day 5

   Durnstein

   Austria

   

   Dürnstein is the jewel of the Wachau — that UNESCO-protected stretch of the Danube where medieval villages, baroque spires, and precipitous terraced vineyards create the most picturesque river landscape in Central Europe. The blue-and-white tower of the Augustinian monastery and the dramatic ruins of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192 define a skyline of romantic perfection. The surrounding vineyards produce some of Austria's greatest Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings; tasting rooms open directly onto the river path. May through October offers the finest conditions, with harvest season in September an especially memorable time to visit.

7. Day 6

   Kinderdijk

   Netherlands

   

   Kinderdijk is the Netherlands at its most mythically Dutch: nineteen historic windmills standing in solemn formation along a web of drainage canals that have held the North Sea at bay since the eighteenth century. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, this South Holland polder is not merely a postcard — it is a functioning testament to centuries of hydraulic engineering, with several mills still operated by resident millers. Cycling the canal-side paths at sunset, when the reflections of the windmills shimmer in perfect stillness, is an unforgettable experience. Kinderdijk can be visited year-round; spring brings tulip fields nearby, while winter mists lend an atmospheric grandeur.

8. Day 6

   Kinderdijk

   Netherlands

   

   Kinderdijk is the Netherlands at its most mythically Dutch: nineteen historic windmills standing in solemn formation along a web of drainage canals that have held the North Sea at bay since the eighteenth century. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, this South Holland polder is not merely a postcard — it is a functioning testament to centuries of hydraulic engineering, with several mills still operated by resident millers. Cycling the canal-side paths at sunset, when the reflections of the windmills shimmer in perfect stillness, is an unforgettable experience. Kinderdijk can be visited year-round; spring brings tulip fields nearby, while winter mists lend an atmospheric grandeur.

9. Day 7

   Zaandam

   Netherlands

   

   Zaandam is the Dutch town where Golden Age windmill-powered industry lives on at the Zaanse Schans — a working mill village where mustard is ground, wood is sawn, and Peter the Great's tiny shipbuilding-study house is preserved with appropriate reverence. Visit April through October via Uniworld or Avalon Waterways for operating windmill demonstrations, green-painted wooden architecture, and the authentic Dutch experience that Amsterdam's crowds have long since obscured.

10. Day 7

    Zaandam

    Netherlands

    

    Zaandam is the Dutch town where Golden Age windmill-powered industry lives on at the Zaanse Schans — a working mill village where mustard is ground, wood is sawn, and Peter the Great's tiny shipbuilding-study house is preserved with appropriate reverence. Visit April through October via Uniworld or Avalon Waterways for operating windmill demonstrations, green-painted wooden architecture, and the authentic Dutch experience that Amsterdam's crowds have long since obscured.

11. Day 8

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    

    Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

12. Day 9

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands

    

    Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

Cabin Categories

Avalon Deluxe Stateroom

Outside

172 sq ftMax 2D

Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Two windows Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Complimentary Wi-Fi One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins USB Ports

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+6

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Avalon Deluxe Stateroom

Outside

172 sq ftMax 2E

Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Two windows Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Complimentary Wi-Fi One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins USB Ports

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+6

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Panorama Suite

Suite

200 sq ftMax 2B

Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Two windows Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Complimentary Wi-Fi One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins USB Ports

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+7

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Panorama Suite

Suite

200 sq ftMax 2A

Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Two windows Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Complimentary Wi-Fi One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins USB Ports

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+7

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Panorama Suite

Suite

200 sq ftMax 2P

Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Two windows Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Complimentary Wi-Fi One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins USB Ports

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+7

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Royal Suite

Suite

300 sq ftMax 2S

Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Two windows Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Complimentary Wi-Fi One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins USB Ports

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)+9

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