Discover More of Europe with Cruise & Stay Vacations
Cruise & Stay Vacations
Our Cruise & Stay Vacations combine award-winning European river cruises with expertly curated three-night land stays in some of Europe's most fascinating destinations. Enjoy immersive sightseeing, carefully selected hotels, daily breakfast, all-inclusive drinks, transfers and the support of an experienced Tour Manager throughout your stay.
2-for-1 on Cruise & Stay Vacations - Save up to $2,609
Book by September 30, 2026 and one guest travels free on the Stay portion of your Cruise & Stay vacation when two guests travel together. That's three extra nights of discovery, included excursions, daily breakfast, free all-inclusive drinks transfers and expert Tour Manager support – for half the cost with savings up to $2,609!
- 3-night stay in a city or region
- Sightseeing, excursions, and transfers
- Daily breakfast and free all-inclusive drinks
- 6 destinations across Europe
- Combine with savings of up to 50% off
Discover Our Cruise & Stay Vacations
Choose from six unique Cruise & Stay Vacations across Europe, each pairing one of our most popular river cruises with a three-night extension packed with iconic sights and local experiences
Budapest Cruise & Stay - Save $1,139
Cruise & Stay on The Blue Danube River Cruise ... with 2-for-1 Savings of $1,139!
Spend three nights discovering Hungary's vibrant capital. Highlights include a traditional horse show on the Puszta, visits to the iconic Hungarian Parliament and National Gallery, plus the fascinating Zwack Museum.
Highlights
- Three nights in Budapest
- Puszta horse show experience
- Hungarian Parliament visit
- National Gallery
- Zwack Museum
Vienna Cruise & Stay - Save $1,659
Cruise & Stay on The Blue Danube River Cruise ... with 2-for-1 Savings of $1,659!
Experience the elegance of Austria's imperial capital with visits to Schönbrunn Palace, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Vienna State Opera, scenic Neusiedlersee and an authentic Heurigen wine tavern evening.
Highlights
- Three nights in Vienna
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Vienna State Opera tour
- Neusiedlersee excursion
- Traditional Heurigen evening
Porto Cruise & Stay - Save $1,269
Cruise & Stay on The Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise ... with 2-for-1 Savings of $1,269!
Discover the culture, cuisine and history of northern Portugal. Explore Braga and Guimarães, climb the famous Clérigos Tower and enjoy traditional Fado music over dinner.
Highlights
- Three nights in Porto
- Braga excursion
- UNESCO-listed Guimarães
- Clérigos Tower
- Traditional Fado performance
Lisbon Cruise & Stay - Save $1,049
Cruise & Stay on Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca River Cruise ... with 2-for-1 Savings of $1,049!
Stay three nights in Portugal's captivating capital and explore beyond the city with visits to Coimbra and the medieval town of Óbidos.
Highlights
- Three nights in Lisbon
- Coimbra day trip
- Óbidos excursion
- Historic landmarks
- Local culture and cuisine
Glacier Express Cruise & Stay - Save $2,929
Cruise & Stay on the Rhine Cruise to Switzerland ... with 2-for-1 Savings of $2,609!
Experience one of the world's great rail journeys aboard the legendary Glacier Express. Explore historic Chur and travel through breathtaking Alpine landscapes to Zermatt.
Highlights
- Glacier Express rail journey
- Explore Chur
- Visit Zermatt
- Alpine scenery
- Swiss mountain landscapes
Lake Geneva & Golden Pass Cruise & Stay - Save $1,489
Cruise & Stay on the Burgundy, River Rhône and Provence River Cruise ... with 2-for-1 Savings of $1,489!
Discover the beauty of Switzerland's lakes and mountains with visits to Chillon Castle, a cruise on Lake Geneva, spectacular Glacier 3000 and a journey aboard the scenic Golden Pass railway.
Highlights
- Three nights in Switzerland
- Chillon Castle
- Lake Geneva cruise
- Glacier 3000
- Golden Pass Railway
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Cruise & Stay Vacations FAQs
A Cruise & Stay Vacation combines a European river cruise with a three-night land stay in a nearby city or region, creating one seamless itinerary.
Each Cruise & Stay Vacation includes a three-night extension.
Yes. Included sightseeing, excursions, daily breakfast and transfers are all part of the experience.
Yes. Guests stay in carefully selected hotels chosen for comfort, quality and location.
Yes. An experienced Riviera Travel Tour Manager accompanies guests throughout the stay.
Current Cruise & Stay destinations include Budapest, Vienna, Porto, Lisbon, Lake Geneva & Golden Pass, and the Glacier Express in Switzerland.