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Summer River Cruises

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Make the most of the summer sun with a relaxing river cruise along some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe and beyond.

Imagine yourself soaking in the glorious weather on the Sun Deck, mingling with like-minded travellers over a glass of wine or cooling off with a dip in the splash pool as you travel to your next exciting destination.

This summer, you could find yourself castle-spotting along the Rhine, exploring the charming towns and cities that line its banks. Perhaps exploring the UNESCO-listed wine terraces of the Douro Valley will tempt you. (Wine-tasting anyone?) On our French river cruises, you could historic sites along the Seine on a cruise from Paris into the heart of Normandy or through the natural beauty of Burgundy and Provence and more along the Rhône. Then there's the Danube. A journey along this river offers a chance to explore four incredible capital cities - Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna - and discover the river's musical legacy. 

The waterways of Europe are beautiful, but they're not your only options. Further afield, you could explore the heart of Southeast Asia on a voyage along the Mekong, uncovering the enduring cultures and traditions of Vietnam and Cambodia. Or choose an adventure in Egypt, the land of Pharaohs, where pyramids and ancient temples still bejewel the banks of the Nile

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Flights with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Five-star ships with impeccable on-board service
  • Spacious cabins with windows
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director looking after you throughout
  • Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers
  • Full board dining
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 20kg+ luggage allowance
  • 24/7 support from our UK-based team

Save up to £500pp on select 11-day river cruises in 2025

Explore for longer without breaking the bank! You can now save up to £500pp off our 11-day cruises on select departures in July and August 2025.

View our save up to £500 on 11-day cruises offer

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Gastronomy of the Seine

  • France
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 13 included experiences
A landscape shot of a Bedouin camel rider overlooking the Great Pyramid of Giza

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Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Luxor

  • Egypt
  • 5* ship
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • Full board dining
  • 10 included experiences
Classic view of Salzburg and Festung Hohensalzburg fortress illuminated at Christmas time in Austria
Traditional Christmas market at Vienna Town Hall at night in front of town hall
Aerial view of Salzburg's Christmas Market illuminated at night in Austria

River Cruise

Christmas on the Danube

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
  • 9 included experiences
  • Live Christmas classical quartet recital
  • Hungarian Christmas Folklore Show
Canal and illuminated buildings during a Christmas market in Strasbourg, France
Christmas market lights in front of Speyer Cathedral at night, Germany
St. Michael church covered in snow at night in Cologne, Germany
Christmas market and Catholic cathedral at night in the city of Cologne, Germany

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Christmas on the Rhine

  • France, Germany
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
  • 9 included experiences
Temple of Augustus and Livia in Vienne, France

River Cruise

History and Art of the Rhône

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  • France
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • 12 included experiences
  • Return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
  • Visit historic Avignon
  • See remarkable Roman ruins
  • A walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles

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