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Cruise and rail holidays in Europe

From medieval funiculars to the age of steam, Europe lays claim to much of the railway’s storied past. And, this rich heritage lives on today with the likes of the Venice Simplon-Orien- Express, resplendent in all the trappings of the golden age of travel. But, the Continent is also host to some of the world's greatest cruises. Sweep east on the Danube, showcase the medieval history of the Rhône and combine rustic villages with grand cities on the Rhine. Then, on the Mediterranean, there's Greek island hopping and the old-world glamour of the riverias.

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Nuremberg, Germany

Magnificent Europe: The Rhine & Danube with APT

15-day river cruise from £2,995 pp incl. flights

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This fully inclusive luxury cruise showcases the best of the Rhine and Danube, calling at quiet riverside villages and city greats alike between Holland, Germany, Austria and Hungary.

Avignon, Provence

Les Bateaux Belmond in France: Avignon to Tain

7-day luxury river cruise from £8,430 pp incl. flights

Cruising the Rhône Valley by luxury barge, you'll explore everything from fortified cities and Roman aqueducts to award-winning wineries and working truffle farms, all the while enjoying Belmond's world-renowned hospitality.

The SS Joie de Vivre in front of the Eiffel Tower

No-fly Paris & Normandy on Uniworld

8-day no-fly river cruise from £2,795 pp

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Cruise the countryside of northern France with Uniworld, uncovering Richard the Lionheart’s Chateau Gaillard, the medieval capital of Rouen, Monet’s beloved home in Giverny and the famed beaches of Normandy.

Pont d'Avignon

The Rhone: Paris, Lyon & Provence on Tauck

10-day all-inclusive luxury river cruise from £5,590 pp incl. flights

Beginning with a luxury stay in Paris, a scenic rail journey will bring you down to your indulgent Rhône River cruise, with gourmet dining, drinks and touring included throughout. There’s everything from Avignon’s Papal Palace and Lyon’s Renaissance grandeur to farm feasts and vineyard tastings.

Grand Canal, Venice

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & the Jewels of Italy's Veneto

12-day luxury rail & river cruise holiday from £8,825 pp incl. flights

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Experience the world’s most iconic train, a luxurious stay in Verona and an all-inclusive, Uniworld Italian cruise, all wrapped up in one luxury holiday. Expect the finest service throughout.

Travelmarvel Polaris European Gems River Cruise

European Gems with APT Travelmarvel

15-day river cruise from £2,995 pp incl. flights

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Join APT Travelmarvel onboard one of their new Contemporary River Ships, enjoying an exceptional-value, in-depth river cruise along the Danube and Rhine from Budapest to Amsterdam.

Avignon Bridge with Popes Palace in Provence, France

No-fly Paris, Lyon and Provence with Tauck

10-day no-fly cruise from £5,590 pp

Pair a luxury stay in Paris and an indulgent Rhône River cruise with gourmet dining, drinks and included touring. Bookended by convenient rail connections, there's no need to fly.

Aerial view of Bordeaux vineyard in France on the River Garonne

No-fly Bordeaux: Garonne River Cruise

8-day no-fly cruise from £2,495 pp

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Explore Bordeaux and its picturesque surrounds on this all-inclusive Uniworld river cruise, enjoying the likes of bicycle tours among the vineyards and visits to local farmers markets.

Orkney Islands, UK

Breathtaking UK & Irish Landscapes on Seven Seas Splendor

13-day no-fly cruise from £9,925 pp

Discover the best of the UK on this no-fly ultra-luxury voyage around the coast of the UK and Ireland. Sailing in style aboard Seven Seas Splendor, you'll be treated to one of the world's finest all-inclusive cruise experiences.

Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland

British Isles: Remote Islands, Natural Wonders & a Diverse Coastline

13-day no-fly cruise from £1,975 pp

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This is a true appreciation of UK coastal life, taking in everywhere from the Scilly Islands to the Outer Hebrides with adventure cruise specialists, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions.

St Mark's Square, Venice

Venice to Dubrovnik with SeaDream

8-day yacht cruise from £6,795 pp incl. flights

Take to the azure waters of the Adriatic in style as you explore Venice and the Croatian islands in all-inclusive luxury aboard a luxurious SeaDream yacht.

S.S São Gabriel

Porto & Douro River Cruise on S.S. São Gabriel

8-day luxury river cruise from £3,495 pp incl. flights

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Setting sail from Porto, this luxury river cruise winds past the Douro Valley's archetypal terraced hillsides, host to charming villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites and world-class vineyards.

Burano at sunset, Italy

Venice & The Jewels of Veneto

8-day luxury river cruise from £1,795 pp incl. flights

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Sail among the treasures of Northern Italy in style on this all-inclusive cruise with Uniworld. Expect exceptional cuisine, curated excursions and the finest service.

Bordeaux, France

Garonne River Cruise: Discover Bordeaux

8-day luxury river cruise from £2,495 pp incl. flights

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Explore Bordeaux and its surrounds on this all-inclusive river cruise, enjoying the likes of bicycle tours among the vineyards and visits to local farmers markets.

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Athens to Rome on Seven Seas Grandeur

11-day luxury ocean cruise from £6,360 pp incl. flights

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Enjoy an in-depth appreciation of Turkey, Greece, Malta and Italy, taking in historic sites, captivating cities and beautiful coastlines in style aboard Seven Seas Grandeur.

St Mark's Square, Venice

Jewels of Italy's Veneto cruise & Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

11-day luxury rail & river cruise holiday from £7,470 pp incl. flights

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Sail among the treasures of Northern Italy in style on this all-inclusive cruise with Uniworld, then board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express after a luxury stay in Verona for the ultimate rail and cruise pairing.

Harbour and boats in sunny day at Boka Kotor bay, Montenegro, Europe

Treasures of the Adriatic on Seven Seas Voyager

10-day luxury ocean cruise from £4,795 pp incl. flights

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Visit Croatia, Greece, Montenegro and Turkey as you explore ancient walled cities, historic sites and picturesque ports, enjoying fabulous food and five-star service along the way.

Budapest, Hungary

Delightful Danube with APT Travelmarvel

9-day luxury river cruise from £1,995 pp incl. flights

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Sail with APT Travelmarvel as you bring the highlights of the Danube to life, showcased via all-inclusive shore excursions, from tasting tours to a cocktail reception in a Viennese palace.

Portugal's Douro River Valley aboard MS Estrela, APT Travelmarvel

Douro Discovery with APT Travelmarvel

8-day river cruise from £1,895 pp incl. flights

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Explore the rich history and world-leading wines of northern Portugal and Spain on this superb-value APT Travelmarvel cruise, sailing aboard their brand-new river ship, MS Estrela, along the picturesque Douro River.

Monemvasia, Greece

Greece, Croatia & Italy on Seabourn Encore

8-day luxury ocean cruise

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Join Seabourn to sail a curated collection of ports that combine such headline-grabbing wonders as Venice, Athens and Dubrovnik with a selection of off-the-beaten-track gems.

Rhodes

Mediterranean indulgence with Regent Seven Seas Cruises

12-day luxury ocean cruise from £6,955 pp incl. flights

Sailing in all-inclusive style from Athens to Istanbul, this is your chance to explore the best of the Eastern Mediterranean with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Atlantic archipelagos on Silver Moon

16-day luxury ocean cruise from £8,000 pp incl. flights

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Discover the Atlantic's hidden island gems on this opulent Silversea cruise. With butler service in every suite, you'll sail in trademark luxury from Lisbon, exploring the remarkable Macaronesia region in the North Atlantic.

Scenic River Cruises - Rhône river cruise

Idyllic Rhône with Scenic

8-day luxury river cruise from £2,775 pp incl. flights

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This luxury river cruise charts the Rhône and Saône rivers from France's gastronomic heartlands all the way to the Mediterranean Sea.

Split, Croatia

The Adriatic on Silver Ray & Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

13-day luxury rail & cruise holiday from £18,220 pp incl. flights

Experience one of the world's great rail and cruise combinations, pairing an ultra-luxury Silversea cruise to northern Italy and Croatia with the timeless glamour of Europe's most iconic luxury train.

View over the D-day beaches at Arromanches les Bains, Normandy, France

Normandy river cruise & the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

12-day luxury rail & river cruise holiday from £8,260 pp incl. flights

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Combine the timeless elegance of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express with an indulgent river cruise along the Seine, visiting the historic Normandy beaches 80 years on from the D-Day landings.

Monaco, Europe

Mediterranean & the Monaco Grand Prix with Silversea

13-day luxury ocean cruise from £10,400 pp incl. flights

Bask in the glory of sun-soaked Italy in May as you make your way down the coast toward Monte Carlo for a couple of high-speed days at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Danube River, Bratislava, Slovakia

Danube in luxury with Riverside

7-day luxury river cruise holiday from £1,775 pp incl. flights

Cruise the Danube in style with Riverside Cruises after a luxurious 5-star hotel stay in Vienna. Onboard, enjoy all-suite accommodations, upscale dining, and a stellar spa in between exploring central Europe's most charming cities.

Durnstein, Austria

Bavaria to Budapest on the Danube with Tauck

8-day luxury river cruise from £4,440 pp incl. flights

Discover gems from Bavaria to Budapest on an all-inclusive luxury Danube river cruise. Tauck Exclusives give you experiences others cannot access.

Madeira, Portugal

No-fly Canaries & Portugal on Celebrity Apex

12-day luxury ocean cruise

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Departing from Southampton, this no-fly voyage aboard Celebrity Apex hops between idyllic Atlantic islands and the city sights of Portugal and northwest Spain.

Classic Greece & Turkey with Oceania

11-day luxury ocean cruise from £3,990 pp incl. flights

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From ancient sights to idyllic coastlines, this is your chance to explore the myriad treasures of the eastern Mediterranean in style aboard Oceania's ultra-luxury ship, Vista.

Amsterdam tulips and windmills

Hidden Waterways of Flanders & Holland

8-day luxury river cruise from £4,150 pp incl. flights

This fully inclusive Tauck river cruise will see you pair the historic towns and windmill-dotted landscapes of the Netherlands with a trio of Belgium cities – Antwerp, Bruges and Brussels.

Passau, Germany

Danube Waltz with Riverside Luxury Cruises

8-day luxury river cruise from £3,635 pp incl. flights

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This round-trip voyage, sailing from Vienna to Passau in Germany, is a wonderful chance to explore the heart of the Danube in depth.

Avignon Bridge with Popes Palace in Provence, France

French Fête: Lyon to Avignon with Riverside Luxury Cruises

8-day luxury river cruise from £3,850 pp incl. flights

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Sailng from Lyon, this spectacular river cruise showcases the historic, scenic and culinary delights of France’s Saône and Rhône rivers.

Dunmore East, Ireland

Discover the UK & Ireland with Silversea

13-day luxury no-fly cruise from £9,900 pp

Sailing from Southampton, this luxury no-fly Silversea cruise takes you on a tour of the British Isles in supreme style and comfort, showcasing the likes of Scotland’s Orkney Islands, Dorset’s Jurassic coastline and the Viking heritage of Waterford.

Tulip season, Netherlands

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express & AmaWaterways: Venice & Tulips

12-day luxury rail & cruise holiday from £9,625 pp incl. flights

Board the Venice Simplon-Orient Express from Venice to Amsterdam, followed by a luxury river cruise with AmaWaterways to discover Dutch tulip season.

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