The Great Rivers of Europe (2012)

Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Germany: Cologne, Koblenz, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Passau • Vienna, Austria
  • 15 days
  • from only:
  • $2095
  • $140 per day
    River Cruise Only
  • 16 days
  • from only:
  • $2895
  • $181 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
Extend Your Vacation:
  • You'll enjoy an included tour in the scenic Danube port of Passau, Germany, an elegant town that has served as a German cultural and intellectual hub for centuries.
  • Throughout your River Cruise, you'll take in stunning riverside views from aboard your private Grand Circle river ship.
  • Discover Amsterdam during a canal boat tour through its famous canals.
  • Discover a panoramic view of Melk, Austria, from atop the formidable Melk Abbey, which rises up from the surrounding countryside along the Danube.
  • You'll share coffee, cake, and conversation with a German family in their home.

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… this was an excellent and outstanding tour, and we got to see some beautiful old German towns with wonderful castles, churches, bishop palaces and cathedrals.

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Traveling Solo to Europe

At Grand Circle, we recognize the challenge solo travelers face from the additional cost of Single Supplements. That’s why we’re proud to offer FREE Single Supplements on this river cruise and on all extensions.

Single Supplements:
The Great Rivers of Europe: FREE
Brussels & Bruges, Belgium: FREE
Prague, Czech Republic: FREE
Vienna, Austria: FREE

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Compare our value for solo travelers with the competition, and you’ll find that you save $500-$5000 per person with Grand Circle. And if you can find a lower solo traveler price on any comparable international trip for Americans, we’ll match that price and deduct $500 from the cost of your vacation.

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From new solo savings on our River Cruises and more single space on Land Tours in 2012, to our FREE Travel Companions online community and Roommate Matching Service, see why Grand Circle is the leader in Solo Friendly Travel.

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Newly enhanced for 2012, our Great Rivers of Europe River Cruise now includes a visit to Room 600 (site of the Nazi War crime trials) during our tour of Nuremburg, and dinner and traditional musical entertainment in a local Rudesheim restaurant. On this Grand Circle European River Cruise, you’ll cruise the historic Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers as medieval architecture beckons from every riverbank ... time-honored European winemaking traditions abound at hillside vineyards ... and landscapes seem to spring from the canvases of centuries-old masterworks. Experienced local Program Directors lead your discoveries along The Great Rivers of Europe, through the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria. Plus, you can expand your explorations with our affordable optional extensions and tours. This value-packed European River Cruise has been our most popular trip for more than ten years—see why when you join us.

Announcing New Enhancements for 2012—A visit to Room 600 in Nuremberg & an included dinner and musical entertainment at local restaurant in Rudesheim. Plus, two special departures featuring Oktoberfest: September 17 & 24, 2012.

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Pre-Trip Option: Brussels & Bruges, Belgium 3 nights from only $595
Post-Trip Option: Vienna, Austria 3 nights from only $595
Post-Trip Option: Prague, Czech Republic 4 nights from only $595
Day Destination Arrive Depart Day Highlights
1   Fly U.S./Amsterdam, the Netherlands
2   Amsterdam
Embark noon
3   Amsterdam 4pm Included Tours: Amsterdam
4   Cologne, Germany 3pm 11:45pm Included: Cologne
5   Koblenz
Rudesheim
7:30am
6:30pm
12:30pm Included: Koblenz
6   Rudesheim
Mainz

3pm
1pm
11pm
Included: Mainz
Optional Tour:
7   Frankfurt (for Heidelberg) 4am 8pm Included: Heidelberg
8   Wertheim 10am overnight Included: Wertheim
9   Wurzburg 3pm 11:30pm Included: Karlstadt
10   Gerlachshausen
Schweinfurt
8:30am/3pm 9:15am/11:45pm Optional Tour:
11   Bamberg
Nuremberg
7 am
11am
2pm Included: Bamberg
12   Nuremberg 6pm Included: Nuremberg
Optional Tour:
13   Kelheim
Regensburg
8am
12:15pm
8:30am
11pm
Included: Regensburg
Optional Tour:
14   Passau 8:45am 5pm Included: Passau
15   Melk, Austria
Vienna
5am
7:30pm
12:30pm Optional Tours:
16   Vienna
Disembark am
Fly Vienna/U.S.