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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: A Danube Discovery River Cruise - MS Riviera Radiance

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 27 Mar 2027
  • 4 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Budapest, Bratislava & Vienna: A Danube Discovery River Cruise - MS Riviera Radiance

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 31 Mar 2027
  • 4 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Emily Brontë

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 02 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Oscar Wilde

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 03 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 04 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass Extension

Avignon | Arles | Ardèche | Vienne | Beaune | Lyon | Lausanne

  • 04 Apr 2027
  • 6 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS George Eliot

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 05 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Emily Brontë

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 06 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Oscar Wilde

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 07 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 08 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS George Eliot

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 09 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Discover the Moselle & Rhine

Frankfurt | Boppard | Rüdesheim | Cochem | Riols | Bernkastel-Kues | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 11 Apr 2027
  • 6 Nights
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Danube Flavours 2

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna

  • 12 Apr 2027
  • 4 Nights
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Classic Egypt: Cairo, Luxor and a Nile river cruise

Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Edfu | Temple of Karnak | Luxor

  • 14 Apr 2027
  • 6 Nights
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Douro Delights

Porto | Régua | Pinhão | Vega de Terrón | Madrid

  • 15 Apr 2027
  • 6 Nights
World-class and locally inspired dining is accompanied by a superb range of beverages, including regional wine, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks
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Three Grand Capitals 2

Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 16 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
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Taste of the Rhine & Dutch Waterways

Cologne | Düsseldorf | Rotterdam | Amsterdam

  • 17 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
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Douro Delights with Madrid and Lisbon

Madrid | Salamanca | Pinhão | Régua | Entre-os-Rios | Porto | Lisbon | Porto

  • 19 Apr 2027
  • 6 Nights
World-class and locally inspired dining is accompanied by a superb range of beverages, including regional wine, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks
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Highlights of the Rhine and Main

Amsterdam | Andernach | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Miltenberg | Würzburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg

  • 21 Apr 2027
  • 6 Nights
World-class and locally inspired dining is accompanied by a superb range of beverages, including regional wine, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks
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Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass Extension - MS Lord Byron

Avignon | Arles | Ardèche | Vienne | Beaune | Lyon | Avignon | Lausanne

  • 22 Apr 2027
  • 6 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Oscar Wilde

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 25 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 26 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Oscar Wilde

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 29 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Spring in the Netherlands: Amsterdam & the Tulips River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence

Zaandam | Enkhuizen | Amsterdam | Zaandam

  • 30 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Danube Symphony (Eastbound)

Vilshofen | Linz | Neuhofen an der Ybbs | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 05 May 2027
  • 5 Nights
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
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Classic Egypt: Cairo, Luxor and a Nile river cruise

Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Edfu | Temple of Karnak | Luxor

  • 05 May 2027
  • 6 Nights
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Highlights of the Rhine and Main

Amsterdam | Andernach | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Miltenberg | Würzburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg

  • 05 May 2027
  • 6 Nights
World-class and locally inspired dining is accompanied by a superb range of beverages, including regional wine, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks
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Rhine Cruise to Switzerland with Glacier Express Extension - MS Emily Brontë

Geneva | Zermatt | Chur | Lucerne | Breisach | Strasbourg | Speyer | Rüdesheim | Koblenz

  • 07 May 2027
  • 6 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Douro Delights

Porto | Régua | Pinhão | Vega de Terrón | Madrid

  • 13 May 2027
  • 6 Nights
World-class and locally inspired dining is accompanied by a superb range of beverages, including regional wine, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks
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Was £4845pp Now: £4651pp
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Was £3288pp Now: £3156pp

Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence River Cruise with Lake Geneva and Golden Pass Extension - MS Lord Byron

Avignon | Arles | Ardèche | Vienne | Beaune | Lyon | Avignon | Lausanne

  • 16 May 2027
  • 6 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Was £3288pp Now: £3156pp
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