Top Senior Tours in Europe Budget River Cruise River Cruises &amp; Packages 2025/2026

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Nuremberg, Passau, Romania, Rudesheim, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
Guided walk

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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25 days From$12,587

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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 3 Nights in London (Northbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, London, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

Welcome to France
Guided tour
Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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20 days From$9,444

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Christmastime from Basel to Budapest

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Bamberg, Basel, Budapest, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Linz, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of visit to Freiburg or excursion to Black Forest; Christmas market
Guided tour, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral; Christmas market
Guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat; free time for Christmas market
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; enjoy a special treat

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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17 days From$9,197

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Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Budapest, Linz, Vienna

Highlights

Welcome to Hungary; onboard welcome reception; scenic sailing
Choice of medieval knights tournament, or guided hike in the Danube-Ipoly National Park, or canoe tour
Choice of bike tour, or Insider’s tour of Vienna, or guided tour, visit to Belvedere Palace
Choice of early risers walking tour with breakfast at a Viennese café, or guided tour, see Habsburg private art collection and the Italian or Dutch masters works
In Krems choice of canoe tour, or bike tour from Krems to Spitz, or Wine World Experience with tasting, or local encounter showcasing regional products; visit Clam castle in Grein and meet the Count

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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8 days From$3,899

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Enchanted Europe (Westbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bamberg, Basel, Boppard, Budapest, Frankfurt, Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Rudesheim, Salzburg, Strasbourg, Vienna, Zurich

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Scenic sailing, pass through Bratislava; free time in Vienna in the evening
Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
In Dürnstein choice of guided tour or hike up to its hilltop castle ruin; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley or biking with your Adventure Host; choice of guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; onboard wine tasting
Guided walk

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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16 days From$8,298

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Tulip Time Cruise

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Keukenhof Gardens

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of half- or full-day visit to Keukenhof Gardens or walk with your Adventure Host; harbor cruise in Rotterdam
Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit St. Baaf’s Cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
Guided walk in Middelburg; bike with your Adventure Host from Middelburg to Veere; guided walking tour of Veere

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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8 days From$3,299

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Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Lyon, Paris, Vienne

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing, visit Palace of the Popes
Guided walk, visit the Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided walk in Tournon or hike with your Adventure Host

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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8 days From$3,899

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The Danube from Romania to Germany

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Prague, Romania, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or a bike with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing to Baba Vida fortress and see the rock formations in Belogradchik or walk with your Adventure Host
: Cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; Guided visit of Lepenski Vir archaeological site and Golubač fortress
Choice of guided sightseeing or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."