Avalon Waterways Expands Themed Cruises With Arts & Impressionist Cruise

LONDON, February 7, 2011 - Avalon Waterways has introduced a new Arts & Impressionist
river cruise (www.avaloncruises.co.uk/) for 2011 to add to the choice
of cruises specially tailored to special interests such as wine appreciation,
jazz and classical music in Europe.

Following Avalon's popular 8 day 'Paris to Normandy's Landing
Beaches' itinerary through Northern France, the new cruise highlights the
famous landmarks, museums and points of interest associated with the
well-known French Impressionist artists. The itinerary includes sightseeing
in Paris with visits to Paris' Musee d'Orsay to see the 19th century art
collections and a walking tour around Montmartre and the Sacre Coeur.
Highlights also include guided sightseeing of Monet's House at Giverny and
Musee des Impressionism. A visit to Rouen Cathedral will give visitors an
idea of Monet's inspiration to paint the cathedral and seeing the collection
of Impressionist paintings at Le Havre's Musee Malraux is also a wonderful
highlight of the cruise.

To give passengers a real insight into the history of the
Impressionist movement and its artists, a knowledgeable local expert will
hold a fascinating onboard lecture.

Offering great value, the Arts & Impressionist cruise is
priced from GBP1,565 person. The special departure is from 1-8 November
aboard one of Avalon's newest ships, the Avalon Creativity. The price
includes return flights, transfers, guided sightseeing, seven nights full
board cruise with complimentary wine and beers served with dinner and a free
door-to-door home pick-up service. Alternatively, those not wanting to fly
can travel via the Eurostar train service with the cruise holiday priced from
GBP1,515 per person.

Existing themed cruises include a selection of itineraries
tailored to wine enthusiasts and those wanted to improve their appreciation
and knowledge with prices leading in from GBP1869 on the 11 day 'Legendary
Danube' special departure on 23 October. Alternatively, the Jazz cruise on
the 11 day Burgundy and Provence itinerary includes soaking up the atmosphere
at Vienne's Jazz Festival and costs from GBP2219 per person. Classical music
lovers can explore Mozart's hometown of Salzburg and enjoy a concert of
Strauss music in Vienna. Prices lead in at GBP2249 on our Magnificent Europe
itinerary on the 'suite ship', the Avalon Panorama due to launch this May.

         To make a reservation ring Avalon Waterways on 0800 668 1865 or

                       visit www.avaloncruises.co.uk

Avalon Waterways are backed by over 80 years experience in travel and
offer some of the world's finest river cruise holidays including Danube river
cruises (
www.avaloncruises.co.uk/cruise-holidays/danube-river-cruises/all) and
Rhine cruises. As part of the Globus family of brands - a group unmatched in
providing world-class holidays for the modern traveller.

For further press information ring Helen McNaught on +44(0)20-895-4069 or Barbara Kurau on +44(0)20-8466-8199