If you are already planning a European getaway, why not maximize your international airfare and extend your journey another week? Longer vacations are growing in popularity, and we have curated three all-new 14-night itineraries through Europe debuting in 2025 and other exciting additions to our river cruise journeys! 

Sail the Seine and Beyond

Explore France to your heart’s content with our two new 14-night itineraries with attractive cruise prices that include your ship-to-ship transfers! During both of these longer journeys, you will enjoy seven nights on the Seine River, taking in the shining lights of Paris and following in the footsteps of historic Impressionists painters. After seven nights, disembark your ship and transfer by train to your second ship for the next leg of your journey.

On our Grand Seine & Bordeaux itinerary, explore the world-famous Bordeaux wine region, savoring the renowned Grand Cru Classé wine and elegant châteaux along the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. If you embark on our Grand Seine & Rhône itinerary, enjoy an exceptional experience along the Rhône River, immersing yourself in the culinary delights of Lyon, medieval village wonders of Les Baux de Provence, and the reflections of ancient Roman influence in Avignon.

The Netherlands and the Rhine

Unearth hidden gems in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Switzerland when you embark on our new 14-night Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals itinerary! Explore Belgium’s “City of Diamonds,” Antwerp. During your extended time in Amsterdam, take in the works of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh on our included tour inside the breathtaking Rijksmuseum. Transport yourself back in time as you visit villages straight out of storybooks such as Rüdesheim and Colmar. Glide through the Rhine Gorge, witnessing the splendor of over 40 castles along the riverbanks while also enjoying the opportunity to explore iconic Dutch fortresses such as Castle de Haar – all in the same river cruise journey.

A Brillant Budapest River Journey

For those who wish to spend their time perusing the Danube River, our all-new Imperial Danube itinerary is a perfect journey. A 7-night river cruise roundtrip from Budapest, Hungary, this river cruise also takes you to marvelous destinations such as Bratislava, former “Coronation City of Kings;” Dürnstein, “Pearl of the Wachau;” and Vienna, “City of Waltzes.” This new itinerary also includes a full day of scenic cruising along this legendary river – the only AmaWaterways journey to do so! Perfect for travelers who wish to explore these fascinating destinations while also taking time to relax and indulge in the luxurious amenities available on board your spacious ship, drinking in the picturesque views along the Danube River. You can also combine this itinerary with any of our other Danube River cruises to extend your river cruise journey and save 10% on the second consecutive sailing with our Combination Cruise Savings.

New Destinations and Excursions on Well-Loved Itineraries

If you have sailed our Tulip Time itinerary before, return to the Netherlands and Belgium and enjoy all-new destinations! Starting in 2025, explore picturesque Giethoorn, known as the “Dutch Venice” featuring thatched roof houses connected by flowing canals, and Bruinisse, a quaint village frozen in time.

In both 2024 and 2025, guests embarking on our Gems of Southeast Europe river cruise can also look forward to new excursions in Vukovar, Croatia. Visit the Vucedol Museum, home to fascinating exhibits on prehistoric culture and one of the most important archaeological sites in Europe, or choose a guided tour of Osijek, a Roman settlement turned impressive city.

Back by popular demand, our Magnificent Europe river cruise will be embarking once more in 2025, exploring the majesty of this continent between Budapest, Hungary, and Amsterdam, Netherlands! For the first time since 2019, guests can glide along both the storied Danube and Rhine rivers, connected by the famous Main-Danube Canal, on this exceptional 14-night itinerary. Taste your way through Europe, sipping iconic Rüdesheimer coffee in the town the beverage was named for and biting into a savory bratwurst during a special Franconian tasting tour in Nuremberg, Germany.