 | | | | Plan a wonderful slow travel adventure on Europe’s waterways with savings of up to £700pp on selected European river cruises with our partner Riviera Travel. With carefully crafted itineraries and excursions, a river cruise is the perfect way to explore the historic cities of the Danube, the gastronomic delights of Normandy or the medieval towns of the Rhine Valley. Plus, you’ll enjoy plenty of time to relax onboard, watching beautiful scenery roll by from your floating luxury hotel. Europe’s rivers are a gateway to fascinating cities, charming villages and spectacular landscapes. Where will you explore?
Discounts apply on selected cruises and dates, subject to availability. Prices shown include the discount. | | The Guardian Holidays team
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| | | | | From the archives: Boating in the south of France
The marshes, lagoons and salt pans of the Petite Camargue are a serene setting for a canal cruise, and the local rosé means the fun doesn’t stop once moored up. | | |
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| | | | Lyon, Provencal Rhone and the Camargue - save up to £500pp
Combine exploring historic cities such as Avignon and Lyon with the wonderful birdlife of the Camargue wetlands.
24 October 2025 - was from £3,799pp, now from £3,299pp | | |
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| ‘It was more than a journey, it was an immersion’ |  |
| | From the archives: Readers’ favourite slow travel adventures
A night train to Venice, a Provence river cruise and ferries between the Aeolian islands – our tipsters share their slow travel highlights. |
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| | | | | Rhine and Moselle
- save up to £250pp
Cruise the mighty Rhine and its tributary, the Moselle, enjoying beautiful landscapes and pretty towns and villages along the way.
23 October 2025 - was from £1,999pp, now from £1,749pp | | |
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| | | | Medieval Germany
- save up to £250pp
Enjoy a scenic journey through the charming towns and villages of Bavaria and beyond including Bamberg, Rothenburg and Nuremberg.
8 September 2025 - was from £2,649pp, now from £2,399pp | | |
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| | | | Rhine cruise to Switzerland
- save up to £250pp
Journey through the Rhine Valley into the breathtaking alpine scenery of Switzerland and enjoy a spectacular mountain rail journey.
16 October 2025 - was from £2,149pp, now from £1,899pp | | |
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| | | | Music of the Blue Danube
- save up to £700pp
Follow in the footsteps of Strauss, Mozart, Beethoven and more as you discover the musical history of Vienna, Bratislava and Salzburg.
7 October 2025 - was from £2,699pp, now from £1,999pp | | |
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| Trip of the week | | Gastronomy of the Seine - save up to £300pp
|  | | Sample cider, cheese, crêpes and more on this culinary cruise through Normandy to Paris. You’ll also visit Monet’s house and gardens, tour the historic sights of Rouen, Honfleur and Paris and visit Château Gaillard on this classic cruise.
16 October 2025 - was from £2,599pp, now from £2,299pp | | |
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