The Great Rivers of Europe (2012)

Amsterdam, the Netherlands • Germany: Cologne, Koblenz, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Passau • Vienna, Austria
  • 15 days
  • from only:
  • $2295
  • $153 per day
    River Cruise Only
  • 16 days
  • from only:
  • $3095
  • $194 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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Learn how to customize your River Cruise, or view standard air routing and travel times. The choice is yours with our True Choice program.

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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two vacations to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the Grand Circle Cruise Line River Cruise that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • International airport transfers to and from your ship or hotel are available for purchase
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your vacation
  • Choose to “break away” before or after your trip, spending additional days or weeks on your own
  • Extend your vacation with our optional pre- and post-trip extensions
  • Combine your choice of Grand Circle Cruise Line vacations to maximize your value
  • Upgrade to business or premium economy class

The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

(Vienna)

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Detroit, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC (Dulles)

13hrs

Boston, Chicago, New York (JFK)

12hrs

Dallas, Los Angeles, San FranciscO

15hrs

Denver

20hrs

Houston, Miami

14hrs

Minneapolis, Portland, OR

16hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Vienna, Austria. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

(Amsterdam)

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Detroit, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC (Dulles)

13hrs

Atlanta, Miami, Minneapolis

9hrs

Boston, Houston

10hrs

Chicago, Dallas, Denver

13hrs

Detroit

8hrs

Los Angeles, Newark, New York (JFK), Portland, OR, San Francisco, Washington, DC (Dulles)

11hrs

Philadelphia

12hrs

San Diego

14hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Share your love of travel with others and, for each referral who embarks on a Grand Circle Cruise Line trip, you will earn $100 in CASH or credit. With your 4th referral departing on a 2012 departure, your reward increases to $200 in CASH or credit per person. And once you refer 8 travelers departing in either 2012 or 2013, you'll earn a FREE trip valued up to $4,500 per household—which will bring the total value of your earned rewards up to $5,600.

And you are also passing along savings to your new traveler: We'll instantly deduct $100 off the cost of their reservation when they mention your name and Customer Number while reserving.

To learn more about the benefits of our Vacation Ambassador Referral Program, please call us toll-free at 1-800-221-2610
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Hotel & Ship Accommodations

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Private Grand Circle River Ship

Custom-built for Grand Circle with our travelers’ needs in mind, your private river ship has a passenger capacity of 140 or 164, with all outside cabins and an English-speaking staff. You’ll experience fine dining and excellent views in the non-smoking dining room. Plus, enjoy leisure time in the bar and lounge, library, and Sun Deck. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in select common areas. Your cabin features a flat-screen TV with CNN and movies, radio, direct-dial telephone, individual heating and air-conditioning controls, twin beds that convert to sofas, and private bath with shower and hair dryer.

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M/S River Adagio

One of the largest ships in Grand Circle's own deluxe fleet, the M/S River Adagio was built specifically for cruising the widest part of the Danube and the deeper waters leading to the Black Sea. Enjoy personalized attention from the ship staff, and up to four experienced Grand Circle Program Directors. And with no more than 164 fellow Grand Circle travelers aboard with you, you'll find it easy to make friends and share your experiences.

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M/S River Aria

Launched in 2001, the M/S River Aria has a capacity of 164 passengers in 82 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, bar and lounge, library, and sun deck. Your ship has an international crew of 38 and up to four English-speaking Program Directors.

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M/S River Concerto

The M/S River Concerto was launched in 2000. This ship has a capacity of 140 passengers in 70 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, bar and lounge, library, sun deck, fitness center, and sauna. Your ship has an international crew of 34 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

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M/S River Harmony

The M/S River Harmony was launched in 1999. This ship has a capacity of 140 passengers in 70 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, bar and lounge, library, sun deck, fitness center, and sauna. Your ship has an international crew of 34 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

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M/S River Melody

The M/S River Melody was launched in 1999. This ship has a capacity of 140 passengers in 70 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, bar and lounge, library, sun deck, fitness center, and sauna. Your ship has an international crew of 34 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

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M/S River Rhapsody

The M/S River Rhapsody was launched in 1999. This ship has a capacity of 140 passengers in 70 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, bar and lounge, library, sun deck, fitness center, and sauna. Your ship has an international crew of 34 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

The Hotel Brussels Room
The Hotel Brussels Exterior
The Hotel Brussels Dining Hall

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The Hotel, Brussels
Rating: First Class
Brussels, Belgium (pre-trip extension)

Just a five-minute walk from the city’s attractions, The Hotel Brussels is centrally located and offers a contemporary welcome in a historic setting. With both French and Belgian restaurants, a bar and lounge, and a fitness club, the hotel boasts a cosmopolitan feel. Your room features air-conditioning, cable TV, and private bath with shower.

Arcotel Kaiserwasser Exterior
ARCOTEL Wimberger Vienna Room

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Arcotel Kaiserwasser
Vienna, Austria (post-trip extension)

Located across from the Vienna International Centre, and featuring convenient access to public transportation, the Superior First-Class Arcotel Kaiserwasser is just a ten-minute subway ride away from the center of Vienna and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Amenities include a fitness center, bar, and restaurant. Each of its 282 air-conditioned rooms features complimentary wireless Internet access, flat-screen TV, telephone, minibar, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.

Hotel Don Giovanni Exterior
Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni Room
Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni Interior

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Dorint Hotel Don Giovanni
Rating: First Class
Prague, Czech Republic (post-trip extension)

Set adjacent to the subway, this First-Class hotel is an eight-minute ride from the city center. Enjoy the on-site restaurants and bar, and health club with sauna, solarium, steam bath, and massage therapy. Your air-conditioned room has a telephone, radio, cable TV, minibar, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.