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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
from $5,379
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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales - Cruise Only

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
  • Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
  • Discover Cologne's Gothic cathedral
  • Bike along the Moselle River
  • Enjoy views of the Neckar Valley
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Board the MS Amaprima for an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich. Enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours and in many cases, choose between excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes, and wine & beer tastings. Visit historic medieval towns of Germany, France, and the Netherlands, highlighted by castles & other landmarks.
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Budapest
from $5,624
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Melodies of the Danube

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Tour Buda Castle in Budapest
  • Experience wine and music in Vienna
  • Take a guided bike tour in Passau
  • Spend 4 days exploring Prague
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Join the MS Amasonata on a fascinating 13-day cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Conclude your Danube River adventure with a 3-night stay in Prague.
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $5,534
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Blue Danube Discovery

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Admire charming Budapest
  • Enjoy unique Hungarian traditions
  • Discover Vienna's Imperial Palace
  • Taste Dürnstein’s unique wine
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Danube River on this unique 13-day exploration of Europe. Start with 2 nights in historical Budapest, followed by an unforgettable 7-night Danube River cruise to Nuremberg, concluding with 3 nights in the charming city of Prague. A flexible itinerary with plenty of daily tour options allows you to design your own trip.
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Nuremberg
from $5,724
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Iconic Christmas Markets

Budapest - Prague - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde
  • Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow
  • Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
  • Walk Passau’s historic old town
  • Bike through Melk’s serene paths
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Budapest / Prague
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise with stays in Budapest and Prague aboard the MS Amaverde. Experience enchanting Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, and Budapest, filled with handcrafted treasures, seasonal delights, and a warm holiday spirit.
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Rock of Gibraltar
from $4,360
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Spain, Morocco & Portugal

14 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • View Bonifacio's natural beauty
  • Explore luxurious Ibiza
  • Discover charming Motril
  • Visit Malaga to view architecture
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Civitavecchia / Lisbon
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Royal Clipper on this 14-day grand cruise departing from France and visiting Spain, Morocco, Great Britain, and Portugal. Cruise across the seemingly boundless Mediterranean Sea to discover Cannes, Bonifacio, Mahon, Ibiza, Malaga, Gibraltar, Tangier, Cadiz, and more!
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Colorful homes in Greenland
from $4,300
Up to 40%
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Spot minke whales
  • See polar bears at Hinlopen Strait
  • Witness the Monaco Glacier
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Scuba Diving, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day North Spitsbergen cruise aboard MV Hondius. Begin in Longyearbyen, exploring its historic charms before setting sail. Encounter majestic glaciers in Raudfjord, spot polar bears in Hinlopen, and reach the northernmost Seven Islands.
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Rudesheim
from $3,649
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola
  • Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
  • Experience Dusseldorf’s culture
  • Explore Cologne’s Old Town
  • Enjoy Dutch specialties
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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.
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View of Strasbourg city
from $4,139
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella
  • See Strasbourg's Gothic Cathedral
  • Enjoy Heidelberg's natural beauty
  • Hike through Rüdesheim
  • Admire Amsterdam's canals
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From Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, this classic 8-day cruise of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers aboard the MS Amastella will take you through scenic wine country, where you can visit, hike, and tour the historic towns, museums, and canals of Breisach, Strasbourg, Manheim & Heidelberg, the castles of Rüdesheim, and Koblenz & Cologne.
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Explore historic Bamberg
from $4,239
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Europe's Rivers & Castles - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Luxembourg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
  • Explore Wurzburg’s Baroque splendor
  • Discover Bamberg’s architecture
  • Stroll Wertheim’s charming streets
  • Visit Rudesheim’s vineyard gondola
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Nuremberg / Luxembourg
Activities
Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amacerto, exploring Europe’s charm from the scenic Main River to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley's castles and Moselle's vineyards. Visit picturesque villages like Bernkastel, Cochem, and Rothenburg, admire the Wurzburg Residenz fresco, and savor German wines and smoked beer.
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Lights brighten the evening at this bustling Christmas Market
from $3,839
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola
  • Cruise scenic canals in Amsterdam
  • Discover Cologne’s festive markets
  • Explore castles in the Rhine Gorge
  • Stroll Heidelberg’s Market
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Amsterdam / Basel
Activities
Biking, Hiking, Christmas Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, savoring Europe's festive Christmas Markets. Enjoy Gluhwein in Cologne, marvel at Strasbourg's historic market, and witness Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar revealing art daily at 6 PM.
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Explore the charming Austrian town of Linz
from $3,649
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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella
  • Discover Passau’s historic allure
  • Admire Linz’s cultural vibrance
  • Experience Vienna’s elegance
  • Stroll Bratislava’s regal streets
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Vilshofen / Budapest
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the Danube on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amabella. Explore timeless cities, majestic abbeys, and UNESCO sites, discovering the romance and history of Old World Europe.
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La Belle Epoque sailing through and european landscape
from $6,850
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Classic Cruise – Northern Burgundy

Venarey-les-Laumes - Lezinnes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Belle Epoque
  • Explore Commarin for falconry
  • Stroll canalside paths past Nogent
  • Visit Forges de Buffon
  • Wander Saint-Vinnemer village
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Venarey-les-Laumes / Lezinnes
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Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on La Belle Epoque, exploring Burgundy’s cultural and culinary gems. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and gourmet dining, with stops at historic sites and charming towns, before returning to Paris.
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Vineyards in France
from $6,850
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Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

Fleurey-sur-Ouche - Escommes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L’Impressionniste
  • Tour Old Dijon vibrant markets
  • Discover Cote de Beaune landscapes
  • Taste Beaune wines
  • Admire Vandenesse landscapes
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Fleurey-sur-Ouche / Escommes
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Join a 7-day cruise on the L’impressionniste along the Burgundy Canal, enjoying wine tastings, guided excursions, and local cuisine. Highlights include historic tours, cycling paths, and breathtaking countryside views from Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.
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Strasbourg Canal
from $7,390
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Classic Cruise - Alsace and Lorraine

Krafft - Niderviller - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Panache
  • Explore Strasbourg historic city
  • Stroll Saverne charming town
  • Hike Chateau Haut-Barr fortress
  • Tour Waltenheim-sur-Zorn vineyards
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Krafft / Niderviller
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on the Panache through Alsace, starting in Strasbourg, with a champagne welcome. Discover historic towns and cultural landmarks, and enjoy wine tastings, scenic hikes, and art at every port before disembarking in Strasbourg.
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Explore ruins in Taormina within view of volcanic Mount Etna
from $3,700
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Italy, Montenegro & Croatia

Venice - Rome - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Venice
  • Discover Rovinj
  • Experience Hvar
  • Explore Kotor
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Venice / Civitavecchia
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the stunning Adriatic landscapes of Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro on this 12-day cruise aboard the Royal Clipper. Visit Venice, Rovinj, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Taormina and Sorrento. Conclude your fantastic journey at the historic port of Civitavecchia near Rome.
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Naples at Sunset, Italy
from $4,890
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Mystery Cruise

Valletta - Naples - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Variety Voyager
  • Explore Valletta’s historic harbor
  • Discover Naples southern gateway
  • Experience spontaneous exploration
  • Enjoy free of guidebooks or plans
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Valletta / Naples
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Set sail on an 8-day mystery cruise aboard the Variety Voyager from Valletta to Naples, uncovering Italy and Malta's hidden gems. With ports revealed at the last minute, embrace spontaneity as you explore remote islands' historic villages and savor local cultures and cuisines.
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Cologne, Germany
from $3,549
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
  • Cruise Amsterdam’s charming canals
  • Stroll Dusseldorf’s vibrant streets
  • Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge
  • Taste wine in Rudesheim’s vineyards
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, passing vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic castles. Explore Strasbourg, Colmar, and the Black Forest, then savor local flavors from Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps.
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $3,839
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
  • Explore Amsterdam’s scenic canals
  • Discover Cologne’s Old Town
  • Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
  • Savor Dusseldorf’s crisp Altbier
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard MS Amacerto, exploring Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets. From Cologne's Gothic cathedral to Strasbourg's festive charm and Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar, embrace the season's magic along the Rhine River.
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