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10 Best-Selling River Cruises

Below are 10 of our best-selling river cruise itineraries, listed below in no particular order.

On these vacations, you'll glide along scenic and historic waterways on a comfortable ship, enjoying river-view staterooms, superb dining and personalized service. Daily excursions ashore and onboard entertainment and enrichment activities also are generally included in the upfront rate.

To see departure dates and rates on these popular trips, click the links below.

Rhine Getaway, 8 days with Viking -- On a route between Amsterdam and Basel, you'll visit 700-year-old Marksburg Castle, the Alsatian city of Strasbourg and the historic town of Speyer with its imposing cathedral.

Danube Delights, 8 days with Emerald Cruises -- Take in stunning views of the Danube banks from Gellert Hill, have afternoon coffee and cake with a Slovakian family in Bratislava, cruise through the scenic Wachau Valley and hike to the medieval ruins of Durnstein Castle.

Lower Mississippi River Cruise, 9 days with American Cruise Lines -- Travelers cruise the lower Mississippi River between Memphis and New Orleans, learning about Vicksburg's role in the Civil War and visiting the grand estates of Houmas House and Oak Valley.

Tulip Time, 8 days with AmaWaterways -- Holland's colorful blooms are on display on this springtime itinerary that includes a visit to Keukenhof Gardens, where nearly 7 million tulip bulbs are planted annually. Meet a master chocolatier in Ghent, discover Steen Castle in Antwerp and see the windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Paris & Normandy, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises -- Cruise the Seine River round trip from Paris. Featured attractions include the majestic palace of Versailles, Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny and World War II landmarks in Normandy.

Rhine Highlights, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours -- Explore Amsterdam's canals, visit medieval Cochem and Reichsburg Castle and soak in Baden-Baden's natural springs. Select dates feature a private classical concert at Rastatt's baroque palace.

Columbia & Snake Rivers, 9 days with American Cruise Lines -- Discover the Pacific Northwest's rugged beauty along the Columbia River Gorge, and visit Mount St. Helens and sites associated with explorers Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery.

Danube Dreams, 8 days with Avalon Waterways -- Explore Old World capitals like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest on this itinerary, plus visit Melk's 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey and walk the streets of Passau, lined with Roman, Baroque and Gothic architecture.

Grand European Tour, 15 days with Viking -- See the sights along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers on a panoramic sailing between Amsterdam and Budapest. Guided tours reveal the history and culture of Vienna, Regensburg, Cologne and more.

The Douro, Porto & Salamanca River Cruise, 8 days with Riviera River Cruises -- In the Portugal region famed for its fortified wines, guests participate in tastings at quintas (traditional wine estates). You'll also travel to the Spanish university town of Salamanca.