Europe River Cruises

River Cruise. Differently.

Danube | Rhine | Danube Christmas Markets | Rhine Christmas Markets

Cherished memories have been created for over five million happy Trafalgar guests and counting. And now the same local connections, iconic sights and seamless service are brought to the rivers of Europe.

On carefully crafted river cruise itineraries along the Rhine and Danube – including seasonal sailings to Europe’s most-loved Christmas markets – you’ll connect to the heart of every destination. Enjoy an exceptional onboard experience paired with expertly guided shore experiences from the brand that’s been setting the standard in land experiences for decades.

With Trafalgar, get a richer, more joyful river cruise experience at an exceptional price.

What's included

• Experience Director, Experience Manager and ship crew
• Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences
• Many Included Experiences and local tours, offering something new each day
• Buffet-style breakfast and lunches, à la carte dinner – all including local flavours
• Wine, beer and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner
• Teatime during an afternoon sailing
• Onboard lounges to relax, socialise or play games
• Onboard gym, sundeck and bar
• Onboard entertainment
• Audio headsets for guided tours
• Bicycles for use on land
• Onboard amenities like self-service laundry

Sails with stories

Storytelling has always been at the heart of meaningful travel.

Stays with Stories connected guests to each destination through unforgettable overnight hotel stays.

Now, that same magic comes to the rivers of Europe with Sails with Stories. Each ship has a story to tell, through its design, its soul and the memories made onboard. Your ship becomes your floating hotel, as you unpack once and journey effortlessly through Europe’s most iconic rivers.

Get to the heart of every destination

With carefully chosen Included and Optional Experiences, you’ll dive deep into local culture and uncover stories that make each stop special. And with land experiences no other river cruise operator can match, you’ll enjoy the expert guidance and local access Trafalgar is known for, now on the rivers of Europe.