Grand Cruise through the Heart of Europe to the Black Sea - MS Riviera Resplendence
Brace yourself for an epic voyage through the heart of central Europe and into the Balkans along some of its most beautiful waterways - the Rhine, Main and Danube - on our longest ever river cruise.
Our 29-day odyssey through the heart of Europe and beyond is the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. We’ll cruise through seven fascinating countries - Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria, stopping to see five of Europe’s most beautiful capital cities – Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest - and many captivating riverside towns and villages along the way. Experience an enchanting mix of medieval towns and imperial cities, from the capital of classical music, Vienna, to the quintessentially German Bamberg and the quaint village of Arbanasi and everywhere in between.
From the luxurious comfort of our five-star ship, you can enjoy the sights along the riverbanks. The Rhine has enthralled writers, composers, artists and travellers for centuries, along its banks you’ll spot picturesque towns, castles and, as an extra treat, we’ll sail through the mighty Rhine Gorge. Joining the Main in Mainz, we’ll sail through the heart of quintessential medieval Germany before passing through the Main-Danube Canal. Finally, we cruise 1500 miles of the Danube’s 1770-mile length. Everyday you’ll wake up to new sights - lush vineyards, historic monasteries and elegant cities. We’ll also see the breathtaking views of the Iron Gates and Danube Delta – Europe's largest area of wetlands, the Belogradchik rock formations and the ancient Lepenski Vir archaeological site as we travel all the way to the Black Sea.
This epic adventure across the heart of Europe to the Black Sea is ideal for travellers wanting to see more of Europe than ever before.
Leaving from:
Cologne
Cruise ship:
MS Riviera Resplendence
Visiting:
Cologne •
Koblenz •
Rüdesheim •
Mainz •
Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel is one of the oldest and most reliable river cruise operators in the world, with 40 years of experience running guided and escorted tours, a land and water all around the world, including river cruises.
Riviera Travel operates a unique cruising experience, partnering with local guides and experts to create a programme of guided tours and river cruises, bringing like-minded travellers together and offering a selection of authentic and bespoke travel experiences.
The operator runs river cruises on European waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Douro, but also the Nile, Mekong and Yangtze. Championing escorted tours and guided holidays, Riviera Travel line also specialises in solo travel, providing a safe, friendly and social environment for travellers going it alone.
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Passengers
44
Crew
2025
Launched
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Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Cologne, Germany
Day 2
Koblenz, Germany
Day 3
Rüdesheim, Germany
Day 4
Mainz, Germany
Day 5
Miltenberg, Germany
Day 6
Würzburg, Germany
Day 7
Bamberg, Germany
Day 8
Nuremberg, Germany
Day 9
Regensburg, Germany
Day 10
Passau, Germany
Day 11
Melk, Austria
Day 12
Vienna, Austria
Day 13
Bratislava, Slovakia
Days 14 - 15
Budapest, Hungary
Day 16
Kalocsa, Hungary
Day 17
Belgrade, Serbia
Day 18
Iron Gates, Romania
Day 19
Pleven, Bulgaria
Day 20
Bucharest, Romania
Day 21
River travel
Day 22
Constanta, Romania
Day 23
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Day 24
Belogradchik, Bulgaria
Day 25
Donji Milanovac, Serbia
Day 26
Novi Sad, Serbia
Day 27
Vukovar, Croatia
Days 28 - 29
Budapest, Hungary
Day 1
Cologne, Germany
Day 2
Koblenz, Germany
Day 3
Rüdesheim, Germany
Day 4
Mainz, Germany
Day 5
Miltenberg, Germany
Day 6
Würzburg, Germany
Day 7
Bamberg, Germany
Day 8
Nuremberg, Germany
Day 9
Regensburg, Germany
Day 10
Passau, Germany
Day 11
Melk, Austria
Day 12
Vienna, Austria
Day 13
Bratislava, Slovakia
Days 14 - 15
Budapest, Hungary
Day 16
Kalocsa, Hungary
Day 17
Belgrade, Serbia
Day 18
Iron Gates, Romania
Day 19
Pleven, Bulgaria
Day 20
Bucharest, Romania
Day 21
River travel
Day 22
Constanta, Romania
Day 23
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Day 24
Belogradchik, Bulgaria
Day 25
Donji Milanovac, Serbia
Day 26
Novi Sad, Serbia
Day 27
Vukovar, Croatia
Days 28 - 29
Budapest, Hungary
Ship Details
Riviera Travel
MS Riviera Resplendence
The brand-new MS Riviera Resplendence provides the perfect balance of contemporary and cosy, with some of our biggest-ever suites.
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