Rhine River cruises take you through the fairy-tale landscapes of Central and Western Europe, from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea. Meet like-minded travellers while learning about medieval history, sampling delicious wines and enjoying the peaceful and enchanting scenery.

Rhine River Cruises for UK Travellers

Rhine cruises allow you to see some of Europe’s most exciting countries and cities. This famous river flows through Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands, and Rhine city tours offer excellent excursions. Stay a night in Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne, Dusseldorf or Rotterdam, where some of the best food tours and cultural tours in Europe can be found.

River Rhine Cruise Guided Holidays

Superb scenic cruises can be taken in the Middle Rhine Valley, through the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to breath-taking countryside dotted with the stunning remains of the opulent Holy Roman Empire. History tours of the fascinating Stolzenfels Castle, a medieval fortress that became a Prussian palace, are popular. The eye-catching, hilltop Marksburg Castle, built in 1117, provides an incredible photo backdrop.

On your travels, you’ll have the opportunity for wine tasting of sumptuous and famous Rhine whites like Riesling. For a day trip, why not try vineyard tours in the bountiful Alsace, Mosel, Pfalz and Baden regions?

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