Top Cruises on the Rhine & Danube

European River Cruising Along the Rhine and Danube The Danube and Rhine are the lifeblood of Europe, yesterday and today; civilizations were built along their banks sustaining so many aspects of daily life, from food to transportation. In centuries past, Europe's inland rivers were dubbed the highways of kings, carrying nobility from one village or town to the next, from country to country, with an ease and style of travel both comfortable and convenient. And on our river cruises, your clients become part of a legacy of stories that unfold around every bend. The Rhine River Romance thrives along the River Rhine, flowing with a mighty rhythm for some 800 miles, beginning in Amsterdam and the Netherlands – and every castle, vineyard, and historic town comes with a story. Cruising the Rhine Valley is, quite simply, storybook picture-perfect. Once upon a time… where legends and lore have enchanted the world Terraced vineyards along the river's banks are traced back to the Romans Cities along the Rhine include Köln, Strasbourg & Basel The Rhine has four "sections" – and cultural arts have thrived ashore The Golden Age, Delft & more Featured Rhine Cruise: Cruising the Dutch Waterways As artists and writers have done for centuries, clients find their inspiration along the amazing canals & waterways of the Netherlands – begin and end in Amsterdam, exploring a land where Mother Nature and human ingenuity are a powerful force. View River Cruise ➞ The Danube River When it comes to "world's most famous" river lists, the Danube almost always appears in the top five. The Danube sustained so many aspects of daily life throughout the centuries, capturing the imagination and stirred the soul. Some fun facts: Second-longest river in Europe, home to premier cities and market towns A premier food source sustaining towns and villages along the shore Historic and modern-day primary transportation "route" between countries A primary influencer in the course of pivotal world history events Music, wine, palaces & more Featured Danube Cruise: The Blue Danube Explore 5 countries – Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic; exclusive experiences ashore include a private dinner in Lobkowicz Palace and an evening at a Viennese palace. View River Cruise ➞ Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat If your clients are torn between a Rhine or Danube cruise – do both! Cruise through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary, exploring legendary cities such as Amsterdam, Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg, Bratislava and Budapest. View River Cruise