France Small River Cruises

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins with an overnight on the stunning Côte d’Azur, then travel to Arles in the Provence region to board your ship and sail north up the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers. Along the way, explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as Mâcon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, and fascinating Beaune. Your vacation ends in Paris with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and free time to explore the remarkable “City of Light” on your own!

THEME CRUISES

• June 26 departure is offered as an exclusive Jazz Cruise and includes special music features at no additional cost.
• Oct 30 departure is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings at no additional cost.

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins when you embark your ship in Arles in the Provence region. Sailing northward up the scenic Rhône and Saône River, explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomical capital of Lyon, as well as Mâcon, Tournus and Chalon-sur- Saône.

THEME CRUISES

• June 27 departure is offered as an exclusive Jazz Cruise and includes special music features at no additional cost.
• Oct 31 departure is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings at no additional cost.

This fantastic cruise vacation showcases France’s exciting variety. Your adventure begins on the stunning Côte d’Azur, then travel to Arles to board your ship and sail north up the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers. Along the way, explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as Mâcon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, and fascinating Beaune. Spend two overnights in Paris, the “City of Light,” then begin your journey along the Seine into the picturesque Normandy region. Choose between a guided excursion to Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison. Next up: your choice of a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or remarkable Bizy Castle. On to Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant landing beaches of Normandy or a fascinating “Taste of Normandy.” Continue to dramatic Château Gaillard at Les Andelys, with free time to explore on your own. Return to Paris for the conclusion of your magnifique cruise.

THEME CRUISES

• June 26 departure is offered as an exclusive Jazz cruise on the Rhone/Saône river section, and includes special music features at no additional cost.

This fantastic cruise vacation showcases France’s exciting variety. Your adventure begins when you embark your ship in Arles in the Provence region. Sailing northward up the scenic Rhône and Saône River, explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as Mâcon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, and fascinating Beaune. Spend two overnights in Paris, the “City of Light,” then begin your journey along the Seine into the picturesque Normandy region. Choose between a guided excursion to Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison. Next up: your choice of a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or remarkable Bizy Castle. On to Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant landing beaches of Normandy or a fascinating “Taste of Normandy.” Continue to dramatic Château Gaillard at Les Andelys, with free time to explore on your own. Return to Paris for the conclusion of your magnifique cruise.

THEME CRUISES

• June 27 departure is offered as an exclusive Jazz cruise on the Rhone/Saône river section, and includes special music features at no additional cost.

Experience Holland, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, and France on this fantastic river cruise vacation. Begin in Amsterdam with an exciting cruise through its intricate network of canals. Then, on to experience the vibrant Rotterdam harbor, Kinderdijk’s quintessential windmills, and the Airborne Museum Hartenstein in Arnhem. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Gouda, Antwerp, Maastricht, Cologne, and Trier; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim; cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge; and visit Reichsburg Castle above charming of Cochem and a local wine cellar in Bernkastel. From Metz, travel via high-speed TGV train to Paris for guided sightseeing, two overnights, and the conclusion of your amazing vacation.

Experience Holland, Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg on this fantastic river cruise vacation. Begin in Amsterdam with an exciting cruise through its intricate network of canals. Then, on to experience the vibrant Rotterdam harbor, Kinderdijk’s quintessential windmills, and the Airborne Museum Hartenstein in Arnhem. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Gouda, Antwerp, Maastricht, Cologne, and Trier; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim; cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge; and visit Reichsburg Castle above charming of Cochem and a local wine cellar in Bernkastel.

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.

Sail along the Danube, Main, Rhine, and Moselle Rivers and through the Main Danube Canal and dramatic Rhine Gorge on this remarkable river cruise vacation. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, and Reichsburg Castle in Cochem. Also participate in a beer tasting in Regensburg, attend a traditional baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg, stop along the Romantic Road in medieval Rothenburg, and travel by high-speed TGV train to Paris, where your vacation concludes with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and plenty of free time to explore the “City of Light” at your own pace!

Sail along the Danube, Main, Rhine, and Moselle Rivers and through the Main Danube Canal and dramatic Rhine Gorge on this remarkable river cruise vacation. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits of Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, and Reichsburg Castle in Cochem. Also participate in a beer tasting in Regensburg, attend a traditional baking on board and stop along the Romantic Road in medieval Rothenburg.

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins with two overnights and guided sightseeing in Paris, the “City of Light.” Travel south to fascinating Beaune for a Burgundy wine tasting, then board your ship in quaint Chalon-sur-Saône and set sail for lovely Tournus, Mâcon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as medieval Tournon, charming Viviers, Avignon, and Arles. Your vacation ends with an overnight in the stunning Côte d’Azur on the French Riviera.

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Board your ship in quaint Chalon-sur-Saône and set sail for lovely Tournus, Mâcon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as medieval Tournon, charming Viviers, Avignon, and Arles.

Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your journey begins with two overnights and guided sightseeing in Paris, the “City of Light.” Travel south to fascinating Beaune for a Burgundy wine tasting, then board your ship in quaint Chalon-sur-Saône and set sail for lovely Tournus, Mâcon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as Tournon, charming Viviers, and beautiful Avignon. Disembark your ship in Arles and travel into the heart of the Provence region for an additional three nights. Visit the medieval walled city of Aigues-Mortes, enjoy a guided tour of Nîmes, and spend time exploring elegant Aix-en-Provence before heading to the beautiful Côte d'Azur for the conclusion of your adventure.

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.

This splendid Central Europe river cruise introduces you to the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Moselle Rivers, as well as to the fascinating Main Danube Canal. Your vacation begins with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and a visit of the Hradcany Castle grounds in the “Golden City” of Prague. Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Bamberg, Würzburg, Miltenberg, and Trier. Visit the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim, and Reichsburg Castle above the little town of Cochem. Other highlights: attend a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg and travel by high-speed TGV train from Metz to Paris. Your vacation ends in Paris with two overnights and guided sightseeing of the major sites.

This splendid Central Europe river cruise introduces you to the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Moselle Rivers, as well as to the fascinating Main Danube Canal. Your vacation begins in Nuremberg where you board the Avalon Luminary to cruise the Main Danube Canal, as well as the Main, Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Bamberg, Würzburg, Miltenberg and Trier. Visit the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim, and Reichsburg Castle above the little town of Cochem. Other highlights: attend a traditional baking demonstration.

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.

This fantastic vacation showcases France’s exciting variety. Embark in Paris and head northwest along the Seine into the picturesque Normandy region. Dock at Conflans and choose between a guided excursion to Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison. Next up: your choice of a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or remarkable Bizy Castle. On to Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating “Taste of Normandy.” Continue to dramatic Château Gaillard at Les Andelys, with free time to explore this medieval town on your own. Return to Paris, where you’ll disembark and travel south to captivating Beaune for a wine tasting. In Chalon-sur-Saône, board your second cruise ship and sail on to Tournus, Mâcon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as medieval Tournon, charming Viviers, Avignon, and Arles. Your vacation ends with an overnight in the stunning Côte d’Azur on the French Riviera.

This fantastic vacation showcases France’s exciting variety. Embark in Paris and head northwest along the Seine into the picturesque Normandy region. Dock at Conflans and choose between a guided excursion to Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison. Next up: your choice of a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or remarkable Bizy Castle. On to Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating “Taste of Normandy.” Continue to dramatic Château Gaillard at Les Andelys, with free time to explore this medieval town on your own. Return to Paris, where you’ll disembark and travel south to captivating Beaune for a wine tasting. In Chalon-sur-Saône, board your second cruise ship and sail on to Tournus, Mâcon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as medieval Tournon, charming Viviers, Avignon, and Arles.

This fantastic vacation showcases France’s exciting variety. Embark in Paris and head northwest along the Seine into the picturesque Normandy region. Dock at Conflans and choose between a guided excursion to Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison. Next up: your choice of a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or remarkable Bizy Castle. On to Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating “Taste of Normandy.” Continue to dramatic Château Gaillard at Les Andelys, with free time to explore this medieval town on your own. Return to Paris, where you’ll disembark and travel south to captivating Beaune for a wine tasting. In Chalon-sur-Saône, board your second cruise ship and sail on to Tournus, Mâcon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as medieval Tournon, charming Viviers, Avignon, and Arles. Your vacation ends with two overnights in the Provence region and a final overnight in the stunning Côte d’Azur.

Combine time in France’s splendid capital with discoveries of quaint villages along the Seine and in the picturesque Normandy region. Embark in Paris, the vibrant “City of Light,” then set sail and choose between a visit of Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison. Next up: your choice of a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or remarkable Bizy Castle. On to Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen, where you choose between an included excursion to the poignant Normandy landing beaches or a fascinating “Taste of Normandy.” Continue to dramatic Château Gaillard at Les Andelys, with free time to explore this medieval town on your own. Return to Paris, where you’ll disembark and conclude your exciting vacation!

THEME CRUISES

• Oct 31 Departure is offered as an exclusive Art Cruise, including special lectures and features available at no additional cost.

Experience France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and Holland on this fantastic river cruise vacation. Your adventure starts with two overnights and guided sightseeing in Paris, the incomparable “City of Light.” Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to Metz, then travel to Remich, Luxembourg, to board your river vessel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier, Cologne, and Middelburg, cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, take pictures of the famous windmills at Kinderdijk, and visit the Delta Works in Veere. Also visit a local wine cellar in Bernkastel, Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, and Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim. In Arnhem, take a guided tour that features the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, visit St. Baaf’s Cathedral in Ghent, and explore Amsterdam on a cruise through its fascinating system of canals.

THEME CRUISES

• October 2 departure is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings available at no additional cost.

Your adventure starts in Remich, Luxembourg, where you board your river vessel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier, Cologne, and Middelburg, cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, take pictures of the famous windmills at Kinderdijk, and visit the Delta Works in Veere. Also visit a local wine cellar in Bernkastel, Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, and Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim. In Arnhem, take a guided tour that features the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, visit St. Baaf’s Cathedral in Ghent, and explore Amsterdam on a cruise through its fascinating system of canals.

THEME CRUISES

• October 4 departure is offered as an exclusive Wine Cruise, including special lectures and tastings available at no additional cost.

Sail along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers, and through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and Main Danube Canal on this remarkable river cruise vacation. Your vacation begins with two overnights in Paris, with guided city sightseeing and leisure time to explore the “City of Light” on your own. Then, travel from Paris to Metz via high-speed TGV train and embark your river cruise ship in Remich, Luxembourg. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with inside visits to Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg, Melk’s Benedictine Abbey, and Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest. Other highlights: stop along the Romantic Road in medieval Rothenburg, attend an onboard traditional baking demonstration and participate in a beer tasting in Regensburg.

This splendid Central Europe river cruise introduces you to the magnificent Moselle, Rhine, and Main Rivers, as well as to the fascinating Main Danube Canal. Your vacation begins with two overnights and guided sightseeing in Paris, the splendid “City of Light.” Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier, Miltenberg, Würzburg, and Bamberg. Visit Reichsburg Castle above the little town of Cochem, Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim, and the Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg. Other highlights: travel by high-speed TGV train from Paris to Metz and attend a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg. Your vacation ends with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and a visit of the Hradcany Castle grounds in the “Golden City” of Prague.

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.