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Springtime in Paris
Springtime in Paris May 5 – 13, 2024 | 9 Days Join Fox World Travel in the beautiful city of Paris! Springtime is special in
A CRUISE FOR BEER ENTHUSIASTS!
Come join Steve Scaffidi and enjoy the grandeur of Germany with a scenic river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers. Your European River cruise begins with two nights in Munich. You will enjoy a guided tour of King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, then embark on your Avalon Passion® in Nuremberg. For beer enthusiasts, a knowledgeable Beer Expert joins your cruise to host lectures, beer tasting, and food-and-beer-pairings for an authentic German and French river cruise experience. In the afternoon, enjoy a hop garden tour while tasting a local beer.
Sail to Bamberg for a guided walking tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties. Your enchanting river cruise through Germany continues to Würzburg—the “Pearl of the Romantic Road.” From here sail to Frankfurt, where you can join a guided sightseeing tour of the city or visit the nearby town of Seligenstadt. Later, enjoy a local beer tour. On your way to Rüdesheim, sail through the picturesque views of the Rhine Gorge. Then, cruise to Strasbourg and join a guided city tour of Strasbourg’s sights, such as the stunning stained glass of its Gothic cathedral, the astronomical clock, and La Petite France district. Your scenic cruise through Europe includes a stop in Breisach to visit Germany’s beautiful Black Forest region. Choose a visit to a local winery in Breisach, or a day trip to the Black Forest’s Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, and more. Your river cruise on the Rhine and Main Rivers concludes in Basel, Switzerland, but your memories of this tremendous adventure through many of Europe’s most beautiful destinations will last a lifetime.
Ports of Call: Nuremberg, Germany,Bamberg, Germany,Wurzburg, Germany,Miltenberg, Germany,Boppard, Germany,Strasbourg, Alsace, France,Breisach, Germany,Basel, Switzerland
Enjoy live entertainment on board your ship throughout the tour
Full day excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle
Guided tour in Nuremberg
Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
Onboard beer lecture
Visit to the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
Take a guided tour in Miltenberg and enjoy onboard beer tasting
Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, guided tour in Seligenstadt or bike with your Adventure Host; local beer tour
Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Rhine Gorge; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike
Join in onboard beer and cheese tasting; guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral in Strasbourg
Explore the Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach
A Tour Manager from Fox World Travel will guide the group, offering peace of mind as you travel!
Receive remarkable service from your English-speaking crew and on-board tour director.
Accommodations
Dining
Transportation
Your journey begins with an overnight flight from Chicago O’Hare to Munich, Germany.
Welcome to Munich! The day is yours to relax and explore.
Hotel: Sofitel Munich Bayerpost (or similar)
Modern Munich with Storybook Villages and Fairytale Castles. Take a full-day Guided Tour to the garden landscape of the Bavarian Alps to visit Neuschwanstein Castle—the historic home of King Ludwig.
Hotel: Sofitel Munich Bayerpost (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Living Heritage and History Lessons. Join a Guided Tour of Nuremberg with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle. Continue with an evening overnight cruise to Bamberg.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The City of Seven Hills. Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. Your bike is ready! Hop on and bike along the canals in Bamberg with your Adventure Host or Take a Guided Walking Tour of the historic home to imperial dynasties, and see its Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills crowned with churches. Discover a special family run hop garden where you will also taste a local beer. After the tour, spend free time with a glass of German-style Rauchbier (smoked beer). Later in the evening, enjoy a beer lecture onboard hosted by your Beer Expert while cruising.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Perfect Day in the Pearl of the Romantic Road. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. See the local sights and enjoy the fairytale atmosphere that has inspired artists. Explore Würzburg’s charm by bike with your Adventure Host or take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residenz—with the largest known ceiling fresco. Enjoy live entertainment on board while sailing tonight. Evening, overnight cruise to Miltenberg.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Beauty on the Main River. Join a Guided Walking Tour of Miltenberg, a showcase of medieval half-timber homes and home to Germany’s oldest inn. Enjoy an onboard beer tasting hosted by your Beer Expert. Evening, overnight cruise to Frankfurt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a biking experience in the city of Frankfurt with your Adventure Host, or take a Guided Tour to Seligenstadt—one of Germany’s oldest towns and home to the Einhard Basilika—dubbed “minor basilica” in 1925 by Pope Pius XI or join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt to see the city’s cultural landmarks and gleaming financial headquarters combined with the cozy ambience of quaint neighborhoods. Venture beyond the traditional pilsner on this on this exciting, guided brewery tour featuring an introduction to some of Frankfurt’s most delicious craft beers. Spend free time this afternoon exploring Frankfurt on your own. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. Evening, overnight cruise to Boppard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Peaceful Jewel in the Rhine Gorge. This afternoon, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you pass through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Rüdesheim. Enjoy a hike with your Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim or tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; based on your departure enjoy a local special treat. This evening enjoys an onboard food and beer pairing dinner hosted by your Beer Expert. Evening, overnight cruise to Strasbourg.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France. Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. Onboard beer and cheese tasting hosted by your Beer Expert or join a City Tour of Strasbourg’s sights, including its Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District. Evening, overnight cruise to Breisach.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration or enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, or visit to a local winery in Breisach, where you will learn about German winemaking and enjoy a wine tasting. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning. Evening, overnight cruise to Basel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast before disembarking in Basel and transferring to the Zurich airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
Gracing Europe’s waterways with style and relaxed luxury as only Avalon can deliver, the Avalon Passion lives up to its name. Avalon guests experience this passion for new discoveries aboard this home-away-from-home to find two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony. Spanning 200 square feet, the Passion’s Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the industry standard. It’s the perfect place to stretch out on your window-facing Comfort Collection bed with the world at your feet. Host a private cocktail party in the spacious sitting area-comfortably accommodating six guests. On board, passengers enjoy free Wi-Fi access, complimentary computer use in public areas, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, an elevator, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare. Pack your own passions and cruise your way on the Avalon Passion.
Included Amenities
This city’s former Royal Post Office has been reimagined as an ultra modern 396-room hotel with impressive architectural elegance offering free Wi-Fi throughout. A diversely rich breakfast buffet is served daily in the hotel’s speciality breakfast restaurant, light French cuisine can be found in the Parisian style Brasserie with open kitchen and the swanky lounge Bar has an outside terrace and library where drinks and snacks can be enjoyed. Spa facilities include an indoor swimming pool, steam bath, sauna, and state-of-the-art gym.
Air + Tour prices include airfare from Chicago O’Hare, guided tour and inclusions and transfers in destination.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Or call a travel advisor at 888-369-8785 to make your reservations today!
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Or call a travel advisor at 888-369-8785 to make your reservations today!
Early Booking Discount: Deposit by December 29, 2023 and receive $600.00 off per person
Early Booking Discount not applicable on Single Supplement Waiver bookings
Discounts are subject to change at any time
Airfare
Flights are currently pending. The air-inclusive package includes air that has not yet been assigned, the identity of the carrier, which may include the carrier’s code-share partner, will be assigned and disclosed at a later date. A minimum of 10 passengers is needed for the group air. Checked baggage fees may apply. Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request.
Single Supplement: Call for pricing and availability – Single Supplement Waiver may be available.
Initial Deposit: $400 per person at time of booking at time of booking + Fox professional service fee
Included: Above pricing is per person based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Pricing includes current air taxes and fees of $300.26 (subject to change) and a nonrefundable Fox World Travel Professional Fee of $50 per reservation. The Fox World Travel fee will be charged at the time of deposit and will show as an additional payment.
Not Included: Airline flights on land-only packages, air-imposed baggage fees, gratuities for airport porters, tour guides, motorcoach drivers, meals (other than those included in the package); optional excursions that may be offered, and any items of a personal nature. Travel insurance protection is not included but highly recommended. Ask your travel consultant about pricing and options.
Terms: Minimum of 20 travelers required for the Fox World Travel tour manager to accompany the group. In the event the minimum number is not reached, the tour may still include a professional, local guide in the destination.
Optional Insurance: In these volatile times and for peace of mind, we recommend purchasing travel protection insurance. Your travel advisor can discuss options with you, including medical expense coverage, pre-existing medical condition exclusion waivers, trip cancellation, trip delay, lost, delayed or damaged baggage and more. To cover pre-existing conditions, most policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your initial deposit. Travel protection insurance prices are based on your age and the trip cost.
Cancellation Penalties:
Fox World Cancellation Fee of $100.00 per reservation will apply in addition to any Fox Group Vacation or vendor cancellation penalties. Air tickets are non-refundable once ticketed.
You will receive customized, informative travel documents containing trip details and helpful packing and planning information.
Note: Daily Itinerary is subject to change. In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program. Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
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