European River Cruise Holidays
Let us inspire you with these incredible European river cruise itineraries encompassing the Douro, Danube, and the Rhone. We’ve teamed up with one of our favourite specialist cruise travel partners to bring you our favourite holiday offers and inspiration.
Every one of the tours featured is run by an expert Cruise Director & Concierge as you journey aboard a 5-star small ship on a full-board basis, with prices inclusive of return flights and transfers, port charges, checked luggage and airport taxes. All cruises are ABTA protected for your peace of mind.
** FREE Superior Drinks Package for 2024 – Worth £400pp | FREE Cabin Upgrade Offer (middle to upper deck cabins and on departures from 15 July to 31 August 2024) **
8-Day Blue Danube Luxury River Cruise
5* European River Cruise
Unwind on this magical cruise on one of Europe’s most cultural rivers, and enjoy an escorted tour to Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube.
Why we love this trip…
Enjoy guided tours in Vienna, Salzburg or Linz, Dürnstein, Budapest and Bratislava
Visit Esztergom Basilica and Melk Abbey
Discover the sights and sounds that inspired Strauss and Mozart
See the imposing Hohensalzburg fortress
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew & knowledgeable local guides
Includes international flights from 13 UK airports
Award winning and Which? recommended operator
ABTA & ATOL Protected
** FREE Superior Drinks Package – Worth £400pp | FREE* Cabin Upgrade Offer **
From £1,599pp
Price includes 7 nights on the 5-star ship, all meals and Superior drinks package – including welcome cocktails and the Captain’s dinner, free onboard wi-fi, excursions, the services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director, all port fees, transfers and return flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
8-Day Highlights Of The Douro Valley & Salamanca Luxury River Cruise
5* European River Cruise
This river cruise captures the scenic beauty of the Douro Valley – ideal for wine aficionados, history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.
Why we love this trip…
Cruise aboard the MS Porto Mirante, a first-class vessel brand new for 2024
Explore Porto before setting sail for the charming town of for Peso da Régua
Visit the historic 12th-century walled village of Castelo Rodrigo
Embark on a guided tour of Salamanca and visit the city’s two cathedrals
Enjoy time in the vineyards of Quinta da Avessada
Wander the landscaped gardens of Mateus Palace
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew & knowledgeable local guides
Award winning and Which? recommended operator
ABTA & ATOL Protected
** FREE Superior Drinks Package – Worth £400pp **
From £2,049pp
Price includes 7 nights on the 5-star ship MS Porto Mirante, all meals (except 1 lunch) and Superior drinks package – including welcome cocktails and the Captain’s dinner, 1 dinner at a local Quintas, free onboard wi-fi, excursions, the services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director, all port fees, transfers and return flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
8-Day Luxury Rhine Cruise to Switzerland
5* European River Cruise
Glide passed the pretty towns along the Rhine River, experience the breathtaking Alpine scenery on a mountain rail journey into the spectacular Bernese Oberland and discover Switzerland’s most attractive cities.
Why we love this trip…
Marvel at the sights along the Rhine River, including passage through the Rhine Gorge and the river bend outside of Boppard
Tour seven historic towns and cities, including Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim and Speyer
Drive through the folkloric scenery of Black Forest on a visit to the idyllic Titisee
See stunning mountain vistas on a railway journey up the Bernese Oberland Mountain range
Enjoy a live classical quartet recital on board
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew & knowledgeable local guides
ABTA & ATOL Protected
** FREE Superior Drinks Package – Worth £400pp | FREE* Cabin Upgrade Offer **
From £1,519pp
Price includes 7 nights on the 5-star ship, all meals (except 1 lunch) and Superior drinks package – including welcome cocktails and the Captain’s dinner, free onboard wi-fi, excursions, the services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director, all port fees, transfers and return flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
8-Day Burgundy, The River Rhone & Provence Luxury River Cruise
5* European River Cruise
From the lush slopes of the scenic winelands to the sun-baked hills of Provence and the wild beauty of the Ardèche Gorges to the medieval splendour of Avignon, enjoy a fascinating cruise to one of the most picturesque corners of France.
Why we love this trip…
Take a guided tour around the highlights of Lyon
Sample delicious local wines with a wine-tasting in Burgundy’s wine capital, Beaune
Explore the magnificent Ardèche Gorges, one of France’s most outstanding natural landscapes
Visit the Palace of the Popes in the 14th-century City of Avignon, adorned with priceless frescoes, Gobelin tapestries and graceful sculptures
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew & knowledgeable local guides
Award winning and Which? recommended operator
ABTA & ATOL Protected
** FREE Superior Drinks Package – Worth £400pp | FREE* Cabin Upgrade Offer **
From £1,599pp
Price includes 7 nights on the 5-star ship, all meals Superior drinks package – including welcome cocktails and the Captain’s dinner, free onboard wi-fi, excursions, the services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director, all port fees, transfers and return flights or or return Eurostar, TGV
Operated by Riviera Travel
FREE Superior Drinks Package for 2024 – Worth £400pp
Savour the views along the riverbank and toast your holiday with like-minded explorers after another fascinating adventure ashore. Over a leisurely lunch on board, complement your meal with a glass (or three) of cool, crisp wine or a refreshing beer.
What’s included in the Superior drinks package?
Over lunch in the restaurants, enjoy unlimited drinks from a choice of:
Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic
Draught beer, including non-alcoholic
A selection of soft drinks and juices
Then from 6 pm until midnight in the bar and restaurants, enjoy all of the above, plus unlimited drinks from a choice of:
Cocktail and mocktail of the day
House spirits and mixers (including gin, vodka, rum and whisky)
A recommended regional wine during dinner
Martini & Sherry pre-dinner
Port & Brandy after dinner
*FREE Cabin Upgrade Offer (middle to upper deck cabins and on departures from 15 July to 31 August 2024)
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