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Mini River Cruises

 

Mini river cruises typically last for four or five nights, although three-night sailings are sometimes available too. Typically, a four-night river cruise will give you three full days in which to explore three different European ports of call, although on some itineraries you may visit more than one destination per day. A short river cruise is a great way to explore several destinations during a short break or weekend away.

 

If you’re new to river cruising, a mini river cruise can be the perfect way to dip your toe in the water, so to speak, and see if a river cruise holiday is for you, without the commitment of a longer holiday. It’s also a great way to spend a few hours exploring new cities to see which ones you would like to return to for city breaks or holidays in the future. Make sure to take advantage of our river cruise deals.

 

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Mini Cruises In Europe

Be enchanted by the cities of Germany on a Germany river cruise as you drift along the Rhine; explore Vienna and Budapest during a trip down the Danube on a river cruise in Hungary, or indulge in rich cultural heritage while sailing the Moselle.


There is so much to explore along the waterways of Europe, a short flight or Eurostar journey away. Explore beautiful cities on city breaks and enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam and all it has to offer on an Amsterdam river cruise. On a mini cruise in Europe, you’ll see some of the most beautiful sights Europe has to offer.

 

Find Your Mini River Cruise At RiverVoyages.com

Our mini river cruises are the perfect way to experience multiple amazing cities in a short period. Get the full cruise experience packed into a few days. If you’re looking for a mini cruise in Europe, then why not take a look at our European river cruise deals and see if you can snag a great cruise? 

 

Get In Touch

If you are looking for a short river cruise and need some help with your booking or just need some travel advice, then be sure to get in touch with us and call our freephone service at 0800 1970854 or email us at bookings@rivervoyages.com, and one of our friendly and helpful staff will be on hand to assist you with any queries.

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Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 12 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £1949pp Now: £1871pp
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Was £1549pp Now: £1487pp

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Bonn

  • 12 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1549pp Now: £1487pp
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Was £1308pp Now: £1255pp

Vienna | Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna

  • 12 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £3477pp Now: £3337pp

Nuremberg | Bamberg | Würzburg | Miltenberg | Frankfurt

  • 13 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £1399pp Now: £1343pp

Paris | Vernon | Conflans-Sainte-Honorine | Paris

  • 13 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1399pp Now: £1343pp
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Was £1749pp Now: £1679pp

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 13 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1288pp Now: £1236pp

Cologne | Koblenz | Speyer | Strasbourg | Rüdesheim | Cologne

  • 13 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £3377pp Now: £3241pp

Frankfurt | Miltenberg | Würzburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg

  • 14 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 14 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £3933pp Now: £3775pp

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna

  • 14 Dec 2026
  • 6 Nights
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Vienna | Melk | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg

  • 14 Dec 2026
  • 6 Nights
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Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £1449pp Now: £1391pp

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £1449pp Now: £1391pp
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Was £1499pp Now: £1439pp

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Bonn

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1499pp Now: £1439pp
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Was £2839pp Now: £2725pp

Frankfurt | Speyer | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1449pp Now: £1391pp

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 17 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £1399pp Now: £1343pp

Paris | Vernon | Conflans-Sainte-Honorine | Paris

  • 17 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1399pp Now: £1343pp
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Was £1299pp Now: £1247pp

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 17 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1299pp Now: £1247pp
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Was £3690pp Now: £3542pp

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna

  • 17 Dec 2026
  • 6 Nights
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Frankfurt | Speyer | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel

  • 18 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Cologne | Düsseldorf | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 18 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1299pp Now: £1247pp

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Bonn

  • 20 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1299pp Now: £1247pp
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Was £1989pp Now: £1909pp

Passau | Linz | Passau | Dürnstein | Emmersdorf | Vienna | Dürnstein | Vienna | Bratislava | Linz | Passau

  • 22 Dec 2026
  • 6 Nights
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Was £1989pp Now: £1909pp
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Was £1989pp Now: £1909pp

Passau | Linz | Passau | Dürnstein | Emmersdorf | Vienna | Dürnstein | Vienna | Bratislava | Linz | Passau

  • 22 Dec 2026
  • 6 Nights
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Was £1989pp Now: £1909pp
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Was £1587pp Now: £1523pp

Cologne | Koblenz | Speyer | Strasbourg | Mainz | Cologne

  • 22 Dec 2026
  • 6 Nights
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Was £1828pp Now: £1754pp

Cologne | Koblenz | Speyer | Strasbourg | Mainz | Cologne

  • 22 Dec 2026
  • 6 Nights
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Was £1828pp Now: £1754pp
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Was £1949pp Now: £1871pp

Budapest | Vienna | Budapest

  • 28 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £1949pp Now: £1871pp
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Was £1949pp Now: £1871pp

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Frankfurt | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 28 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £1949pp Now: £1871pp
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Was £2299pp Now: £2207pp

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 29 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £2299pp Now: £2207pp
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Was £1899pp Now: £1823pp

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Frankfurt | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 29 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £1899pp Now: £1823pp
REF: RIVIERA108193

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