Switzerland Small River Cruises

This exciting river cruise vacation has it all! Begin in Amsterdam with a cruise through the city’s enchanting canals. Then, head north to explore the unique harbor town of Volendam, Edam with its world-famous cheeses, and Arnhem, where you can choose between guided sightseeing and a visit of the WWII Airborne Museum Hartenstein. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Cologne and Strasbourg, see the Deutsches Eck at Koblenz, the Roman ruins at Trier, Reichsburg Castle above charming Cochem, and the unique Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim. Also, visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, sail past the legendary Lorelei rock and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, sample the area’s celebrated wines in Bernkastel, and enjoy excursions to majestic Heidelberg and to Germany’s legendary Black Forest.

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this mesmerizing journey along the Rhine. Enjoy a canal cruise in splendid Amsterdam and an excursion to Heidelberg, as well as guided sightseeing in Cologne, Koblenz, and Strasbourg. Also sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, see the legendary Lorelei rock, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim, and visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz.

Celebrate the festive season in Central Europe with a magnificent 4-night cruise from Frankfurt to Basel! Stops include Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere at the city’s enormous Christmas market; Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest.

Ring in the holidays on this exciting cruise along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Your vacation begins with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and time to explore the Christmas markets in the “Golden City” of Prague. Next up: Nuremberg for guided sightseeing, to experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market, and to board your cruise vessel. On to medieval Bamberg to sample delectable German beers, to Würzburg to visit the Bishop’s Residenz, and to the walled city of Rothenburg. Also visit Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, Miltenberg for a traditional baking demonstration, and pretty Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. In Heidelberg, marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere; in Strasbourg, France, enjoy guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and from Breisach, take an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest, home to Black Forest ham and cuckoo clocks.

Ring in the holidays on this exciting cruise along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Your vacation begins in Nuremberg where you board your river cruise vessel. Enjoy a guided tour of the city and experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market. On to medieval Bamberg to sample delectable German beers, to Würzburg to visit the Bishop’s Residenz, and to the walled city of Rothenburg. Also visit Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, and pretty Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. In Heidelberg, marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere; in Strasbourg, France, enjoy guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and from Breisach, take an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest, home to Black Forest ham and cuckoo clocks.

Discover the best of Central Europe during this exciting Christmastime cruise from Vienna to Basel. Start in magical Vienna, where you will enjoy guided sightseeing, free time to explore the Christmas markets, and will embark your cruise vessel. Sail west, stopping in Dürnstein to see the baroque Stiftskirche and in Melk to visit its Benedictine Abbey and sample regional wines. Continue to the busy river port of Linz, delightful Passau, medieval Regensburg, and Nuremberg for guided sightseeing and to experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market. Other highlights include the vibrant Bavarian capital of Munich, German beer tasting in Bamberg, a visit of the magnificent Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, and an excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg. Also visit Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, Miltenberg for a traditional baking demonstration, and enjoy an excursion to the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. In Heidelberg, marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere; enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, with time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and from Breisach, take an excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest.

Discover the best of Central Europe during this exciting Christmastime cruise from Basel to Vienna. From Zürich, travel to Basel and board your ship. Head north to Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; to Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and to Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere. Enjoy an excursion to the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. Also visit Miltenberg for a traditional baking demonstration, Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, and Würzburg to visit the magnificent Bishop’s Residenz. Other highlights include an excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg, medieval Bamberg to sample delicious German beers, and Nuremberg to experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market. An excursion to Munich shows off the vibrant Bavarian capital, then on to medieval Regensburg, delightful Passau, and Melk with a visit to its Benedictine Abbey. Your journey concludes with guided sightseeing and plenty of free time to explore magical Vienna, the splendid “City of Music.”

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this mesmerizing journey along the Rhine. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, as well as an excursion to Heidelberg and a canal cruise in splendid Amsterdam. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, see the legendary Lorelei rock, visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim.

Celebrate the festive season in Central Europe with a magnificent 4-night cruise from Basel to Frankfurt! Stops include Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere at the city’s enormous Christmas market.

Ring in the holidays on this exciting cruise along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. From Zürich, travel to Basel and board your ship. Head north to Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; to Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and to Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere. Enjoy an excursion to the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. Also visit Miltenberg for a traditional baking demonstration, Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, and Würzburg to visit the magnificent Bishop’s Residenz. Other highlights include an excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg, medieval Bamberg to sample delicious German beers, and Nuremberg to experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market. Your vacation ends with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and time to explore the Christmas markets in the “Golden City” of Prague.

Ring in the holidays on this exciting cruise along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. From Zürich, travel to Basel and board your ship. Head north to Breisach for an included excursion into Germany’s legendary Black Forest; to Strasbourg, France, for guided sightseeing and time to explore one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe; and to Heidelberg, where you can marvel at the imposing red stone castle and bask in the holiday atmosphere. Enjoy an excursion to the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim with its outstanding Christmas market and life-sized nativity scene. Also visit Miltenberg, Wertheim to see the half-timbered houses and shop for blown-glass ornaments, and Würzburg to visit the magnificent Bishop’s Residenz. Other highlights include an onboard baking demonstration, an excursion to the walled city of Rothenburg, medieval Bamberg to sample delicious German beers, and Nuremberg to experience Germany’s most famous Christmas market.

Four countries, three rivers, and the impressive Main Danube Canal are the basis of this delightful river cruise vacation. Start in Zürich, Switzerland, then travel to Basel to embark your river cruise vessel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Regensburg, and Passau. An excursion to Heidelberg highlights its imposing castle ruins, and a stop in Melk includes a visit of the beautiful Benedictine Abbey. Guided orientations of the smaller towns show off their famous sights, and time in Nuremberg includes the chance to sample some of Germany’s world-famous beers. Your journey concludes with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and time at leisure in Vienna, the extraordinary “City of Music.”

Four countries, three rivers, and the impressive Main Danube Canal are the basis of this delightful river cruise vacation. Start in Zürich, Switzerland, then travel to Basel to embark your river cruise vessel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Regensburg, and Passau. An excursion to Heidelberg highlights its imposing castle ruins, and a stop in Melk includes a visit of the beautiful Benedictine Abbey. Guided orientations of the smaller towns show off their famous sights, and time in Nuremberg includes the chance to sample some of Germany’s world-famous beers. Your journey concludes in Vienna.