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Idyllic journeys through some of Europe's most famous and inspiring landscapes may be enough to tempt you, but there are many more reasons to let Great Rail Journeys take care of your cruise holiday. Our ships and barges have been hand-selected to offer the highest quality experience in a relaxing and exceptionally comfortable environment, accompanied by fine food and panoramic views.

Excursions are all included in the price to ensure you get the most out of your trip. Not only that, but you also get the kind of reassurance that only comes with selecting an experienced holiday operator who will make sure that every aspect of your cruise is a joy.

Whether you arrive at your cruise's starting destination by flight or rail, we're with you all the way. There are lots of ways our river cruises can suit you, including extending your tour with an iconic rail journey, or choose a barge cruise if you prefer a more intimate experience than on our larger ships.

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Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube

7/Aug

kenzie13

“Absolutely fantastic, the quality of the ship, our suite, the food, the ports of call and most importantly the exceptional onboard staff made it a truly unforgettable holiday and I couldn't recommend it more highly.

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Mont Blanc Express & Rhône Cruise

5/Aug

John Gauss

“Interesting rail trips, to Chamonix and on the steam railway in the Ardeche. Pleasant excursions from the cruise ship and good meals on board. The first day's cruising and excursion had to be changed due to ship engine failure but was replaced by another excursion at very short...

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Glacier Express & the Romantic Rhine

5/Aug

Colin Webster

“This was our first river cruise after experiencing many ocean cruises. We thoroughly enjoyed the river cruise going to the many lovely places along the Rhine. Switzerland extension was a wonderful experience which we liked very much including the glacier express. We were looked after very well by Ian the...

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The Majestic Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam

5/Aug

“Very enjoyable, well organised trip

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The Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel

4/Aug

John Ward

“A truly 5-stae holiday! I was looked after by a cheerful, attentive crew. My fellow travellers all seemed to enjoy the experience too and we all became one happy family. The shore excursions to beautiful old towns were fascinating. The food served on board was delicious. A comprehensive programme of...

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The Classic Blue Danube: Passau to Budapest - Fly

3/Aug

Matt

“Excellent tour from Great Rail Journeys. The river cruise itinerary was excellent. The Amadeus Imperial was fabulous. The value offered, including all the excursions, was exceptional. Really pleased with our holiday and will definitely travel with Great Rail Journeys again.

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Paris, Normandy & the River Seine

31/Jul

E fergusom

“Enjoyable trip well organised- staff on board and Great Rail employees excellent- Food super and places we visited also- although the number (HUGE) of other tourists at Giverny and Versailles a shock- and sort of spoiled the attraction-

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The Classic Blue Danube: Passau to Budapest

31/Jul

Old Bob

“Excellent trip, well organised with top quality travel by trains and river boat

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GoldenPass & the Romantic Rhine

31/Jul

Vandra Iles

“Fabulous holiday

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River cruising is a great holiday choice if you want to distil the real essence of each destination you visit from the comfort of your floating hotel. And with Great Rail Journeys, you can expect each of our cruises, as well as our fantastic team, to go above and beyond. We'll make sure you have a wonderfully relaxing cruise experience. But how exactly do we make this happen?

Take it easy, you'll be looked after from start to finish

From when you book until the journey home, we'll be right beside you making sure your cruise goes without a hitch. Be reassured by the expert knowledge of our Travel Specialists, enjoy the company and composed nature of your Tour Manager, and get inspired by your on board Cruise Director. We can even arrange luggage transfers directly to and from your home.

One of the biggest stars of any great cruise holiday is often the river itself. Charming banks lined by beautiful scenery, the gentle lull of calm waters and the wonderful variety of sights to see all make the simple act of sailing down the river an experience to remember.

Your holiday, your way

We know that one size fits all doesn't work for holidays. When you cruise with Great Rail Journeys, you can make the most of a whole host of personalised options. If it's easier to fly, no problem! Fancy extending your holiday with a pre-cruise tour? Just let us know. Or perhaps you don't want to decide all your plans until you're on board. Excursions are included in the price, but you can explore independently if you like or simply relax on board.

We've also included a choice of sightseeing tours so you can pick the pace best suited to you.

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