River cruising offers an intimate atmosphere as you take to the waterways of the world. Get closer to the spectacular cityscapes, and cruise through canals and rivers that are impossible for the larger ships to sail. With comfortable accommodations, excellent meals, and the convenience of a floating hotel, a river cruise is a practical and enjoyable way to explore fascinating destinations throughout the world.
Price Per Night:$514.14 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Vienna, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg
Discover grand cities, medieval towns and quaint villages along the "Blue Danube," highlighting three countries: Hungary, Austria and Germany. Stroll among the stalls at Budapest’s Christmas market and immerse yourself in the cheerful atmosphere of Vienna as you shop for handmade decorations. Visit the fairy-tale village of Regensburg, one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, and delight in the city’s joyful festivities.
Price Per Night:$389.90 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Bucharest, Ruse, Vidin, Golubac, Scenic Sailing: The Iron Gate, Belgrade, Osijek, Kalocsa, Budapest
See Bucharest’s 3,000-room Palace of Parliament. Make banitsa bread with a home cook in Vidin. Explore Belgrade’s Ottoman and European treasures, including the 6th-century Kalemegdan Fortress. View the Danube’s towering Iron Gate. Witness Hungary’s daredevil Puszta horsemen. Behold Budapest’s grandeur. Once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, the eastern Danube still has secrets to reveal on this enriching cruisetour.
Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine-a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
Sail along the scenic Rhône River through the beautiful French countryside. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes d’Arles and the Pont du Gard. Explore the world’s largest Gothic palace at Avignon’s grand Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor local wines, hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this eight-day voyage.
Experience the renaissance of Lisbon, newly invigorated with trending galleries and restaurants. Explore two of Iberia’s oldest university towns: Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain. Roam the port warehouses of Porto. Enjoy traditional cuisine, wine and fado singing. Cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site. Our 10-day cruisetour includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a visit to Spain.
Price Per Night:$285.57 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Vienna, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg
Visit Budapest’s Castle District and cross the famous Chain Bridge. Explore Göttweig Abbey, one of Austria’s most revered monastic centers, and make dumplings with Wachau Valley apricots. Visit historic Salzburg. Spend two days in Vienna, and celebrate the city’s musical heritage at a concert featuring works by Mozart and Strauss. With medieval towns, grand cities and stunning scenery, this 8-day journey on the "Blue Danube" is one you are sure to love.
Price Per Night:$456.60 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria, Dürnstein – Wachau Valley, Passau, Germany, Regensburg, Roth. Excursion To Nuremberg, Bamberg, Volkach...
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as you journey through storybook villages. Sample tasty yuletide treats and regional delicacies as you browse colorful stalls for handcrafted ornaments and unique gifts. Admire the twinkling lights of Cologne and revel in the merry atmosphere of the Rhine Valley, as storefront displays, wine cellars and markets embrace the holiday season. This 8-day voyage is a joyful celebration of festive cheer.
Price Per Night:$494.14 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Germany, Koblenz-rhine Gorge, Speyer. Excursions To Heidelberg, Kehl. Excursion To Strasbourg, France, Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest, Basel (Disembarkation)
Price Per Night:$304.45 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Prague, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart, Würzburg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Cochem...
Sail Europe’s most iconic rivers: the Main, lined with quaint villages; the castle-studded Rhine; and the Moselle with its steep vineyards. Enjoy Privileged Access to Prague’s Lobkowicz Palace. Delve into Nuremberg’s history at the Imperial Castle and the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Taste legendary Moselle Rieslings. Savor Czech, German and French cuisine. With bookends in Paris and Prague, this 12-day journey celebrates Europe’s most luminous ports.
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as you journey through storybook villages. Sample tasty yuletide treats and regional delicacies as you browse colorful stalls for handcrafted ornaments and unique gifts. Admire the twinkling lights of Cologne and revel in the merry atmosphere of the Rhine Valley, as storefront displays, wine cellars and markets embrace the holiday season. This 8-day voyage is a joyful celebration of festive cheer.
