River Cruises on the Great Rivers of Europe

For business travelers, or travelers in general going to Europe that have a few extra days, these 3 – 5 day river cruises are a great way to experience a river cruise and see some great sites. With the cruise, the rate includes the cruise, all meals and a beverage package with most drinks (alcohol and non-alcohol).

River cruise itineraries involve voyages through countries such as Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and more without the typical inconveniences of unpacking and packing. Their ‘Floating Hotels’ cruise by gorgeous villages, cities, vineyards, and castles.

Germany Rivers

Rhine river

The Rhine river is one of the most romantic and beautiful rivers in the world. It is also the most important and the 2nd longest river in Western Europe. It is about 766 miles long and it originates from the Swiss Alps. This beautiful river flows and runs through six countries across Europe, namely Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, France, and the Netherlands.

Rhine River Cruises

Danube river

The Danube River is Germany's second longest river and flows thru 10 countries - starting at the Black Forest and ends at the Black Sea. River cruise itineraries include voyages through countries like Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Moldova,Ukraine and Bulgaria.

Danube River Cruises

Elbe river

The Elbe River acts as a gateway to Eastern Europe. There is an exciting mix of medieval cities and towns from the Bohemian capital Prague, to Hamburg and through the sensational hovering sandstone mountains of Saxon Switzerland as you cruise along the Elbe to indulge in a breathtaking scenic journey.

Elbe River Cruises

Main, Mosel and Neckar River Cruises

The Main, Mosel (Moselle), and Neckar are major tributaries of the Rhine River in Germany, vital for commerce and tourism. The Main flows through Frankfurt, the Mosel is known for steep vineyards and Roman history, and the Neckar flows through Heidelberg and Stuttgart, offering a, scenic landscape for travelers

Main, Mosel and Neckar River Cruises

France Rivers

These "Floating Hotels" cruise by beautiful cities, villages, castles and vineyards. On the Rhone, ships sail round-trip from Lyon, France to the Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions and the Mediterranean style cities of Avignon and Arles as well as one-way between Lyon and Avignon. On the Seine, enjoy the charm of small towns such as Les Andelys and admire the impressive chalk cliffs of the Channel Coast. Take a stroll through the small seaside and artist town of Honfleur and marvel at the beauty of Monets Garden in Giverny. The Wine region The Loire Valley is an enchanting place filled with one breath taking chateau after another - over 300 in total beginning from the 10th century. The gardens - there are not enough words to describe these great landscapes of color.

Seine river

On the Seine, enjoy the charm of small towns such as Les Andelys and admire the impressive chalk cliffs of the Channel Coast. Take a stroll through the small seaside and artist town of Honfleur and marvel at the beauty of Monets Garden in Giverny.

Seine River Cruises

Rhone/Saone river

The Rhone is one of the major rivers of Europe and has twice the average discharge of the Loire (which is the longest French river), rising in the Rhone Glacier in the Swiss Alps at the far eastern end of the Swiss canton of Valais, passing through Lake Geneva and running through southeastern France. The Rhone is the only major river to flow into the Mediterranean sea. At Arles, near its mouth on the Mediterranean Sea, the river divides into two branches, known as the Great Rhone (French: Le Grand Rhone) and the Little Rhone (Le Petit Rhone).

Rhone/Saone River Cruises

Bordeaux river

You'll be raising your glass many times in Bordeaux, which is renowned for its wines, considered amongst the best in the world. As the capital of the department Gironde in the region Aquitaine, it has over two and a half million inhabitants in its metropolitan area. After years of neglect, the former wet docks are the country's new hot spot, with a number of cafes, gardens, and museums springing up all the time. A lively university community of over 60,000, (Bordeaux Campus is the largest in France) establishes that Bordeaux is about more than just wine.

Gironde River Cruises

Loire river

The Loire Valley is a treasure trove of historical attractions and architectural marvels to discover and explore. The Loire River is a little over a thousand kilometers long making it the longest among France’s waterways. It runs from the area of Mont Gerbier de Jonc through Nevers and through Tours then into Nantes before it empties out into the Atlantic at Saint Nazaire. It has several tributaries that can also be traversed by paddle boats or barges.