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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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Save $3,000 per couple off select Globus European river cruises. Click here for eligible departures.

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Save $1,000 per couple off select 2011 Avalon Waterways river cruises when you book by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

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Save $1,500 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2011 Globus river cruises when you book by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $2,000 per couple off select 2011 Avalon Waterways Europe departures when you book a group of 8 or more by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion cruises and flies for free, plus receive complimentary wine with dinner on select 2011 Viking sailings when you book and pay in full by September 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Companion cruises for free! Offer applies to select AMAWATERWAYS Europe departures in certain cabin categories when you book by September 28, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

One passenger travels for free when you book a group of 10 on select 2011 Avalon Waterways departures by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save 10% off select 2011 Trafalgar Europe departures when you book and pay in full by October 1, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $1,000 per couple, plus receive a complimentary upgrade and $100 shipboard credit! Offer applies to select AMAWATERWAYS European river cruises when you book by September 28, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

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Single supplement waived! Pay no single supplement on select Uniworld departures when you book by September 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Save $1,200 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld Europe river cruises in certain cabin categories when you pay in full at time of booking on or before October 31, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

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Save $600 per couple off select 2011 Uniworld European river cruises when you book by December 31, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

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One passenger travels for free when you book a group of 10 on select 2011 Globus departures by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

Past Tauck guests receive two free pre- or post-nights on select 2011 departures when you book by September 30, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

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Single supplement waived! Pay no single supplement on select Cruise West departures. Offer is applicable to certain cabin categories. Click here for eligible departures.

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Save $1,000 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2011 Globus river cruises when you book by October 12, 2010. Click here for eligible departures.

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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, deluxe and luxury). Click any Rhine cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany 2011 (Zurich to Frankfurt)

Zurich, Switzerland

Frankfurt, Germany

Avalon

1st Class