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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Cruise as per itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance tickets to sites on tour
- Escorted tour
- Expert local guides
- First class hotels
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- International flights
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Porterage (up to two bags per person)
- Transport in air conditioned vehicles
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary
- Cruise gratuities
- Cruise transfers
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
River cruise tour overview
Discover the magic of Europe on this extraordinary journey along the continent’s greatest rivers. Travel through France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Portugal and Spain in magnificent style!
River cruising offers the unique opportunity to visit Europe’s historic cities and charming villages as you sail the world’s most beautiful waterways. Cruise aboard a sleek, modern floating hotel, equipped with features and amenities to make your voyage comfortable and carefree.
Begin with the panoramic views of the Seine River in Paris and explore the ‘City of Light’. Cruise the winding canals of Amsterdam. Sail the legendary Rhine to Cologne. Marvel at the visible history of Nuremberg, the medieval city of Regensburg and explore 2500-year-old Passau. Choose to join the optional tour to picturesque Salzburg. Take in the stunning palaces of Vienna, experience the young and colourful city of Bratislava and view the medieval architecture of Budapest.
Continue to Lisbon, where your love affair with the Douro River begins. Discover the hilltop village of Castelo Rodrigo and wander through the World Heritage-listed city of Salamanca. Embark on a tour of Porto and more, as you embrace this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Inclusions at a glance
International Flights:
- Return economy airfare to Paris & from Lisbon
- Fly from Australian capital cities with baggage included
- One-way economy airfare from Paris to Amsterdam
- One-way economy airfare from Budapest to Lisbon
Seine River Cruise:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 7 nights French Balcony cabin aboard deluxe Monarch Countess
- 2 nights Paris
- River port charges of $190 per person
- Cruise & hotel porterage
- 22 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Cruise director & activities host throughout cruise
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Local Host in Paris
- Shore excursions & entrance fees as per itinerary
Rhine, Main & Danube Rivers Cruise:
- 14 nights French Balcony cabin aboard Monarch Queen or Monarch Baroness
- River port charges of US$380 per person included
- Cruise porterage
- 41 meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
- Wine & beer with dinners
- Cruise director & activities host throughout cruise
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Shore excursions & entrance fees per itinerary
Douro River Cruise:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 2 nights Lisbon
- 7 nights French Balcony cabin aboard MS Douro Cruiser
- Cruise porterage
- 21 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
- Cruise director & activity host throughout cruise
- Shore excursions & entrance fees as per itinerary
River cruise highlights
- Embark on a tour of Porto and view the Cathedral, S. Bento Train Station, famous for its azulejos tiles, and the Stock Exchange
- See magnificent panoramic views of Seine River
- In Auvers-sur-Oise, view Ravoux Inn where Van Gogh spent his final days
- Explore Chateau Gaillard, built by Richard the Lionheart
- Visit the historic city of Rouen with its beautiful medieval quarter
- Tour the home of Claude Monet in Giverny and view the tranquil gardens that inspired his masterpieces
- Tour Paris, the historic City of Light and view the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and the Latin Quarter
- Take a guided visit to the treasure-filled Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa and other celebrated masterpieces
- See magnificent panoramic views of Budapest from atop Fisherman’s Bastion
- Tour romantic Vienna with its legendary opulence and elegance
- In Melk, join a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey
- Marvel at the beautiful churches and ancient stone bridges in Regensburg
- Cruise the Main-Danube Canal, considered a marvel of modern engineering
- Walk in Bamberg’s medieval center with its 11th century Romanesque cathedral
- View Lorelei Rock named for the siren “Lorelei” rising vertically from the waters
- Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, capital of Rhineland
- In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals
- View the treasured 16th century Belem Tower, a monument to Portugal’s Age of Discovery
- Stop at the medieval town of Obidos, encircled by fortified walls
- See magnificent panoramic views of Douro River
- Tour the Douro Museum, and learn about the wine making industry of the area
- Discover the medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo, perched on a hilltop and surrounded by imposing walls
- Visit Salamanca with its ancient sandstone buildings, a UNESCO World Heritage City
River Cruise features & amenities
- Welcome dinners and Farewell dinners
- Wine and beer with dinners
- Locally inspired recipes
- Early riser breakfast in addition to buffet breakfast
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas (may not be available on all cruises)
- Self-serve coffee and tea station
- Lounge serving premium spirits
- Non-smoking ship interior
- Shore excursions conducted exclusively in English by licensed guides
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Fly to France
Cruise Embarkation in Paris
Arrive in Conflans, Auvers-Sur-Oise
Cruise to Les Andelys
Cruise to Caudebec
Cruise to Rouen
Cruise to Vernon, Giverny
Panoramic Tour of Paris
Paris and Louvre Museum
Full Day in Paris
Depart France, Fly to The Netherlands
Amsterdam City Tour, Overnight River Cruise
Cruise to Cologne, City Tour
Morning in Koblenz & Afternoon Cruising
Cruise to Miltenberg, Walking Tour
Cruise to Wurzburg, City Tour
Cruise to Bamberg, City Tour
Cruise to Nuremberg, City Tour
Cruise to Regensberg, City Tour
Morning in Passau, Optional tour to Salzburg
Cruise to Melk Abbey
Cruise to Vienna, City Tour
Cruise to Bratislava, City Tour
Cruise to Budapest, City Tour
Depart Hungary, Fly to Portugal
Lisbon City Tour
Obidos en route to Porto/Afurada, Cruise Embarkation
Sail to Regua, Douro Museum
Cruise to Castelo Rodrigo
Explore Salamanca
Cruise to Pinhao
Sail to Porto/Afurada & City Tour of Porto
Porto/Afurada
Depart Portugal, Fly to Australia
More about Austria
More about Europe
More about France
More about Germany
More about Hungary
More about Netherlands
More about Portugal
More about Spain
My Travel Experience Review
River cruising really is the most relaxing and comfortable way to explore Europe and this itinerary combines all the great waterways. This trip ticks all the boxes for great destinations and includes airfares from Australia.
More about this tour
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The brochure includes details of the inclusions, full itinerary and other relevant travel information. Information contained in the brochure is subject to change and at the time of booking you will be provided with an updated copy that includes the current details for your reservation.
Tour departures
This special deal is based on the following tour departures:
2024 – 29 April and 12 September
Price may vary or change without notice, depending on your travel date.
Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability and current cost.
Please contact us for travel at other times.
Tour start time
The start time details will be provided upon confirmation.
Embarkation begins at 2pm in Paris on the day of arrival.
If you book international flights, you will be advised of the flight details and check-in times when your reservation is confirmed.
Is this tour right for you?
This moderately active trip covers a fair amount of ground. Expect from three to four hours walking every touring day. The pace is moderate, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes. There is a potential for sailings to be impacted by river water levels, or other factors which may impact safe navigation. This may cause part or all of the cruise itinerary to be operated by motor coach and may also involve hotel accommodations.
Due to physical constraints and space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers are not allowed on motor coaches and/or river cruises. There are no elevators or chair lifts on board.
Know before your book - High & Low water levels
European river cruising has gained in popularity for very good reason. It's a relaxing and convenient way to experience Europe while enjoying the comfort of a deluxe ship. However, before making the decision to reserve your vacation, please be aware of potential conditions which may impact your cruise.
While most of the time river cruises operate exactly as planned, weather conditions may result in high or low water levels which impact a ship's itinerary and, on occasion, render a ship unable to sail at all. On very rare occasions, other events such as heavy fog, a damaged lock, or an incapacitated vessel blocking the river, may impact a sailing. These events typically occur with little or no notice.
In the event that a cruise is partially or completely impacted, the itinerary will be operated by deluxe motor coach, accompanied by a Tour Manager, with overnights in hotels. When the option exists, the operator will "swap ships" with another vessel sailing in the opposite direction, retaining the sailing experience. Crew, ship and cabin configuration may differ. The itinerary will include as many of the originally scheduled sightseeing features as possible, considering the travel time and distances required, as well as meals.
While it is not possible to recreate the more leisurely comforts of sailings, the tour operator will endeavour to provide a comparable itinerary. These alternative services will be provided at no additional charge.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day tour descriptions are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, river conditions, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
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Advertised price is based on lead-price departure(s) and rates will be advised for your preferred travel date prior to any payment being required. Price was correct on 25 September 2023.
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