Witness rolling hills dotted with storybook castles and the fairytale landscapes of Germany on Enchantment Along the Rhine & Mosel.
Fancy a Quick Getaway? Shorter Journeys by Sea and River
Posted on 3/17/2026 04:00:00 AM in Trending Topics
Experience a classic River Cruise or Small Ship Adventure aboard our award-winning fleet—without the longer time commitment. On the journeys below, enjoy all the hallmarks that set us apart—including expert local Program Directors and Trip Experience Leaders and meaningful cultural connections—in just 11 days or less (including airfare).
1. Enchantment Along the Rhine & Mosel—Maximum group size: 38
Our most popular trip video:
- 9-day River Cruise with 7 nights aboard the privately owned, 140-passenger M/S River Harmony
2. Historic Charm of the Rhine & Mosel—Maximum group size: 38
Our most popular trip video:
- 9-day River Cruise with 7 nights aboard the privately owned, 140-passenger M/S River Harmony
3. The Danube's Imperial Heart: Budapest to Vienna—Maximum group size: 38
Our most popular trip video:
- 9-day River Cruise with 5 nights aboard the privately owned, 162-passenger M/S River Aria or M/S River Adagio
4. Romance on the Danube: Vienna to Prague—Maximum group size: 38
Our most popular trip video:
- 10-day River Cruise with 5 nights aboard the privately owned, 162-passenger M/S River Aria or M/S River Adagio
5. The Douro River: Lisbon to Porto—Maximum group size: 38
Our most popular trip video:
- 11-day River Cruise with 7 nights aboard the privately-chartered, 132-passenger MS Miguel Torga, MS Amália Rodrigues, or MS Gil Eanes
6. Amalfi Coast: Naples, Sorrento & Pompeii—Maximum group size: 25
Our most popular trip video:
- 9-day O.A.T. Small Ship Adventure with 9 nights aboard the privately owned, 98-passenger M/V Clio or M/V Corinthian
7. Cruising the Islands of the Aegean—Maximum group size: 25
Our most popular trip video:
- 11-day O.A.T. Small Ship Adventure with 7 nights aboard the privately owned, 50-passenger M/V Arethusa or M/V Athena
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