Avalon Waterways' range of river cruises during autumn offer great value, and are the perfect time to visit Europe's incredible cities and towns by river when the crowds have disappeared, and spectacular colours provide a perfect backdrop. 

Avalon's chefs create menus using the freshest local seasonal produce, and at this time of year, with tasty influences of autumn.   A selection of salads include autumn chestnuts with cranberries, pumpkin and apple cider or squash & barley with balsamic vinaigrette.  For warming soups, Avalon passengers can choose from a creamy chestnut soup with cinnamon croutons, or sweet potato soup with kale and chorizo.  Hearty meat dishes include venison goulash with cranberry sauce and herb spatzle, lamb shanks braised in red wine, or lamb and white bean chilli ragout.  The autumn dishes are paired with a range of regional wines served on a complimentary basis.

Avalon's packaged river cruises for autumn departures are as low as £1,099pp, and include a private home pick-up service, return flights, full board cruise accommodation with wine served with meals, guided excursions, overseas transfers and on board gratuities.

8 day 'Paris to Normandy'– priced from £1,099 per person based on a 26 September 2017 departure.  Highlights include city sightseeing in Paris and Rouen plus visits to Conflans, Vernon, and Les Andelys to see the famous Monet's house and gardens. 

11 day 'Burgundy & Provence' – priced from £1,699 per person based on a 28 October 2017 departure. Highlights include two nights at the Le Meridien Montparnasse in Paris before a seven night cruise followed by an overnight stay in Monte Carlo.   Highlights include Nice, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Tain l'Hermitage, Lyon, Macon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune and Paris. 

13 day 'Rhine & Moselle' – priced from £1,999 per person based on a 24 October 2017 departure. Highlights include city sightseeing in Amsterdam, Cologne and Luxembourg and visits to Koblenz, Berkastel, Remich, Rudesheim and Heidelberg.

8 day 'Charms of Holland & Belgium' – priced from £1,199 per person based on 13 or 20 October 2017 departures.   Highlights include city sightseeing in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Kinderijk, Willemstad, Veere, Middleburg, Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels. 

Avalon's five star rated river cruises offer a la carte dining paired with regional wines, sleek and modern styled suite ships, attentive service, spacious and well-appointed staterooms complete with full-sized bathrooms featuring L'Occitaine bath products.  Avalon's expert local guides provide fascinating commentary on Europe's incredible history and culture on all shore excursions.

Giles Hawke, Avalon Waterways commented: “We are attracting new customers who want to experience Avalon's relaxed style of luxurious river cruise at the lowest guaranteed price with virtually all elements of the holiday included.   With the added benefit of experiencing a wide region of Europe from the river without needing to unpack more than once.”

He added: “With the focus on great value, now is the perfect opportunity to experience Europe's incredible cities and places of interest at a far less crowded time of year, when lower temperatures are ideal for sightseeing.”

For the full range of discounted Avalon river cruises, ring Avalon Waterways on 0800 668 1801 or visit avaloncruises.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @AvalonCruisesUK

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Avalon ships and launch dates:  Avalon Saigon (2018); 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 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 email: hmcnaught@avaloncruises.co.uk