River cruising offers an intimate atmosphere as you take to the waterways of the world. Get closer to the spectacular cityscapes, and cruise through canals and rivers that are impossible for the larger ships to sail. With comfortable accommodations, excellent meals, and the convenience of a floating hotel, a river cruise is a practical and enjoyable way to explore fascinating destinations throughout the world.
Price Per Night:$614.14 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
New Orleans, Darrow, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Natchez, Vicksburg, Greenville, Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi, Memphis
Discover Darrow, the gateway to the grand homes of the Lower Mississippi, and explore the fascinating towns along the banks of the Mississippi that preserve the memory of the American South’s early history. Learn about Natchez’s French and Acadian heritage and pay your respects at the Vicksburg battlefield. Savor delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis’s famous barbecue, as you celebrate musical legends in the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll.
Price Per Night:$371.29 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau. Witness daily monastic life on an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey. This eight-day itinerary reveals the best of these places while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery.
Price Per Night:$723.75 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Arrive Amsterdam, Explore Amsterdam, Magical Keukenhof Gardens & the Hague, Rotterdam - the "Gateway to Europe", Kinderdijk's Windmills & Dordrecht, A choice of excursions in Ghent or Bruges, Antwerp & the Age of Exploration, Discover Brussels, Disembark & Journey Home
Historic windmills and flower gardens, world-famous art museums, inside looks at medieval architecture, and an exclusive dinner with live music and a tour of Dutch Golden Age art at the Mauritshuis in The Hague highlight this memorable springtime river cruise aboard.
Admire Rhine Valley vistas from a 900-year-old castle. Sample the culinary delights of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Learn the Viennese waltz, visit Melk’s Benedictine Abbey and delve into Nuremberg’s World War II history. Indulge your senses on this 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers between the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland and the stunning landscapes of Hungary, with engaging encounters at every bend.
Explore one of Europe’s best-loved rivers. Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and stunning scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savor the various culinary traditions of Alsace. With calls in Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
Price Per Night:$827.14 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Arrive Brussels / Embark riverboat, Explore Brussels, Architecture and Ale in Antwerp, Discover the best of Bruges, Gorinchem & a castle dinner, Leiden or Rotterdam, The artful life in Amsterdam, Journey Home
Revel in yuletide cheer as you discover beloved European holiday traditions during this scenic 12-day cruise tour. Admire festive seasonal displays in Paris, the vibrantly lit facade of the cathedral in Reims and Alsatian bonhomie in Strasbourg. Browse stalls full of local delicacies and handicrafts at the charming Christmas markets of Trier, Koblenz and Mannheim, and enjoy a warm mug of glühwein while in the shadow of the Alps in Zürich.
Price Per Night:$299.90 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, Marktheidenfeld, Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg...
Sail through southern Germany and explore neighboring regions in Switzerland and France. Visit Basel, considered the Swiss capital of culture with its charming old town steeped in tradition. Sample flavors of the Alsace region, explore Frankfurt, one of Europe’s high-powered business hubs, and visit lesser-known historic towns in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Turreted castles and a fascinating history exude a rich tapestry of medieval charm.
Price Per Night:$708.18 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Arrive London, After-hours visit to the Churchill War Rooms, Under the Channel to France & embark cruise, C'est Paris... an overview & a choice of museums, Chateau de Versailles or Montmartre, Auvers-sur-Oise & Vincent van Gogh, Giverny and Monet's home & gardens, Medieval Rouen and a private evening at a chateau, Étretat & Honfleur or Caen & Bayeux, WWII history on the beaches of Normandy...
Travel from London to Paris to experience these great cities as never before. Start with a two-night stay in London at one of the world's top hotels, then set off on a 7-night river cruise aboard ms Sapphire... winding through fishing ports, medieval towns, picturesque haunts of Impressionist painters, Normandy's D-Day beaches and more...
Price Per Night:$399.86 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Passau, Linz, Krems, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Scenic Sailing: Danube Bend, Budapest
Pass through Europe’s most enchanting countries, stopping to explore cultural capitals and fairy-tale villages. Savor Austro-Hungarian cuisine, admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty and explore Central European cities. Take part in European holiday traditions and experience the region’s renowned Christmas markets. Breathe in the scents of traditional fare and admire the handiwork of local artisans—perfect for bringing home to your family and friends.
