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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

This week, I'll highlight some of the top attractions of river cruises in Germany. Vacations To Go offers a huge selection of sailings that spend time in Germany, along with exclusive discounts and special offers. Below are several deals that are available now to our customers, followed by brief summaries of the country's most popular rivers, in no particular order.

Save with deeply discounted cruise fares on Avalon Waterways. Book by November 8.

Save up to 20% on sailings with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Book by November 8.

Save up to $1,650 per couple in select cabin categories on sailings with Riviera. Book by November 15.

Save up to 50% on AmaWaterways sailings. Book by November 15.

Get up to 50% off sailings with CroisiEurope. Book by November 30.

Get discounted cruise and air rates on Viking cruises. Book by November 30.

Save up to 75% on departures with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.

Save up to 77% off Emerald cruises.

Rhine River sailings are among our best-selling river cruises. Itineraries navigate the Rhine Gorge, a scenic stretch of the river dotted with castles and vineyards. Visit Cologne and see the soaring twin steeples of its Gothic cathedral, and in Rudesheim, walk along the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse, lined with restaurants, shops and wine gardens. Passengers may also travel to Heidelberg, home to a Gothic castle and centuries-old university. Many Rhine itineraries also include stops in Holland, Switzerland and France.

Flowing southeast from Germany's Black Forest, the Danube River takes guests to places like Regensburg, a well-preserved medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Nuremberg, home to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. The Danube converges with the Ilz and the Inn rivers in Passau, where cobblestone streets are lined with Roman, Baroque and Gothic architecture. Old World capitals like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest are also popular stops on Danube itineraries.

The Main River winds through the heart of Germany, passing forests and vineyards as well as medieval towns and cosmopolitan cities. Visit Wurzburg, known as "The Pearl of the Romantic Road," and its Residenz, an immaculate Baroque palace. Amble among 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered houses in Miltenberg and visit the village known as "Little Venice" in Bamberg. The Main River is a tributary of the Rhine and is connected to the Danube via the Main-Danube Canal, so many itineraries spend time on all three rivers.

The Mosel River runs through Germany, Luxembourg and France; most of our cruises sail the German portion. Sailings of the Mosel are often combined with Rhine River cruises. Highlights include Trier -- Germany's oldest city, founded by Romans in 16 B.C. -- and Cochem, where Reichsburg Castle is perched on a steep hill above the river. Travel to Zell to learn about the famed Riesling wines that are produced there. In the old wine-growing town of Bernkastel, walking tours show off elaborate timber-framed homes.

The Elbe River travels a route through Germany and the Czech Republic that is lined with soaring cliffs, majestic castles and charming towns. See the All Saints' Church (also called Castle Church) in Wittenberg where Martin Luther posted his 95 theses, and tour the Meissen factory that has produced delicate porcelain since the early 1700s.



In case you missed any of our recent river cruise newsletters, I've provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any link to read more.

Themed River Cruises -- Browse itineraries that are designed around a particular theme, such as culinary or musical interests.

Viking River Cruises -- Read about the world's largest river cruise operator.

River Cruise Deals Expiring Soon -- Take a look at fantastic river cruise offers for Vacations To Go customers.

Popular Places to See on a River Cruise -- See highlights of sailings on the Danube, Mississippi, Mekong and other rivers.

10 Best-Selling Europe River Cruises -- Check out 10 of our most popular itineraries in Europe.

Unique Ship Design Features -- Read about special ship amenities like onboard herb gardens and innovative designs for private balconies.

AmaWaterways -- Receive special access to deals from one of the industry's most experienced river cruise operators.

U.S. River Cruises, Victory Cruise Lines & More -- Get a few ideas that may help you plan your next vacation.

Brand-New 2025 Itineraries -- Check out sailings debuting next year on the Rhine, Danube and other waterways.

France River Cruises -- Learn about top sights along the Seine, Rhone, Saone and other rivers.



Here are this week's Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Romantic Rhine, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Save with deeply discounted cruise fares. Starting at $2,209. Departures from November 16, 2024 through November 17, 2026.

2) Best of the Danube, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins and ends in Budapest. Save up to 50%. Starting at $1,590. Departures from February 23, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

3) Rhine Getaway, 8 days with Viking. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Starting at $1,999. Departures from March 19, 2025 through November 25, 2026.

4) Sensations of Lyon & Provence, 8 days with Emerald Cruises. Travels between Lyon and Nice. Save up to 73%. Starting at $2,175. Departures from April 12, 2025 through October 31, 2026.

5) Paris to Normandy, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Begins and ends in Paris. Save with deeply discounted cruise fares. Starting at $2,259. Departures from November 19, 2024 through November 17, 2026.

6) Gems of the Danube, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Budapest and Munich. Save up to 74%. Starting at $2,470. Departures from March 24, 2025 through October 26, 2026.

7) Medieval Germany River Cruise, 8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Travels between Mainz and Nuremberg. Save $500 per couple. Starting at $2,899. Departures from May 27, 2025 through September 29, 2025.

8) Venice & the Jewels of Veneto, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Begins and ends in Venice. Save up to 20%. Starting at $3,263. Departures from April 6, 2025 through November 3, 2025.

9) Delightful Douro, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Begins and ends in Porto. Save up to 66%. Starting at $3,732. Departures from July 9, 2025 through November 8, 2026.

10) Lower Mississippi River Cruise, 9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Memphis and New Orleans. Save up to $1,900 per couple. Starting at $4,210. Departures from February 21, 2025 through April 25, 2025.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go