Paris, London or Rome? Choose a Free City-Stay with Avalon Waterways

From the City of Light to the Eternal City, Avalon Waterways is offering some of the most seductive destinations in Europe as free four-day add-ons to its popular river cruises.

Travellers can choose a free city-stay in Paris, London, Rome, Venice or Sorrento and save up to $2314 per couple when they book any 2010 Avalon Waterways European river cruise of 11 days or more*.

The special offer is one of five deals released by Avalon, giving a choice of free European flights (just pay taxes), free Asia stopovers, free cabin upgrades and free add-on cruises.

The free city-stays are offered from the Monograms range of independent travel packages and include quality accommodation in central locations, breakfast daily, sightseeing and the services of a local host to give suggestions and assistance.

Avalon Waterways offers amongst the biggest choices of luxury river cruises available in Europe, with 22 itineraries on rivers including the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Rhône and Seine.

Its 10 small-scale, state-of-the-art ships make up one of the most modern fleets in Europe and can now be seen in 360-degree detail via three new online virtual tours at www.avalonwaterways.com.au 

Avalon has 11-day cruises available from $3817 per person twin share for the Legendary Danube itinerary from Prague to Budapest, travelling through Nuremberg, Regensburg, the scenic Wachau Valley and Vienna.

Other popular cruises include the 15-day Magnificent Europe from Amsterdam to Budapest (from $5154 per person twin share) and the 11-day Burgundy and Provence from the Côte d'Azur to Paris (from $4055 per person twin share).

Avalon's fares include all meals, wine and beer with dinner, gratuities and a wide range of tours and activities, making a river cruise one of the most cost-effective ways to see Europe in style.

*Avalon Waterways' free city-stay offer is valid for the first 100 passenger and is subject to availability and conditions. Saving of $2314 relates to Venice city-stay commencing 3/4/2010. See travel agents for full details, bookings and other offers.  See also  www.avalonwaterways.com.au