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Avalon Romantic Rhine River Cruise 2027
2027-04-06 00:00 - 2027-04-13 23:59 (America/New_York)
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Set sail with a Straight Away Travel Group rate on the stunning Avalon View. In April 2027, join our group sailing along the legendary Rhine River, traveling from the canals of Amsterdam through storybook villages, vineyard-covered hillsides, and historic cities, ending in Basel, Switzerland. Don’t miss this chance to cruise in style with fellow travelers—Europe is calling!

Grab your passport, rally your friends, and get ready to cruise in style!

Adventure. Culture. Connection. Let’s go!

DON’T WAIT! BOOK TODAY to hold your spot for this private event. Email questions to info@straightawaytravel.com or your SAT travel advisor.

Room Rates

Pricing (includes pre-paid gratuities) per person (based on double occupancy)

Cat D- $4051

Deluxe Stateroom- 172 sq. ft. ft

Cat B- $5950

Panorama Suite- 200 sq. ft

Cat A- $6050

Panorama Suite- 200 sq. ft

Cat P- $6100

Panorama Suite- 200 sq. ft

Ship: Avalon View

The Avalon View is one of the newest ships in the award-winning fleet of Avalon Waterways, designed to offer relaxed luxury and panoramic views along Europe’s rivers. The ship features spacious Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows and signature “Beds with a View,” creating an Open-Air Balcony experience. Guests enjoy modern amenities including Starlink Wi-Fi, a Fitness Center, an Adventure Center for bikes and gear, and an Adventure Host for active excursions. Dining highlights include Avalon Fresh cuisine and multiple venues such as the Panorama Bistro, Sky Grill, and elegant Dining Room. Onboard spaces like the Observation Lounge, Club Lounge, and the expansive Sky Deck—with a whirlpool and lounge seating—provide the perfect setting to relax while taking in Europe’s scenic waterways.

Itinerary

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Tuesday, April 6, 2027– AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)

Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure.

During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens—with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM

Inclusion: Dinner

While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour. Optional excursions are available for purchase 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Windmills, Canals & Cheese of The Netherlands (Price ranges: $75 USD and under)

Discover the Netherlands legendary story of land reclaimed from the sea in the stunning Beemster Polder, where windmills stand as they have for centuries amid cheese farms and captivating landscapesDuration: 4h 0m

Wednesday, April 7, 2027 – AMSTERDAM

Canals of Colorful Amsterdam

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Classic Excursion

Discover the true beauty of Amsterdam with an off-the-beaten-path Guided Walking Tour through its cobblestone streets for a captivating look at this legendary city, OR:

Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past the stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.”

This afternoon, choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available or take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colorful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops.

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE

Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour. Optional excursions are available for purchase 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Medieval Muiderslot Castle (Price ranges: $76 – $125 USD)

From Golden Age paintings to 13th-century arms and armor, discover the wonders of Muiderslot Castle, one of Holland’s most beautiful medieval castle fortresses, on this captivating half-day guided tour.Duration: 4h 0m

Bites & Highlights of Amsterdam (Price ranges: $76 – $125 USD)

Discover Amsterdam’s charming Jordaan district, and taste the authentic foods the locals know and love on this enjoyable guided foodie walking tour.Duration: 3h 30m

Thursday, April 8, 2027 – COLOGNE, GERMANY

Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland

Active Excursion: Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion: Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites, OR:

Classic Excursion: Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne—with its soaring twin-steepled gothic cathedral.

Spend free time over a glass of Kölsch pale lager—locally brewed for over 100 years! Later, local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO RÜDESHEIM

Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Friday, April 9, 2027 – RHINE GORGE–RÜDESHEIM

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryEn route to Rüdesheim, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei—where the mythological siren’s songs lured ill-fated sailors.

Active Excursion: Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, followed by a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee OR:

Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Tour of the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience; enjoy a tasting of the authentic Rüdesheimer coffee, OR:

Discovery Excursion:Take a Guided Visit to the historic 18th-century wooden-barrel cellar of Johannisberg Castle and enjoy a delicious wine tasting.

OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LUDWIGSHAFEN

Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Saturday, April 10, 2027 – LUDWIGSHAFEN. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG

Castle Walls and the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel

Active Excursion: Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers’ way, OR:

Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Visit to Schwetzingen Palace—the heart of a stunning site consisting of the palace, palace gardens, and historic palace square, OR:

Classic Excursion: Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the “World’s Largest Wine Barrel.”

AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KEHL

Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Sunday, April 11, 2027 -KEHL. EXCURSION TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE

A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France

Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities.

Active Excursion: Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion: Join a City Sightseeing Tour, including Strasbourg’s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District.

Choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line—the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace’s wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum or stroll across the city center.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH

Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour. Optional excursions are available for purchase 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Into the Alsace Countryside with Wine Tasting (Price ranges: $76-$125 USD)

Travel along the famed Alsace Wine Route on this enchanting half-day excursion that visits a traditional medieval Alsace village and includes a cellar tasting of the local wines.Duration: 4h 0m

Defending France: The Maginot Line of WWII (Price ranges: $5 USD and under)

Explore France’s awe-inspiring WWII Maginot Line, one of the greatest networks of defensive fortifications ever built, on this guided visit through the underground barracks, storehouses, and railways.Duration: 4h 0m

Monday, April 12, 2027– BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST

German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest

Active Excursion: Take a Guided E-bike Tour to experience the magical Black Forest from a unique point of view, OR:

Classic Excursion: Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR:

Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour to explore Freiburg’s medieval city center, sheltered by the Black Forest amid vineyards and gardens of the Upper Rhine Valley.

You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL

Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour. Optional excursions are available for purchase 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Storybook Colmar, France’s Little Venice (Price Ranges: $76 – $125 USD)

Discover the fusion of German and French culture on this wonderful guided tour through storybook Colmar, the “Little Venice” of France, and the capital of the Alsace wine region.Duration: 3h 30m

Tuesday, April 13, 2027- BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Flights should not leave Zürich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am.

Inclusion: Breakfast

Final payment is due January 6, 2027

Travel Insurance can be purchased before final payment and is encouraged.

Avalon Romantic Rhine River Cruise 2027

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Isabella & Daniel Wedding
2027-05-30 10:00 - 23:59
Join Us in Paradise

Isabella and Daniel are so excited to invite you to their wedding at the gorgeous Secrets Mirabel in Cancun, Mexico, on May 30, 2027. Your trip will start on May 28th and you can choose to stay 3 nights, 4 nights, or 5 nights.

The cost of your room includes everything- your meals, your drinks, your wifi, the entertainment, the fun, and your transportation to and from the Cancun airport. You must secure your room by January 23, 2027

Room Rates

Rates starting at $725 per person

Tropical View Balcony

Relax in tropical serenity with lush garden views from your private balcony. Enjoy a king bed, a cozy sitting area and a walk-in shower in an inviting, modern 415-square-foot space made for quiet moments together.

Prices are based on double occupancy.

3 Nights4 Nights5 Nights$725.15 per person$945.54 per person$1155.92 per person

Room Amenities

55” flat-screen HDTV

Individual climate control

Minibar, refreshed daily

Nespresso coffee maker

Hair dryer

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Clothes steamer

In-room safe

Resort Info

Guests of Secrets Mirabel will enjoy spacious, elegantly appointed suites featuring private terraces, serene coastal views, and thoughtful modern touches designed for comfort and relaxation.

The resort’s signature Unlimited-Luxury® experience includes:

Gourmet dining at multiple specialty restaurants

Premium cocktails and top-shelf spirits

24-hour room service

Beautiful infinity-edge pools

A world-class spa and fitness center

Daytime activities and refined evening entertainment

Every detail is thoughtfully curated to ensure guests feel pampered from arrival to departure.

Booking Information

Deposit is $200 per person.

Final Payment is due January 23, 2027

The trip cost includes everything except airfare. If you need help with air, Straight Away Travel can assist you.

Travel Insurance can be purchased before final payment and is encouraged.

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Guests may arrange a customized payment plan through our team, provided the total balance is paid in full by the final payment due date.

Once the deposit has been received, an updated invoice will be issued, and guests will be contacted to confirm their preferred payment processing schedule.

There will be no additional payments required from our side beyond the guest reservation payments.

Separate costs related to the wedding portion may apply independently and are not included in the guest payment plan.

A quick link to get back to their KNOT wedding website– https://www.theknot.com/us/daniel-o-leary-and-isabella-paramo-may-2027

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Gourmet Rome, Sorrento, and Capri
2027-10-09 08:00 - 2027-10-16 17:00
October 2-9, 2027

Only 14 rooms.

Enjoy a small group culinary journey to Rome, Sorrento, and Capri on this grand Southern Italy vacation. Spend three nights in Rome and two nights each in Capri and in the Sorrento area. Explore Italy’s southern charms at a leisurely pace: ancient historic sites, spectacular scenery, and authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Start your foodie adventure in Rome with an included cooking masterclass, where you’ll learn how to prepare an authentic, sumptuous Italian meal—and get to enjoy it with your travel companions. On your way from Rome to Sorrento, visit a family-run wine cellar and indulge in an included lunch with wine tasting. In the laid-back town of Sorrento, take part in a gelato-making experience and tasting in a local gelateria and see how real Italian ice cream is made. Enjoy an excursion to scenic Positano, on the Amalfi coast, and feast on spectacular views of the gulf. Following the natural course of the coastline, the winding road to Positano features dramatic cliffs plunging into the sea, inlets, and bays interspersed with picturesque towns—all with the deep-blue Mediterranean waters as the background. A short ferry ride separates Sorrento from the legendary island of Capri, where you will spend two nights. In the famous Capri “piazzetta” (little square), you may bump into some celebrities! Spend time discovering the island or gazing at the mesmerizing water, and enjoying the Mediterranean climate. You may even be able to steal a chef’s secret “torta caprese” recipe to impress your friends back home. Leaving Capri by ferry, on the quest for the most authentic pizza and legendary espresso coffee, visit Naples and enjoy a pizza lunch before returning to Rome. This affordable Cosmos Gourmet Italy tour offers value-minded travel lovers a unique and unforgettable vacation, along with the opportunity to learn about Mediterranean cuisine.

What is Included

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (or mini-bus on occasion). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Your Tour Includes:• A maximum of just 28 guests per departure • Italian lunch cooking class in Rome • Lunch with wine tasting en route to the Sorrento coast• Orientation tour in Sorrento, including a master class in gelato-making • Excursion to Positano on the Amalfi Coast• Ferry rides to Capri and Naples• Exclusive overnight stay in Capri• Special “pizza” lunch in Naples

Itinerary Below

Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8

Arrive to Rome

October 2

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring this great city. Take advantage of your CosmosGO app to explore on your own before you meet your Tour Director and travel companions in the evening.

Rome

October 3

This morning, don an apron to become an Italian chef for a day. Attend a cooking class and learn how to prepare a sumptuous Italian lunch. Judge the results of your fruitful morning by sitting around a table enjoying this meal with your fellow “master chefs.” Free time in the afternoon to discover the fascinating city of Rome.

Rome Sorrento Coast

October 4

Leave Rome this morning to reach the lively Sorrento coast. On the way, visit a family-run vineyard, set at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, and indulge in an included local lunch of local specialties, complete with wine pairing.Today’s distance: 165 mi

Sorrento

October 5

Few places in the world match the very special charm of Sorrento. This picturesque resort overlooking the Bay of Naples boasts a lovely climate, beautiful views, trendy shops and boutiques, interesting museums, and a vibrant nightlife, especially during the summertime. This morning, join the walking orientation of the town center, and learn about authentic gelato. There will be a demonstration of how ice cream and sorbet are prepared, and some hints on how to make it at home. You will, of course, have the opportunity to taste some of the many varieties available in a typical family-owned shop. Or add some color to your diet this evening with an optional visit to a local farm where giant lemons, bright red tomatoes, and other fresh produce grown on site are used to prepare your dinner of Sorrentine specialties – made with love as the main ingredient!

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Sorrento Coast-Positano- Capri

October 6

This morning, set off to discover the spectacular Amalfi coast, a winding coast with many clifftop villages and unbeatable views. Stop in the popular jet-set destination of Positano, a pastel-hued cascade of chic boutiques and sun-kissed sunbathers. Later, take a short ferry ride to legendary Capri. Enjoy free time to relax and enjoy this spectacular island on your own. Tonight, after the included dinner, you will be served Torta Caprese for dessert. The chef will explain how this special cake is made, and you will be able to “steal” the personal recipe. Today’s Distance by coach: 19 mi/ 30 km

Capri

October 7

This is another day for you to take advantage of the unique beauty of Capri at leisure or to discover its treasures and traditions. When life gives you lemons, taste Limoncello and other citrus specialties in Capri Town’s piazzetta as part of your optional island boat tour on the clear waters off Capri where massive rock formations (Faraglioni) rise from the sea.

Breakfast

While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour. Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Extra Tour ($)From sightseeing by boat and a funicular ride to tastings of the local street food and limoncello, this excursion reveals the very best of the island of Capri! Duration: 4h 0m

Capri-Naples- Rome

October 8

Say goodbye to Capri and board a ferry to Naples. Naples is the capital of espresso coffee and pizza, among many other delicacies. This morning you’ll have the opportunity to see the main highlights of this lively city in the company of a Local Guide. After the sightseeing tour, indulge in an included authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch at a local pizzeria. Say arrivederci to bustling Naples and drive back to Rome. Enjoy some time sightseeing on your own to discover some hidden treasures of the capital city of Italy, and perhaps some more of its signature gourmet specialties. Today’s Distance: 165 mi

Breakfast Lunch

While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour. Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Rome

October 9,2027

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Accommodations

Rome- American Palace Eur

Hotel American Palace Eur is situated in the southern area of Rome near the EUR business district and is extremely well connected thanks to its vicinity to the subway station Laurentina which make both city center and airports easy to access. All 196 guest rooms have bathrooms en-suite and are furnished in a modern style with carpet or wooden floor. Every room is equipped with minibar, safe, heating, a/c, digital tv, direct line telephone, hairdryer, desk and courtesy set. The hotel offers on-site bar, restaurant and a free 24-hour gym.

Sorrento Coast – Grand Hotel Moon Valley

Providing a tranquil escape while being conveniently located for exploring the region’s highlights, Grand Hotel Moon Valley is surrounded by a large botanic park offering breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples. The hotel features a panoramic sun terrace with large outdoor swimming pool, the perfect spot to relax while sipping a cocktail. All 107 guest rooms are air-conditioned decorated in classical style and equipped with modern amenities such as flat screen TV with international channels, minibar and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant offers mainly Mediterranean specialties with a contemporary twist.

Capri – Hotel Biancamaria

Hotel Biancamaria is located in the old town of Anacapri, just 10 minutes drive from the famous Blue Grotto beach and guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. The elegant classic style rooms are all equipped with Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat screen TV and private bathroom with shower or bath. Public transportation can be found just 100 meters away from the hotel.

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

Costiera Amalfitana

Historic Centre of Naples

To join this incredible experience, please contact your Straight Away Travel advisor or reach us at info@straightawaytravel.com.
