Brand-new 2019 river cruise itineraries 
 
Europe

 
Seine River Cruise (10 days) -- Visit the D-Day beaches of Normandy, hike along the cliffs of Etretat or ride horses in Rouen with Adventures by Disney.

Christmas Markets on the Danube (8, 11 or 13 days) -- These festive AmaWaterways departures introduce travelers to the outdoor holiday markets of Budapest, Vienna, Linz and Passau.

Active Discovery on the Rhone (8 or 10 days) -- Active excursions are scheduled daily on this Avalon Waterways itinerary, like a hike through vineyards or a canoe trip in the Ardeche gorges.

German Grandeur (9 or 11 days) -- This Main and Rhine voyage from Avalon Waterways showcases medieval cities, the scenic Upper Middle Rhine and the Black Forest.

Five Different Rivers: The Rhine, Neckar, Main, Moselle and Sarre (9 days) -- On a CroisiEurope sailing, guests visit the remains of Heidelberg Castle, the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz and Frankfurt's old quarter.

Enchanting Moselle (11 days) -- Guests of Crystal River Cruises explore vibrant Dusseldorf, the storybook village of Cochem and the Roman ruins of Germany's oldest city, Trier.

Magnificent Christmas Markets (8 days) -- This trip with Crystal River Cruises features overnight stays in Budapest, Vienna and Passau, allowing time to enjoy holiday festivities and shop the markets.

Lower Danube Waltz (8 days) -- An Emerald Waterways itinerary focuses on the stretch of river between Belgrade and Vienna, and guests see a Serbian folklore show and have lunch with a Croatian family.

11 Day Eastern Danube with Bucharest (11 days) -- Destinations in Hungary, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria are featured on this Gate 1 Travel cruise, and you'll also sail through the spectacular gorge known as the Iron Gates.

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland with Glacier Express Extension (11 days) -- These departures with Riviera River Cruises include a stay in Zermatt and a ride on the famed Glacier Express train.

Highlights of Normandy & the Seine (8 days) -- See where Van Gogh lived in Auvers-sur-Oise and stroll the medieval alleys of Rouen with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.

Authentic Danube & Prague (10 days) -- Stay two nights in the Czech capital and explore towns like Weissenkirchen, a hamlet set against vine-covered hills, on this Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection itinerary.

Brilliant Bordeaux (8 days) -- This Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection voyage focuses on the wine region of southwestern France, with tastings and opportunities to bike along riverside paths.

Holland & Belgium (10 days) -- With Viking River Cruises, soak up Dutch and Flemish culture and the colorful springtime displays of tulips.

Dashing through the Danube (8 days) -- On this U by Uniworld holiday trip, passengers can stroll through Regensburg's Old Town, tour Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna and explore Budapest's Christmas Fair with one of the ship's hosts.

River cruise companies also have released river cruise itineraries that include tickets to the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. A tradition that dates to 1633, the play depicts the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and is produced only every 10 years, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. It is a massive undertaking, involving more than 2,000 local actors, singers, musicians and stage technicians. Click here for these Oberammergau sailings. 

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