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34 Western Europe Budget River Cruise River Cruises & Packages trips. Tours from 3 tour companies. 0 reviews.

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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

By Avalon Waterways

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River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or sightseeing in Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards 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; free time in Koblenz

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$3,399

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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound)

By Avalon Waterways

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River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Basel, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Strasbourg, Zurich

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
This Christmas river cruise begins in Switzerland and takes you down the Rhine River to France and Germany, with beautiful passing views and quaint villages festively lit and decorated—a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the season! Board your ship in Basel, Switzerland, then stop in Breisach, considered the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest

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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5 days From$2,499

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Highlights of Holland & Belgium

By Avalon Waterways

none

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of biking tour in the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, or guided walk in Nijmegen, or guided tour of Airborne Museum in Arnhem; free time in Nijmegen
Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided tour or visit to Abbey de Maredsous or bike with your Adventure Host
Guided tour

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$3,499

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Magnificent Rivers of Europe

By Avalon Waterways

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River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Bratislava, Budapest, Nuremberg, Passau, Rudesheim, Salzburg, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided tour, see Heroes' Square or hike with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided tour, visit St. Martin's Cathedral or up hike to Bratislava Castle with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided tour or hike up to the castle ruins in Dürnstein; scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley; choice of guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard wine tasting

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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15 days From$7,299

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Enchanted Europe (Eastbound)

By Avalon Waterways

none

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

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

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim, or a hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge; time at leisure in Boppard
Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt

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$8,598

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Paris to Normandy

By Avalon Waterways

none

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Giverny, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or 'A Taste of Normandy' excursion
Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour

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$3,799

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Discover the Baltic

By Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

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River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Discover most beautiful, historic and culture-rich cities
See iconic Freedom Monument and beautiful castles
Fall in love with the St. Petersburg city’s overwhelming beauty
See beautiful churches, solid limestone houses and well-preserved cobbled streets

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"everything is perfect from start to finish just back from Baltic cruise on Braemar , it was amazing."

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12 days From$1,500

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Andalusia & the Algarve

By Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

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River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Highlights

Visit Lisbon, Seville and Vigo
Don’t miss a visit to the Centro Commercial Colombo – the biggest shopping mall on the Iberian Peninsula!
Experience fantastic natural scenery by cruising through Guadalquivir river
Visit Granada and the Alhambra Palace
Explore the pretty old quarter and admiring the beautiful Neoclassical architecture.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"everything is perfect from start to finish just back from Baltic cruise on Braemar , it was amazing."

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12 days From$1,611

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