Central Europe Step into a fairy tale.
The castle-dotted hills and richly forested lands that gave birth to Snow White and Rapunzel are as quaint today as they were when the tales were first written hundreds of years ago. At the same time, Central Europe is home to dazzling metropolitan cities and grand palaces. At once classic and contemporary, the delights of Central Europe—beautiful vineyards, delicious local cuisines, and dazzling architecture—never fail to inspire awe.
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Highlights of Eastern Europe
Budapest to Bucharest | 10 days
Immerse yourself in new cultures as you travel from splendid Budapest to dynamic Bucharest, discovering the best that the revitalized nations of Eastern Europe have to offer along the way.
Gaze in...
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Beatrice
Countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
River: Danube
4.4/5 (339 reviews)
From $4,499 per person
Authentic Danube
Vienna to Nuremberg | 8 days
As your adventure starts, castles, stunning architecture, natural wonders and rich history ensue. Discover the old walled city of Nuremberg and its mesmerizing castles. Stroll through countless...
Ship: River Princess
Countries: Austria, Germany
River: Danube
4.7/5 (55 reviews)
From $3,099 per person
Authentic Danube & Prague
Vienna to Prague | 10 days
As your adventure starts, castles, stunning architecture and natural wonders ensue. Discover the old walled city of Nuremberg and its mesmerizing castles. Stroll through countless enchanting towns...
Ship: River Princess
Countries: Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
River: Danube
4.4/5 (122 reviews)
From $3,599 per person
Enchanting Danube
Budapest to Passau | 8 days
The shimmering waters of the fabled Danube River flow for thousands of miles through the very heart of Europe, silent witness to centuries of artistic achievement and historical events. This...
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Maria Theresa
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.8/5 (749 reviews)
From $3,299 per person
Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland
Amsterdam to Basel | 11 days
Dive deep into the region’s culture, natural wonders, traditions and historical significance in a one-of-a-kind experience along the Rhine. Delve into the region’s world-renowned museums. ...
Ship: River Empress
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
River: Rhine
4.6/5 (230 reviews)
From $2,999 per person
Ultimate European Journey
Amsterdam to Bucharest | 25 days
Prepare for the cruise of a lifetime as you travel the length of Europe through eight nations, exploring wonders of the Old World and the New, the East and the West.
Sail the romantic Rhine, the...
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Beatrice
Countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Netherlands
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
4.5/5 (77 reviews)
From $10,999 per person
Delightful Danube
Budapest to Nuremberg | 8 days
Experience dynamic Budapest and imperial Vienna. Marvel at ravishing scenery as your luxurious ship glides through the Wachau Valley, celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, ...
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Beatrice
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary
River: Danube
4.5/5 (82 reviews)
From $2,999 per person
Delightful Danube & Prague
Budapest to Prague | 10 days
Experience dynamic Budapest, imperial Vienna and exquisitely preserved Prague. Marvel at ravishing scenery as your luxurious ship glides through the Wachau Valley, celebrated as one of the...
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Beatrice
Countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
River: Danube
4.5/5 (459 reviews)
From $3,999 per person
Magnificent Moselle & Rhine
Frankfurt to Frankfurt | 10 days
Uncover the best-kept secret in river cruising, the Moselle, as you sail past some of Europe’s most serene, village-dotted and vineyard-lined landscapes.
Savor a one-of-a-kind...
Ship: River Queen
Countries: Germany, Luxembourg
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
4.8/5 (18 reviews)
From $2,999 per person
Cruise & Rail: Enchanting Danube & the Castles of Transylvania
Passau to Budapest | 12 days
Lend your European adventure a layer of mystique on a luxury private train through the country that inspired the myth of Count Dracula. Amongst spectacular scenery and fascinating local...
Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.6/5 (5 reviews)
From $12,498 per person
Cruise & Rail: Castles of Transylvania & the Enchanting Danube
Budapest to Passau | 13 days
Lend your European adventure a layer of mystique on a luxury private train through the country that inspired the myth of Count Dracula. Amongst spectacular scenery and fascinating local...
Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.3/5 (4 reviews)
From $12,298 per person
European Jewels
Budapest to Amsterdam | 16 days
From exotic Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” to imperial Vienna, “City of Waltzes,” to the sky-high spires of Cologne’s Gothic cathedral—centuries of intriguing...
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Beatrice
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
4.6/5 (535 reviews)
From $6,499 per person
Grand Central Europe
Vienna to Basel | 15 days
Begin your journey in the picturesque city of Basel and end in imperial Vienna, two showstopping destinations to highlight your cruise. Along the way, you’ll cruise through 3 different...
Ship: River Princess
Countries: Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
4.6/5 (14 reviews)
From $6,199 per person
Grand Central Europe & Zurich
Zurich to Vienna | 17 days
Cruise between the picturesque city of Basel and imperial Vienna. Along the way, you’ll cruise through 3 different rivers—the Rhine, Main and Danube—to visit Switzerland, France,...
Ship: River Princess
Countries: Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria
Rivers: Rhine, Danube
3.5/5 (2 reviews)
From $6,999 per person
Zurich & the Rhine River Valley
Nuremberg to Zurich | 10 days
Immerse yourself in history as you stroll through beautifully preserved medieval towns and a stunning imperial palace. Sample the fruits of the Rhine’s famously excellent wineries and enjoy...
Ship: River Princess
Countries: Germany, France, Switzerland
River: Rhine
4.5/5 (15 reviews)
From $3,799 per person
Rhine River Valley
Nuremberg to Basel | 8 days
Immerse yourself in history as you stroll through beautifully preserved medieval towns and a stunning imperial palace. Sample the fruits of the Rhine’s famously excellent wineries and enjoy...
Ship: River Princess
Countries: Germany, France, Switzerland
River: Rhine
3.7/5 (11 reviews)
From $2,999 per person
Castles along The Rhine
Basel to Amsterdam | 8 days
Cruise along the Rhine—Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to...
Ships: River Empress, River Queen, S.S. Antoinette
Countries: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
River: Rhine
4.7/5 (1823 reviews)
From $2,999 per person
Rhine Holiday Markets
Basel to Cologne | 8 days
Discover the roots of our Christmas traditions as you explore some of Europe’s most charming towns. Browse for unique ornaments in Basel’s Christmas Market. Sip vin chaud as you stroll to ...
Ship: S.S. Antoinette
Countries: France, Germany, Switzerland
River: Rhine
4.4/5 (113 reviews)
From $3,399 per person
Belgian Holiday Markets
Brussels to Brussels | 8 days
There’s no more magical way to enjoy the holiday season than with a visit to a Christmas market. And on an all-inclusive, luxury river cruise, you can wander the stalls of many such markets in...
Ship: River Empress
Countries: Belgium, Netherlands
River: Rhine
From $1,999 per person
Classic Christmas Markets
Nuremberg to Frankfurt | 8 days
Discover villages with fairytale houses and a friendly, festive atmosphere. Share traditional holiday goodies with the people who made them. Watch as modern children abandon their usual electronics...
Ships: River Princess, River Queen
Country: Germany
Rivers: Main, Rhine
4.5/5 (85 reviews)
From $1,799 per person
European Holiday Markets
Nuremberg to Vienna | 8 days
This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful holiday markets in Central Europe. At each market, you’ll find wooden stalls displaying traditional crafts that range from quirky ...
Ships: River Princess, S.S. Beatrice
Countries: Austria, Germany
River: Danube
4.6/5 (90 reviews)
From $1,999 per person
Danube Holiday Markets
Budapest to Passau | 8 days
Budapest has celebrated Christmas for a thousand years, since the reign of St. Stephen, the king who founded Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity throughout his realm. As you ramble...
Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.6/5 (127 reviews)
From $3,599 per person
Grand Christmas & New Year's
Nuremberg to Budapest | 13 days
You’ll sail through Germany, Austria and Hungary along the shimmering Danube and past incredible sights on this unique itinerary. Explore charming old-world villages and Gothic cathedrals and...
Ship: S.S. Beatrice
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary
Rivers: Danube, Main
4.5/5 (26 reviews)
From $5,499 per person
Enchanting Christmas & New Year's Cruise
Passau to Budapest | 11 days
Cruise the mighty Danube, visiting classic capitals like Budapest and Vienna. Spend Christmas Eve in Passau, then ring in the New Year in elegant style in Budapest. Festive celebrations are plentiful ...
Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
River: Danube
4.6/5 (25 reviews)
From $4,999 per person