European River Cruise Holidays
Let us inspire you with these incredible, luxury European river cruise itineraries encompassing the Rhine and the Rhône. 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 – worth £400pp **
8-Day Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg River Cruise
A spectacularly scenic cruise of wonderful contrasts, from refined and historic Heidelberg to delightfully quaint Boppard and the old-world charm of medieval Strasbourg plus the enduring allure of the glorious Rhine Gorge.
** FREE superior drinks package – worth £400pp | No solo supplements on select dates **
From £1,714pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- Explore Koblenz – beautifully located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers
- Visit Boppard – known as the “Pearl of the Rhine”
- Observe the marvellous landscape of the the Rhine Gorge from the Sun Deck
- Join a guided tour of Germany’s wine capital, historical Mainz
- Wander the romantic Old Town of Heidelberg on the banks of the River Neckar
- Spend time navigating the winding alleys and lanes of Strasbourg
- Enjoy a scenic drive to medieval Colmar
- Visit Rüdesheim – famous for the wines produced here
- Five-star service from an English-speaking crew & knowledgeable local guides
- Award winning and Which? recommended operator
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship, all meals and drinks
- Free onboard wi-fi
- Excursions
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return flights or Eurostar and TGV
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Burgundy, The River Rhône & Provence Luxury 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.
** FREE superior drinks package – worth £400pp | SAVE up to £200pp on 2024 departures **
From £1,649pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- 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
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship, all meals and drinks
- Free onboard wi-fi
- Excursions
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return flights or Eurostar and TGV
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Rhine & Moselle River Cruise
Explore the historic cities of the mighty Rhine and the quintessential half-timbered wine villages of the serene Moselle, its banks lined with ancient, ruined castles and impossibly steep terraced vineyards.
** FREE superior drinks package – worth £400pp | No solo supplements on select dates **
From £1,614pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- Join a guided tour of Cochem and enjoy a live folk music performance
- Wander the fascinating, Roman-founded city of Trier
- Spend a day exploring Bernkastel town, a romantic wonder from another age
- Discover the hidden aspects of 2,000-year-old Koblenz and walk the riverside of Boppard
- Journey through the outstanding natural beauty of the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Enjoy on-board Lindt chocolate tasting during your last day in Cologne
- Live classical quartet recital on board
- Five-star service from an English-speaking crew & knowledgeable local guides
- Award winning and Which? recommended operator
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship, all meals and drinks
- Free onboard wi-fi
- Excursions
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return flights or Eurostar and TGV
- ABTA & ATOL protected
8-Day Rhine Cruise To Switzerland
On this eight day journey through the Rhine valley, visit historic Koblenz, fascinating Rudesheim, Strasbourg, the Black Forest and Basel.
** FREE superior drinks package – worth £400pp | No solo supplements on select dates **
From £1,799pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- See the impressive 13th-century Marksburg Castle
- Explore classic wine villages and vineyards
- Witness the Black Forest mountain scenery
- Take an invigorating stroll in Lucerne
- Award winning and Which? recommended operator
- 7 nights aboard a 5-star ship, all meals and drinks
- Free onboard wi-fi
- Excursions
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return flights
- ABTA & ATOL protected
11-Day Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue River Cruise
World-class wines and legendary cuisine, the most spectacular French river scenery, verdant landscapes draped in vineyards and honey-coloured medieval towns with intriguing, cobbled lanes – discover one of southern France’s most tantalising regions on this 11 day cruise.
** FREE superior drinks package – worth £400pp **
From £2,799pp
Including flights
Operated by Riviera Travel
- Visit Macon’s Cluny Abbey, one of the most glorious Benedictine abbeys of the Christian Middle Ages
- See some of the pretty villages that produce some of the world’s most sublime wines – Meursault, Volnay, Pommard, and many more
- Explore Lyon’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Take a spectacular drive to explore the beautiful Ardeche Gorges
- Explore one of the most extraordinary and intriguing cities in France, Avignon
- Join a guided tour of Arles
- Spend time in Camargue’s wetland and marine area
- Savour an on-board cheese tasting and watch an accordionist performance
- Enjoy two wine tastings in Macon and Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and Olive Oil farm visit at Les Baux-de-Provence
- Award winning and Which? recommended operator
- 10 nights aboard a 5-star ship, all meals and drinks
- Free onboard wi-fi
- Excursions
- The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director
- All port fees
- Transfers
- Return flights or Eurostar and TGV
- ABTA & ATOL protected
FREE Superior Drinks Package – 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.
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
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