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BEER LOVERS CRUISE
Through Germany & France
Set sail on an extraordinary Beer Lovers River Cruise with Avalon Waterways in November 2026!
November 11th – November 19th, 2026
Avalon Tranquility II®
Nuremberg to Basel – 9 Days
RIVERS. BEER. PROST!
This 9-day journey, aboard the gorgeous Tranquility II ship, is hosted by a renowned beer expert
and promises to be a paradise for beer enthusiasts.
Explore the beauty of Germany and France along the Main and Rhine Rivers, complete with guided tours, beer tastings, and food-and-beer pairings hosted by a Beer Expert. Starting in Nuremberg, you’ll visit Bamberg, Würzburg, and Frankfurt, where you can enjoy sightseeing and local beer tours. Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, then on to Strasbourg for a tour of its Gothic cathedral and La Petite France district. The journey includes a visit to Breisach for a winery tour or a trip to the Black Forest before concluding in Basel, Switzerland, with unforgettable memories of Europe’s picturesque destinations.
Cruise Highlights:
Sailing hosted by a Beer Expert!
Award-winning accommodations
Includes daily excursions – Active, Classic, and Discovery
Includes all meals – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Includes drinks during meal times
Complimentary Happy Hour each night
Visit three (3) Countries
Group Highlights:
Free Prepaid Gratuities
Save $1,500 per person
Optional Add-ons:
1 or 2 Night Pre-Cruise Hotel stay in Nuremberg
Nightly rate: $137/pp Double, $176 Single
1 or 2 Night Post-Cruise Hotel stay in Zurich
Nighly rate: $203/pp Double, $325 Single
Cruise Fares starting at $3,063 per person*
(*based on double occupancy and subject to availability).
Solo traveler fares available upon request and supplements will apply.
Ship Information:
Avalon Tranquility II® – Avalon Waterways® Europe Cruise Ship