River Cruise Newsletter Dated
October 7, 2024
Dear Vacations To Go Customer,
This week, I'd like to highlight
10 of our best-selling river cruises
in Europe, listed below in no particular order.
On these vacations, you'll glide along Europe's scenic and historic
waterways on a comfortable ship, enjoying river-view staterooms, superb
dining and personalized service. Daily excursions ashore and onboard
entertainment and enrichment activities are generally included in the
upfront rate.
To see departure dates and rates on these popular trips, click the links
below.
Danube Delights,
8 days with
Emerald Cruises -- Take in stunning views of the
Danube banks from Gellert Hill, have afternoon coffee and cake with a
Slovakian family in Bratislava, cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley
and hike to the medieval ruins of Durnstein Castle.
Rhine Getaway,
8 days with
Viking -- On a route between Amsterdam and Basel,
you'll visit 700-year-old Marksburg Castle, the Alsatian city of
Strasbourg and the historic town of Speyer with its imposing
cathedral.
Brilliant Bordeaux,
8 days with
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises -- Sail along the
Garonne and Dordogne rivers and Gironde estuary in southwest France and
learn about the rich heritage of towns like Saint-Emilion and Blaye.
Enjoy wine tastings, visit grand chateaux and sample local
delicacies.
Enchanting Rhine,
8 days with
AmaWaterways -- Enjoy your choice of excursions in
each port of call, from a German beer tasting in Dusseldorf to sample
the local brews to a Black Forest hike and a stroll through Strasbourg's
Petite France district.
Gems of the Danube,
8 days with
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours -- Guests can choose
from a variety of included excursions on this itinerary. In Vienna, tour
opulent Schonbrunn Palace or enjoy a cycling excursion to Danube Island.
In Melk, visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey or sample wines and
regional delicacies.
Romantic Rhine,
8 days with
Avalon Waterways -- Classic highlights of this
itinerary include the picturesque Rhine Gorge, Heidelberg Castle and
Strasbourg's pedestrian-friendly old quarter. You'll also visit
whimsical spots like a museum devoted to mechanical musical
instruments.
The Douro, Porto & Salamanca,
8 days with
Riviera River Cruises -- In the Portugal region famed
for its fortified wines, guests participate in tastings at
quintas (traditional wine estates). You'll also travel to the
Spanish university town of Salamanca.
Grand European Tour,
15 days with
Viking -- See the sights along the Rhine, Main and
Danube rivers on a panoramic sailing between Amsterdam and Budapest.
Guided tours reveal the history and culture of Vienna, Regensburg,
Cologne and more.
Jewels of the Rhine,
8 days with
Emerald Cruises -- Highlights on this itinerary
include a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a guided bike tour of Breisach and
a private evening concert on the Rhine.
Paris & Normandy,
8 days with
AmaWaterways -- Cruise the Seine River round trip
from Paris. Featured attractions include Chateau Gaillard in Les Andelys
and Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny. In Normandy, you can
tour World War II landmarks or visit historic abbeys in the region.
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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Here are this week's
Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per
person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
1)
Best of the Danube,
8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins and ends in Budapest.
Save up to
50%. Starting at $1,590. Departures from February 23, 2025 through
September 30, 2026.
2)
Rhine River Cruise,
9 days with Gate 1 Travel. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel.
Save
$800 per couple. Starting at $1,699. Departures from April 29, 2025
through October 28, 2025.
3)
Danube Dreams,
8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Budapest and Vilshofen.
Save with deeply discounted cruise fares. Starting at $1,980.
Departures from November 4, 2024 through November 17, 2026.
4)
Sensations of Lyon & Provence,
8 days with Emerald Cruises. Travels between Lyon and Nice.
Save up
to 73%. Starting at $2,120. Departures from April 12, 2025 through
October 25, 2025.
5)
The Seine, Paris & Normandy,
8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Begins and ends in Paris.
Save up
to $650 per couple. Starting at $2,399. Departures from April 2,
2025 through October 23, 2025.
6)
Chateaux, Rivers & Wine,
8 days with Viking. Begins and ends in Bordeaux.
Save with reduced
cruise rates and special air offers. Starting at $2,599. Departures
from March 23, 2025 through November 15, 2026.
7)
Venice & the Jewels of Veneto,
8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Begins and ends in Venice.
Save up to 20%. Starting at $3,136. Departures from April 6, 2025
through November 1, 2026.
8)
Delightful Douro,
8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Begins and ends in Porto.
Save up to 69%. Starting at $3,145. Departures from November 17,
2024 through November 8, 2026.
9)
Lower Mississippi River Cruise,
9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Memphis and New
Orleans.
Save up to $1,900 per couple. Starting at $4,325.
Departures from February 21, 2025 through April 18, 2025.
10)
Rhine Connoisseur,
11 days with Tauck. Travels between Brussels and Montreux. Starting at
$6,790. Departures from October 27, 2024 through October 5, 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