Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. We were also inspired by Ben and David's videos as well as all the others you mentioned. There isn't nearly the same amount of information and videos about river cruising as ocean cruises. So we really appreciate those of you who have posted meaningful videos. My wife and I are going on Dec 2023 on Avalon. If you could, would you explain the sequence of events from when you landed in France until you got to your final destination? When and where do you go through customs? Our flight stops in Paris and we only have 45 minutes to get onto a different flight to Zurich. I'm worried we will miss our connection if we have to do customs in Paris. Thanks in advance and hope you guys are doing well.
Joseph, thank you for the kind words!!!! Well, 45 min is going to be a tough one if you have any delays in your departure. I would look to see if your connecting flight leaves out of the same terminal as your arrival. Also, is your connecting flight on the same airline? If it yes for both, then they will know that you have the connecting flight and if it does get tight, I would ask an attendant as you get off the 1st flight where the gate it for your Zurich flight and how long it is going to take to get there or can they send a message to that gate to tell them you are on your way. Since you booked your air through Avalon, call their agent and ask if these are the best flights and tell them you are a little worried you may miss your connector. Also ask what happens if you do miss your connector? Avalon booked the air and it is their responsibility to get you to Zurich. Hope this helps and you are going to have the time of your life!!!!
We departed for Amsterdam on Nov. 29 and were on the trip until Dec. 22. The Markets open anywhere from early December to mid-December. Some stay open until New Years but most close after Christmas. Another thing is that Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic were really the only countries with Markets that we were in.
I wish i can go there :) You were lucky folks 👏🙏
We started in Amsterdam on the 16th of Dec. We loved it. We stayed at the Pestana.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences. We were also inspired by Ben and David's videos as well as all the others you mentioned. There isn't nearly the same amount of information and videos about river cruising as ocean cruises. So we really appreciate those of you who have posted meaningful videos. My wife and I are going on Dec 2023 on Avalon. If you could, would you explain the sequence of events from when you landed in France until you got to your final destination? When and where do you go through customs? Our flight stops in Paris and we only have 45 minutes to get onto a different flight to Zurich. I'm worried we will miss our connection if we have to do customs in Paris. Thanks in advance and hope you guys are doing well.
Joseph, thank you for the kind words!!!! Well, 45 min is going to be a tough one if you have any delays in your departure. I would look to see if your connecting flight leaves out of the same terminal as your arrival. Also, is your connecting flight on the same airline? If it yes for both, then they will know that you have the connecting flight and if it does get tight, I would ask an attendant as you get off the 1st flight where the gate it for your Zurich flight and how long it is going to take to get there or can they send a message to that gate to tell them you are on your way. Since you booked your air through Avalon, call their agent and ask if these are the best flights and tell them you are a little worried you may miss your connector. Also ask what happens if you do miss your connector? Avalon booked the air and it is their responsibility to get you to Zurich. Hope this helps and you are going to have the time of your life!!!!
JT- that is not enough time!
Thx for the video. Those airline seats much have been quite the upgrade in terms of cost? Very nice though!
Yes, a few thousand more but with all the perks and Lisa having Parkinson's, it was well worth the expense!!!
❤What time of year did you start your travel? And when does the Xmas mkt. beg.?
We departed for Amsterdam on Nov. 29 and were on the trip until Dec. 22. The Markets open anywhere from early December to mid-December. Some stay open until New Years but most close after Christmas. Another thing is that Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic were really the only countries with Markets that we were in.