Strasbourg was the first stop on Day 9 of my Highlights of Germany cruise with Avalon Waterways. Situated on the Grande Isle, the old city of Strasbourg is surrounded by canals and the river Ill. The waterways were not built…
Heidelberg and Speyer were the sightseeing options on Day 8 of my Highlights of Germany River Cruise with Avalon Waterways. We spent the morning cruising on the Rhine with a scheduled arrival time in Speyer of 12:30pm. This was the only…
Before sailing through the Rhine Gorge we docked in Boppard for a walking tour of the city. Local guides were available for a guided walk; I chose to walk into the city on my own on this beautiful morning. There…
Nuremberg was our destination on Day 3 of our Avalon Waterways Highlights to Germany cruise. We spent the morning sailing along the Main-Danube Canal while passengers enjoyed a leisurely breakfast. After breakfast I relaxed in my room and observed the countryside…
Regensburg, Germany was the primary docking point for Artistry II on day two of our Highlights of Germany cruise. However, it was not the first docking stop for the day. Throughout the cruise the ship made “technical stops” for a variety…
