One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this fascinating journey. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, as well as a full-day excursion to majestic Heidelberg and a canal cruise in picturesque Amsterdam. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, take pictures of the famous Lorelei rock, and sample the area’s famous Riesling wines in the quaint wine village of Rüdesheim.

Rhine River cruises are perhaps the most popular of all European river cruises. Some riverboats sail strictly on the Rhine River (known as the Rhein River in Germany), while others combine the Rhine with other waterways in Germany, Austria, Hungary or the Netherlands. Whatever itinerary you choose, a Rhine River cruise allows you to experience some of Europe's most interesting river ports.

Your Rhine River cruise may visit Basel, Switzerland's second largest city, where you can stop at the medieval town hall, see works by Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali at the museum of fine art and catch a great view of the Rhine River from Wettstein Bridge. On your Rhine River cruise, join an excursion to Strasbourg, a town in the heart of France's Alsace region that is characterized by a mix of French and German influences. Enjoy a stop in Bamberg, Germany, for a taste of smokebeer and a visit to the 11th century cathedral of Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II. Rhine River cruises may also sail to Koblenz, Germany, at the convergence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, where woodlands, lakes and meadows fill two-thirds of the city's landscape. Rhine River cruises that journey into other waterways may include stops at ports like Passau, Vienna, Budapest, and Amsterdam.