Leave the crowds behind this summer and enjoy the good life for less aboard Avalon Waterways' luxurious Suite Ship Artistry II to visit Europe's most spectacular cities, historic towns and iconic sights. Cruise the Moselle, Rhine and Main rivers on the 12 day 'Central European Experience' priced from just £1,578 per person (over 40% discounted).

Euro 2016 will be a distant memory as you arrive in Paris on 2 August for two nights at the city's stylish Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe with included sightseeing before taking the TGV train to Remich for a seven night river cruise to Prague. Enjoy the best views of the river from spacious staterooms with floor-to-ceiling sliding windows opening to create a unique open air balcony plus beds which face the window. Staterooms feature full sized bathrooms complete with premium L'Occitaine products as well as luxurious Comfort Collection beds for total relaxation. A la carte dining includes modern European cuisine with a mouth watering choice of dishes all paired with regional wines.

Cruise highlights include the scenic Moselle Valley and Germany's oldest city of Trier, wine tasting in the wine growing village of Bernkastel, the fairy tale castles of the spectacular Rhine Gorge, and picturesque towns of Rudesheim, Wurzburg and Nuremberg. The river cruise ends in the medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage site of Bamberg before transferring to Prague for a two night stay at the luxurious Hotel Intercontinental with stunning views of Prague with included sightseeing before flying home.

The 12 day 'Central European Experience' costs from £1,578 per person based on a twin share to include return flights and a privately chauffeured home pick up service, four nights four star rated hotel accommodation with breakfast, a seven night full board cruise with regional wines served with dinner, guided excursions, on-board gratuities, train travel and airport transfers.

Ring Avalon Waterways 0800 668 1801 Visit  http://www.avaloncruises.co.uk/cruise/central-european-experience-paris-2016

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Avalon ships and launch dates: Avalon Passion and Avalon Imagery II (2016); Avalon Tapestry II and Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Siem Reap and Avalon Myanmar ((2015) Avalon Impression, Avalon Poetry II and Avalon Illumination (2014); Avalon Artistry II & Avalon Expression (2013); Avalon Vista & Visionary (2012); Avalon Panorama (2011); Avalon Felicity (2010); Avalon Luminary (2010); Avalon Affinity (2009); Avalon Creativity (2009); Avalon Scenery (2008).

Avalon Waterways is part of the Globus family of brands, an international travel company with offices worldwide.   Launched to the UK market in 2009, the luxury river cruise operator has quickly become one of the most recognised and fastest growing river cruise brands with a 98% customer satisfaction rating and boasting the youngest, quietest and most spacious fleet of ships currently on Europe's rivers.   Avalon Waterways features fourteen 'Suite Ships' providing ultimate worldwide river cruises with spacious and modern suites designed to enhance the cruising experience, state-of-the-art facilities, a la carte dining and the highest level of on-board service.

For further press information or images of Avalon cruise ships please contact: Helen McNaught at the Avalon UK Press Office by emailing hmcnaught@avaloncruises.co.uk