Riverside Luxury Cruises – Why Autumn Is One Of The Best Cruising Seasons In Europe

Riverside Luxury Cruises believe autumn might just be Europe’s best seasons for river cruising.

As the summer crowds thin and the landscapes begin to change, cooler days and quieter destinations create ideal conditions for exploring on foot or by bike, while golden vineyards, historic towns and riverside scenery reveal the season’s distinctive charm.

Riverside Luxury Cruises offers several sailings designed to make the most of the season, pairing all-suite accommodation, personalised butler service and fine dining onboard with an ever-changing journey through the heart of Europe.

Best for: Experiencing the Danube’s great capitals in their autumn colours

Danube Serenade – Riverside Mozart – 4 days, 3 nights

The four-day Danube Serenade aboard Riverside Mozart takes in the Danube at its most atmospheric, with golden vineyards, autumnal forests and historic riverside towns.

The route combines Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava with lesser-known stops including Visegrad, Esztergom and Tulln, while the Wachau Valley is in the midst of its annual grape harvest.

Days might be spent in Viennese coffee houses or exploring Visegràd’s castle, before returning on board for seasonal dining as Budapest’s illuminated Parliament comes into view.

• 27^th – 30^th September, 11^th – 14^th October, 25^th – 28^th October, 8^th – 11^th November all start from £1,590 per person

Best for: Those seeking a lesser-known autumn adventure

Irresistible Rhine & Moselle: Basel to Trier – 7 days, 6 nights

Riverside Debussy’s 7-day Rhine and Moselle sailing combines luxury butler-service and gourmet dining with a journey through three countries and some of Europe’s best wine regions.

Beginning in Basel, where Switzerland, France and Germany meet, the ship then winds through Breisach and Strasbourg, before exploring the heritage of Speyer and Mannheim.

Highlights include Rüdesheim’s vineyard-covered hillsides and the dramatic Rhine Gorge, where the Rhine meets the Moselle, before continuing to Bernkastel, one of Germany’s most charming wine towns.

The journey concludes in Trier, with Roman monuments, medieval landmarks and vineyards providing the perfect finale to a journey of rich culture and scenery.

• 8^th – 14^th November from £4,132 per person

Best for: Those looking for a long, autumn meander through Europe’s famous wine regions

Inspiring Rhine & Moselle: Amsterdam to Basel – Riverside Debussy – 12 days, 11 nights

Riverside Debussy’s 12-day Inspiring Rhine & Moselle voyage follows two of Europe’s most scenic rivers at the height of autumn.

From Amsterdam and Cologne to the castle-lined Rhine Gorge, the journey continues along the most intimate Moselle, where steep vineyards are in the midst of harvest.

Wine tastings with the on-board Oenologist, alongside visits to the historic Trier – Germany’s oldest city – and the spectacular Reichsburg Castle, make this a particularly rewarding time to explore the region, with local delicacies and wine pairings awaiting back on board.

• 28^th October – 8^th November from £6,074 per person

Source: Mason Rose

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