Other European Rivers
Beyond the Rhine and Danube, Europe hides some of its most rewarding river journeys — for the traveler willing to look a little further.
Elbe River
Germany & Czech Republic · 724 miles
The Elbe winds through some of Central Europe's most historically rich cities — Dresden, Meissen, and Prague are all accessible from this lesser-sailed gem.
Moselle River
Germany, Luxembourg & France · 339 miles
Europe's most dramatic wine country river — the Moselle cuts through steep hillside vineyards, medieval castles, and charming wine villages between Germany, Luxembourg, and France.
Main River
Germany · 326 miles
Often combined with Rhine or Danube sailings via the Main-Danube Canal, the Main passes through Frankfurt, Würzburg, and the wine towns of Franconia.
Moselle
France, Luxembourg, Germany · 339 miles
The Moselle winds through some of Europe's most dramatic wine country, passing steep slate vineyards, fairy-tale castles, and Roman ruins from Trier to Koblenz where it meets the Rhine.
Garonne & Gironde
Southwest France · 357 miles (combined)
Bordeaux wine country by water — this southwest France route passes through the Grand Cru vineyards of Médoc and Saint-Émilion, arriving into elegant Bordeaux.
Saône River
Eastern France · 298 miles
The Saône flows through the wine heartland of Burgundy before joining the Rhône at Lyon. Many Rhône itineraries begin or end on the Saône, creating a seamless southern France experience.
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