Extend Your Stay

We can combine your chosen cruise with flights, rail, transfers and much more, including pre and post-cruise tours and stays. Take a look at some of our handpicked suggestions such as the 3-night Glacier Express in combination with the Rhine or perhaps indulge in a private tour of the Burgundy wine region before setting sail on the Rhone. Contact our expert team at Fred.\ River Cruises to create your perfect holiday.

GLACIER EXPRESS

4 NIGHTS FROM £945PP

The Glacier Express is widely-regarded as one of the world’s most famous rail journeys. It climbs to 2,044m above sea level and traverses a wide range of landscapes on its journey across Switzerland. You'll also ride the Gornergrat Mountain Railway and spend time in Zermatt, Chur and on Lake Geneva before embarking your cruise in Basel. Can also be done post cruise from Basel

LAKE GARDA

4 NIGHTS FROM £995PP

Combine the Italian Lakes and a Rhine cruise via one of the most

beautiful and varied rail lines in Europe. Fly to Verona and stay 3 nights on the shores of Lake Garda, before taking the spectacular Bernina Express through the verdant north of Italy, across the alps and into Switzerland for an overnight stay before embarking your cruise in Basel. Can also be done post cruise from Basel.

LAKE GENEVA

3 NIGHTS FROM £695PP

Stay on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux or your choice of resort. With 3 nights to explore as you wish why not take a lake cruise, a wine tasting or simply relax and take in your surroundings. With Swiss rail included this extension can be enjoyed before or after your cruise from Basel.

BURGUNDY WINE EXPERIENCE

3 NIGHTS FROM £695PP

Taste wines from one of the World’s most famous wine regions from Dijon, including free time and a private full day guided wine tour of Burgundy. This extension can be added before or after your cruise from Lyon.

5 NIGHTS FROM £695PP

Chopin is Poland’s most famous composer and Warsaw’s most famous son. Experience a piano recital of his music before travelling by rail to explore Krakow, and then onwards to Budapest where you join your cruise. This extension can be enjoyed prior to your cruise in Budapest.

BERLIN & PRAGUE

4 NIGHTS FROM £595PP

Indulge yourself in the historic Imperial Cities of Berlin and Prague, and travel by rail to join your river cruise in Budapest. We include sightseeing in each city plus 2 nights accommodation so you’ll have plenty of time to explore. This extension can be done prior to your cruise in Budapest.

BUDAPEST

2 NIGHTS FROM £245PP

With so much to offer in the Hungarian capital why not stay longer and explore Budapest further. Spend your time here as you wish, or call us to arrange one of many enriching experiences to make the most of your stay.

PARIS & VERSAILLES

2 NIGHTS FROM £345PP

Versailles is one of the must-see attractions from the vibrant

French capital. We include 2-nights hotel accommodation and VIP entrance tickets to the Palace of Gardens of Ver-

sailles. The rest of your time in Paris is free to spend as you wish. This extension can be taken before or after your cruise.