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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
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5 Different Rivers: The Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle, and Saar (Port-to-port cruise)

Strasbourg to Luxembourg - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Enjoy Heidelberg Castle guided tour
  • Rudesheim vineyard wine tasting
  • Enjoy Rhine Valley scenic sailing
  • Explore Saarburg’s old town
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Strasbourg / Remich
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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.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas market in Cologne
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Christmas & New Year

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Witness Vienna’s imperial charm
  • Discover Cesky Krumlov’s streets
  • Visit Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle
  • Admire Wurzburg’s vineyards
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Budapest / Amsterdam
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Local Market Visits
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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.
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Enjoy a quiet moment on the banks of the Danube
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Splendours of Europe

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
  • Explore Budapest’s grand landmarks
  • Discover Bratislava’s Old Town
  • Tour Vienna’s imperial highlights
  • Visit Melk Abbey’s ancient library
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Budapest / Amsterdam
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Hiking
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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.
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Explore Cologne
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Splendours of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
  • Explore Amsterdam’s canals
  • Admire Rhine Gorge castles
  • Tour Rudesheim’s music museum
  • Wander Miltenberg’s medieval street
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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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.
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Explore beautiful Amsterdam
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Jewels of Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Jade
  • Visit Cologne cathedral
  • Walk Budapest Grand Central Market
  • Tour Wurzburg Baroque palace
  • Discover Bamberg cathedral
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Discover historic trade routes on a 15-day river cruise along the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers aboard the Scenic Jade. Enjoy local encounters, regional cuisine, and stunning landscapes as you explore iconic towns and significant WWII sites.
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Detailed ornament at a Christmas Market
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Christmas Markets

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Discover Wurzburg Baroque palace
  • Experience Nuremberg holiday market
  • Admire Passau Cathedral
  • Wander Miltenberg houses
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Christmas Market Visits
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Embark on a 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest aboard the Scenic Opal, where you can explore charming Christmas markets along the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers. Experience exclusive events like a private classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein while discovering festive traditions and regional crafts.
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Place Kleber in Strasbourg
from $5,387
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German Grandeur

Eastbound - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Tranquility II
  • Explore magical Black Forest
  • Discover Mechanical Music Museum
  • Enjoy the visit in wine producer
  • Explore Bamberg
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Basel / Nuremberg
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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.
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Explore beautiful Amsterdam
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Magnificent Europe

Amsterdam - Budapest - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Impression
  • Cruise Amsterdam's elegant canals
  • Walk through Cologne's Old City
  • Tour Würzburg's Residenz
  • Explore Vienna's gilded landmarks
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Amsterdam / Budapest
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Experience the culture of Central Europe on this 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest aboard the Avalon Impression. Discover Holland's lively capital, sail the dramatic Rhine Gorge, and visit historic German towns like Cologne and Nuremberg. Explore Vienna's imperial landmarks and conclude your journey in vibrant Budapest.
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Romantic evening light over Basel
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Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Imagery II
  • Explore Amsterdam’s canals
  • Discover Nijmegen’s Roman ruins
  • Taste Rüdesheim wines
  • Visit Strasbourg’s La Petite France
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Biking
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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.
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Enjoy a cozy Christmas Market in Frankfurt
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Christmas Time in Alsace & Germany (Northbound)

Basel to Frankfurt - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Explore Breisach Christmas Market
  • Discover Freiburg medieval streets
  • Stroll Strasbourg La Petite
  • Tour Heidelberg Castle ruins
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Basel / Frankfurt
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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.
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La Petite district in Strasbourg
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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany

Basel to Frankfurt - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Panorama
  • Breisach & Black Forest excursion
  • Strasbourg Christmas markets visit
  • Heidelberg Castle guided tour
  • Rhine River festive cruise views
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Basel / Frankfurt
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Experience a 5-day cruise aboard Avalon Panorama through Switzerland, Germany, and France. Travel along the Rhine River from Basel to Frankfurt, exploring Breisach and the Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, and Heidelberg’s castle, with festive villages and seasonal traditions along the way.
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Explore the unique architecture of Bamberg
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European Jewels

Budapest - Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard River Duchess
  • Experience Frankfurt’s
  • Explore Nuremberg
  • Enjoy Rudesheim
  • Discover Vienna
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Budapest / Amsterdam
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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.
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