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Discover the enchanting allure of Europe through a river cruise with Adventure Life's 231 diverse tours for 2025. Navigate along picturesque waterways, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of European culture, from historic cities to charming villages. Discover the wonders of river cruising as you sail through breathtaking landscapes, indulge in delectable cuisine, and uncover hidden gems along the riverbanks. Whether you seek a cultural journey, a culinary adventure, or a wildlife expedition, our river cruises offer something for every traveler. From wine tasting in vineyard-draped valleys to exploring ancient archaeological sites, each tour promises a unique and unforgettable experience. Join us on a cruise to Europe's most captivating destinations and create lasting memories on the waterways of this fascinating continent. Contact one of our river cruise experts for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Porto with Dom Luis Bridge
from $5,129
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Enticing Douro

11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadouro
Starts / Ends
Lisbon / Regua
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Taste wines from historic vineyards on this 11-day Douro River cruise aboard the MS Amadouro. After spending 3 days exploring Lisbon, embark on a 7-night roundtrip cruise from Porto, visiting Salamanca, Vega Terron, Regua, and Pinhao. Stops include Belem Tower, Castelo de Pena, Nossa Senhora dos Remédio, and Sandeman Winery.
  • Tour Belem Tower
  • Explore the Castelo da Pena
  • Travel to Lamego
  • Enjoy Sandeman Winery
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Warm lights glow through the blue hour in Lyon
from $4,139
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Colors of Provence - Cruise Only

Lyon - Arles - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amakristina
Starts / Ends
Lyon / Arles
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the MS Amakristina in Arles, France for your week-long cruise through France's legendary wine regions, including Cotes du Rhone, Burgundy and Beaujolais. Enjoy wine tastings, ancient Roman ruins, and medieval villages on this European vacation. Les Baux, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, and Vienne are all stops before arriving to Lyon, France.
  • Tour the highlights of Lyon, France
  • Stop at the home of a local vintner
  • Learn about olive farming tradition
  • Take the Artist Experience tour
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Stop in beautiful Basel, Switzerland
from $3,699
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Castles along the Rhine

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Antoinette
Starts / Ends
Basel / Amsterdam
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the S.S. Antoinette. Discover the charm of medieval towns like Breisach and Braubach, explore the cobbled streets of Strasbourg, and visit the majestic Marksburg Castle. Delight in guided walking tours, bike rides along the Rhine, and panoramic views from cable cars.
  • Discover Alsatian wine villages
  • Visit Marksburg Castle in Koblenz
  • Savor Rieslings at Castle Vollrads
  • Explore Cologne's historic center
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Visit charming Passau
from $3,749
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Magna on the Danube - Budapest to Vilshofen

Budapest to Vilshofen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
Starts / Ends
Budapest / Vilshofen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard MS AmaMagna. Enjoy captivating architecture, music, and culinary experiences. Explore Vienna's Baroque gems, savor epicurean delights, and discover vibrant cultures in Budapest and Bratislava.
  • Experience Melk Abbey
  • Explore Passau
  • Discover Salzburg
  • Visit Vienna
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Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary
from $2,481
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Portugal to Spain - Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Miguel Torga
Activity Level
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Experience an 8-day river cruise on the MS Miguel Torga through Portugal's Douro Valley, starting in Porto with guided tours, wine tastings, and Flamenco shows. Cross into Spain for a day in Salamanca and explore Baroque Lamego before concluding with Fado music in Porto.
  • Explore Porto vibrant culture
  • Discover Vega de Teron charm
  • Stroll Salamanca historic streets
  • Experience Barca d'Alva beauty
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The colorful streets of Spain
from $2,084
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Andalusia: Tradition, Gastronomy, and Flamenco

Seville Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS La Belle de Cadix
Starts / Ends
Seville / Seville
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day Spanish cruise aboard the MS La Belle de Cadix showcases the Andalusia region, including stops in Seville, Cadiz, Granada and Cordoba. Local wine tastings, Flamenco music and visits to the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Donana Park highlight this itinerary.
  • Sail across the Guadalquivir River
  • View a traditional equestrian show
  • Explore Jerez, the capital of wine
  • Visit the charming city of Granada
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
from $10,790
2for1
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Danube Christmas Markets

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
Starts / Ends
Budapest / Regensburg
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Munich on the Scenic Amber, where you can experience enchanting Christmas markets along the Danube River. Enjoy exclusive events, such as a private concert at the historic Palais Liechtenstein, while soaking in Central Europe's rich history and festive spirit.
  • Explore Budapest’s vibrant markets
  • Discover Bratislava medieval charm
  • Visit Vienna’s Schonbrunn Palace
  • Tour Melk’s grand abbey
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Cruise the rivers of Germany
from $6,790
2for1
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Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
Starts / Ends
Zurich / Amsterdam
Activity Level
Variable
From Zurich to Amsterdam, the Emerald Sun invites you on this mesmerizing 8-day Rhine River cruise, visiting Basel, Breisach, Cologne, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Mannheim, and Strasbourg. Each day, you can choose how you'd like to explore each of these historic cities, with chances for hiking, biking, and walking tours.
  • Visit a Black Forest village
  • Visit Heidelberg Castle
  • Take a walk to Heidelberg
  • Ride a cable car in Koblenz
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Sprawling vineyards of France
from $6,914
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Colors of Provence

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amakristina
Starts / Ends
Paris / Barcelona
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
This 14-day cruise of France & Spain is a splash of cultures - spend 3 nights in Paris, then travel by high-speed TGV train to Lyon and start on a lovely cruise through Provence onboard MS Amakristina. Then catch the TGV to Spain for 3 nights in Barcelona. Enjoy wine tasting, riding, cooking workshops, and archaeology.
  • Enjoy Lyon's culinary delights
  • Visit the Beaujolais wine region
  • Join a Provencal cooking lesson
  • Admire Antoni Gaudi’s works
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Grossmunster Cathedral, Zurich
from $5,699
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Enchanting Rhine

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
Activity Level
Variable
After spending two nights in both Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, board the MS Amaprima on an exclusive 7-day Rhine River cruise through the historic old towns and big cities of Germany, the historic borderlands of Strasbourg, France, and finally to Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Zürich
  • Walk along Lucerne's famous streets
  • Visit the iconic Heidelberg Castle
  • Admire Amsterdam's beauty
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Explore historic Porto
from $10,990
2for1
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Delightful Douro

Roundtrip Porto - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Azure
Starts / Ends
Porto / Porto
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the essence of Portugal on an 8-day cruise aboard Scenic Azure through the Douro Valley. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, kayaking, and authentic cuisine while exploring historic cities and villages.
  • Explore Porto’s old town
  • Admire Douro River views
  • Visit Provesende village
  • Discover Salamanca’s cathedrals
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Old city of Koblenz by night
from $7,990
2for1
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Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Zurich
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich aboard the Emerald Dawn. Discover Alkmaar’s cheese traditions, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, the Rhine Gorge’s castles, and the Black Forest’s culinary delights.
  • Explore Alkmaar's historic charm
  • Sail Rhine’s scenic landscapes
  • Stroll Dusseldorf's vibrant streets
  • Discover Cologne's Gothic cathedral
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Romania's iconic Bran Castle "Dracula's Castle"
from $3,939
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Gems of Southeast Europe - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMagna
Starts / Ends
Budapest / Giurgiu
Activity Level
Variable
Arrive in Budapest and embark the Amamagna for your 8-day Danube River cruise. Traverse the dramatic narrow gorge known as the Iron Gates, then cruise along the Romanian-Bulgarian border. Visit Mohacs before disembarking in Giurgiu. Culture, history, magnificent architecture and stunning landscapes highlight this cruise.
  • Admire Rousse's architecture
  • Learn of the region's rich history
  • Enjoy culinary and wine excursions
  • Tour European cities and villages
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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
from $7,459
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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales

18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
Activity Level
Variable
Join the MS Amaprima on this unique adventure starting with an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich, followed by three magical nights in Zurich. Enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours and in many cases, choose between excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, and hikes.
  • Enjoy Cologne's local delights
  • Explore charming Koblenz
  • Discover scenic Cochem
  • Admire the famous Fraumünster Abbey
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Discover the history and art of Barcelona
from $5,669
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Essence of Burgundy & Provence

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacello
Starts / Ends
Geneva / Nice
Activities
Hiking, Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard the Amacello through Switzerland and France, from Geneva and Annecy through Burgundy and Provence. Indulge in Lyon’s culinary delights, explore historic treasures, and end with three unforgettable nights in Nice, Monaco, and Monte Carlo.
  • Discover Geneva’s vibrant history
  • Explore Annecy’s picturesque charm
  • Stroll Dijon’s medieval streets
  • Visit Tournus’ Benedictine abbey
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Enjoy this beautiful basilica while traveling through Europe
from $5,114
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Christmas Markets on the Danube

11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella
Starts / Ends
Prague / Budapest
Activities
Biking, Christmas Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Board the MS Amabella for this unique 11-day adventure visiting some of Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets on the scenic Danube River route from Nuremberg to Budapest. Spend 2 nights in Prague, Czech Republic before departing toward historic German towns like Regensburg and Passau, and Austrian towns of Melk and Vienna.
  • Explore the charming city of Prague
  • Visit the largest Christmas Market
  • Walk across historical Passau
  • Take a guided biking tour of Vienna
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Bratislava
from $3,749
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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise eastern Europe on this 8-day itinerary along the romantic Danube from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amasonata, stopping in cities like Passau, Linz, and Vienna en route. You will see breathtaking architecture, beautiful natural landscapes, and taste some of the most savory flavors and wines that Europe has to offer.
  • See UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Taste local wines & specialities
  • Choose from optional excursions
  • Explore Linz
  • Take a tour of Vienna
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La Bella Vita
from $5,490
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Venice and Mantua Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Bella Vita
Activity Level
Variable
Departing from Venice aboard the intimate ship La Bella Vita, enjoy a 7-day cruise of Italy, stopping in Pellestrina, Chioggia, the Renaissance city of Ferrara, Adria, Governolo, and ending in Mantua. Along the way, savor the wine at Bagnoli Estate and Villa Widmann Borletti, visit famous monuments, and explore the Naval Museum.
  • Tour of historic Venice
  • Cruise on the Canal of the Orphans
  • Tour of Chioggia
  • Enjoy dinner at Villa Ca'Zen
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