Looking to venture to Europe for longer than just a week? AmaWaterways, with its array of itineraries, offers a myriad of extended river cruise vacations, from their Grand River Cruises to custom combinations spanning multiple sailings, allowing you to delve deeper into Europe’s iconic cities and charming villages. Here are three compelling reasons why cruising on longer itineraries with AmaWaterways is the best way to fully immerse yourself in the culture and beauty of Europe.
1. Maximize Airfare with Extended Itineraries
As the costs of airfare and international travel continue to rise, you may be seeking more substantial and all-encompassing experiences while in Europe. With AmaWaterways’ 10-night and longer river cruise itineraries, you can journey through multiple regions or countries along the rivers, relax each night in your spacious and well-appointed staterooms, wake up each day in a new destination and explore on one of the several included excursions available each day.
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On AmaWaterways’ new 14-night Grand River Cruises through France, launching in 2025, you will start your journey in Paris, the iconic "City of Lights,” before traversing the Seine River toward Normandy and its historic landscapes. Here, you can experience history on the D-Day landing beaches, and indulge in the region's renowned culinary delights, including the delicious Calvados apple brandy. On the Grand Seine & Rhône itinerary, you’ll be transported to Dijon and continue your cruise on the Rhône and Saône rivers. Along the way, you can visit a traditional truffle farm or explore the cities along the river on two wheels on one of several biking tours. With an included train transfer, luggage service and dedicated Cruise Managers guiding your journey, you don’t have to worry about transportation or juggling hotel reservations between your embarkation and departure dates.
2. Enjoy Multigenerational Family Time
Families are warmly welcomed aboard AmaWaterways' river cruises, and itineraries are curated to cater to diverse ages, interests and physical abilities. With a range of onboard amenities, from connecting staterooms to child-sized bicycles, AmaWaterways ensures families can craft their ideal river cruise experience while on board.
Multigenerational travel with AmaWaterways (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
Family members of all ages will enjoy the 10-night Rhine & Moselle Delights and 11-night Rhine & Moselle Fairytales , both of which cruise through four incredible countries--Germany, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands—during the summer break months. As you cruise the Rhine and Moselle rivers, your family can enjoy the included excursions together, such as a scenic cruise along Amsterdam’s iconic canals and beneath the city’s bridges on specially designed boats. In Rüdesheim, Germany, take part in the melodic joys of Sigfried’s Mechanic Instrument Cabinet, where the family can explore the array of intricate and lovingly restored music boxes, gramophones and self-playing mechanical instruments. At the end of the day, come together and rejoice in an exquisitely prepared meal in the Main Restaurant as you recount highlights from the day.
3. Secure Exclusive Offers for Unforgettable Getaways
From now through June 30, 2024, AmaWaterways encourages you to stay a while longer with their Complimentary Land Package offer. For a limited time, you can add up to four additional nights to select 2024 and 2025 Europe cruises, providing additional opportunities to explore popular destinations such as Budapest, Lake Como and Transylvania. Prefer to plan your own extended river cruise journey? Enjoy Combination Cruise Savings when you combine two or more itineraries, saving 10% on consecutive cruises after the first.
Unforgettable journeys with AmaWaterways (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
With a commitment to excellence and a passion for creating unforgettable memories, AmaWaterways invites you to embark on these longer river cruises and create meaningful connections as you take the time to immerse yourself in the culture and beauty along the rivers of Europe.
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