European River Cruising
Let us inspire you with these incredible European river cruise itineraries encompassing the Douro, Danube, Rhine, the Rhone and more. We’ve teamed up with one of our favourite specialist cruise travel partners to bring you our favourite holiday offers and inspiration.
5-Day Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei
Premium European River Cruise
Discover the Rhine Valley and the legend of the famous Lorelei rock! It is said that a beautiful maiden threw herself into the Rhine in despair over a faithless lover and was transformed into a siren who lured fishermen to destruction. Embark on a surprising cruise through sublime landscapes that will take you to Koblenz and Rüdesheim, known for its vineyards and traditional cafes.
Why we love this trip…
Discover the charm of the romantic Rhine Valley
Explore old Strasbourg
Take a picturesque tour through the vineyards and enjoy tastings of local products
Visit Heidelberg and its castle overlooking the Neckar
See the celebrated rock of the Lorelei
Cruise aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter – a premium category barge with options to sail aboard other ships on various departure dates
** Save up to £278pp **
From £648pp
Price includes all meals and drinks, refined French cuisine, gala dinner, welcome cocktail, free onboard wi-fi, excursions, all port fees
8-Day From Burgundy to the Camargue Along the Saone and Rhone Rivers
Premium European River Cruise
History and authenticity will be on the program throughout your cruise on the Rhone. You will discover cities with rich historical and cultural pasts such as Lyon with its famous ‘traboules’ – secret passages. Visit the Cluny Abbey, which has had an exceptional political, artistic and religious influence on Europe, then admire the castle of Tournon which stands upright on its majestic rock in the heart of the town and houses a museum labelled “Museum of France” since 1927.
Why we love this trip…
Enjoy tastings of local specialties in Tournon
Explore Lyon and its peculiar “traboules”
See the highly spiritual Cluny Abbey
Take a discovery tour in jeeps through the wild Camargue
Visit Avignon and the Papal Palace with its private apartments
Cruise aboard the MS Rhone Princess – a standard category barge with options to upgrade to premium MS Camargue or premium MS Van Gogh ships
** Save up to £266pp **
From £1,064pp
Price includes all meals and drinks, refined French cuisine, gala dinner, welcome cocktail, free onboard wi-fi, excursions, all port fees
8-Day Luxury The Blue Danube River Cruise
5* European River Cruise
Soak up all that Europe’s most cultured river has to offer, with its wealth of grand baroque architecture, medieval cities, picture perfect towns and the sights that inspired Strauss and Mozart.
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
Award winning and Which? recommended operator
Includes international flights from 13 UK airports
** Multiple Offers Available – No Single Supplements on Selected Cruises | SAVE up to £1,000 Per Couple **
From £1,349pp
Price includes all meals and drinks, free onboard wi-fi, excursions, all port fees, return flights & transfers
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
All meals on board including the Captain’s Dinner
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew & knowledgeable local guides
Includes return flights & transfers
** Multiple Offers Available – SAVE up to £1,000 Per Couple | FREE Drinks Packages **
From £1,499pp
Price includes all meals and drinks, free onboard wi-fi, excursions, all port fees, return flights & transfers
8-Day Luxury Douro, Porto & Salamanca River Cruise
5* European River Cruise
One of Europe’s best kept secrets in one of its most undiscovered corners, explore the sleepy villages and medieval towns unchanged for centuries, amongst the breathtaking rolling hills and terraced vineyard slopes of the stunning Douro Valley.
Why we love this trip…
Enjoy a guided tour of Porto with wine-tasting at a typical Portuguese quinta
Visits to Castelo Rodrigo, Mateus Palace gardens and Lamego
Experience a traditional flamenco show with lunch
Includes all meals including the Captain’s Dinner
Five-star service from an English-speaking crew & knowledgeable local guides
Award winning and Which? recommended operator
Includes international flights
** Multiple Offers Available – FREE Drinks Packages | No Single Supplements **
From £1,619pp
Price includes all meals and drinks, free onboard wi-fi, excursions, all port fees, return flights & transfers
7-Day Charming Provence: A Barge Cruise in Southern France
Premium European Canal Boat Cruise
From Sète to Arles, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Discover the Camargue and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the jewels of the Languedoc known as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Visit Aigues-Mortes, a medieval fortified town with a prestigious heritage in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites of Provence. You will also have a chance to explore 2,500 years of history in Arles.
Why we love this trip…
Enjoy a traditional Camargue experience with a manade
Explore Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France
See the beauty of the Camargue, Arles and olive oil production
Tour Etang De Thau and its oyster farms
Visit the fortified city of Aigues-Mortes and the salt marshes
Cruise aboard the MS Anne-Marie – a premium category barge
** A Wonderful Journey Through Charming Towns and Historic Sites **
From £2,494pp
Price includes all meals and drinks, refined French cuisine, gala dinner, welcome cocktail, free onboard wi-fi, bicycles available on-board, all port fees
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