River cruises
Unwind on these magical river cruises and enjoy escorted tours of the charming villages and unforgettable cities
The Blue Danube – Vienna, Budapest & Salzburg
Eight days/seven nights from £1,299pp*
Up to October 2022 and April-october 2023
Unwind on a magical river cruise and enjoy an escorted tour to imperial Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. See Bratislava, Esztergom, Melk, Salzburg and unforgettable Vienna along the course of Eastern Europe’s mightiest river.
Your tour price includes:
● Guided tours of Vienna and Salzburg
● Visit to Baroque Bratislava, capital of Slovakia
● Cruise through the scenic Wachau, Austria’s premier wine region
● Visit to Melk Abbey, central Europe’s most spectacular Baroque monastery
● Visit to medieval Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned
● Explore the amazing basilica at Esztergom, Hungary’s oldest cathedral
● Tour of Budapest, Pearl of the Danube
● Live classical quartet recital on board
Plus, of course:
● All meals on board, including welcome cocktails and dinner, plus the Captain’s Dinner
● Choice of luxury cabin or suite, all with river view
● Return ¡lights from a selection of regional airports
● The services of our experienced cruise director and concierge
The Douro, Porto & Salamanca Eight days/seven nights from £1,569pp*
Up to November 2022 and March-november 2023
Explore what is possibly Europe’s most undiscovered river through the stunning Douro Valley. Cruise through port wine territory, where lush hillsides have given way to a patterned landscape of terraced vineyards. Further inland, away from the lush Atlantic coast, the warmer climate creates a Mediterranean landscape of olive groves and ochre hillsides. Discover some of the Douro Valley and Iberia’s most charming villages, age-old traditions and wonderful cuisine.
Your tour price includes:
● Guided tour of Porto, with a visit to its famous port wine cellars
● A full-day excursion to Salamanca, with guided tour and ¡lamenco show
● Tour of the medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo
● Traditional music recital with dance display
● Guided tour of Mateus Palace and gardens
● Visit to the picturesque town of Lamego and its Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies church
Plus, of course:
● All meals on board, including welcome cocktails and dinner, plus the Captain’s Dinner
● Choice of luxury cabin or suite, all with river views
● Return ¡lights from a selection of regional airports
● The services of our experienced cruise director and concierge