Europe’s famous rivers attract millions of travellers each year, drawn to the cities, towns and landscapes found along waterways like the Rhine and Danube. With low water levels affecting travel along some of Europe’s rivers this summer, Railbookers is highlighting another way to experience these regions: by train.
Railbookers’ Famous Rivers by Rail collection features five independent holidays following the Rhine and Danube through some of Europe’s most popular destinations. Instead of simply passing through, travellers stay in cities and towns along the route, with time to get out and explore before continuing their journey by train.
“People have always been drawn to Europe’s great rivers, but you don’t have to be on the water to experience everything that makes these regions special,” said Frank Marini, President and CEO of Railbookers. “By train, you can spend a few days in places like Vienna, Budapest or Cologne, explore beyond the riverfront and then continue on to the next stop. It’s a different way to experience these destinations, and we take care of putting the trains, hotels and sightseeing together for you.”
The collection is especially timely this summer, as low water levels have led to changes on some European river sailings. For travellers interested in the destinations along these rivers, traveling by train offers another way to build a holiday around the places and scenery that draw visitors to the Rhine and Danube each year.
Featured journeys include:
- Blue Danube by Rail
This 13-day trip travels from Prague to Budapest, stopping in Regensburg, Salzburg and Vienna along the way. Travellers get time in each destination before continuing by train through Central Europe. - Gems of the Danube by Rail
An 11-day journey from Budapest to Munich, with stops in Vienna and Nuremberg. The trip combines two of the Danube’s best-known cities with time in Germany, all connected by rail. - Rhine and Danube by Rail
Experience both rivers in one 13-day trip from Amsterdam to Budapest, with stops in Cologne, Nuremberg and Vienna. It’s a chance to see several of the cities and regions connected to Europe’s two most famous rivers in a single journey. - Romantic Rhine by Rail
Travel from Amsterdam to Basel with stops in Cologne, Heidelberg and Strasbourg. Along the way, travellers experience the historic cities, castles and Rhine Valley scenery that have made this part of Europe a favorite for generations. - Swiss Alps and Rhine Castles by Rail
This trip starts in Basel and travels through Lucerne, Strasbourg and Cologne before finishing in Amsterdam, combining Switzerland with the Rhine Valley. Travellers get a mix of Alpine scenery, historic cities and the castles and towns found along the Rhine.
Beyond these featured Rhine and Danube trips, Railbookers also offers holidays around other famous European rivers, including the Seine in France and the Douro in Portugal. Railbookers also specializes in pre- and post-cruise extensions, for travellers seeking to experience more of Europe beyond the port cities.
As with all Railbookers holidays, travellers can choose their own departure dates and customise their trip with additional nights, destinations, sightseeing and accommodation options. Railbookers’ Rail Experts take care of bringing the trains, hotels and experiences together, so travellers don’t have to plan each piece themselves.
