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Historic Zurich with River Limmat, Switzerland
from $5,999
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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella
  • Wander Strasbourg’s charming street
  • Discover Basel’s historical gems
  • Stroll medieval walls in Lucerne
  • Explore Zurich’s vibrant history
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Sail the Rhine on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amastella. Explore vibrant cities, storybook towns, and a UNESCO-listed landscape of castles, breweries, and timeless traditions.
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Hungarian parliament, Budapest
from $5,424
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Blue Danube Discovery

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amasonata
  • Admire charming Budapest
  • Enjoy unique Hungarian traditions
  • Discover Vienna's Imperial Palace
  • Taste Dürnstein’s unique wine
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Discover the Danube River on this unique 13-day exploration of Europe. Start with 2 nights in historical Budapest, followed by an unforgettable 7-night Danube River cruise to Nuremberg, concluding with 3 nights in the charming city of Prague. A flexible itinerary with plenty of daily tour options allows you to design your own trip.
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Nuremberg
from $5,724
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Iconic Christmas Markets

Budapest - Prague - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde
  • Explore Nuremberg’s Christmas glow
  • Visit Vienna’s festive Town Hall
  • Walk Passau’s historic old town
  • Bike through Melk’s serene paths
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Budapest / Prague
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise with stays in Budapest and Prague aboard the MS Amaverde. Experience enchanting Christmas markets in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Vienna, and Budapest, filled with handcrafted treasures, seasonal delights, and a warm holiday spirit.
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Parliament Building, Budapest
from $3,639
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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaverde
  • Explore charming Vilshofen town
  • Visit Salzburg's historic center
  • Wander through Linz's old city
  • Tour magnificent Melk Abbey
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Festival Visits
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest on the MS Amaverde, exploring timeless cities like Vienna and Bratislava. Discover stunning landscapes, grand abbeys, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites that embody the rich heritage of Old World Europe.
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Rudesheim
from $3,649
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

Basel - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola
  • Visit Heidelberg’s historic sites
  • Experience Dusseldorf’s culture
  • Explore Cologne’s Old Town
  • Enjoy Dutch specialties
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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the MS Amaviola, where vibrant cities and charming towns reveal rich histories. Sail along the Rhine's UNESCO World Heritage stretch, featuring stunning castles and delightful villages.
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View of Strasbourg city
from $4,139
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Enchanting Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella
  • See Strasbourg's Gothic Cathedral
  • Enjoy Heidelberg's natural beauty
  • Hike through Rüdesheim
  • Admire Amsterdam's canals
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From Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, this classic 8-day cruise of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers aboard the MS Amastella will take you through scenic wine country, where you can visit, hike, and tour the historic towns, museums, and canals of Breisach, Strasbourg, Manheim & Heidelberg, the castles of Rüdesheim, and Koblenz & Cologne.
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Explore historic Bamberg
from $4,239
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Europe's Rivers & Castles - Cruise Only

Nuremberg - Luxembourg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
  • Explore Wurzburg’s Baroque splendor
  • Discover Bamberg’s architecture
  • Stroll Wertheim’s charming streets
  • Visit Rudesheim’s vineyard gondola
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Nuremberg / Luxembourg
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Biking, Hiking, Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits
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Set sail on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amacerto, exploring Europe’s charm from the scenic Main River to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley's castles and Moselle's vineyards. Visit picturesque villages like Bernkastel, Cochem, and Rothenburg, admire the Wurzburg Residenz fresco, and savor German wines and smoked beer.
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Explore the charming Austrian town of Linz
from $3,649
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Romantic Danube - Cruise Only

Vilshofen - Budapest - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amabella
  • Discover Passau’s historic allure
  • Admire Linz’s cultural vibrance
  • Experience Vienna’s elegance
  • Stroll Bratislava’s regal streets
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Vilshofen / Budapest
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Sail the Danube on an 8-day river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amabella. Explore timeless cities, majestic abbeys, and UNESCO sites, discovering the romance and history of Old World Europe.
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Strasbourg Canal
from $7,390
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Classic Cruise - Alsace and Lorraine

Krafft - Niderviller - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Panache
  • Explore Strasbourg historic city
  • Stroll Saverne charming town
  • Hike Chateau Haut-Barr fortress
  • Tour Waltenheim-sur-Zorn vineyards
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Krafft / Niderviller
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Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on the Panache through Alsace, starting in Strasbourg, with a champagne welcome. Discover historic towns and cultural landmarks, and enjoy wine tastings, scenic hikes, and art at every port before disembarking in Strasbourg.
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Cologne, Germany
from $3,549
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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima
  • Cruise Amsterdam’s charming canals
  • Stroll Dusseldorf’s vibrant streets
  • Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge
  • Taste wine in Rudesheim’s vineyards
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amaprima, passing vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic castles. Explore Strasbourg, Colmar, and the Black Forest, then savor local flavors from Amsterdam to the Swiss Alps.
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Wander a cozy Christmas Market
from $3,839
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto
  • Explore Amsterdam’s scenic canals
  • Discover Cologne’s Old Town
  • Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
  • Savor Dusseldorf’s crisp Altbier
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Amsterdam / Basel
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard MS Amacerto, exploring Europe's most enchanting Christmas Markets. From Cologne's Gothic cathedral to Strasbourg's festive charm and Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar, embrace the season's magic along the Rhine River.
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Durnstein
from $3,839
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Blue Danube Discovery - Cruise Only

Budapest - Nuremberg - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalea
  • Hike to Durnstein’s fortress ruins
  • Explore Vienna’s imperial past
  • Visit Nuremberg’s grand castle site
  • Walk Bratislava’s historic streets
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Embark on an 8-day river cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard the MS Amalea, exploring Europe’s artistic and cultural treasures. Visit Vienna, Passau, and UNESCO-listed Regensburg, savor Sacher-Torte, and admire the Wachau Valley’s vineyards.
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Athos crossing beutiful landscapes
from $6,050
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Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

7 Day Itinerary aboard Athos
  • Tour the medieval city Carcassonne
  • Wine tasting at a local château
  • Visit Pezenas
  • Pass through the Fonserannes locks
  • Visit Narbonne
  • Cross the Orb canal bridge
  • Walking and cycling
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Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Join an exciting 7-day cruise along Canal Du Midi on board the Athos ship. Explore the beauty and history of the different landmarks along the way such as Carcassonne, Pezenas, and the hilltop village of Minerve.
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Enjoy the brilliant blue water of the Mediterranean
from $2,590
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Malaga to Cannes

Malaga - Cannes - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Explore Malaga’s Moorish Alcazaba
  • Visit Almeria’s Alcazaba
  • Discover Cartagena’s history
  • Relax on Ibiza’s beaches
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Malaga / Cannes
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Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Set sail on a 9-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer, exploring Spain's southern coast, the Balearic Islands, and the French Riviera. Discover historic sites in Malaga, Granada, Almeria, and vibrant spots like Ibiza and St. Tropez, ending the journey in Cannes.
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Admire sun-soaked Malaga
from $2,300
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Lisbon to Malaga

Lisbon - Malaga - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Explore Lisbon’s historic Alfama
  • Discover Portimao’s Algarve charm
  • Wander Cadiz’s palm-lined streets
  • Experience Tangier’s culture
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Lisbon / Malaga
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Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Lisbon aboard the Star Flyer, exploring Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar, and Morocco. Experience vibrant cities and scenic coastlines, and relax onboard while enjoying stunning ocean views.
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Wander through the preserved structures of Dubrovnik
from $1,360
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Split to Dubrovnik

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Captain Bota
  • Explore UNESCO Sites
  • Explore Mljet National Park
  • Discover Croatia
  • Sail across Hvar Island
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Split / Dubrovnik
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Urban Exploration
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Variable
This 8-day cruise from Split to Dubrovnik aboard Captain Bota is a great way to see some of the most beautiful islands and cities in Croatia. Embark in Split, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then set sail for Hvar, Korčula, Mljet, and Vis. Explore ancient towns, swim in crystal-clear waters, and hike through lush forests.
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Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market
from $1,193
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Christmas on the Romantic Rhine

4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Christmas Markets in Strasbourg
  • Tour museums in Rüdesheim
  • Discover the history of Mainz
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Strasbourg / Strasbourg
Activities
Christmas Market Visits
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Variable
Cruise the romantic Rhine Valley this Christmas and discover the famous Christmas market of Strasbourg, one of the biggest in Europe, aboard the MS Leonard Da Vinci.
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The medieval fortress of Calvi
from $12,220
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Corsican shores, under Sail Aboard Le Ponant

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Ponant
  • Visit Balagne and Cap Corse
  • Visit Gulf of Ajaccio
  • Discover the Gulf of Sant’Amanza
  • Visit the Gulf of Roccapina
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Nice / Nice
Activities
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise along the Corsican coastline aboard Le Ponant, departing from Nice. Explore the northern terrain of Balagne and Cap Corse with historic citadels and unspoiled villages. Experience the Gulf of Sant’Amanza. Visit the Gulf of Roccapina and Domaine de Murtoli before returning to Nice.
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