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Experience our river cruises best for food and drink lovers. Sail across Europe sampling local food and wine whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery from our five-star star ships.

Experience the gastronomic heritage of Europe on a delightful voyage through its diverse flavours. Quench your thirst with authentic Austrian beer and exquisite wine from the Wachau Valley while you float down the magical Danube River. Savour delicious Swiss mountain cheese, and satisfy your sweet cravings with a visit to one of Europe's finest chocolate museums during your trip along the Rhine River in Switzerland. Taste the rich port wine in its homeland of Portugal and indulge in tapas in Salamanca - one of Spain's oldest cities - as you cruise along the banks of the Douro River. Normandy will surely please your palate with its tasty crepes and delectable macarons, flavourful Norman cider, and indulgent cheeses - making the Seine River cruise perfect for both sweet and savoury delights.

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Direct flights from 14 UK airports with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Five-star ships with impeccable on-board service
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director looking after you throughout
  • Insightful excursions & visits every day with local guides
  • Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
  • Itinerary curated by Riviera experts
  • Onboard lounge, bar & restaurant
  • Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team

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Parliament on riverbank of Danube at sunrise in Budapest, Hungary

River Cruise

Gastronomy of the Danube River Cruise

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  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board dining, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 15 included experiences
  • Explore Vienna and visit a traditional confectioner with tasting
  • Sample Hungarian and Austrian wines
  • Multiple guided tours with tastings of local specialities

River Cruise

Gastronomy of the Seine River Cruise

  • France
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 13 included experiences
  • Visit to Monet's house to see the famous 'Water Lillies' pond
  • Tour of Bizy castle with cider and cheese tasting
  • Historical tour of the D-day beaches and the 'longest day' museum
Mac and Cheese on our Gastronomy of Switzerland and the Rhine river cruise

Why did we create our Gastronomy of Switzerland & the Rhine cruise?

"Our Switzerland itinerary has always been magical, but we wanted to add even more enchanting elements - like a visit to the magical Black Forest and the opportunity to taste Black Forest cake in the heart of the forest in a stunning location! You'll get to taste local treats in Strasbourg and have lunch atop Stanserhorn which combines delicious Älplermagronen - Swiss mac and cheese - with jaw-dropping views.  What’s not to love?!"

-Siobhan Seaman, Senior Product manager & Team manager

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We’re on hand before and during your holiday. If anything were to go awry during your travels, you can call our emergency number at any point.

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Book early confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the very rare event we do reduce the price after you've booked, we'll automatically send you a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%

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You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee; if you’re not happy by day two of your holiday, we’ll bring you home with a full refund.

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