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European History
Some European river cruises specifically highlight the history and culture of the region. Sailing through central Europe and along the Danube, Main, Rhine and Mosel Rivers, cruises focused on European history and politics offer you the opportunity to visit landmark sites, listen to fascinating lectures and discover unique and interesting perspectives. With a diplomacy expert onboard, you'll be able to discuss issues and ask questions in an informal environment throughout your cruise. Shore excursions might include guided sightseeing tours of historic cities such as well-preserved, medieval Regensburg, the Hungarian capital of Budapest and the "Golden City" of Prague.
Your accommodations, specially designed sightseeing excursions and onboard meals and entertainment are included in the price of your vacation.
- Avalon: Sail Into 2025 Sale! Save with deeply discounted cruise fares. Prices shown reflect the discounts. Expires November 8. Click here.
- Viking: Best of Europe Sale! Enjoy bonus savings with newly discounted cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires October 31. Click here.
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Riviera: Book the lowest-priced cabin category and receive a free upgrade to a cabin with a French or Juliet-style balcony
(upgrade is valued at $600 per person on average and is subject to cabin availability).
Expires October 31. Click here. - Riviera: Save up to $650 per couple on cruises when you book certain cabin categories. Expires October 31. Click here.
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- Viking: Fall Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires October 31. Click here.
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Viking: Bon Voyage Offer! Book an additional Viking river or ocean cruise within the 14 days prior to departure of an existing booking and receive extra savings of up to $2,000 per couple and a bonus onboard credit of $200 per couple on the new booking.
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- Riviera: Solo travelers pay no single supplement in certain cabin categories on select cruises. Click here.
- Avalon: Travel with Avalon Waterways and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $100 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent trip with Avalon or its sister brands Globus and Cosmos. Click here.
