Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

In this newsletter, I'll tell you about Rhine River cruises, which are among our most popular itineraries in Europe. These sailings travel through a region dotted with manicured vineyards, charming towns and impressive castles.

Before we get to the highlights, here are some Rhine cruise offers for our customers.

Save 50% off the cruise price of trips with Avalon Waterways. Book by December 13.

Save up to 50% on AmaWaterways sailings. Book by December 15.

Save up to 76% off Emerald cruises. Book by December 31.

Save up to 75% on departures with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Book by December 31.

Save with discounted cruise and air rates on Viking cruises. Book by December 31.

Save up to $1,650 per couple on sailings with Riviera in select cabin categories. Book by December 31.

Save up to 20% on 2026 sailings with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

To see all available discounts and deals on Rhine departures, click here.

The stretch of the river known as the Upper Middle Rhine is thought to be the most scenic, home to more than 40 fortifications such as Castle Katz, perched high on a bluff above the river in St. Goarshausen. It's near the Rock of Lorelei, where the mythical siren Lorelei was said to have lured sailors to their deaths with her irresistible singing.

Sightseeing excursions in Cologne explore the Old Town and the cathedral, whose twin spires soar above the city's roofs. The cathedral took more than 600 years to build, and today stonemasons, glaziers, roofers and preservationists work constantly to restore and maintain the beautiful structure.

The Rhine meets the Mosel River in Koblenz, where walking tours highlight the narrow lanes and picturesque squares, fountains and churches. While your ship is docked in Rudesheim, you can walk along the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse, an alley lined with restaurants, shops and wine taverns.

Many Rhine itineraries include an excursion to Heidelberg. This well-preserved medieval city is home to Heidelberg University, founded in 1386. The ruins of a Gothic castle tower over the old town center.

Explore the blend of French and German cultures in Strasbourg, located in the Alsace region of northeast France. The neighborhood known as La Petite France is a scenic place for a walk, with half-timbered homes dating to the 16th and 17th centuries.

Black Forest clockmakers have been renowned for their craftsmanship since the 17th century, and Rhine River travelers usually can join an outing that takes them to a cuckoo clock workshop.

Departures in late November and December feature Christmas markets. These outdoor holiday bazaars are a beloved tradition, where merchants sell handcrafted ornaments, toys, candles and woodcarvings, as well as local treats like grilled sausages, roasted chestnuts and gingerbread.

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Brand-New 2025 Itineraries -- Check out sailings debuting next year on the Rhine, Danube and other waterways.

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Here are this week's Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Danube Dreams, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Budapest and Deggendorf. Save up to $3,000 per couple, plus get free prepaid gratuities. Starting at $1,980. Departures from April 6, 2025 through October 27, 2026.

2) Captivating Rhine, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Amsterdam and ends in Basel. Save up to 50%. Starting at $1,490. Departures from February 9, 2025 through December 23, 2026.

3) Danube Explorer, 8 days with Emerald Cruises. Travels between Budapest and Munich. Save up to 76%. Starting at $1,699. Departures from March 23, 2025 through November 17, 2026.

4) Rhine Highlights, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Amsterdam and Zurich. Save up to 73%. Starting at $1,845. Departures from March 26, 2025 through October 28, 2026.

5) Taste of Bordeaux, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save up to 50%. Starting at $2,090. Departures from March 13, 2025 through November 12, 2026.

6) Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, 8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Travels between Basel and Cologne. Save up to $650 per couple. Starting at $2,399. Departures from May 3, 2025 through October 24, 2025.

7) Secrets of the Douro, 8 days with Emerald Cruises. Begins and ends in Porto. Save up to 69%. Starting at $2,595. Departures from June 14, 2025 through November 7, 2026.

8) Paris & the Heart of Normandy, 8 days with Viking. Begins and ends in Paris. Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Starting at $2,599. Departures from March 20, 2025 through November 27, 2026.

9) Burgundy & Provence, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Arles and Chalon-sur-Saone. Save up to $2,500 per couple, plus get free prepaid gratuities. Starting at $3,130. Departures from April 8, 2025 through October 6, 2026.

10) Ohio River, 9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Louisville and Pittsburgh. Save up to $1,700 per couple. Starting at $4,110. Departures from July 4, 2025 through August 15, 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