Autumn River Cruises

Autumn is a magical time of year for river cruising.

The trees and shrubbery transform with varied shades of rusty oranges and browns, rich reds, golden yellows and dark pinks, offering stunning views of the river bank. The weather is changing, and so is the atmosphere – tourist crowds start to fade from the towns and cities, leaving a quieter and more authentic feel to the destination.

It's the perfect time to sail along the Danube, the Douro and the Rhine - where you'll see the grape harvest.

Find your perfect autumn river cruise

France
5* ship
Full board, plus Chef’s Dinner
13 included experiences
See the famous 'Water Lillies' pond at Monet's house
Tour of Bizy castle with cider and cheese tasting

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Vietnamese woman rowing a boat on the Mekong River in Vietnam

2 countries visited
5* ship
14 included experiences
Daily breakfast, 7 lunches and 8 dinners

Ancient cathedral in Meinz, Germany surrounded by spring flowers

View of Rudesheim am Rhein from across the River Rhine, Germany

City Hall building with two bridges over the Regnitz river in Bamberg town, Germany

Fountain with sculptures and the Natural History Museum in Vienna, Austria

Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
5* ships
Full board dining
19 included experiences
Evening entertainment

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River Douro region at sunrise

Aerial view of old town of Porto at sunset in Portugal.

Portugal, Spain
5* ship
Full board cruise & B&B hotel
15 visits & tours
3 nights in a centrally located hotel in Porto

Two port wines in glasses with view of the Douro river and city of Porto, Portugal

Panorama of old town and the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.

Portugal, Spain
5* ship
Full board dining
10 included experiences
Tour of famous port producer with tasting
Traditional Portuguese food & wine production experience
Traditional spanish market visit & tapas

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France
5* ships
20 included experiences
Enjoy on-board French musical performances
Visit over 15 french towns and cities

Aerial view of Braubach with the Marksburg castle and the river Rhine in Germany

Beautiful Market Square with fountain, flowers and half timbered buildings in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany

Famous Chapel Bridge in the historic city center of Lucerne, the city's symbol and one of Switzerland's main tourist attractions and views on a sunny day in summer, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Aerial of the Black Forest with dark clouds in Schwarzwald, Germany

Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland
5* ships
Full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
18 visits & tours

Town hall above the river Regnitz at Bamberg old town in Bavaria, Germany

Aerial view of vineyard from cable car in Rüdesheim ,Germany

Colourful half-timbered houses in Miltenberg historical medieval Old Town, Bavaria, Germany

A sunny view of Ruedesheim from the top of nearby hill, Germany

France, Germany, Switzerland
5* ship
Full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
19 visits & tours

An aerial shot of the Porto Cathedrals next to the Douro River, Portugal

Portugal, Spain
5* ship
13 included experiences
Full board, inc 1 lunch & 1 dinner at local Quintas

Temple of Augustus and Livia in Vienne, France

France
5* ships
Full board dining
12 included experiences
Return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
Visit historic Avignon
See remarkable Roman ruins
A walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles

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France
5* ship
Full board dining
5 included experiences
Visit 3 castles adorned with festive decor
Enjoy a musical performance in Vernon Cathedral
Explore Paris and the Christmas markets

St. Stephen's Cathedral basked in the glow of evening streetlights, Vienna

Entrance of Buda district at sunrise with colourful sky in Budapest, Hungary

View of Bratislava Castle from the river under a colour evening sky

Austria, Hungary
5* ships
6 included experiences
Full board with New Year's Eve gala dinner
Live classical music recital

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