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An aerial shot of the Porto Cathedrals next to the Douro River, Portugal

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Make the most of the summer sun with a relaxing river cruise along some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe and beyond.

Imagine yourself soaking in the glorious weather on the Sun Deck, mingling with like-minded travellers over a glass of wine or cooling off with a dip in the splash pool as you travel to your next exciting destination.

This summer, you could find yourself castle-spotting along the Rhine, exploring the charming towns and cities that line its banks. Perhaps exploring the UNESCO-listed wine terraces of the Douro Valley will tempt you (Wine-tasting anyone?). On our French river cruises, you could see historic sites along the Seine from Paris into the heart of Normandy or through the natural beauty of Burgundy and Provence and more along the Rhône. Then there's the Danube. A journey along this river offers a chance to explore four incredible capital cities - Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna - and discover the river's musical legacy. 

The waterways of Europe are beautiful, but they're not your only options. Further afield, you could explore the heart of Southeast Asia on a voyage along the Mekong, uncovering the enduring cultures and traditions of Vietnam and Cambodia. Or choose an adventure in Egypt, the land of Pharaohs, where pyramids and ancient temples still bejewel the banks of the Nile

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Direct flights & transfers
  • Five-star ships with impeccable on-board service
  • Spacious cabins with windows
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director looking after you throughout
  • Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers
  • Full board dining
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 20kg+ checked luggage
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team

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Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria
A distant view of Melk abbey on a rocky outcrop above the Danube river, Austria
Salzburg skyline with river Salzach in springtime, Austria
Wiener Ringstrasse with Burgtheater and tram at sunrise, Vienna, Austria

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The Blue Danube River Cruise

  • 3 countries visited
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • 9 included experiences
  • Full board dining
  • Our most popular River Cruise
Porto cityscape on the Douro River with traditional Rabelo boats in Portugal
River Douro region at sunrise
View of bridge across river in Spain with Salamanca cathedral in the background
Medieval clock tower amidst a street of Castelo Rodrigo's historical village, Portugal

River Cruise

Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise

  • Portugal, Spain
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining
  • 8 visits & tours
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
Imperial Castle on mountain with houses overlooking Mosel river in Cochem, Germany
Picturesque bend of the river Rhine near the town Filsen, Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate
 Colorful houses in Old Town on Rhine River Embankment

River Cruise

Rhine and Moselle River Cruise

  • Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • 10 included experiences
Old town on the Pegnitz River in Nuremberg, Germany

River Cruise

Medieval Germany: Bavaria and the Romantic Road

  • Germany
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining
  • 10 included experiences
  • Explore iconic historical cities & sites
  • Enjoy scenic towns along the Romantic Road
Pretty bridge across a waterways of Strasbourg, capital city of the Alsace region, France
Feldberg Mountain, Germany, with views of distant Hills and Forests under a blue cloudy sky
Famous Chapel Bridge in the historic city center of Lucerne, the city's symbol and one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions and views on a sunny day in summer, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Church, houses and vineyards with the Rhein river in Assmanshausen, Germany

River Cruise

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland

  • France, Germany, Switzerland
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board (except one lunch if choosing the full day excursion)
  • 10 included experiences

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