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La Petite district in Strasbourg
from $2,236
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From the Heart of Alsace to Summits in the Swiss Alps

Roundtrip Strasbourg - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Monet
  • Cruise through Strasbourg beauty
  • Discover Colmar’s little Venice
  • Visit Hansi Museum Alsace
  • Ride Swiss rack railway
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Experience an exclusive 5-day MS Monet Rhine cruise from Strasbourg to Basel, exploring Alsace’s charming cities, Colmar’s streets, and the Swiss Alps’ Jungfraujoch. Enjoy guided tours, a scenic rack railway ride, authentic fondue lunch, and breathtaking Alpine panoramas on this once-in-a-lifetime cultural and natural adventure.
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Koblenz at night
from $8,790
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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Wander Amsterdam’s canals
  • Cruise Europe’s beautiful rivers
  • Admire Cologne's cathedral
  • Discover historic Heidelberg
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Amsterdam / Basel
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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.
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River through Koblenz Germany
from $5,600
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Jewels of the Rhine & Amsterdam

Basel - Amsterdam - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun
  • Sample Freiburg regional delicacies
  • Visit Germersheim Bruchsal Palace
  • Explore Cologne Gothic cathedral
  • Discover Dusseldorf Altstadt
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Basel / Amsterdam
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Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Join a 10-day cruise on the Emerald Sun, exploring traditional cheese-making in the Netherlands and historic sites in France and Germany, including Dusseldorf and Cologne. Enjoy scenic views of the Rhine Gorge, regional delicacies in the Black Forest, and end with a three-day stay in Amsterdam.
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Sunset over Passau
from $9,390
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Danube Delights

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Star
  • Experience Regensburg’s Old Town
  • Explore Passau’s old town
  • Visit Gottweig Abbey
  • Discover Vienna’s art legacy
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Munich / Budapest
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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Munich to Budapest on the Emerald Star, exploring Germany's charm through guided walks and city tours. Discover how Austria and Hungary blend historic sites with modern development, highlighting the Danube's importance to European culture.
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Budapest Cityscape
from $8,390
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Danube Delights

Budapest to Regensburg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sky
  • Visit Vienna’s top museum
  • Tour Gottweig Abbey, Austria
  • Taste sausage in Regensburg
  • Hike to Dürnstein Castle
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Budapest / Regensburg
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Explore Central Europe on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Regensburg aboard Emerald Sky. Discover cities like Bratislava, Vienna, and Passau with guided tours, active hikes, and bike rides. Enjoy regional culture with local tastings, folklore performances, and UNESCO-listed sites along the Danube River.
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Ship's Christmas Decorations
from $5,945
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Danube Christmas Markets

Budapest - Munich - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Opal
  • Discover Bratislava potato dumpling
  • Wander Vienna Christmas markets
  • Admire Melk Abbey Church
  • Walk Linz St. Florian Monastery
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Budapest / Munich
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Cooking Classes, Christmas Market Visits
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Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Scenic Opal, exploring Europe's festive traditions and charming holiday markets in towns like Passau and Vienna. Enjoy cooking classes, bike rides through wine regions, and an exclusive classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein.
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Visit beautiful and historic Strasbourg
from $4,495
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Rhine Highlights

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Amber
  • Discover Gothic Cologne Cathedral
  • Taste Spatlese Koblenz wines
  • Wander Cochem Reichsburg Castle
  • Admire Strasbourg Petit France
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Embark on an 8-day European river cruise on the Scenic Amber, exploring charming streets, historic canals, and iconic art galleries. Sail through Germany, visiting Cologne's Gothic cathedral, Koblenz at the river confluence, and ending in Basel after experiencing the Black Forest and Alsace region.
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Explore Budapest from the serene Danube
from $4,195
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Danube Explorer

Munich - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Dawn
  • Hike Passau Veste Oberhaus trail
  • Visit Melk 900-year-old abbey
  • Walk Bratislava historic castle
  • Discover Budapest culinary delights
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Munich / Budapest
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Join an 8-day Danube River cruise on the Emerald Dawn, exploring Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Experience local culture, architecture, and cuisine while enjoying hiking excursions and cycling tours in stunning landscapes.
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Stop in historic Regensburg on your Danube river cruise
from $4,199
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Delightful Danube & Prague

Prague - Budapest - 10 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice
  • Explore historic Prague landmarks
  • Walk Regensburg Old Town
  • Visit Melk Abbey library
  • Discover Vienna cultural sites
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Prague / Budapest
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Biking
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Travel from Prague to Budapest on a 10-day Danube itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice. Visit Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, and Bratislava. Join guided tours, local visits, and cultural activities, with time to explore historic sites, museums, and city centers across Central Europe.
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Wooden bridge over river in Lucerne
from $9,810
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Swiss Splendors by Train with Romantic Rhine Cruise

Lake Geneva to Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista
  • Ride trains through Zermatt
  • Stroll Strasbourg’s Petite France
  • Cruise Rhine Gorge Castles
  • Glide Amsterdam’s Iconic Canals
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Lucerne / Amsterdam
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Wine Tasting
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Experience a 15-day journey from Geneva to Amsterdam aboard Avalon Vista. Travel by train through Zermatt, Interlaken, and Lucerne before boarding your ship in Basel. Cruise along the Rhine, exploring the Black Forest, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, Cologne, and Amsterdam. Experience mountain views, historic towns, and canal-lined streets.
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Cruise the Rhine through Cologne
from $4,651
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Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

Southbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista
  • Join a Black Forest excursion
  • Visit Cologne Cathedral
  • Tour Mechanical Musical Museum
  • Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne
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Amsterdam / Basel
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From the cultural powerhouse of Amsterdam to the storybook village of Rüdesheim, the Romantic Rhine mesmerizes in its spectacular beauty. Come see the dramatic Rhine Gorge and explore Cologne’s famed cathedral during this 8-day cruise aboard the Avalon Vista.
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Bridge in Lucerne Switzerland
from $9,770
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Spectacular Switzerland with Romantic Rhine

Zurich to Amsterdam - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Vista
  • Excursion to Jungfrau Mountain
  • Visit Geneva’s Reformation Park
  • Sail through the Rhine Gorge
  • Cruise through Amsterdam’s canals
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Zurich / Amsterdam
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Travel from Zurich to Amsterdam on a 16-day journey combining Swiss guided tours with a river cruise aboard Avalon Vista. Explore Switzerland with visits to Geneva, Lucerne, & Grindelwald before embarking in Basel. Sail through the Black Forest, Strasbourg, Heidelberg, & the scenic Rhine Gorge, then explore Cologne before concluding in Amsterdam.
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