Europe River Cruises
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There are many iconic European rivers, including the Danube, the Rhine and the Douro to choose from. Watch towns, villages and mountains drift by from the comfort of an elegant river ship. Relax on board in stylish surroundings which provide a perfect base to explore Europe in a leisurely manner.
River ships usually dock right in the heart of town, allowing you to explore each destination both by day and into the evening. From historic port cities and towns to idyllic villages and luscious landscapes of rolling hills, mountains or winelands. Sightseeing, dining and entertainment options are all easily accessible. Short flights to cities such as Amsterdam, Budapest, Venice, Vienna and Porto, among many others, mean your time can be spent exploring the city sights before boarding your purpose built ship for your Europe river cruise.
Our expert cruise consultants are a mine of information about what to do on your European River cruise, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want an off the beaten track adventure, a relaxing cruise combined with a city break, or an ultra-luxury experience – they are the perfect people to ask.
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EUROPE RIVER CRUISE DEALS & SPECIAL OFFERS
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OUR EUROPE RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAYS
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular Europe river cruises. If you don’t see what you’re looking for give us a call and speak to one of our cruise experts, or take a look at our Europe Holidays pages for more inspiration.
Douro Discovery
8 days / 7 nights
Guide Price: £3,599 pp
VIEW MORE ❯The Blue Danube
8 days / 7 nights
Guide Price: £2,099 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Rhine and Moselle
8 days / 7 nights
Guide Price: £3,349 pp
VIEW MORE ❯European Gems
15 days / 14 nights
Guide Price: £4,849 pp
VIEW MORE ❯WHERE TO CRUISE
Take a look at our guide to the best river cruise destinations in Europe, for more inspiration.
French Rivers
The Seine meanders through delightful Normandy countryside to Paris, a city best viewed from the comfort of a river cruise. The Rhone and Saone in the south of France offer history, culture and delicious cuisine. Cruise the Dordogne, Gironde and Garonne rivers to experience some of the world’s finest wines from one of the 10,000 chateaux.
The Rhine River
The Rhine is Europe’s best loved river and it’s easy to see why – iconic cities, lush forests, idyllic villages and picture-postcard scenery – a Rhine river cruise has it all. The 40 mile stretch of the Middle Rhine, which includes Koblenz and Rudesheim, is so scenic that it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Danube River
Flowing for almost 2,000 miles from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, the Danube is one of Europe’s most popular river cruise destinations. It’s packed with must-see cities like Vienna and Budapest, ancient towns such as Nuremburg and beautiful landscapes that will keep you entertained as you cruise from one town to the next.
The Douro River
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro River is one of Europe’s most untouched and beautiful rivers. The River of Gold (D’Oro) meanders through gorges terraced with thousands of vineyards framed by lush hills and plunging valley. The humble city of Porto provides a great starting point to any Douro river cruise.
Northern Italy
Explore the lower stretches of Italy's longest river, the Po, as you cruise past historic towns, bustling cities and charming seaside communities before your river cruises reaches the Adriatic amidst the incomparable beauty of the Venetian lagoon.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO ON A EUROPE RIVER CRUISE?
European River Cruising Top Tips From Our Travel Experts
Alex
Do you enjoy beautiful and historic towns? Then the Danube River is for you, calling at the imperial capital cities of Europe’s heart and more.
Emily
If food, wine and spectacular scenery are your thing, a cruise along Portugal’s Douro River is an exceptional choice.
Emily
River ships usually dock right in the heart of town, allowing you to make the most of each destination, exploring both in the day and into the evening.
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