hen you step on to an European river cruise,
your breath will be taken away by the magic that separates you from everyday
life on dry land. You’ll glide past imposing medieval castles, lush riverbank
vineyards, and remarkable ancient wonders on your European river cruise. Every
gentle bend of the river reveals another fascinating sight as your luxurious
river cruise ship winds its way through scenic landscapes, delivering you
right to where many of Europe’s most celebrated cities were born.
Europe draws travelers in with the wondrous
allure of her history, architecture, art, and culture. Visit Europe, and you
can feel the warm sun streaming through the rose windows of Notre Dame
Cathedral. Taste rich chocolate sachertorte in a Viennese coffeehouse. Stroll
through the vibrant and fragrant Keukenhof Gardens in Amsterdam. Or bask in the
glow of old-world traditions at the holiday markets in Germany. Imagine
discovering the unique scenic treasures of Europe from the luxurious serenity
of your river cruise ship. Sailing Europe’s glorious rivers—the Danube, Main,
Rhine, Moselle, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Po, and Douro—you will discover the heart
of Europe’s charming waterside villages and exciting cultural centers while
enjoying the most relaxing way to vacation.
Odyssey Travel recommends the following river
cruises: Uniworld, Viking, Avalon and AMA
Waterways. Each of these river cruise lines give you great
experience and service.
Uniworld Cruise Lines
Uniworld is now the
only North American river cruise line to bring you a true all-inclusive luxury
Europe river cruise in 2022
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The following is all included in your river
cruise.
All gratuities onboard and onshore
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine
wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea
All meals onboard, impeccably prepared by our
chefs using the finest and freshest ingredients for local farmers’ markets
All scheduled airport transfers plus shore
excursions hosted by English speaking local experts including complimentary
portable audio headset system.
Viking Cruise Lines
When you cruise with Viking you sail with the
world’s leading river cruise company, and you enjoy the rewards of more than
175 years of heritage and a level of expertise second to none.
Inspiring destinations, beautifully crafted
itineraries, expert tour guides, luxurious ships, fine cuisine, excellent
service, remarkable value—our success is defined by all these things, and
something else, too: personal attention to every detail. It’s the way the
bartender has your drink ready for you, at just the right time. It’s the gentle
guidance from your tai chi master in a lesson you take while sailing along the
Yangtze. It’s the handwritten directions from your concierge to the best
coffeehouse in Vienna.
At Viking, we never forget that looking after
you is why we have become the world’s favorite river cruise line, and why our
guests return to cruise with us again and again. Indeed, it is our guests who
are our greatest ambassadors, making us the most honored river cruise line in
the world.
If you have experienced the pleasure of
traveling with us, then you will appreciate what makes a river cruise with
Viking so special. And if that experience is still ahead of you, then it is one
you are sure to enjoy
Avalon
There is nothing quite like river cruising, no
matter who you cruise with, but there are some pretty big differences between
companies. Starting with how they look at staterooms. At Avalon, we’ve taken a radically different
approach to stateroom design than other cruise lines. We didn’t compromise. We
didn’t cut corners. We didn’t make our rooms an afterthought. Instead we
designed our Suite ShipsSM with an attention to detail river cruising has never
seen before. We brought innovation, imagination and a relentless desire to
create a smart use of space to our one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM. And that
means a more comfortable, more relaxing, more enjoyable vacation for you.
AMAWATERWAYS
After an extended
period at home, we share in your anticipation of creating magical memories
through travel – and river cruising is the ideal way to bring your dreams to
fruition. With the highest-rated ships in Europe according to the third edition
of Berlitz: River Cruising in Europe & the USA, we have
received countless honors and accolades. Discover up to five countries during
one unforgettable journey in Europe, Asia or Africa on
a river cruise that provides you with the luxury of so much more.
Step
aboard and unpack once, traveling between grand capitals and charming villages
alike, without the need for multiple hotels or forms of transportation. On one
of our unforgettable river cruises, every day is a “see” day rather than a
“sea” day because we sail through the very heart of each destination where
castles were built and kings and queens were crowned. Your ship docks in close
proximity to city centers, and with our quick and easy embarkation and
disembarkation, you can step right off the ship and explore.
Our
intimate, contemporary ships offer the luxury of personal space yet accommodate
an average of approximately 156 guests*, less than on many traditional river
cruise ships. Spacious and uncrowded, our award winning fleet offers
elegantly-appointed staterooms and suites with such welcoming amenities as our
signature view-enhancing twin balconies. In 2019, our innovative
AmaMagna was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Greatest Places,
offering enhanced personal space with more than 50% luxury suite accommodations as well as
four unique dining venues, a chic onboard cinema and an expansive Zen Wellness
Studio. In 2021, we look forward to welcoming two new ships in Europe, AmaSiena
and AmaLucia, as well as the stunning newly designed AmaDahlia, which sets sail
on Egypt’s Nile River.