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Christmas in old town of Colmar, Alsace
from $1,347
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Savory Delights And Holiday Traditions On A Rhine River Cruise

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven
  • Savor the magic of Christmas
  • Make Alsatian Christmas cookies
  • Explore Christmas markets
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
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Christmas Market Visits
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Join MS Beethoven in a memorable 5-day Christmas cruise on the Rhine River to explore the oldest, most revered Christmas markets in Europe. Explore the festive international Christmas markets in Rüdesheim, Mainz, and Gambsheim,
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Cruise the Rhone river in charming Lyon
from $8,360
No SS
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Rhine & Rhône Revealed

Arles to Amsterdam - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View
  • Paint like Van Gogh in Arles
  • Tour Lyon's historic Old Town
  • Taste exquisite Burgundy wines
  • Cruise the dramatic Rhine Gorge
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Arles / Amsterdam
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Wine Tasting
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Embark on a 15-day Rhine & Rhône Revealed cruise from Arles to Amsterdam aboard the Avalon View, exploring France and Germany's stunning landscapes from Provence to the Black Forest. Visit medieval castles, sample exquisite regional wines, and cruise legendary waterways like the spectacular Rhine Gorge on this unforgettable European river cruise.
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Panoramic view of Budapest cityscape
from $5,939
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Melodies of the Danube

Budapest - Prague - 13 Day Itinerary aboard AmaBella
  • Discover Budapest's iconic charm
  • Explore Bratislava's regal beauty
  • Wander Vienna's historic splendor
  • Marvel at Passau’s architecture
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Budapest / Prague
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Festival Visits
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Set sail on a 13-day cruise aboard the MS Amabella and explore Prague’s wonders. Visit Prague Castle, stroll across Charles Bridge, and discover the UNESCO-listed Old Town or hike through its historic charm.
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Admire beautiful evening lights of Vienna
from $3,499
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Delightful Danube

Budapest to Regensburg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Beatrice
  • Explore Budapest’s Jewish Quarter
  • Walk Vienna’s Historic Streets
  • Visit Wachau Saffron Farm
  • Bike from Engelhartszell to Passau
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Budapest / Regensburg
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Sail the Danube River on an 8-day cruise from Budapest to Regensburg aboard S.S. Beatrice. Discover the charm of Central Europe through walking tours, Jewish heritage excursions, local food tastings, and castle visits. Explore Vienna, Durnstein, Passau, & Regensburg while enjoying local culture, historic architecture, & scenic riverside landscapes.
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Berlin cityscape in the evening
from $19,595
EBD
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A Northern Saga

Amsterdam - Bergen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Navigate the Kiel Canal
  • Discover medieval Wismar
  • Explore historic Berlin
  • Experience Pulpit Rock
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Amsterdam / Bergen
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Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Hiking, Biking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, tracing the footsteps of ancient Norse seafarers through iconic Scandinavian lands. Explore Viking heritage, the Kiel Canal, and the rich history of Hanseatic traders along the northern shores of Europe.
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Christmas Market Square at night
from $6,399
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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

Passau to Budapest - 11 Day Itinerary aboard S.S. Maria Theresa
  • Fancy a Artstetten Castle reception
  • Spend Christmas Day in Salzburg
  • Discover the delicacies of Slovakia
  • Enjoy a Mozart and Strauss concert
  • Warm up with mulled wine tasting
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Passau / Budapest
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Embark on a captivating 11-day Christmas & New Year's river cruise from Passau to Budapest aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa. Explore historic Grein, Melk Abbey’s baroque treasures, and the storybook village of Dürnstein. Savor wine tastings, festive Christmas markets, and evening concerts featuring Mozart and Strauss.
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Explore the inspiring Amsterdam
from $9,702
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Rhine & Rhone Revealed

Amsterdam to Arles - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon View
  • Cruise Amsterdam's iconic canals
  • Tour Cologne's gothic cathedral
  • Sail the dramatic Rhine Gorge
  • Discover Lyon's gastronomy
  • Visit the Palace of the Popes
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Amsterdam / Arles
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Local Market Visits
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Sail aboard the Avalon View on a 15-day Rhine and Rhône river cruise from Amsterdam to Arles, exploring historic European waterways and scenic vineyards. Discover iconic destinations like Cologne, Strasbourg, and Avignon while enjoying daily guided walking tours, culinary excursions, and breathtaking castle views.
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Cochem
from $4,879
$2500
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Rhine & Moselle Splendors - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaPrima
  • Explore historical Trier
  • Discover the Reichsburg Castle
  • Visit Rüdesheim on a gondola ride
  • Enjoy the beautiful Neckar Valley
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Starting in the tiny country of Luxembourg, this 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amaprima takes you through Germany, France, and Switzerland along the scenic Rhine River. The towns of Strasbourg, Cochem, Riquewihr, and Basel delight with their baroque style and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Make sure to enjoy the locally produced wines and beers too!
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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
from $8,909
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Rhine & Moselle Splendors

Paris - Zurich - 15 Day Itinerary aboard AmaPrima
  • Walk through the glamorous Paris
  • Discover historical Luxembourg
  • View the famous Porta Nigra gate
  • Visit Heidelberg medieval city
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich. Cruise the enchanting Rhine and Moselle, visiting fairytale villages like Cochem and Bernkastel, and exploring cultural treasures in Trier and Strasbourg.
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Ehrenfels Castle on Rhine River near Rudesheim
from $6,399
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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaSiena
  • Join a bike ride along the Rhine
  • Taste Rüdesheimer Coffee
  • Discover Heidelberg Castle
  • Explore the Black Forest
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Enjoy a 14-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amasiena! From Amsterdam to Basel, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit. Then enjoy two days in Lucerne and two days in Zurich. Along the way, you can bike ride along the Rhine, taste Rüdesheimer Coffee, discover Heidelberg Castle, and explore the Black Forest.
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Frauenkirche church in Nuremberg
from $7,429
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Europe's Rivers & Castles

Prague - Paris - 14 Day Itinerary aboard AmaPrima
  • Explore attractive Prague
  • Admire Nuremberg's Gothic churches
  • Visit the medieval city of Wertheim
  • Sail through the Rhine River gorge
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Embark on a 14-day cruise with 3 nights in Prague and Paris aboard the MS Amaprima. Explore castle-lined shores, storybook villages, and historic treasures while savoring Germany’s famed wines, beers, and Rüdesheim coffee.
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Panoramic view of Budapest cityscape
from $3,779
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Danube Symphony (Westbound)

Budapest to Vilshofen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Expression
  • Bike Vienna’s scenic Danube
  • Taste Wachau Valley wines
  • Visit St. Florian Monastery
  • Tour Schönbrunn Palace grandeur
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Budapest / Vilshofen
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Variable
Experience the Danube Symphony westbound on a 6-day Avalon Expression river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Explore Vienna, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Ybbs, and Linz with guided sightseeing, biking, wine tasting, pastries, castles, and cultural landmarks along the way.
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