In addition to the Rhine and Danube river cruises, European river cruise itineraries include the Main, Moselle and Maas; the Seine, Rhône and Saône rivers in France to discover French wine and chateaux regions; the Duoro River cruise in northern Portugal, visiting vineyards and restored palaces; Russian river cruises on the Volga, Europe’s largest river, Neva and Svir, exploring the Russian countryside and great cities of  St. Petersburg and Moscow; and Italy’s Po River, between Venice and Bologna.

There are also theme cruises to enjoy, like the popular Christmas Markets cruises in Central Europe in fall and winter that immerse one in the spirit of the season with mulled wine, the smell of hot sausages and the laughter on the ice rink.  There are also wine river cruises with expert hosts that visit local growers and arrange special tastings onboard and ashore in private cellars. Plus, Jewish Heritage voyages. And because there’s no better way to discover a region’s culture than through its culinary heritage and traditions, there are culinary-voyages that can include visits to a French cooking school, tasting Dutch cheeses, or enjoying chocolate and wine pairings.