Break Away From The Rhine & Danube (Douro, Moselle, Seine, Rhone, Lower Danube)
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The Mosal is even more scenic. Paris to D-Day history. And the lower Danube hits the epic and dramatic iron gates.
Seven nights. They generally start and end in Porto, which is one of Portugal's greatest cities, and you'll sail up the river and stopping at wine at vineyards along the way and small towns.
If you're a history buff, this is going to be a great choice. If you love French cuisine and French wines, clearly it's going to be a great choice.
You have something called the Iron Gates Gorge and it's a gorge Serbia and Romania. It's very scenic and dramatic and it's one of the highlights for sure of sailing this river.
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Top 5 European river cruises for 2026—Douro, Moselle, Seine, Rhone & the Lower Danube. Ready to discover your next river cruise adventure? We can personally help you with a free quote and advice: https://www.digitalroamads.com/cruising If you’ve already sailed the Rhine or Danube, you might be wondering: what’s next? In this video, we explore the best river cruises after Rhine & Danube—including the Douro in Portugal, the Moselle in Germany, the Seine from Paris to Normandy, the Rhône & Saône in France, the Elbe between Berlin & Prague, and the Lower Danube all the way to Romania and the Black Sea. We’ll also reveal: ✅ The Viking River + Ocean combo that connects a European river cruise with a Norway Fjords ocean voyage. ✅ Multi-week itineraries like Viking’s Grand European Tour and Uniworld’s Ultimate France. ✅ Which cruise lines sail each river in 2026–2027 (Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon, Tauck, Uniworld). ✅ A quick “which river fits you” cheat sheet at the end. Why watch this video? Find the best river cruises in 2026 and 2027 after Rhine & Danube. Learn the pros & cons of each river: Douro, Moselle, Seine, Rhône/Saône, Elbe, and Lower Danube.See unique itineraries and extension options with Viking, Ama, Avalon, Tauck, and Uniworld. Discover insider tips on timing, scenery, wine regions, and must-see highlights. Chapters 00:00 - Top 5 overview 0:38 – Douro River highlights 2:19 – Moselle (Germany/Luxembourg) 4:33 – Seine (Paris–Normandy) 7:09 – Rhône/Saône (France) 9:48 – Elbe (Berlin–Prague) 12:09 – Lower Danube (to Romania/Black Sea) 14:13 – Multi-week & multi-river itineraries 18:59 – Viking River + Ocean combo (Norway Fjords) Related Videos Check out these other videos in our channel on river cruising: Viking vs AMA vs Avalon: The ONLY River Cruise Comparison You Need https://youtu.be/Y7V2I3njyhc What We Wish We Knew Before Taking Our First River Cruise https://youtu.be/rx7oMC09HCo European Christmas Markets: River Cruise vs Train Showdown (Price Comparison) https://youtu.be/wshHct8teBg Rhine vs Danube https://youtu.be/wY86gLjzNCI ✈️ We’re Mark & Monica, creators of Digital Roamads. We’ve sailed more than 50 cruises worldwide, including Rhine and Danube multiple times, and we love helping travelers find the best deals, tips, and itineraries. Subscribe for more river cruise tips, ocean cruise reviews, and travel hacks!