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River Cruise Newsletter Dated
February 14, 2025
Dear Vacations To Go Customer,
Today, I'll cover some of the
brand-new river cruise itineraries
that will be making their debut this year. For departure dates, rates
and day-to-day sightseeing details, click the links below.
AmaWaterways
Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals
(15, 19 or 21 days) -- See castles, windmills, museums and cathedrals on
this cruise along the Rhine through five countries.
Best of the Danube
(8 or 10 days) -- Sample Bratislava's local flavors, see the manuscripts
and frescoes of Melk Abbey, bike along the Danube Canal and explore
Budapest.
Click here
to see all new itineraries from AmaWaterways.
American Cruise Lines
Mississippi Explorer Cruise
(12 days) -- Visit locations along the Lower Mississippi including
Houmas House, Oak Alley, the Blues Museum and the GRAMMY Museum.
Avalon Waterways
Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages
(8 days) -- This cruise along the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers features
wine tastings, chateau visits and bike tours through the
countryside.
Illuminations on the Danube
(10 days) -- Guests on this itinerary can enjoy breakfast at a Viennese
cafe, view the Habsburg's private art collection, hike to Bratislava
Castle and sample palinka, a fruity Hungarian spirit, in Esztergom's
basilica.
Click here
to see all new itineraries from Avalon Waterways.
CroisiEurope
A Cruise Through Four Exquisite European Valleys
(8 days) -- See the sights along the Rhine, Neckar, Moselle and Saar
rivers on this idyllic cruise. Stops include Heidelberg, Koblenz, Cochem
and Trier.
Cruise through Belgium
(7 days) -- Explore the waterways of Belgium on this cruise from Ghent
to Halle. Visit a brewery, a vineyard and a chocolate maker's
workshop.
Click here
to see all new itineraries from CroisiEurope.
Gate 1 Travel
Rhine River Cruise with Bremen & Hamburg
(12 days) -- Tour the Old Town of Bremen and visit Hamburg Harbor after
a seven-night cruise on the Rhine.
Douro River Cruise with Madrid
(11 days) -- This cruise through the Douro Region is packaged with a
hotel stay in Madrid.
Click here
to see all new itineraries from Gate 1.
Riviera River Cruises
Gastronomy of Switzerland & the Rhine
(8 days) -- Highlights of this culinary cruise include sampling Black
Forest gateau, touring vineyards in Rudesheim and learning about the
history of cocoa at Cologne's Schokoladenmuseum.
Music of the Blue Danube
(8 days) -- Sail round-trip from Budapest on this music-themed cruise,
which includes classical concerts and visits to the homes of famous
composers.
Click here
to see all new itineraries from Riviera.
Tauck
Romantic Capitals
(14 days) -- This trip on four rivers features an exclusive evening at
Schlosshotel Kronberg, a castle with a rich history. Begin and end your
cruise with hotel stays in Paris and Prague.
The Seine: Holiday Magic
(8 days) -- Take in the festive ambience and visit chateaus along the
Seine on this cruise.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Rome, Venice & the Jewels of Veneto
(11 days) -- See Doge's Palace and experience a lighting ceremony at St.
Mark's Basilica in Venice before exploring the Veneto region. End your
trip with a three-night stay in Rome.
Wine Roads of France & Portugal
(18 days) -- Enjoy wine tastings and local specialties in Bordeaux and
the Douro Valley on this culinary vacation.
Click here
to see all new itineraries from Uniworld.
Viking
Rhine & Main Explorer
(11 days) -- Experience the history and medieval charm of Southern
Germany on this cruise along the Rhine and Main rivers.
Heartland of America
(8 days) -- Cruise along the Upper Mississippi between Alton and St.
Paul. Visit the hometown of famous writer, Mark Twain, and learn about
Norwegian immigration in the Midwest.
Click here
to see all new itineraries from Viking.
In case you missed any of our recent river cruise newsletters, I've
provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any
link to read more.
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Avalon Waterways
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AmaWaterways
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experienced river cruise operators.
Rhine River Cruise Attractions
-- Impressive castles, charming towns and lush vineyards are highlights
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Themed River Cruises
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such as culinary or musical interests.
Germany River Cruises
-- Learn about top sights along the Rhine, Danube, Mosel and other
waterways.
Here are this week's
Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per
person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
1)
Gems of the Danube,
8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Budapest and
Munich.
Save up to 75%. Starting at $2,374. Departures from March
24, 2025 through October 26, 2026.
2)
Along the Saone and the Rhone Rivers,
8 days with CroisiEurope. Begins and ends in Lyon.
Save up to
20%. Starting at $1,584. Departures from April 2, 2025 through
October 21, 2026.
3)
Romanic Danube,
8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Vilshofen and ends in Budapest.
Save 50%. Starting at $1,740. Departures from March 15, 2025
through August 30, 2025.
4)
Romantic Rhine,
8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel.
Save 50%. Starting at $1,810. Departures from March 23, 2025
through August 5, 2025.
5)
Tulips & the Rhine,
8 days with Emerald Cruises. Travels between Amsterdam and Zurich.
Save up to 73%. Starting at $1,942. Departures from March 22,
2025 through April 26, 2026.
6)
Delightful Danube,
8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Travels between Budapest
and Nuremberg.
Save up to 40%. Starting at $2,410. Departures
from June 8, 2025 through August 24, 2025.
7)
Paris & the Heart of Normandy,
8 days with Viking. Begins and ends in Paris.
Save with reduced
cruise fares and special air offers. Plus, get a free beverage package
and included gratuities OR a free shipboard credit. Starting at
$2,599. Departures from March 20, 2025 through November 26, 2027.
8)
The Douro, Porto and Salamanca,
8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Begins and ends in Porto.
Save
50%. Starting at $2,699. Departures from April 5, 2026 through
November 8, 2026.
9)
Lower Mississippi,
9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Memphis and New
Orleans.
Save up to $2,200 per couple. Starting at $3,445.
Departures from March 7, 2025 through July 8, 2025.
10)
The Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam,
10 days with Tauck. Begins in Zurich and ends in Amsterdam. Starting at
$6,990. Departures from April 25, 2025 through October 20, 2025.
Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.
Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.
Sincerely,
Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go