Try an Active Discovery Cruise on the Rhine or Danube...

Active discovery cruises - on the Rhine and Danube. Contact us to reserve your place. 

Active Discovery cruises go deeper into a destination, giving you the chance to explore each port of call your way. Learn the Viennese waltz, sample beers brewed by Trappist monks, explore an ice cave or hike through vineyards, and help with the harvest at a local apricot farm. On an Active Discovery cruise, you’ll have your pick of hugely rewarding and unique experiences to remember for a lifetime. With deposits just £99pp until 28 February, why not get active this summer?

An exciting way to river cruise and to explore well-known and off-the-beaten-path treasures along the Rhine. At each stop, you choose your activity and get some exercise with an active outing. Discover a fascinating but perhaps lesser-known site, or do the more traditional sightseeing activity. From cycling along the Rhine and exploring Amsterdam on a running tour, to learning about German food on a guided culinary walk in Duisburg and exploring the corridors of an ancient volcano, the choice is yours. 8 days from £2,133 per person 16/09/2018 departure

A dynamic cruise holiday that introduces you to the people and places along the Danube, from Budapest to Linz. Learn a little Hungarian in Budapest and attend a medieval knights’ tournament in Visegrad. Paddle a canoe along the river, or visit a local produce grower in the Wachau Valley. Meet a count in his castle, or taste regional cheese and beer brewed by Trappist monks near Linz – the choice is yours. 8 days from £2,368 per person 17/06/2018 departure

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River Cruise Offers Sailing the Beautiful Danube...

River Cruise the beautiful Danube! Check these deals and call us to book...

1,200 Miles on the Beautiful Blue Danube 8th October 2017 | Vienna to Bucharest 9 nights | 8 nights aboard Amadeus Royal1 night in Bucharest River View Cabin from £1,599pp* French Balcony from £2,119pp* (A1) Also available 15th October, alternative itinerary Find out more

Beautiful Blue Danube & Danube Delta 11th October 2017 | Passau round-trip 15 nights aboard Amadeus Symphony River View Cabin from £2,299pp* French Balcony from £2,679pp* Find out more

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Introducing the UK's first LGBT River Cruise. Contact us to Book.

Exploring the cities of the Danube, enjoy a holidays on the UK's first LGBT river cruise. Contact us for more information, and to book.

Introducing the UK's first LGBT river cruise Emerald Waterways’ Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender river cruise, the LGBT Danube Explorer officially launches from today. This one-off departure offers an exciting way to experience the beauty of the Danube on a seven-night stay on-board an Emerald Star-Ship. Departing on 29th July 2017, the cruise includes return economy flights from a range of UK airports, all transfers and tips, as well as meals and a Free Premium Drinks Package worth up to £378 per couple. The LGBT Danube Explorer itinerary discovers the charming villages and bustling cities of the Danube including Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna with guided tours and excursions in almost every destination. Special on board highlights include the Gaydio Breakfast Show broadcasting live from the ship by hosts Chris Holliday and Emma Goswell for three days. Available from £1,695 per person, this wonderfully unique adventure offers a diverse insight into many cultures as part of an inclusive community.  You can book the LGBT Danube Explorer cruise by calling the reservations team now on 0808 278 7295 or find out more by emailing agency sales on agencysales@emeraldwaterways.com. As usual, you can expect generous commission, price parity and marketing support so speak to a member of the team today!

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5 Reasons why a River Cruise could be just right for You!

Have you considered enjoying a leisurely River Cruise? Here are 5 reasons why maybe you should!

• Scenic voyages - No days looking out over empty oceans
Cruising the rivers of Europe is a pleasant experience, meandering through attractive countryside, and encountering charming towns and villages along the way.

• A more intimate experience
The compact nature of River Cruise boats means that you're never far away from a lounge, restaurant, bar, other onboard facilities, and of course your cabin! You won't get lost on a River Cruise boat!

• Travelling at a gentle pace
Forget your cares and worries, and let the world go by at a relaxing pace.

• A choice of dates for many cruises
If you can't make the trip one month, don't worry, there are usually other dates to select from. Pick a time that's convenient for you to travel!

• Little risk of being seasick
You won't sail though heavy swells, or encounter giant waves on a river cruise. In fact your whole sailing experience should be smooth from the moment you board to the day you disembark.

At Holiday Trails we have a wide variety of River Cruises to offer, and from a number of specialists - not just in Europe, but Asia too. Let us know when and where you'd like to travel, and we'll let you know the options.

Photographs in this article are from Newmarket Holidays. Contact us for more information.

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Latest Danube River Cruise Offers... Contact us for more info or to book!

Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest  10 days from £1099pp aboard ms Serenity Departs June – October 2016 Visits to: Passau, Melk, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava & Dürnstein  LEARN MORE ► The Danube to the Black Sea  15 days from £1999pp aboard ms Serenity Departs 11 July & 29 August 2016 Visits to: Passau, Vienna, Kalosca, Belgrade, Eisernes Tor, Ruse, Cernavoda, Giurgiu, Novi Sad, Mohács, Budapest, Bratislava & Melk   LEARN MORE ► Danube Discovery Cruise & Stay 10 days from £799pp aboard ms Serenity Departs 5 June 2016 Visits to: Passau, Melk, Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest  LEARN MORE ► Terms & conditions: *with meals only, selected beers, house wines and soft drinks only. **on Panorama deck cabins. All prices are per person, based on two people sharing the lowest category cabin. Reservations are subject to our booking conditions, which are available online at www.rivercruiseline.co.uk and on request by calling 01858 435668. A copy will also be sent to you with your holiday confirmation. All prices are correct at the time of going to print.

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Discover the Danube 2015. Last Few Cabins with Big Reductions.

PRICE INCLUDES FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS Sail past great historic cities such as Vienna & Budapest along the river of Mozart symphonies & Strauss waltzes; with an ever changing landscape, banks lined with fairytale castles, medieval monasteries and rolling lush vineyards… FEATURED EXCURSIONS Linz: Enjoy the choice of three different excursions. First, visit the Austrian Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The second option is an excursion to the Czech town of Cesky Krumlov, a wonderfully preserved medieval town.The third choice is an excursion to Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace, where you will take a walking tour of the historic centre made famous by the “Sound of Music. Vienna: During your morning city tour of Vienna, you will see the famous Opera House, the Ringstrasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The afternoon is free to stroll through the historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or take an optional excursion to Schonbrunn Palace. This evening, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional Mozart and Strauss concert. Bratislava:  Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Bratislava, where you will have a walking tour that includes the Old Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and St. Martin’s Cathedral. As an alternative, take a “Communist” tour that includes such architectural landmarks as the Radio Building, Liberty Square and Soviet War Memorial. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. The Romantic Danube Vilshofen to Budapest Departing 2nd & 9th* September 2015 7 nights aboard AmaSonata Visiting: Vilshofen | Pasau | Linz | Melk | Krems Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest WAS £2699pp - NOW from £1949pp Melodies of the Danube Budapest to Vilshofen Departing 14th September 2015 7 nights aboard AmaPrima Visiting: Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna Dürnstein | Melk | Linz | Passau | Vilshofen WAS £2889pp - NOW from £2099pp

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