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A river cruise is a fantastic way to explore the towns and cities of Europe and beyond, whether that’s the capitals of the mighty Danube or the quaint medieval spots along the Rhine and Main. With a cruise you unpack once and wake up each day with a new city to explore or historic sight to visit. Plus the journey becomes part of the holiday as you relax onboard and watch the landscapes change along the way. So, where will you explore next?
Book a 2024 or 2025 European river cruise with our partner Riviera Travel and receive a free superior drinks package including unlimited wine, beer and selected soft drinks with lunch and dinner and more (call for full details).
From the archives: Readers’ favourite riverside spots in France Our tipsters celebrate the joie de vivre of experiencing France’s inland waterways, by boat, bike or on foot.
Burgundy, the river Rhône and Provence Enjoy a memorable journey through France exploring Lyon, Beaune, Avignon and Arles plus seeing historic sights such as the Pont du Gard.
Douro, Porto and Salamanca Journey from Porto into the beautiful Douro Valley visiting historic cities and hilltop towns and enjoying wine tastings at local quintas and a port producer.
Bruges, medieval Flanders, Amsterdam and the Dutch bulbfields Discover beautiful spring flowers at the Keukenhof garden and charming cities such as Bruges and Antwerp.
Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Luxor Explore ancient history with visits to the Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza, temples at Abydos and Dendera, the Egyptian Museum and more…
Cologne, the Rhine Gorge and medieval Germany - save up to £500pp
New for 2025, this 10-night cruise combines the natural wonders of the Rhine gorge with the pretty villages and cities of medieval Germany, including Bamberg, Rothenburg and Miltenberg, and the historic sights of Cologne, Rüdesheim and Nuremberg.
Book now to save £300pp in a lower deck cabin, £400pp in a middle deck cabin and £500pp in an upper deck cabin on 15 August 2025 departures. Prices shown include the discount.
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