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River Cruises from the River Rhine
via the Main-Danube Canal to the River Danube |
Cruise the waterway connecting
the Rhine to the Danube - an obsession of King Ludwig of Bavaria
in the mid-19 century
We offer cruises from the River Rhine through the Main-Danube Canal to the River Danube and further, as well as cruises along the Canal to or from the Danube River.
The Main River flows from the River
Rhine at Mainz through Frankfurt twisting and turning through vineyards, wine villages and
ancient towns rich in medieval architecture. From Miltenberg with its ancient market place the Main reaches Wurzburg.
Here the Prince-Bishop’s Residenz, a UNESCO World Monument,
features the largest ceiling fresco in the world.
Bamberg on the Main is an architectural
gem, its Old Town Hall decorated with lavish frescos. This
is the start of the Main-Danube Canal, winding
106 miles through rural Bavaria linking the
Main with the River Danube at Kelheim.
Only completed in 1992, the Canal includes 16 locks that rise
to a height of 1330 feet near Nuremberg,
the highest point of any commercial waterway in Europe.
Nuremberg’s 13th century city walls are
complete with moats, watchtowers and gateways. From Nuremberg
the Canal continues to meet the River Danube at Kelheim and on to Passau and eventually the Black Sea.
Check out
our Rhine-Main-Danube
cruises from the selection below
See also
River Rhine and Moselle
River Danube to
Budapest cruises;
River
Danube to Black Sea cruises |
River Map of Europe
Follow the Rhine, Main, and Main-Danube Canal to the Danube
on our zoomable map
- right-click to zoom.
 
 
Elevations of the Main-Danube Canal
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River
Rhine via Main-Danube Canal
to River Danube Cruises 2010 and 2011 |
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See
also River
Rhine and Moselle cruises; River
Danube to Budapest cruises; River
Danube to Black Sea cruises |
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 APT
Cruises
- Travel package from UK including flights from 14 regional airports
- Gratuities included
- Wine with dinner
- Shore excursions included
- Balcony cabins available
- Informal dress code
- Choice of restaurants
- Open seating for meals
- Mainly UK/US/AUS passengers
PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE |
| Cruise |
River |
Nts |
Description |
Ship |
Grade |
Price |
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Europe's
Heartland
No single supp on select dates |
Rhine,
Main,
Danube |
7 |
Between
Trier and Nuremberg |
Various |
5* |
2010
from
£1795pp |
Special Offer Prices from £1408pp |
| Save on 2011 cruise! |
Magnificent
Europe (Eastbound) |
Rhine,
Main,
Danube |
14 |
Between
Amsterdam and Budapest |
Various
|
5* |
2010
from
£1905pp |
Save up to £900pp |
| Save on 2011 cruise! |
Magnificent
Europe (Westbound) |
Rhine,
Main,
Danube |
14 |
Between
Budapest and Amsterdam |
Various |
5* |
2010
from £1905pp |
Save up to £900pp |
| Save on 2011 cruise! |
Ultimate
River Cruise |
Rhine,
Main,
Danube |
14 |
Between
Budepest and Trier |
Various |
5* |
2010
from
£2985pp |
Exclusive £100 per cabin discount! |
| Save on 2011 cruise! |
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 Viking
River Cruises
- Travel package from UK
- Informal dress code
- Shore excursions included
- Open seating for meals
- Mainly EUR/UK/US passengers
- House wine with dinner on board ship in 2011
2 for 1 or no single supplement on all 2010 cruises - book by 31 July 2010! |
| Cruise |
River |
Nts |
Description |
Ship |
Grade |
Price |
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Castles
and Wine |
Moselle,
Rhine, Main |
7 |
Between
Trier and Nuremberg |
Viking
Fontane |
4* |
2010
from £1445pp |
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| Grand
European Tour |
Rhine,
Main, Danube |
14 |
Between
Amsterdam and Budapest |
Viking
Pride, Europe |
4* |
2010
from £2175pp |
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| Save on 2011 cruise! |
Grand
European Tour
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Rhine,
Main, Danube |
14 |
Between
Amsterdam and Budapest |
Viking
Legend, |
5* |
2010
from £2175pp |
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 Elegant
River Cruises
- Travel package from UK plus VIP
Home Departure Service
- Wine with lunch and dinner
- Shore excursions included
- Casual dress
- Open seating for meals
- Mainly UK/US passengers
PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE |
| Cruise |
River |
Nts |
Description |
Ship |
Grade |
Price |
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Rhine
and Main Discovery
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Rhine, Main |
7 |
Between
Nuremberg and Basel |
River
Countess |
5* |
2010
from £1395pp |
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European
Serenade
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Rhine, Main,
Danube |
12 |
Between
Vienna and Amsterdam |
River
Countess, Duchess |
5* |
2010
from £1645pp |
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European
Discovery |
Rhine, Main, Danube |
14 |
Between
Basel and Vienna |
River
Countess |
5* |
2010
from £2895pp |
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European
Jewels |
Rhine, Main, Danube |
14 |
Between
Budapest and Amsterdam |
River
Queen, River Empress |
5* |
2010
from £3245pp |
Save £1250pp
on Oct 24 |
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 Avalon
Waterways
- Optional travel available
- Wine with dinner
- Shore excursions included
- Casual dress
- Open seating for meals
- Mainly UK/US passengers
PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE |
| Cruise |
River |
Nts |
Description |
Ship |
Grade |
Price |
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Central
European Experience |
Moselle,
Rhine,
Main |
11 |
Paris,
with cruise between Trier
and Nuremberg
plus Prague |
Tranquility |
5* |
2010 from £1959pp
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Upper
Rhine to City of Music
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Rhine,
Main, Danube |
12 |
Between
Basel
and Vienna |
Affinity |
5* |
2010
from £1999pp |
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European
Splendour |
Rhine,
Main, Danube |
12 |
Between
Amsterdam and Vienna |
Artistry |
5* |
2010
from £1759pp |
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Magnificent
Europe |
Rhine,
Main, Danube |
14 |
Between
Amsterdam and Budapest |
Tranquility,
Tapestry,
Artistry, Poetry |
5* |
2010
from £1999pp |
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Jewels
of Central Europe |
Moselle, Rhine, Main, Danube |
16 |
Paris,
with cruise between Trier
and Budapest
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Tranquility |
5* |
2010
from £2739pp |
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 Scenic
Cruises
- Travel package from UK
- Butler service - on selected cabins
- Shore excursions included
- Balcony cabins available
- Wine, beer and soft drinks with
lunch and dinner
- Gratuities included
- Informal dress code
- Choice of restaurants
- Open seating for meals
- Mainly UK/AUS passengers
PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE |
| Cruise |
River |
Nts |
Description |
Ship |
Grade |
Price |
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Jewels
of Europe Cruise |
Rhine, Main, Danube |
14 |
Between
Amsterdam and Budapest |
Scenic
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Ruby |
6* |
2010
from £3195pp |
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Jewels of the Europe Cruise plus Venice and return to UK onboard the Orient Express
From £5345 per person |
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See
also River
Rhine and Moselle cruises; River
Danube to Budapest cruises; River
Danube to Black Sea cruises |
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