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REVERIE ON THE RHINE RIVER

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The Avalon Waterways Difference

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Strasbourg's Cathedral was the tallest building in Strasbourg's Cathedral was the tallest building in the world for 227 years (from 1647-1874)! Today, it is the sixth tallest church in the world. Photo by Clement Pierson on Unsplash
One of our favourite things about Vietnam is how f One of our favourite things about Vietnam is how fresh and tasty every ingredient is. Our mouths are watering just looking at this meal! 😋 Photo by Daniel Lee on Unsplash
The blue-footed boobies are aptly named and easily The blue-footed boobies are aptly named and easily recognisable. Approximately half of all breeding pairs nest on the Galapagos Islands. Photo by Andy Brunner on Unsplash
Served with hot German mustard and a crusty bread Served with hot German mustard and a crusty bread roll, you can't visit Germany and not try at least one bratwurst! 😋 Photo by Timoune Aracama on Unsplash
From up close or far away, Neuschwanstein truly is From up close or far away, Neuschwanstein truly is a fairy tale castle 🏰 Photo by Damiano Baschiera on Unsplash
We love to wander through a local produce market i We love to wander through a local produce market in every city we visit to see what's on offer! Photo by GG LeMere on Unsplash
Did you know Ghent is spelled Gent in Dutch and Ga Did you know Ghent is spelled Gent in Dutch and Gand in French? Since it is located in the Flemish region of Belgium, Starbucks uses the Dutch spelling on its coffee mugs! Photo by Dimitri Houtteman on Unsplash
Bet you've added this library in Prague to your tr Bet you've added this library in Prague to your travel bucket list, having seen its ornate ceiling... Photo by Hieu Vu Minh on Unsplash
Join us for sightseeing through Würzburg, where w Join us for sightseeing through Würzburg, where we'll explain the stories behind its Old Main Bridge, fortress and Bishop's Residenz - complete with the largest known ceiling fresco! 🎨 Photo by Mateo Krössler on Unsplash
The Rijksmuseum is filled to the brim with 800 yea The Rijksmuseum is filled to the brim with 800 years of Dutch history and art. Who's visited this beautiful museum? Photo by Will van Wingerden on Unsplash
Saint-Ouen Abbey in Rouen houses a large pipe orga Saint-Ouen Abbey in Rouen houses a large pipe organ, built in 1890 and one of the most important organs in France. Photo by Jan-Willem van Braak on Unsplash
Rolled in sugar and cinnamon, and topped with ice Rolled in sugar and cinnamon, and topped with ice cream (if you're feeling truly decadent), a Hungarian chimney cake is a delicious treat after a day of exploring. Photo by Anthony Rosset on Unsplash
Colorful brick work lends itself to creating the c Colorful brick work lends itself to creating the charming streets of Cologne. Photo by Daniel von Appen on Unsplash
Fields of green as far as the eye can see...a typi Fields of green as far as the eye can see...a typical scene in the countryside of Vietnam. Photo by Rod Long on Unsplash
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, B Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, Bamberg's layout and architecture are still authentically medieval. Photo by Lukas D. on Unsplash
Sitting on both the French and German borders mean Sitting on both the French and German borders means Strasbourg is heavily influenced by both cultures. Photo by Taylor Deas-Melash on Unsplash
Why is Paris called the 'City of Love'? We think i Why is Paris called the 'City of Love'? We think it's a combination of the city's architecture, romantic restaurants, and picture-perfect moments like this one 💕 Photo by christian buehner on Unsplash
Amazingly, construction of the Mill Network at Kin Amazingly, construction of the Mill Network at Kinderdijk-Elshout began in the Middle Ages and the 19 mills continue to operate today! Photo by Thomas Bormans on Unsplash
From its half-timbered houses, to the hilltop Reic From its half-timbered houses, to the hilltop Reichsburg Castle, the town of Cochem has a distinct charm that we're sure you'll fall in love with. Photo by Ryan Grady on Unsplash
We'll take you to the heart of Vietnam, to places We'll take you to the heart of Vietnam, to places like Vinh Long, where you'll visit a local workshop to see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candy are made. Photo by Dat Tran on Unsplash
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