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River Cruises

44 tours from £649pp

River cruising offers a unique and relaxing way to visit some of Europe’s most beautiful destinations! Soak up the stunning rolling scenery as you gently glide along enchanting waterways such as the magnificent Rhine and iconic Danube, and discover fascinating cities and chocolate-box towns from a completely different perspective. With hand-picked accommodation on specially selected cruise ships with superb dining options and excellent facilities, relax in the company of like-minded others who share your passion for travel and enjoy the sociable atmosphere. From the spectacular Dutch Bulbfields to the grand cities of Vienna and Budapest, hop aboard a river cruise with Leger Holidays, settle into your floating hotel and let destinations come to you!


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holidays work?

With a brand-new selection of holidays to choose from and a range of different travel options, our simple icons ensure you know what each tour includes. The icons below explain the methods of transport and on-tour experiences available so you can easily find holidays suited to your preferences!

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Outbound & Inbound Travel

By Air

By Coach

For your convenience, we offer hundreds of local coach joining points across England and Wales on a range of tours.

By Rail

By Rail

Get your holiday underway even sooner with our tours travelling by Eurostar and Europe's network of elite, high-speed trains.

By Air

By Air

If you like the ease and convenience of travelling by air, you can get off to a flying start on a selection of holidays.

Travel by Coach

The journey can be just as important as the destination and coach travel is one of the most scenic and greenest methods of transport. With hundreds of local coach joining points to choose from across England and Wales, your holiday begins from the moment you step on board – from start to finish, everything is taken care of when you travel by coach.

Why travel by coach?

  • Coach travel is one of the greenest modes of transport so you can travel with confidence knowing you’ve made a more sustainable choice.
  • Spectacular scenery – from breathtaking mountain ranges to stunning coastal roads, you won’t miss a thing as we cross the best Europe has to offer.
  • Hassle-free – we take care of all the planning, organisation, navigating and driving; you just have to sit back, relax and enjoy – that’s what holidays are all about!

What’s included?

  • Inclusive travel by coach from over 500 local joining points.
  • Comfortable accommodation on hand-picked cruise ships with excellent facilities.
  • Superb dining experiences, including sumptuous breakfasts and delicious dinners.
  • An attentive crew to take care of everything.
  • The services of experienced Cruise Managers and Cruise Directors.
  • Fantastic itineraries with expertly planned excursions.
  • A fully escorted experience.
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Experienced Drivers

With your friendly drivers, a warm welcome is always guaranteed on your Leger coach holiday, and you will be kept informed throughout. Going above and beyond, they will share their tips and advice on the local area and attractions, and by the end of your holiday, you’ll be an expert too. Passionate about travel and offering the best customer service, you can rely on your experienced drivers throughout your whole holiday.

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Travel by Rail

Giving you the opportunity to sit back, relax, and soak up beautiful passing scenery, enjoy the journey as much as the destination when you travel by rail. Selected holidays to European destinations feature included travel via Eurostar on your outbound and return journeys.

What's included?

  • Inclusive travel by rail.
  • Comfortable accommodation on hand-picked cruise ships with excellent facilities.
  • Superb dining experiences, including sumptuous breakfasts and delicious dinners.
  • An attentive crew to take care of everything.
  • The services of experienced Cruise Managers and Cruise Directors.
  • Fantastic itineraries with expertly planned excursions.
  • A fully escorted experience.

Why travel to Europe by Rail?

From London to Europe in less than 3 hours

Providing one seamless journey to France and Belgium via the Channel Tunnel, Eurostar offers a high-speed service, allowing you to reach your destination even sooner. Departure times range from early morning to mid-afternoon, and with an average journey time of two hours, it’s faster than flying. Plus, there’s no baggage reclaim to worry about, and a simple change in Paris, Brussels or Lille means you can connect with over 100 other European destinations.

Easy boarding

There’s no need to arrive at the station hours before departure, just allow enough time to check in and have your bags scanned. Once in the departure lounge, you are free to shop or relax in a café before your train departs.

Enjoy Europe’s elite high-speed trains

After your outbound Eurostar journey, the French TGV, German ICE and International Thalys offer the ultimate high-speed experience to connect you to your chosen holiday destination in Europe on selected tours. Quick, easy and convenient, you can get your holiday underway even sooner! Environmentally friendly, these trains boast comfortable and spacious seats, wonderful window views, and amenities such as free Wi-Fi and on-board catering.

Flexible travel options

Start your journey with an overnight stay in London

To make your journey as easy as possible on European rail holidays, why not stay overnight in London before your day of departure? For your convenience, the hotels we use are close to St. Pancras International. Please call to book your overnight stay in London – prices from £99pp.

Extending your stay

You may choose to relax or explore a little more before or after your holiday. You could stay in London the night before the Eurostar departs or stay a couple of nights in London at the end of your holiday to see a show or take in the sights.

Please call to personalise your holiday with an extended stay.

Upgrade your Eurostar ticket

We include Standard Class travel on all our holidays by Eurostar, however, if you would like to add that little bit extra to your journey, why not upgrade your ticket to Standard Premier Class?

With Standard Premier Class, you can enjoy:

  • Dedicated coaches with spacious seats and power sockets.
  • A light meal with hot and cold drinks served at your seat.
  • Free onboard Wi-Fi.

Please call to upgrade your Eurostar ticket – single from £95pp, return from £190pp.

>Experienced Tour Managers
Lisa Chadwick

Lisa Chadwick

Darren Wheatley

Darren Wheatley

Someone is with you every step of the way...

Experienced Cruise Managers

Our Cruise Managers take care of every detail and go that extra mile to make your time away the best. With a wealth of knowledge and passion for travel, they will offer advice, tips and local knowledge of the destinations you visit, and are always on hand to assist.

Captain and Crew

Your captain and crew are there to ensure your experience is one to remember. Professional, attentive and expertly trained, you’re in safe hands and guaranteed to feel right at home.

Travel by Air

If you prefer the ease of travelling by air, we have a fantastic selection of tours to choose from. Enjoy flights from London with one piece of checked-in luggage per person and airport transfers included in resort, or, for your convenience, alternative flights may be available from other airports at a supplement. All our air holidays are operated by Leger Air Holidays Ltd and are ATOL protected, giving you peace of mind as you travel.

What's included?

  • Inclusive travel air with one piece of checked-in luggage.
  • Airport transfers in resort.
  • Comfortable accommodation on hand-picked cruise ships with excellent facilities.
  • Superb dining experiences, including sumptuous breakfasts and delicious dinners.
  • An attentive crew to take care of everything.
  • The services of experienced Cruise Managers and Cruise Directors.
  • Fantastic itineraries with expertly planned excursions.
  • A fully escorted experience.
>Experienced Tour Managers
Lisa Chadwick

Lisa Chadwick

Darren Wheatley

Darren Wheatley

Someone is with you every step of the way...

Experienced Cruise Managers

Our Cruise Managers take care of every detail and go that extra mile to make your time away the best. With a wealth of knowledge and passion for travel, they will offer advice, tips and local knowledge of the destinations you visit, and are always on hand to assist.

Captain and Crew

Your captain and crew are there to ensure your experience is one to remember. Professional, attentive and expertly trained, you’re in safe hands and guaranteed to feel right at home.

On-Tour Experiences

Coach Excursions

Coach
Excursions

Easy and convenient, enjoy a hassle-free experience with our fantastic included excursion programme by coach.

River Cruises

River
Cruises

With stylish accommodation aboard your cruise ship featuring excellent facilities, set sail along Europe's most enchanting waterways and let fantastic destinations come to you.

Save up to £100 per person on your river cruise
Autumn Highlights along the Rhine & Moselle

Glide gently through the stunning Rhine and Moselle valleys as spectacular destinations including Cochem, Koblenz and Cologne come to you.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 1 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Save up to £100 per person on your river cruise
Autumn Highlights along the Rhine & Moselle by Rail

Take to the tracks and travel by rail before meandering through the stunning Rhine and Moselle valleys on this fantastic river cruise.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return travel by Eurostar and high-speed train
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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With a flying start to your holiday, enjoy meandering through the stunning Rhine and Moselle valleys on this fantastic river cruise.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return flights from London Heathrow to Cologne
  • Return airport transfers
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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Visiting iconic destinations in Germany, France and Switzerland, this cruise along the majestic Rhine will be one to remember.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 1 night hotel with continental breakfast
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Set sail from the ‘three rivers’ city of Passau and embark on the journey of a lifetime through the heart of Europe.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast and 4 evening meals
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Enjoy a river cruise along France's most famous river, the Seine. Explore the charms of Honfleur, Côte Fleurie and the fascinating city of Paris.

  • 4 nights cruising with full board and selected drinks included on board ship
  • 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Make this New Year one to remember with a spectacular cruise aboard the MS Serenade 1, enjoying visits to Cologne, Koblenz and more.

  • 5 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 1 night hotel with continental breakfast
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Embark on a delightful cruise along the Rhine and immerse yourself in the festive spirit in style with visits to magical Christmas markets.

  • 4 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Cruise through the picturesque canals of Holland on this 5-day tour, taking in Keukenhof Gardens, Nijmegen and Rotterdam.

  • 4 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Sail along the picturesque Garonne and Gironde rivers, relishing in the delights of the Bordeaux region of France on this river cruise.

  • 5 nights cruising with full board
  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 1 evening meal
  • Convenient local joining points
  • Air-conditioned coach travel

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Make this Christmas one to remember and join us on a magical cruise along the majestic Rhine, with visits to Cologne, Boppard and more.

  • 6 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • A traditional Christmas lunch
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Featuring travel by rail, join us as we set sail from charming Passau and embark on the journey of a lifetime through the heart of Europe.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • 2 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Return travel by Eurostar and high-speed train
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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Start your holiday by rail and make this Christmas one to remember with a magical cruise along the majestic Rhine.

  • 6 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return travel by Eurostar and high-speed train
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • A traditional Christmas lunch
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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Start your holiday from the tracks and head to Holland by rail, before cruising through the country's picturesque canals on this river cruise.

  • 4 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Return travel by Eurostar and high-speed train
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner

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Enjoy a relaxing journey along the Dutch Waterways taking in Rotterdam and Zaandam, before exploring the spectacular Keukenhof Gardens.

  • 3 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Embark on a magical festive cruise as you meander along the magnificent waters of the Rhine and explore Europe's grandest Christmas markets.

  • 3 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Embark on an awe-inspiring cruise down the Rhine towards the Moselle, taking in the best of Germany’s remarkable cities along the way.

  • 8 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • 1 night hotel with continental breakfast
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Get a flying start to your holiday before discovering the iconic destinations of Germany, France and Switzerland on this idyllic river cruise.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return flights from London Heathrow to Cologne
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Return airport transfers
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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With convenient travel by Eurostar, immerse yourself in the festive spirit in style with a delightful cruise along the Rhine.

  • 4 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return travel by Eurostar and high-speed train
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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Featuring convenient travel by rail, enjoy a New Year to remember with a spectacular cruise aboard the MS Serenade 1.

  • 5 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return travel by Eurostar and high-speed train
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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Take to the skies and head to Holland by air, before cruising through the country's picturesque canals on this spectacular river cruise.

  • 4 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Return flights from London Heathrow to Amsterdam
  • Return airport transfers
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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With convenient travel by air, set sail from the ‘three rivers’ city of Passau and embark on the journey of a lifetime through Europe.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return flights from London Heathrow to Munich
  • Return airport transfers
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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Enjoy convenient travel by Eurostar before discovering the iconic destinations of Germany, France and Switzerland on this idyllic river cruise.

  • 7 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return travel by Eurostar and high-speed train
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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Treasures along the Rhine & Moselle by Rail

Enjoy the convenience of travelling by rail before embarking on an unforgettable cruise down the Rhine towards the Moselle.

  • 8 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Return travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras International
  • Connecting rail journeys
  • Return station transfers
  • Services of a Cruise Director and Cruise Manager on board the ship
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi

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Take a cruise along one of the most significant waterways of Europe, the River Rhône. Explore beautiful Provençal, charming Rhône towns and fantastic natural wonders.

  • 5 nights cruising with full board and drinks during meals (excluding Champagne, premium brand spirits and wines)
  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Planning your trip

With so much on offer, you might need some inspiration! We’ve hand-picked a selection of favourite destinations and provided an overview of the very best highlights...

River Thames

River Thames Highlights

From the Roman invasions of 43 BC to the turn of the millennium in 2000 AD, some of the most famous events in British history have taken place along Britain’s royal river. Stretching 215 miles from source to sea, the River Thames rises in the beautiful Cotswold Hills, and winds through the prestigious university city of Oxford and great city of London in its glorious path to reach the North Sea. Yet where the river cuts a gentle swathe through the rural heart of England, it takes on a very different personality. Meandering past picturesque towns and villages, alongside fields of green and trees reaching down to the water, is the Thames that inspired Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows, and Jerome K. Jerome’s three men to go messing about in a boat. Perfect for a leisurely, one of a kind river cruise.

River Danube

River Danube Highlights

Undeniably beautiful, the Danube is one of the World’s most romantic waterways celebrated in music, literature and the visual arts. The river, which carves its way from the mountains of Germany’s Black Forest in the West through the Iron Gates Gorge to the Black Sea in the East, has been at the heart of European cultural, creative and political history for more than a millennium. Once the frontier of the mighty Roman Empire, the second longest river in Europe touches the borders of no less than ten different countries and has four capital cities in its path. Flowing through the centre of glorious Vienna, the historical core of Bratislava and the heart of Belgrade, the Danube is the division of beautiful Budapest. Along its banks fascinating towns and cities seamlessly blend the best of old and new, and a river cruise is the perfect way to get up-close and personal with Europe’s grand historic architecture, strongly-entrenched traditions, emerging cultures and ultra-modern landmarks.

River Douro

River Douro Highlights

From rugged wilderness on the Spanish frontier to the Old City of Porto, the River Douro weaves its way through one of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes with charming villages and historic landmarks weaved throughout its banks. Known as Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’, the Douro flows through one of the world’s oldest wine regions producing both the legendary port wine and some of Portugal’s best vintages. Seeming to defy gravity, the Douro Valley, with its impossibly steep terraces covered in vines, is simply stunning and just one of four Unesco World Heritage Sites traced by the river. The spectacular Douro is perfect for a leisurely river cruise, navigable by way of breathtakingly high locks.

River Main

River Main Highlights

The River Main meanders gently through the heartlands of Germany. It is navigable by way of 34 locks and dams that replace 19th century chain-shipping where the towing power of men and horses was needed to travel upstream. The landscape, as the Main winds through Bavaria, Baden-Wurttemberg and Hesse, is one of beautiful dense forests, valleys with rolling vineyards, ancient hilltop castles and quaint rustic villages with traditional half-timbered houses. In its path, the dynamic city of Frankfurt with its futuristic skyline contrasts with the medieval architecture of historic Bamberg. A cruise on the beautiful River Main promises the quintessential German experience.

River Moselle

River Moselle Highlights

Between the forested slopes of the Vosges massif and the iconic Deutsche Eck, the Moselle is, in comparison to other European waterways, a relatively small river, but one that is simply bursting with intimate charm. Meandering through the beautiful Moselle Valley, the river passes quaint towns and sleepy villages with quintessential half-timbered houses. Rolling hills crowned with the remains of feudal castles testify to its importance in the Middle Ages and in the heart of the most picturesque stretch of the valley lies Trier, a city with Roman influences. Where the serene Moselle twists and turns towards Koblenz and its confluence with the Rhine, the spectacularly vertiginous, lush terraced vineyards produce some of the world’s greatest wines.

River Rhine

River Rhine Highlights

There’s a soul-stirring beauty surrounding Germany’s romantic Rhine river. From its alpine source in Switzerland, the Rhine winds its way through France and Germany and creates the characteristic landscape of the Netherlands, intertwining the history and culture of four fascinating countries. Simply the name conjures images of fables and fairytales, and the legendary Rhine promises a truly magical river cruising experience. Flanked by forested peaks and studded with rocky islands decorated with whitewashed chapels, the mesmerising Rhine Gorge is picture book perfect. The spires of medieval cathedrals and churches appear around every bend in the river as it meanders past pretty vineyard-backed villages, and hilltops crowned by crumbling castles and fortresses. Fascinating towns and cities showcase a rich French, German, or, in the case of Alsace, dual heritage.

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