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Cruise the heart of Europe

Get up to $750pp air credit plus save up to $4,000pp

Book before 31st July 2025.

Save up to $4,000 per person on an unforgettable river cruise, complete with all-inclusive drinks, included shore excursions and a range of Free Cabin Upgrades, plus get up to $750pp air credit!

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  • Enjoy guided tours of some of the most captivating capital cities of Europe, Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava, with free time to explore.
  • Discover historic destinations along the rivers with guided tours of Melk Abbey, Miltenberg, Wertheim, Mainz and Bamburg, one of Europe's prettiest towns.
  • Explore the Bavarian city of Regensburg, learning all about this historic city that was once the most north westerly point of the Roman Empire.
  • Discover Bamberg, one of Europe's prettiest towns, exploring Little Venice and the town hall that sits on an island in the middle of the river.
  • Wander around Würzburg on a guide tour, visiting the impressive Marienburg Fortress and the magnificent Residenz, a famous Baroque palace.
  • Cruise along the Rhine to Koblenz and Boppard then through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, for a guided tour of this beautiful city.
 
At a Glance
Drinks package included
14 nights on board a 5-star ship
20 included experiences
Full board
Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
Expert Cruise Director
All port charges & taxes
 

FREE drinks package on all European River Cruises

There's no better way to explore Europe than on a luxury river cruise. Fall in love with some of the world's most scenic rivers, passing charming landscapes and cityscapes.

Perfect for travellers looking to enjoy a luxurious river cruise hassle-free.

 

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Overview

Sail through the breathtaking scenery along the Rhine and Danube to visit some of Europe’s most popular capital cities, stopping at the picturesque medieval towns and villages along the way. 

Experience a variety of medieval towns and imperial cities, from quintessential Bamberg to classical Vienna, and cruise through the dramatic scenery of the Rhine Gorge. This fifteen-day river cruise takes you on a journey from Cologne in the heart of the Rhine Valley to Budapest on the banks of the Danube. 

Travelling through Germany along the Rhine, we stop in historic Koblenz and Boppard and marvel at the stunning Rhine Gorge on our way to Rüdesheim, a town famous for its Riesling wine. 

We join the Main River, stopping in Mainz, Miltenberg, Würzburg and the medieval town of Bamberg.

From here, we pass through the Main-Danube canal, reaching our halfway point, the Bavarian city of Nuremberg, then continue to the picturesque Danube, stopping at Regensburg and Passau.

Over the next five days, we sail through Austria, stopping in Melk to see its stunning Abbey and Vienna, home of Strauss, where we tour the city. And our journey takes in the Slovakian capital Bratislava before ending in Hungary, with a guided tour of Budapest.

Please note: Due to locks and low bridges along the stretch of the river Main and the Main-Danube-canal, the rear main part of the sun deck will be closed between Mainz and Passau. The other outside areas in front of the lounge, the Riverview Kitchen and the lower section of the sun deck in front of the wheelhouse are still accessible.

Your Itinerary

Price Includes

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of sole occupancy cabins available, at the relevant supplement. The price includes:

  • Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day
  • Free Superior drinks package
  • Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
  • Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
  • All visits and excursions as mentioned 
  • Coach travel as mentioned
  • English-speaking expert guides 
  • The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

Flights, Transfers and Hotels


 

Why not make your Riviera vacation even better and let us look after the logistics? We’re now offering flights, transfers and additional hotel stays to our award-winning river cruises.

Whether it’s a car service pick-up from home to the airport, transfers at the destination to the ship, a night or two in a hotel before or after the trip, or all of the above, the friendly team at Riviera Travel can make it happen.

Wondering how you might use our flights, transfers and hotels service? Here's an idea our travel experts have put together to inspire you.

Amsterdam, Cruise the Heart of Europe & Budapest

Start your trip with three nights in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, wander along its iconic canals, explore fascinating museums and stroll through its quirky neighbourhoods. Next, travel to Cologne to embark on a luxurious 14-night cruise through the heart of Europe, drifting along scenic rivers and past enchanting towns. After the cruise, spend three nights in Hungary’s capital, Budapest to discover its architectural beauty, relaxing thermal baths, and rich cultural heritage, from its vibrant cafés to its historic landmarks. 

To book your river cruise, including any flights, transfers and hotels, give us a call on 888-838-8820.

Personalise Your Vacation

Cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein fortress and visit

Duration: At leisure

Take a scenic cable car over the Rhine River to the impressive Ehrenbreitstein fortress, which stands 118 meters tall on its riverbanks. Built by the Prussians to fend off the French, it's the second-largest preserved fortress in Europe, with an unparalleled view of Koblenz and the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Here, you can explore the castle's 1000-year history at leisure before returning to Koblenz by cable car.

Optional excursion can be done during free time or instead of the walking tour of Koblenz.

 

Wine tasting at a local winery

Duration: 1hr 30 mins

Visit a winery in Rüdesheim to taste the local wine. In the atmospheric backdrop of a historic wine cave, enjoy sampling the varieties this region is famous for, including Riesling, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, and learn interesting facts about the viticulture and the history of wine in the area.

Please note: Due to the location of the wine tasting, it's advised all guests bring a jacket.

Optional excursion can be done during free time in Rüdesheim.

 

Guided tour of the Gutenberg Museum

Duration: 1.5hrs

With your guide, walk to the Gutenberg museum, dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg, a native of Mainz, who invented printing with movable metal type over 500 years ago! It houses a reconstruction of his workshop and, outstandingly, two original 1455 Gutenberg Bibles.

Founded in 1900 by Mainz citizens, the museum highlights the history of letterpress printing through technical tools, typesetting machines, and printing presses. As a "World Museum for the Art of Printing," it features sections on the origins of printing in East Asia, scripts from the Islamic world, and the development of manuscripts. Other displays cover the history of printing presses, bookbinding, fine press techniques, and the production of paper and colours.

Optional excursion can be done instead of the walking tour of Mainz.

 

Visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna

Duration: 1hr

Enjoy a visit to the Spanish Riding School, the only institution in the world that has practised classical equitation in the Renaissance tradition of the haute école for over 440 years and continues to do so. On this guided tour you will get a glimpse behind the scenes, see the stables of the Lippizaner horses, the training grounds and learn about the history, equestrian traditions and horses. Please note for 6 weeks in summer, the horses are on their holiday, therefore you won’t see any during the tour.

This optional excursion can be done during your free afternoon in Vienna.

This guided tour doesn’t include a performance of horses. Other available events like the morning training sessions and performances vary depending on the day of the week of your visit and season. Details can be found on www.srs.at/en/tickets-events/ where we recommend you book your tickets directly prior to travel.

 

Tour of Schönbrunn Palace with wine-tasting in Vienna

Duration: 4hrs

Join us for a tour of Schönbrunn Palace with a local guide. Once a summer residence in the countryside, Schönbrunn now serves as an oasis of architectural beauty and tranquillity in the heart of 21st-century Vienna, thanks to the city's expansion. On our guided tour we’ll see the palace’s highlights, including the state rooms and private apartments of the Habsburg emperors.

After our tour, we'll visit the Josef II restaurant nestled in the palace gardens where we'll dive into Viennese viticulture. No other federal capital in the world has as much wine-growing area as Vienna, with large vineyards on the outskirts of the city and today we'll enjoy a taste of the local offering, accompanied by cheese and bread.

This optional excursion can be done during your free afternoon in Vienna.

 

Tour of Hungarian Parliament

Duration: 3hrs

Today, you could enjoy a closer look at one of our favourite sights along the Danube River: The Hungarian Parliament Building. This breathtaking masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture commands attention from across Budapest, but a guided tour offers a glimpse at the intricate detail and rich cultural heritage of Hungary. We follow our tour of the interior with a brief walk around the outside of the building to take in the building and its surroundings. We'll also see a touching memorial and a monument to the Hungarian Jews who died during the Arrow Cross's region of terror, which is close by on the banks of the Danube.

This optional excursion can be done instead of the guided afternoon tour of Budapest. Please be aware that this is a working parliamentary building, and on rare occasions, it may not be open to the public.

Please contact us for more information and to add any of the above experiences to your booking, or you may have the chance on board to book. Minimum numbers apply, so if not enough guests opt for this extra, it may not happen.

Useful Information

Fact File

  • Currencies: Euro, Forint
  • Languages: Hungarian, German, Slovak
  • Countries: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia

Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.

Mobility

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your vacation with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the vacation due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns.

Low Locks & Bridges

Due to locks and low bridges along this stretch of river, the rear main part of the sun deck will be closed between Mainz and Passau. The other outside areas in front of the lounge, the lido bar and the lower section of the sun deck in front of the wheel house are still accessible.

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