Special Interest River Cruises
Epic Voyages
Thoughtfully curated by our expert journey planners, we have reinvented three of our most popular river cruise itineraries to feature a collection of specially selected excursions and experiences with a focus on celebrating the arts and culture of the Rhine and Danube, and the centuries of wine-making history along the banks of the Moselle.
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Perfect for those who wish to indulge their special interests while enjoying the ever-changing beauty of Europe’s much-loved rivers.
Whether you are struggling to decide which part of the world you would like to see next, if there is somewhere special you are longing to visit again, or if you are a seasoned explorer waiting for your next adventure, our Epic Voyages have it all. Our journey designers have hand-crafted these exclusive adventures to combine two or more of our most popular itineraries to create the ultimate cruising experience. Tick more of the world’s incredible destinations off your bucket list and delve deeper into each port of call immersing yourself in the local culture of many different regions, all in one fascinating trip.
Thermal Baths, Budapest
Wine-tasting at a local vineyard
Eberbach Monastery, Germany
8-Day Danube Spa, Arts & Culture Cruise
8-Day Wines of the Moselle Cruise
8-Day Rhine Spa, Arts & Culture Cruise
Budapest to Passau | Departing August 2022 From £2,445 per person
Mainz to Bernkastel | Departing August 2022 From £2,195 per person
Mainz to Basel | Departing June 2022 From £2,495 per person
Packed with special experiences, this spa, arts and culture-focused cruise begins in mighty Budapest, where following an arts and crafts tour of Szentendre you’ll enjoy a Budapest spa experience, before visiting the home of a Slovakian family for coffee and cake in Bratislava. Vienna is full of wonder, and here you will visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum as part of a Viennese art tour before heading to Melk and seeing its famous Abbey. Hike through Austria’s famous wine producing Wachau Valley, tasting local fare en-route before sailing to Linz, where you can join an insightful photography tour which concludes with a tasting of delicious Linzer torte. Your cruise ends in Passau where you’ll visit a local farm for a delicious typical Bavarian brunch.
A wonderful exploration of the Moselle Valley, a region rich in wine-making history and considered to produce the best Riesling in the world. Included within this wonderful itinerary are tours of renowned wine estates, complemented with exciting tasting sessions, and guided tours of interesting towns along the way.
Enjoy a wine tasting in the medieval halls of Eberbach Monastery in Rüdesheim, tour charming Koblenz ending at the magnificent culture centre Forum Confluentes, which you can visit during free time. Visit Heidelberg university library during a romantic philosopher’s walk, and unwind on a spa day in the famous spa town of Baden-Baden, which attracts visitors from around the world. Caracalla Spa is renowned for its healing properties of the twelve thermal springs discovered over 2000 years ago.
See Danube Explorer river cruise (page 10) for ports of call
See The Majestic Rhine river cruise (page 11) for ports of call
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Visit the Schloss Vollrads wine estate and taste its outstanding Riesling whilst learning of their 800 years of knowledge and tradition. You’ll also discover Eberbach Abbey’s 900 years of viniculture, enjoy a hike through the vineyards of a family-owned wine estate in Koblenz, and attend an insightful on board presentation, all whilst admiring the passing views of the picturesque, sun-drenched terraced hillsides which make the Moselle so charming.
Lyon, France
Amsterdam, Netherlands
23-Day Discover the Rhine, Main & Danube Bucharest to Amsterdam | Departing June 2022 From £6,765 per person
15-Day Discover the Rhine & Rhône Amsterdam to Arles | Departing October 2022 From £4,785 per person
Beginning in Bucharest, cruise the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers on an epic 23-day journey on this fascinating and insightful river cruise, which combines two of our most popular itineraries. Weave a spectacular route through nine countries and explore six different European capital cities, including Vienna, Budapest, and Amsterdam.
Enjoy two of our most popular itineraries that link seamlessly across fifteen insightful days of cruising. Beginning in Amsterdam, cruise along the Rhine river to Basel, then journey through France where you will join the Emerald Liberté Star-Ship for your second seven night cruise along the picturesque Rhône and Saône rivers from Lyon to Arles.
Belgrade, Serbia
You will also have the opportunity to take a photography tour of picture-perfect Strasbourg, and taste your way around pretty Colmar as part of a delicious Alsace culinary tour.
See Legendary Rhine & Moselle river cruise (page 12) for ports of call
Chain Bridge, Hungary
Arles, France
16-Day Discover the Treasures of the Danube Regensburg to Bucharest | Departing May – October 2022 From £3,550 per person
15-Day Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Porto to Arles | Departing April – September 2022 From £3,865 per person
Journey from central to eastern Europe along the mighty Danube River. This remarkable river cruise highlights the many treasures of this part of Europe. Embark on insightful guided city tours and enjoy immersive cultural experiences, visiting five capital cities, including vibrant Vienna, Belgrade, and Bucharest.
These two wonderful cruises link seamlessly to create this fifteen-day itinerary. Begin with seven nights on board Emerald Liberté cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers of southern France, before a flight to Porto for a second seven-night cruise along the stunning Douro River through Portugal and into Spain on board Emerald Radiance. 15
