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Cruise the Rhone river in charming Lyon
from $4,609
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Active & Discovery on the Rhone

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Poetry II
Starts / Ends
Lyon / Arles
Activities
Wine Tasting, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Poetry II, where each port offers exciting adventures and options. Explore Provence’s stunning lavender fields, picturesque bike routes, wine caves, and art-inspired experiences from Lyon to Arles.
  • Explore Lyon’s hidden passageways
  • Discover Tournon’s medieval city
  • Taste chocolate in Tain-l’Hermitage
  • Visit Avignon’s iconic Palace
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Porto Cityscape, Portugal
from $4,109
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Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages along the Douro

Roundtrip Porto - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Alegria
Starts / Ends
Porto / Porto
Activities
Biking, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Vida Portugal cruise aboard Avalon Alegria. Begin and end in Porto, visiting historic towns like Salamanca, Lamego, and Amarante. Explore UNESCO sites, vineyards, artisan markets, and ancient villages.
  • Cruise the Douro River
  • Guided tours to Braga and Guimaraes
  • Explore Peso da Regua and Lamego
  • Kayak through Douro Valley
  • Conclude the trip in Porto
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market with loved ones
from $3,579
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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)

7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision
Starts / Ends
Nuremberg / Vienna
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime river cruise vacation starting in the Nuremberg, on through the heart of Germany, and ending in Austria aboard the magnificent Avalon Envision.
  • Admire Imperial Palace complex
  • Explore Altes Rathaus
  • Enjoy Regensburg’s Christmas market
  • Uncover medieval architectures
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Passau at sunset, Germany
from $3,579
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Christmastime on the Danube

Eastbound - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
Starts / Ends
Nuremberg / Vienna
Activity Level
Variable
Experience this one-of-a-kind Christmas trip by sailing through the Danube river and visit fascinating sights beginning Nuremberg's medieval architectures to Vienna's magical Christmas advent markets.
  • Explore the city of Nuremberg
  • Have fun exploring Christmas market
  • Roam around the city of Passau
  • Visit the Benedictine Abbey
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas Market in Frankfurt
from $2,619
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Christmastime in Alsace and Germany

5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
Starts / Ends
Frankfurt / Basel
Activities
Christmas Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime Rhine River cruise vacation starting in Frankfurt, cruising through the heart of Germany, and ending in Basel aboard the Avalon Panorama. Visit Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, and Heidelberg.
  • Experience the Black Forest
  • Explore Christmas market in Europe
  • Visit Fascinating Heidelberg Castle
  • Tour Strasbourg Cathedral
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Koblenz at night
from $8,790
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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Basel
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Opal, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.
  • Wander Amsterdam’s canals
  • Cruise Europe’s beautiful rivers
  • Admire Cologne's cathedral
  • Discover historic Heidelberg
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Rathaus in Vienna
from $2,799
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Christmas on the Danube

Regensburg to Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
Starts / Ends
Regensburg / Budapest
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the wonders of Hungary, Austria, and Germany on an 8-day Christmas on the Danube cruise. Explore grand cities, medieval towns, & quaint villages, & enjoy the lively festivities of three countries. Experience the holiday atmosphere of Budapest's Christmas markets, Vienna's delightful handmade decorations, and Regensburg's fairy-tale beauty.
  • Visit Regensburg's medieval town
  • Stroll the romantic market stalls
  • See Europe's largest pipe organ
  • Explore Vienna's Christmas markets
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $2,799
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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest - Passau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
Starts / Ends
Budapest / Passau
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Danube Christmas Delights cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Explore Budapest's art nouveau beauty and Christmas markets. Experience winter wonderlands in Bratislava and Vienna. Sail through Wachau Valley's vineyards. Discover Linz's baroque charm and enjoy Linzer Torte. Explore Passau's history at the river confluence.
  • Wander through Bratislava
  • Taste Linz's famous Linzer Torte
  • Explore Christkindlmarkt
  • Discover Passau's history
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $3,939
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Iconic Christmas Markets - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
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Enjoy the Iconic Christmas Markets on this 8-day journey along the Danube River aboard the MS Amasota. Travel back through centuries as you walk along cobblestone streets through grand cities and historic towns bedecked with twinkling Christmas trees and lined with wooden huts gleaming with handcrafted treasures.
  • Visit the Great Market Hall
  • Tour Vienna by Night
  • Explore Melk Abbey
  • Take a guided bike ride
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Bicycles are a part of everyday life in Europe
from $5,499
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Tulips & Windmills

Amsterdam-Antwerp - 10 Day Itinerary aboard River Princess
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Antwerp
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on the River Princess in Amsterdam for an exciting 10-day river cruise to discover the best of the Netherlands and Belgium. Along the way, you see the unique attractions of Holland, like the extraordinary expanse of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens and the UNESCO-designated windmills at Kinderdijk.
  • See panoramic views at A’DAM Tower
  • Visit to the Keukenhof garden.
  • Tour to Kröller-Müller Museum.
  • Visit Kinderdijk Windmill
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Cologne, Germany
from $6,329
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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to the Swiss Alps, explore vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic cities along this enchanting river.
  • Explore Heidelberg’s medieval charm
  • Wander Strasbourg’s storybook lanes
  • Discover Colmar’s colorful beauty
  • Hike in the mystical Black Forest
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Jardins de Luxembourg, Paris
from $5,529
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Impressions of the Seine & Paris

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadante
Starts / Ends
Paris' Seine River / Paris
Activity Level
Variable
Rendezvous in Paris, the world's most romantic city, before embarking on a 14-day voyage on the MS Amadante on the Seine. Admire the world-famous Eiffel Tower, marvel at Claude Monet's stunning gardens, tour Rouen's Notre Dame Cathedral, and explore the enchanted island abbey of Mont St. Michel.
  • Explore onet’s gardens in Giverny
  • Discover Château d’Ambleville
  • Visit Château de Harcourt Arboretum
  • Enjoy Normandy’s beaches
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Strasbourg
from $6,529
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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola
Activity Level
Variable
From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, enjoy a 14-day exploration of the Rhine Valley, starting with two days in Amsterdam followed by 7 nights aboard the MS Amaviola, and concluding with four nights in Switzerland between Lucerne and Zurich. Sample the local brews of beer and coffee with chances to hike and bike as well!
  • Join a guided bike tour
  • Visit Speyer
  • Enjoy Parc de l’Orangerie
  • Explore the Black Forest
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Explore Paris, the legendary city of light
from $2,512
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The Meandering Seine

Paris - Honfleur - 7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Botticelli
Starts / Ends
Paris / Honfleur
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
From Paris, board MS Botticelli for a seven-day roundtrip Seine River cruise through France, traveling by Rouen and Honfleur. This route provides ample opportunity to visit metropolitan Paris, stroll along the picturesque Seine riverbanks, and traverse city bridges.
  • Discover Fontainebleau's palace
  • Enjoy your walking tour in Honfleur
  • Join a tour in Paris
  • Discover ruins of abbeys in France
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Explore the legendary city of Paris
from $11,390
2for1
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Highlights of Normandy & The Seine

Paris Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Gem
Starts / Ends
Paris / Paris
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Paris on the Scenic Gem, exploring Normandy's rich heritage. Visit historic sites, enjoy local delicacies, and attend an exclusive classical concert at Chateau de La Roche Guyon along the scenic Seine River.
  • Explore Paris’ iconic landmarks
  • Wander Conflans’ medieval streets
  • Admire Chantilly’s grand chateau
  • Discover Rouen’s medieval past
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Explore the inspiring Amsterdam
from $4,999
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Grand European Tour: Budapest to Amsterdam

15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
Starts / Ends
Budapest / Amsterdam
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 15-day Grand European Tour from Amsterdam to Budapest. Explore the beauty, nature, and architecture of Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Hungary while sailing along the Danube, Main and Rhine Rivers.
  • View the Benedictine monastery
  • Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral
  • See St. Peter’s Cathedral
  • Learn Wertheim's tradition
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Old city of Koblenz by night
from $9,390
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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Pearl
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Basel
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Pearl, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.
  • Admire Cologne's cathedral
  • Cruise Europe’s beautiful rivers
  • Discover history of Heidelberg
  • Enjoy Amsterdam’s canals
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Cologne, Germany
from $9,390
2for1
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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jewel
Starts / Ends
Amsterdam / Basel
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an enriching 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel on the Scenic Jewel, uncovering historic cities and scenic towns along the Rhine. Enjoy Amsterdam's canals, Koblenz's culture, Cochem's vineyards, Baden-Baden's thermal spa, and Strasbourg's unique architecture.
  • Stroll through Cologne
  • Enjoy Europe’s Rhine river
  • Explore Amsterdam’s canals
  • Discover history of Heidelberg
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