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Rhine River Cruises

Rhine River sailings are among the most popular river cruises in Europe. Some itineraries focus solely on the Rhine, while others combine the Rhine with additional waterways in Germany, Austria, Hungary or the Netherlands.

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Many sailings start or end in Amsterdam at the northern end of the Rhine. It's a city of narrow gabled homes and winding canals, and home to sites like Anne Frank's house and a Van Gogh museum. Basel, Switzerland, is often the southern terminus of Rhine River sailings, and it boasts an ornate town hall and some very fine art museums.

The Middle Rhine is often thought to be the most scenic part of the river. This is where ships pass Lorelei Rock, where legend says an irresistible siren once lured sailors to their deaths. In Cologne, see the soaring twin steeples of the Gothic cathedral, and in Rudesheim, walk along the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse, lined with restaurants, shops and wine gardens. Passengers also travel to Heidelberg, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities and home to a Gothic castle and centuries-old university.

Late November and December sailings of the Rhine, known as Christmas market cruises, are quite popular. Passengers spend time browsing the festive outdoor markets that sell handcrafted toys and ornaments, mulled wine, grilled sausages and gingerbread.

On a Rhine River cruise, sightseeing guides show you the top attractions and share their knowledge of the local history and culture. Plus, these trips are easy to budget, because so much is included in one price that you pay upfront.

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Companion cruises and flies for free from select gateways on select 2012 Viking river cruises in certain cabin categories when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion cruises for free, plus save $400 to $1,000 per couple off roundtrip airfare on select 2012 Viking river cruises when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $800 to $2,000 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2012 Europe departures with Uniworld when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save 40% off the cruise price, plus save $400 to $1,000 per couple off roundtrip airfare on select 2012 Europe river cruises with Viking when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $300 to $800 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2012 Uniworld European river cruises when you book by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion flies for free, plus save 40% per couple off the cruise price of select 2012 river cruises in certain cabin categories with Viking when you book and pay in full by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $1,000 per couple off the cruise/land price of select 2012 Europe river cruises with Avalon in certain cabin categories when you book by February 28, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Early booking discounts! Save $380 to $1,500 per couple off select 2012 European sailings in certain cabin categories when you book 90 days before the departure date. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive the land portion free on select European river cruises with AmaWaterways when you book by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $1,000 per couple off the cruise/land price of select 2012 Europe river cruises with Avalon in certain cabin categories when you book by February 28, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

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Save $600 per couple off the air-inclusive price or save $300 per couple off the land price of 2012 Europe and Egypt departures with Avalon when you book by February 28, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion cruises for free, plus save $1,100 per couple off roundtrip airfare from select gateways on select 2013 river cruises with Viking when you book by February 29, 2012 and pay in full by May 31, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $1,000 per couple off the cruise portion of select AMA Magnificent Europe departures and receive a $100 shipboard credit when you book by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $500 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2012 Globus Europe departures when you book by February 14, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $600 per couple off Privately Guided Tours, Europe River Cruises and Small Group Journeys when you book and pay in full at the time of booking by December 30, 2011. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $600 to $2,000 per couple off 2012 holiday river cruises with Uniworld when you book and pay in full by March 31, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Single supplement waived! Offer applies to select 2012 Avalon Waterways Europe departures in certain cabin categories when you book by February 28, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $300 to $500 per couple off 2012 holiday river cruises with Uniworld when you book by April 30, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Friends & Family Savings! Save 50% off a second stateroom on select Europe river cruises with AmaWaterways when you book by February 14, 2012. Offer applies to the cruise portion of 2012 itineraries departing in November and December. Click here for eligible departures.

Single supplement waived! Offer applies to select 2012 Globus Europe departures in certain cabin categories when you book by February 28, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Single supplement waived! Offer applies to select Uniworld departures. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion receives the land portion free on select Enchanting Rhine departures with AmaWaterways when you book by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Past passengers of Brendan, Contiki, Insight, Trafalgar and Uniworld save $200 per couple off Uniworld departures worldwide. Click here for eligible departures.

Receive economy airfare for $1,290 per person or business airfare for $3,290 per person on 2012 Europe departures with Tauck from select U.S. gateways. Book by February 29, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

One passenger travels for free when you book a group of 10 on select Globus 2012 departures by February 28, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

One passenger travels for free when you book a group of 10 on select 2012 Europe departures with Avalon by February 28, 2012. Click here for eligible departures.

Past passengers save $100 per person off the cruise price of any sailing. This offer can be combined with other AmaWaterway deals. Click here for eligible departures.

Journeys Club members save 5% off the land/cruise price. Click here for eligible departures.

Three people sharing one room will save off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

Journey's Club members save 5% off the land price. Click here for eligible departures.

River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The Rhine river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any Rhine cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany 2012 (Zürich to Frankfurt)

Zurich, Switzerland

Frankfurt, Germany

Avalon

Deluxe