Avalon Waterways is offering up to £500** off per person on a wide choice of 2016 European river cruises with a FREE Apple iPad mini 2* included for customers booking before 10 November 2015 whilst stocks last. 

The 2016 European discounted cruises include the 8 day 'Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches' cruise aboard Avalon Creativity (22 March) now priced from £1,220 per person.  Others include the newly introduced 8 day 'Charms of Holland & Belgium' aboard Avalon Expression (19 April), priced from £1,259 per person.  Customers wanting to experience France on the 10 day 'Burgundy & Provence' cruise can enjoy a discounted priced from £1740 per person aboard the Avalon Affinity (21 March). A longer cruise itinerary available is the 12 night 'Blue Danube Discovery' aboard the Avalon Impression now priced from £1,855 per person (30 October). The popular 8 day 'Romantic Rhine' cruise is priced from £1,439 per person (30 October). 

All prices include a private home pick up service, return flights, deluxe full board cruise accommodation, guided excursions, overseas airport transfers and on-board gratuities. For a full list of the discounted cruises, ring Avalon Waterways on 0800 668 1801 or visit www.avaloncruises.co.uk.

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*The free Apple iPad mini 2 is subject to availability and is applicable to UK residents only for new bookings made before 10 November 2015.

**The savings are available on new bookings made before 10 November 2015. All offers, prices and savings are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. 

About Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways' fully-packaged river cruise holidays with return travel and deluxe accommodation in spacious staterooms also feature a range of benefits in the price; on-board gratuities, a privately chauffeured door-to-door home pick up service, port charges and all airport transfers and complimentary Wi-Fi.  Daily excursions accompanied by expert local guides with individual audio systems as well as complimentary hot drinks throughout the day are also included. Based on full board, a la carte dining on-board includes a range of international and regional dishes with local wines, beers and soft drinks served on a complimentary basis with dinner.   Pre and post cruise hotels and city stays can be added.

Avalon's flexible approach to river cruising provides passengers with more of a personalised experience. Included sightseeing with individual audio sets is available at three different levels all led by expert local guides. Leisurely sightseeing shows the destination's highlights in a relaxed and unhurried way; traditional sightseeing explores a wide range of sights at a moderate pace and essential sightseeing shows the must-see sights, with plenty of time to explore on your own.  Alternative sightseeing options are also on offer for those with different interests or for those who have visited the area before.

Avalon ships and launch dates:  Avalon Imagery II and Avalon Passion (2016); Avalon Tapestry II and Avalon Impression (2015) 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). 

For further press information or images of Avalon cruise ships please contact: Helen McNaught at the Avalon UK Press Office on 020 8315 4520 or email hmcnaught@avaloncruises.co.uk