30/03/2026
Over these past few days, cruising through the Rhine Gorge has been a beautiful highlight!
Starting in Rüdesheim, we visited Schloss Johannisberg for a winery tour. This place is seriously beautiful! A renowned Riesling estate recently ranked #1 in Europe and #2 in the world. The castle itself is absolutely stunning, set high above the vineyards with amazing views and the underground cellar was such a cool experience. Even experiencing a light snow here! ❄️🥶
Next stop was Cologne, home to the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the world’s largest twin towered church. The detail, the scale, the history… it is truly one of those landmarks that leaves a lasting impression.
And now we have arrived in Amsterdam for our final stop. This morning we cruised through the canals, which is such a relaxing way to take in the city, before heading out to Keukenhof Gardens in the afternoon. Known as the world’s largest spring flower gardens, it is only open for around 8 weeks each year, so I feel very lucky to experience it in bloom 🌷
This is exactly what makes river cruising so special and Avalon have made the entire experience feel completely seamless from start to finish. Every detail has been taken care of, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy these incredible destinations without a worry 🤍