Pay your respects at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. Discover Roman Trier. Taste Moselle Rieslings and visit the wine town of Bernkastel-Kues. Enjoy scenic cruising past the town of Sankt Goar, home of the Lorelei Rock, and through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO Site. Visit fascinating Worms and the university town of Heidelberg. Vineyard-flanked slopes and historic cities, along with hotel stays in Paris and Zürich, make this 12-day cruisetour irresistible.
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as you journey through storybook villages. Sample tasty yuletide treats and regional delicacies as you browse colorful stalls for handcrafted ornaments and unique gifts. Admire the twinkling lights of Cologne and revel in the merry atmosphere of the Rhine Valley, as storefront displays, wine cellars and markets embrace the holiday season. This eight-day voyage is a joyful celebration of festive cheer.
Price Per Night: $399.93 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Amsterdam, Scenic Sailing: Waal & Merwede, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine, Miltenberg, Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart, Würzburg, Bamberg, Scenic Sailing: Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Scenic Sailing: Wachau Valley, Krems, Vienna, Budapest
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 ponder 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.
Price Per Night: $499.86 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Lyon, Vienne, Scenic Sailing: Rhône River, Tournon, Viviers, Arles, Avignon
Sail along the scenic Rhône River through the beautiful French countryside. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes d’Arles and the Pont du Gard. Explore the world’s largest Gothic palace at Avignon’s grand Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor local wines, hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this eight-day voyage.
Price Per Night: $463.55 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Prague, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Scenic Sailing: Main River, Spessart, Würzburg, Heidelberg, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Cochem, Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine, Trier, Bernkastel, Paris, Reims, Paris
Celebrate the holiday season as you immerse yourself in French, German and Czech traditions. Spend time in chic Paris and sample tasty yuletide dishes. Explore Christmas markets in quaint German towns and enjoy the scent of spiced gingerbread and glühwein as they fill the air amid colorful stalls. Visit castles and cathedrals that are adorned with festive displays. Revel in the merry atmosphere as you sail along Europe’s iconic rivers.