Rhine River cruises are perhaps the most popular of all European river cruises. Some itineraries stay on the Rhine, while others combine the Rhine with additional waterways in Germany, Austria, Hungary or the Netherlands. Whichever trip you choose, a Rhine sailing promises fantastic scenery and intriguing ports.
The Swiss city of Basel is often the southern terminus of Rhine cruises, and it boasts several fine art museums. Amsterdam, at the northern end, is famed for its narrow gabled homes, canals and sites like Anne Frank's house and a Van Gogh museum.
The river winds past Cologne, marked by the soaring twin steeples of its Gothic cathedral, and Rudesheim, where the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse lane is lined with restaurants, shops and wine gardens. The Middle Rhine is thought to be the most beautiful part of the river. Here ships pass Lorelei Rock, where legend says an irresistible siren lured sailors to their deaths.
December sailings of the Rhine, known as Christmas market cruises, are quite popular. In addition to sightseeing, passengers spend time browsing the outdoor markets that sell holiday goods and food.
Some Rhine River cruises may be packaged together with hotel stays for one deeply discounted rate. With the services of an experienced tour director and local sightseeing included, these trips are hassle-free as all the day-to-day details are handled for you.
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Companion cruises for free, and receive a complimentary wine package on 2010 Viking river cruises when you book and pay in full by July 31, 2010.
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Companion cruises and flies for free, plus receive complimentary wine with dinner on select Viking 2010 river cruises in certain cabin categories when you book and pay in full by July 31, 2010.
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Grand European Tour with Viking River Cruises -- Last Minute Special! Departing October 10, 17, 24 and 31 and November 7 and November 14 for 15 days, was $8699pp now starting from $2999pp! Book by July 31, 2010.
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Rhine Getaway with Viking River Cruises -- Last Minute Special! Departing October 30, November 20, 27 and 28, and December 4, 11, 12 and 28 for 8 days, was $4399pp now starting from $1499pp! Book by July 31, 2010.
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Save $1,000 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2011 Avalon Waterways river cruises when you book by August 31, 2010.
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Save $1,500 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2011 Avalon Waterways river cruises when you book by August 31, 2010.
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Exclusive Vacations To Go rates on select Cruise West sailings! Prices shown reflect discount. Restrictions apply.
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Save $1,000 per couple off select 2011 Avalon Waterways river cruises when you book by August 31, 2010.
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Save $1,000 per couple off select AMA WATERWAYS Europe river cruises when you book by July 31, 2010.
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Save $500 per couple off select 2011 Avalon Waterways river cruises when you book by August 31, 2010.
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Save $1,500 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2011 Globus river cruises when you book by August 31, 2010.
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Companion cruises for free! Offer applies to select AMA WATERWAYS Europe departures in certain cabin categories when you book by August 7, 2010.
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Companion cruises for free, plus save $800 per couple off the air-inclusive price and receive complimentary wine with dinner for select 2011 Viking river cruises when you book and pay in full by July 31, 2010.
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Save up to $1,500 per couple off select Collette European river cruises when you book by August 31, 2010.
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Single supplement waived! Offer applies to select AMA WATERWAYS Europe departures in certain cabin categories when you book by August 7, 2010.
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Single supplement waived! Offer applies to select AMA WATERWAYS river cruises when you book by July 31, 2010.
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Companion flies for $199! Offer applies to select Trafalgar Europe vacations when you book and pay in full by August 13, 2010. Restrictions apply.
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Save $300 per couple off select Trafalgar Europe departures when you book and pay in full by August 13, 2010. This offer is not combinable with other discounts.
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Companion cruises for free! Offer applies to select 2010 Uniworld Europe river cruises when you book by August 31, 2010.
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Companion flies for free! Offer applies to select Scenic Tours 2011 river cruises in certain cabin categories
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Fly for free! Offer applies to select Scenic Tours 2011 river cruises in certain cabin categories
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Save $1,200 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld Europe river cruises in certain cabin categories when you pay in full at time of booking on or before October 31, 2010.
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Save $1,600 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld Europe river cruises in certain cabin categories when you pay in full at time of booking on or before October 31, 2010.
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Save $2,000 per couple off select Uniworld 2011 Europe river cruises in certain cabin categories when you pay in full at time of booking on or before October 31, 2010.
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Save $2,400 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld Europe river cruises in certain cabin categories when you pay in full at time of booking on or before October 31, 2010.
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Save $400 per couple off select 2011 Gate 1 European river cruises when you book by August 16, 2010.
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Save $200 per couple off select Gate 1 departures that cost $1,000 or more when you book by August 13, 2010.
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Save $600 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld European river cruises when you book by December 31, 2010.
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Save $600 per couple off select Uniworld 2010 river cruises when you book by July 31, 2010.
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Save 5% per couple off select AMAWATERWAYS 2011 Europe river cruises when you book by July 31, 2010.
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Save $1,000 per couple off select Uniworld 2011 Europe river cruises in certain cabin categories when you pay in full at time of booking on or before October 31, 2010.
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Save $500 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld European river cruises when you book by December 31, 2010.
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Save $600 per couple off select Uniworld Europe holiday river cruises when you book and pay in full at the time of booking.
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Save $800 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld European river cruises when you book by December 31, 2010.
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Save $400 per couple off select 2010 Uniworld river cruises when you book by July 31, 2010.
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Save $400 per couple off select 2011 Europe or Egypt river cruises when you book by December 31, 2010.
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Save $800 per couple off select Uniworld 2011 Europe river cruises in certain cabin categories when you pay in full at time of booking on or before October 31, 2010.
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Save $300 per couple off select 2011 European river cruises when you book by December 31, 2010.
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Save $300 per couple off select Uniworld river cruises when you book by July 31, 2010.
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Save $600 per couple off select Uniworld 2011 Europe or Egypt river cruises in certain cabin categories when you pay in full at time of booking on or before October 31, 2010.
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Save $200 per couple off select Uniworld river cruises when you book by July 31, 2010.
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Single supplement waived! Pay no single supplement on select Uniworld departures when you book by July 31, 2010.
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Single supplement waived! Pay no single supplement on select Cruise West departures. Offer is applicable to certain cabin categories.
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Save $1,000 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2011 Globus river cruises when you book by August 31, 2010.
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Save 10% off the land price of a Trafalgar tour if you book and pay at least 12 months prior to your departure date.
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Save 7.5% off the land price of a Trafalgar tour if you book and pay at least 10 months prior to your departure date.
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Book a group of 10 on any Tauck tour or cruise and one person saves 50% off the land price.
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Book a group of 10 on any Tauck tour or cruise and the 11th person travels for free.
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Book a group of 16 people on an Avalon Waterways river cruise and one person gets the land-only portion free.
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Children 18 and under save 50% off any Cruise West departure.
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River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The Rhine river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class, deluxe and luxury). Click any Rhine cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.
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Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
Budget = European River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = European River cruises typically range from $200 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = European River cruises typically range from $250 to $450 per person, per day, plus airfare. Luxury = European River cruises typically range from $500 to $800 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your
deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive prices are displayed, these prices do
not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are
guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major
U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to
offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to
arrange their own transportation to the origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of
the package, at the price quoted.
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