Explore the treasures of 10 countries spread out over 2,000 miles along three phenomenal rivers

From Basel to Bucharest and through 20 towns and cities in between, you will explore the rich historical treasures and diverse cultures along Europe’s most celebrated rivers. The legendary Rhine takes you from Switzerland and France to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites in Germany. There the meandering Main River brings you to Miltenberg’s half-timbered houses and the Franconian wine town of Würzburg. In Bamberg, your journey continues along the Main-Danube Canal before reaching the Danube, which brings you to some of Eastern Europe’s most majestic capitals. Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest provide a wealth of culinary and cultural treats.

Your exploration will introduce you to the distinct cultures and heritage of 10 diverse countries, offering you countless chances to touch history on this all-encompassing journey.

Grand European Explorer combines Grand European Discovery with Eastern Europe Explorer.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Travelers with a spirit of exploration will delight in the vast range of history, nature, and culture encountered in this journey of more than 2,000 miles from Switzerland to Romania.