Top Main River Tours & Cruises in 2026

Join this 15-day Splendors of Europe cruise on the Emerald Sky from Amsterdam to Budapest. Cruise through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. Experience stunning landscapes, medieval towns, and hikes to hilltop fortresses. Explore four capital cities, each providing a distinctive perspective on the region's rich history.

Embark on the 15-day Splendours of Europe cruise aboard the Emerald Destiny, traveling from Amsterdam to Budapest. Discover the wonders of the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary while indulging in a glass-top canal boat excursion in Amsterdam. Throughout the visit to four capital cities, immerse in rich history of the region.

Set sail on a 9-day Rhine and Moselle river cruise from Strasbourg to Luxembourg aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci. Discover Heidelberg Castle, Mainz Cathedral, and Trier’s Roman ruins. Explore Frankfurt, Rüdesheim’s vineyards, Cochem Castle, and Luxembourg’s historic city center. Enjoy wine tastings, guided tours, and unique cultural landmarks.

Set sail on a 15-day Scenic Opal cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, celebrating the holidays with visits to festive markets and historic cities. Experience Christmas in Vienna and ring in the New Year in Wurzburg, soaking in Europe’s rich culture and seasonal charm.

Embark on a 14-day river cruise on the Emerald Dawn, starting in Budapest and exploring cities like Vienna, Wurzburg, and Cologne along the Danube, Rhine, and Main rivers. Experience guided tours and unique cultural highlights, culminating in Amsterdam's vibrant atmosphere.

Experience a 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on the Emerald Sun, visiting cities like Cologne, Vienna, and Bratislava. Enjoy guided tours, local encounters, and stunning sights along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers, ending in Budapest.

Basel, Switzerland, is the starting point for your magnificent nine-day Germany river trip on Avalon Tranquility II. After that, go on a guided tour of Bamberg before continuing to Nuremberg, where your trip comes to a close.

Embark on a 17-day cruise aboard the MS Amastella, exploring three iconic rivers across five countries. Discover UNESCO World Heritage treasures like Cologne’s Cathedral, Würzburg Palace, and Melk Abbey, while enjoying fine wines, diverse cuisines, and scenic hikes and bike rides in Passau and Vienna.

Experience Europe’s Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel for 10 days on Avalon Imagery II. Explore Amsterdam’s canals, Nijmegen’s Roman ruins, Cologne Cathedral, Rhine Gorge castles, Rüdesheim vineyards, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg’s La Petite France, and the Black Forest with guided tours, tastings, and scenic walks.

Experience a 5-day Christmas Markets cruise from Basel to Frankfurt aboard Avalon Panorama. Explore Breisach and the magical Black Forest, stroll through Strasbourg’s La Petite France and winter markets, and visit Heidelberg Castle with the Great Vat. Enjoy festive foods, mulled wine, and charming towns, combining guided excursions with free time.

Sail the Danube on a 15-day river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam aboard the River Duchess. Explore historic cities, stunning landscapes, and cultural treasures with expert-guided tours, wine tastings, and local experiences.

Cruise through Germany and France on this 8-day Rhine River cruise from Zurich to Frankfurt aboard Emerald Sun. Walk cobblestone lanes in Colmar, explore Strasbourg by canal, visit Heidelberg Castle, and tour the fortress city of Koblenz. Enjoy bike rides, guided hikes, and regional cultural experiences along the way.