What is an excursion actually like on a river cruise? More specifically what can you expect when you sail with Avalon Waterways? I am glad you asked as this is a question I get a lot when it comes to river cruises in Europe. Choosing an Excursion at Each Port of Call When you cruise with Avalon you get your choice of excursions at every port of call. These excursions are included with your cruise fare. Avalon splits its excursions into three distinct categories: Classic, Disc

When you think of the Netherlands, what comes to mind? For most travelers, the Netherlands is all about the windmills, tulips, and food including cheese, stroopwafels, and chocolate. During my recent stay onboard the beautiful Avalon View, I had the opportunity to experience the "Windmills, Canals & Cheese" shore excursion from Amsterdam. A highlight of this trip was visiting the Henri Willig cheese farm. It was really fun and an river cruise excursion I would recommend. Chee