Themed European Cruises
Avalon Waterways is expanding their themed European cruises next year, with three new itineraries focused on European history and politics. The 17 day "Jewels of Central Europe" river cruise will go from Paris to Budapest, while the 13 day "Blue Danube Discovery" will go from Budapest to Prague, and the 12 day "Central European Experience" travels from Paris to Prague.
A diplomacy expert who has worked at the UN, NATO/Warsaw pact, and EU security and economic issues will be joining travelers on all three cruises. They will be giving special lectures which provide unique insight on Central European politics and history. Avalon is also offering a "Tulip Time" cruise to the 2012 Floriade, an international exhibition of flowers and gardening that is held once every ten years in the Netherlands.