River Cruises Tours & Trips 2020
486 trips to River Cruises tours from 135 tour companies. 195 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.
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Travel Style
Travel Style
Relaxed A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full on For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Mixed You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Trip Type
Trip Type
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided / Independent Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Vacation / Holiday Package Similar to a self guided tour, this usually involves a home base, such as a hotel or resort, with packaged activities and day tours as a part of the stay.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Itinerary Focus
Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
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Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Travelers Age
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Flight & Transport Inclusions
Continents Visited
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
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Danube Holiday Markets (2021)
8 days
$ 450 / day
$ 3,599
From :
$ 5,042
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Bratislava, Budapest, Passau, Salzburg, Vienna, Wachau, Germany, Hungary
Passage to Eastern Europe
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 245 / day
$ 2,699
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Take guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress
- Experience two nights in bustling Budapest, cosmopolitan capital of Hungary
- Sail past dramatic natural wonders like the soaring white cliffs of the Iron Gate region
- Enjoy Serbian & Hungarian folkloric performances
- Enjoy the authentic flavors of Eastern Europe, on shore and aboard
Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
The Seine: Paris to Normandy
13 days
$ 261 / day
$ 3,395
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit the World War II Peace Memorial Museum
- Visit the famed Sacre Coeur Basilica, with its dramatic perch on the top of the Montmartre hill.
- Enjoy cruising on Seine River
- Explore the sleepy village of Les Andelys
- Enjoy views of Chateau Gaillard, an imposing fortress from the era of Richard the Lionhearted
- Visit Rouen's wonderful Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral
- Visit the Benedictine Order Castle at Fecamp and savor a taste of the famous Benedictine liqueur
- Visit the Battery at Longues Sur Mer
Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Giverny, Notre Dame Cathedral, Palace of Versailles, Paris, Rouen, France
Legends of Moselle, Rhine and Main
8 days
$ 340 / day
$ 2,720
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore beautiful old city Trier
- Opportunity to Cruise along the beautiful Moselle River to Bernkastel
- Visit Miltenberg
- Cruise through the Main–Danube Canal, to Bamberg and explore UNESCO world heritage site
Bamberg, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Nuremberg, Trier, Germany
Highlights of China & the Yangtze (2021)
11 days
$ 518 / day
$ 5,699
From :
$ 8,609
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Beijing, Shanghai, China
Myanmar & the Irrawaddy
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
11 days
$ 500 / day
$ 5,495
Travel Style :
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Mixed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Cruise in luxury for three nights on the legendary Irrawaddy River aboard all-balcony 'Sanctuary Ananda'
- Experience floating gardens and a private viewing of a traditional Intha boat race on tranquil Inle Lake.
- Soar above thousands of pagodas and capture the photographs of a lifetime on a magical hot air balloon ride
- Explore Shwedagon Pagoda - a fantasy of golden stupas, serene Buddhas and mythical beasts
- Travel off the beaten path on a tour of Musmeah Yeshua, the last remaining Jewish synagogue in Myanmar
Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Burma (Myanmar)
River Cruise
This trip visits a destination that is significantly affected by climate change
Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris, 2 ...
15 days
$ 424 / day
$ 6,353
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Minimal walking. Motor vehicles for all major parts of trip. Wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Most cruises.
Very Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Welcome to France
- Guided sightseeing
- High-speed train to Dijon; motor coach transfer to Beaune and visit to the Hôtel-Dieu; onboard welcome reception
- Leisurely cruising; onboard cheese tasting
- Guided sightseeing; picture stop on Fourvière Hill; onboard lecture
- Culinary tour
- Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral
- Guided sightseeing, visit to the Palace of the Popes
- Choice of guided sightseeing in Arles, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop
- Transfer from your ship to Nice; guided walking tour with Promenade des Anglais and the Old Town
- Day at leisure
- Transfer to Nice airport for your flight to Barcelona
- Guided sightseeing, visit Sagrada Familia Basilica
- Day at leisure
- Take a wondrous river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers and complete your European vacation with a bonus Monograms vacation package in beautiful Nice and Barcelona
- Before sailing, you’ll spend two nights in Paris—The City of Lights
Arles, Avignon, Barcelona, Burgundy, Dijon, Lyon, Paris, France, Spain
Grand European Tour
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
15 days
$ 327 / day
$ 4,899
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit fascinating abbey at Melk, a 900-year-old Benedictine monastery
- Opportunity to tour Regensburg a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Get an opportunity to visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Discover Netherlands
- Visit Marksburg Castle, the only Rhine fortress never destroyed
Bamberg, Cologne, Nuremberg, Vienna, Wachau, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands
Romance of the Rhine & Mosel
16 days
$ 206 / day
$ 3,895
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Unpack just once and journey through five European countries—Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland
- Cruise aboard our award-winning 140- to 164-passenger ships with a dedicated English-speaking crew
- Experience this European itinerary, and uncover a local and American perspective in destinations like Speyer, where you’ll enjoy a Home-Hosted Kaffeeklatsch
- Explore with an expert, local Program Director—a native or resident of Europe—who will be dedicated to your group of no more than 47 from the start to the end of your trip
Antwerp, Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ultimate European Journey (2021)
25 days
$ 440 / day
$ 10,999
From :
$ 14,021
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Amsterdam, Bamberg, Bucharest, Budapest, Nuremberg, Vienna, Romania, Croatia, Bavaria, Belgrade, Cologne, Frankfurt, Passau, Wachau, Netherlands
Reflections on the Seine – Southbound
9 days
$ 450 / day
$ 4,049
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Minimal walking. Motor vehicles for all major parts of trip. Wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Most cruises.
Very Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Welcome to France
- Time at leisure in Paris; transfer to Le Havre; onboard welcome reception
- Guided tour
- Choice of full day excursions to Normandy landing beaches, or “A Taste of Normandy” excursion
- Guided tour, see the Astronomical Clock and visit to the cathedral; time at leisure
- Guided tour in Les Andelys; choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle
- Choice of excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, or excursion to Napoleon and Josephine’s Château de Malmaison
- Choice of guided tour, or “Heart of Paris” tour, visit Notre Dame Cathedral
- Start your vacation in France with a night in Paris—“The City of Lights,” before transferring to Le Havre to board your Avalon Suite Ship® for a Seine River cruise
- Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of this city, part of the World Heritage Sites
Normandy, Paris, Rouen, France
The Beautiful Blue Danube
8 days
$ 181 / day
$ 1,447
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore Vienna and Melk
- Enjoy the ship cruise through Danube River
- Visit Bratislava, Kalocsa, Budapest, Esztergom
- Enjoy the beautiful nature in Wachau
Bratislava, Budapest, Vienne, Wachau, Austria, Slovakia
Jewels of Central Europe Eastbound
17 days
$ 370 / day
$ 6,289
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Luxury (5*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Experience 17 day river cruise from Paris to Budapest
- Opportunity to sail along the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers
- Visit the fascinating Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum
- Explore Bamberg UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Budapest
Arc de Triomphe, Budapest, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Luxembourg, Munich, Notre Dame Cathedral, Nuremberg, Paris, Vienna, Austria, France, Germany, Hungary
Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland (2021)
11 days
$ 364 / day
$ 3,999
From :
$ 4,919
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Visits:
Amsterdam, Basel, Cologne, Frankfurt, Rotterdam, Strasbourg, Netherlands, Switzerland
A Taste of the Danube – Eastbound
8 days
$ 311 / day
$ 2,489
Travel Style :
A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Some walking over short or flat distances. Some trips may include cycling options. Some are wheelchair friendly (check for individual trips). Some cruises.
Easy
Lodging Level :
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Comfort (4*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Explore the cities Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
- Visit St. Martin’s Cathedral Church
- Experience the cruise through Danube River
Bratislava, Budapest, Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Martin's Cathedral, Vienna, Wachau, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
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