About This Cruise
Avignon, France; Basel, Switzerland; Strasbourg, France; Rudesheim, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Antwerp, Belgium; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Cologne, Germany; Melk, Austria; Vienna, Austria; Budapest, Hungary; Vukovar (Ilok), Croatia; Belgrade, Serbia; Iron Gates, Serbia
Included:
- One dedicated Cruise Manager who will take care of you throughout your entire journey
- Complimentary gratuities both on board and ashore
- Seamless transfers between ships
- Small group excursions with a variety of choices each day, including unique new offerings
- Exclusive experiences just for Seven River Journey guests
- All fine dining on board in multiple dining venues
- Complimentary laundry and luggage services throughout your river journey
- Commemorative gifts
Air Options
While we have no specific air deals on this cruise, please call 1-888-868-6871 if you would like us to assist with your airfare.
Not included:
Itinerary
Days 1 – 6: Avignon, France to Lyon, France
From romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this segment enlivens all your senses. Enjoy an evening Illumination Cruise, savor the beauty of legendary vineyards, imbibe in local vintages like Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône and become an expert in all things culinary.
Days 6 – 13: Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Grand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future. Inspirational towns have given way to great stories, poetry and music, and timeless traditions remain intact—including the making of Rüdesheimer coffee. Take a front-row seat on an enchanting journey that takes you along the Rhine and through its designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Days 13 – 20: Amsterdam, Netherlands to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Celebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium while experiencing Amsterdam’s colorful canals, the whimsical Kinderdijk windmills and the art of Rubens and Michelangelo. Throughout your journey indulge in Belgian chocolates, warm waffles and delicious cheeses—all while savoring the storybook atmosphere of the region.
Days 20 – 27: Amsterdam, Netherlands to Wasserbillig, Luxembourg
Drink in the beauty, history and flavor of the Rhine and Moselle river valleys’ iconic vineyards. Soar above vineyards by gondola or hike among the grapes in Rüdesheim and sip wines in Bernkastel. Whatever you choose to do ashore, the stories you’re told and flavors that grace your palate will surely transform you.
Days 27 – 32: Wasserbillig, Luxembourg to Würzburg, Germany
From the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley to the vineyard-clad hills of the Moselle, enjoy Europe at its most picturesque. Let storybook villages captivate you and gain an intimate understanding of the history and culture of the places you visit.
Days 32 – 39: Vilshofen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary
Those longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the continent, where empires were built and some of the world’s greatest music was composed and performed. From grand abbeys to fortresses, be romanced by the Danube with all her regal and romantic splendor.
Days 39 – 46: Budapest, Hungary to Giurgiu, Romania
Touch history as you sail along the exotic lower Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns and grand cities, along with the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, showcase the best of eastern Europe. From nature lovers to wine connoisseurs alike, be treated to the flavors, sights, sounds and cultures of this diverse swath of the continent.
Excursions for the Seven River Journey Cruise
All excursions are included. Please see Itinerary.