Enjoy an incredibly relaxing holiday that has hours of sightseeing opportunities and exciting shore excursions. Combine the best aspects of a rail holiday and cruise with a Rail Discoveries river cruise.
Sail along some of the most beautiful rivers in Europe with our range of river cruises, which combine two of the most relaxing modes of transport available - trains and ships - to provide travellers with a peaceful and memorable holiday.
Europe's mightiest rivers - the Danube, the Rhine, and the Rhône - all flow through historic capital cities, areas of outstanding natural beauty, and quaint villages. Sit back and enjoy the passing scenery from sun decks and observation lounges or join a shore excursion to the finest cultural and historical attractions; on our cruise holidays, you are free to experience Europe as you choose.
Bavaria's magnificent castles, mysterious forests and magical mountains are the backdrop to this majestic tour. Discover this historic kingdom, including Neuschwanstein Castle and the Bavarian Zugspitze Mountain Railway, from our base in charming Fussen. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
… see more12 days from £2,195 pp
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Aboard the state of the art Amadeus Queen, which comes replete with its own swimming pool, experience the magic of the blue Danube from the elegance of Imperial Vienna, to the twin-cities of Buda and Pest. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
… see more9 days from £1,795 pp
View tour details >Aboard the state of the art Amadeus Queen, which comes replete with its own swimming pool, experience the magic of the blue Danube from the elegance of Imperial Vienna, to the twin-cities of Buda and Pest. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
… see more8 days from £1,395 pp
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From Switzerland to the Netherlands, this spectacular cruise reveals the majestic allure of the Rhine River, in all of its fairytale glory. We uncover beautiful valley gorges, splendid half-timbered towns and all the remarkable cities along the banks of this grand old river. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
… see more8 days from £1,295 pp
View tour details >From Switzerland to the Netherlands, this spectacular cruise reveals the majestic allure of the Rhine River, in all of its fairytale glory. We uncover beautiful valley gorges, splendid half-timbered towns and all the remarkable cities along the banks of this grand old river. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
… see more8 days from £1,195 pp
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Embark on a cruise across the rivers of the Netherlands and Belgium, uncovering enchanting towns, sombre battlefields and the floral displays of the Keukenhof Gardens, with a talk from the BBC's Charlie Dimmock. This tour is operated by our sister company Great Rail Journeys.
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View tour details >Begin your journey at St. Pancras International in London, where one of our professional Tour Managers will meet you before you board the Eurostar to France. Your Tour Manager will accompany you throughout your holiday to ensure that every aspect of your tour runs smoothly.
The ships featured on our cruise holidays boast a high standard of service, and usually offer spacious lounge and bar areas where you can relax with a drink or socialise with your fellow guests beside large, panoramic windows. All cabins are en suite with a WC, sink, and shower.
Evening meals are served in the ship's elegant dining room, while breakfast and lunch are usually presented as a self-service buffet. For the gala dinners featured on some of our cruise holidays, formal attire is required; for the rest of your holiday, you can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.
From a Tulips cruise in the Netherlands and Belgium, taking in the vast bulbfields of the Low Countries, to a festive-themed journey down the Rhine at Christmas or New Year, we have a cruise to suit every budget and personality.
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