Europe River and Lake Cruises 2026-2027

Coming from:: United States
Tour Type:: River Cruises
Languages:: English
Continent:: Europe

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All 17 International Tours and Cruises

Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in the ever popular, modern city of Amsterdam, Holland. Cruise on its famous canals along the elegant grachten--the best way to see the treasures...

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Zurich
Countries (4): France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Basel, Breisach, Colmar, Cologne, Heidelberg, Keukenhof, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich
Operator: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Envision, Expression, Panorama, Tranquility II, View, ...

Tour Variations:

☛: Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (10 Days)

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 3,930
Operator: Avalon

Starting at

USD 4,030

USD 3,930

8 Days

Next Departure

30-Oct-2026

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Danube Dreams (Westbound)

Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—discovering some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. Begin this timeless European river cruise in Budapest, where guided sightseeing acquaints you with the highlights of th...

From/To: Budapest ⇒ Munich
Countries (4): Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Ports of call: Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Munich, Passau, Vienna
Operator: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Expression, Illumination, Imagery II, Impression, Passion, ...

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 4,201
Operator: Avalon

Starting at

USD 4,230

USD 4,201

8 Days

Next Departure

26-May-2027
11-Jun-2027

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Active & Discovery in Holland & Belgium

There’s no better way to spring into action and catapult into culture than on an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise to the Netherlands and Belgium. Belgian chocolate workshop, classic paintings, and even graffiti walls glow brighter when you experience them in the most interactive ways.

Disc...

From/To: Amsterdam (Round Trip)
Countries: Belgium, Netherlands
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Delft, Gent, Keukenhof, Middelburg, Rotterdam
Operator: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Expression, Illumination, Impression, Tranquility II, Vista

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 4,330
Operator: Avalon

Starting at

USD 4,330

8 Days

Next Departure

29-May-2027

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Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound)

Why dip your toes in the Danube when you can explore and adore its landmarks, legends, customs and cuisine in the most interactive ways? Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises on the Danube invite dreamers and doers to activate their curiosities. To look closer, dive deeper, and forage further into the...

From/To: Budapest ⇒ Munich
Countries (3): Austria, Germany, Hungary
Ports of call: Budapest, Linz, Munich, Vienna
Operator: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Expression, Illumination, Impression, Tranquility II

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 4,080
Operator: Avalon

-5.8%

Starting at

USD 4,330

USD 4,080

8 Days

Next Departure

04-Oct-2026
07-Oct-2027

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Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound)

Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways. As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities throughout Holland, Germany and France, our range of excursions, from Classic to Discovery to Active optio...

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Colmar
Countries (3): France, Germany, Netherlands
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Breisach, Colmar, Düsseldorf, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Strasbourg
Operator: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Envision, Panorama, View, Vista

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 3,680
Operator: Avalon

-16.9%

Starting at

USD 4,430

USD 3,680

8 Days

Next Departure

18-May-2027

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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles

This magnificent European river cruise vacation begins in Holland’s colorful, modern capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten. Then, embark on your picturesque cruise along the Rhine River to Cologne, Ger...

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Luxembourg City
Countries (3): Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Cochem, Cologne, Keukenhof, Koblenz, Luxembourg City, Rüdesheim
Operator: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Imagery II, Tranquility II

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 4,430
Operator: Avalon

Starting at

USD 4,430

8 Days

Next Departure

24-Jun-2027
16-Aug-2027

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Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)

Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. Begin in Budapest, where guided sightseeing acquaints you with the highlights of the vibrant capital of Hungary. See He...

From/To: Budapest ⇒ Prague
Countries (5): Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
Ports of call: Bratislava, Budapest, Linz, Passau, Prague, Regensburg, Vienna
Operator: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Expression, Illumination, Imagery II, Impression, Passion, ...

Duration: 10 Days
Starting at: USD 4,944
Operator: Avalon

Starting at

USD 4,919

USD 4,944

10 Days

Next Departure

26-May-2027
11-Jun-2027

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Highlights of Holland & Belgium

If you’ve dreamed of a view filled with windmills and blooming fields of color in Holland and Belgium, it all comes true on your European river cruise from Amsterdam to Brussels! Cruise on the Rhine River to visit Nijmegen—the oldest city in the Netherlands. Choose a visit to Arnhem’s WWII Airborne ...

From/To: Amsterdam ⇒ Brussels
Countries: Belgium, Netherlands
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Arnhem, Brussels, Keukenhof, Liège, Maastricht, Namur
Operator: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Imagery II, Tranquility II

Tour Variations:

☛: Highlights of Holland & Belgium with 1 Night in Amsterdam (9 Days)

Duration: 8 Days
Starting at: USD 4,201
Operator: Avalon

-15.1%

Starting at

USD 4,951

USD 4,201

8 Days

Next Departure

11-Apr-2027

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Tulip Time Cruise

This springtime river cruise gets underway in Holland’s colorful capital of Amsterdam. This 700-year-old city offers an abundance of classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants to explore before you embark on your river cruise through Holland and Belgium. Sail through Rotterdam’s harbor, said to be...

From/To: Amsterdam (Round Trip)
Countries: Belgium, Netherlands
Ports of call: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bruges, Gent, Middelburg, Rotterdam
Operator: Avalon Waterways
Ship: Panorama, Passion