Germany River cruises
The Rhine and its tributries, the Elbe, Main and OderSituated in the heart of Europe and seen as a timeless destination, Germany can be discovered through our cruises on the Rhine, the Elbe and many others. It has more than 40 UNESCO World Heritage sites and is one of the great nations that have influenced modern Western and European civilizations. A trip to Germany promises to be a rich experience.
The country has some of the most beautiful cities in the world just waiting to be discovered and which combine the modern city with a deep heritage, in a whirlwind of culture and everyday life.
Berlin with its many sites, is a world capital of art and culture. It is a destination that brings together artists, creators, enthusiasts and lovers of life. Berlin is a city in motion, full of art, cinema, music, theatre and dance.
Hamburg, meanwhile, displays a heritage from several centuries. You can admire the Alster, a large lake in the heart of the city, the magnificent city hall, an imposing neo-Renaissance building built in 1897, and the Chilehaus, a 10-storey brick building whose eastern facade evokes the bow of a ship.
The rivers that crisscross the country are all full of discoveries and surprises. Cruising the Rhine, where picturesque villages surrounded by vineyards and overhung by ancient castles, will eventually seduce you. A cruise on the Elbe, meanwhile, will take you to the most beautiful corners of Europe.
A river cruise in Germany will take you to the heart of northern and central Europe, where history, culture, nature and civilization meet.
Discover all our river cruises through Germany below.
Stop in STRASBOURG - BREISACH - Riquewihr - Colmar - BASEL
Alsace puts on its finest during the holiday season. You'll discover Strasbourg's Christmas market and its giant tree, the medieval village of Riquewihr, and the magic of Little Venice in Colmar. Enticing smells and delicious flavors mix perfectly with the friendly atmosphere found under the festive lights. You'll finish your vacation by learning about the longtime holiday traditions found around Basel, Switzerland. We'll visit the Läckerli Huus—home of traditional spice cookies—and the largest Christmas market in the country.
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Stop in STRASBOURG - SPEYER - RÜDESHEIM - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - Strasbourg(4)
Christmas markets are in full boom during the holiday season. The smell of freshly baked goods fills the air surrounding the festive wooden booths selling artisan gifts. We'll visit several markets during this cruise for an authentic German holiday experience, including those in Speyer, romantic Heidelberg, the Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim, and Koblenz.
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Stop in STRASBOURG - MAINZ - FRANKFURT - MILTENBERG - WERTHEIM - WURZBURG - SCHWEINFURT - BAMBERG - NUREMBERG - MÜHLHAUSEN - REGENSBURG - PASSAU - MELK - DURNSTEIN - VIENNA - ESZTERGOM - BUDAPEST
From Strasbourg to Budapest, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Rhine to the Danube via the Main, you will be dazzled by the beauty of landscapes but also by the sweetness of these rivers that form a link between people, cultures and traditions. France, Germany, Austria and Hungary will unveil their history and rich heritage for an unforgettable trans-European getaway.
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Stop in STRALSUND - Island of Rügen - GREIFSWALD - WOLGAST - Island of Usedom- SZCZECIN - LUNOW - LICHTERFELDER - HENNINGSDORF - BERLIN
From Stralsund to Berlin, sail along the Baltic Sea, the Oder and the Havel on a cruise combining modernity and tradition, originality and simplicity. Visit the remains of Chorin Abbey, the finest example of brick architecture in Northern Germany. Discover spectacular coastlines with fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on the islands of Usedom and Rügen, but also cities with unique architecture such as Stralsund, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Stop in BASEL - BREISACH - STRASBOURG - MAINZ - KOBLENZ - COLOGNE - DÜSSELDORF - AMSTERDAM
From Basel to Amsterdam, embark on a cruise rich in history and authenticity. Admire the beauty of the Rhine Falls before discovering historic monuments through cities such as Haarlem or Colmar and its Unterlinden museum. You can take a stroll to the Arnhem Open Air Museum, which reveals a 100-year-old story.
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