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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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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound)

Basel | Breisach | Strasbourg | Speyer | Frankfurt

  • 30 Nov 2027
  • 4 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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Magic of Advent on the Danube

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Vienna | Melk | Vienna

  • 30 Nov 2027
  • 6 Nights
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The Danube’s Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Geoffrey Chaucer

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 30 Nov 2027
  • 5 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Magic of Advent on the Rhine and Main

Nuremberg | Bamberg | Würzburg | Wertheim | Miltenberg | Mainz | Frankfurt | Mannheim | Speyer | Strasbourg

  • 30 Nov 2027
  • 6 Nights
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Christmastime in the Heart of Germany

Frankfurt | Miltenberg | Würzburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg

  • 01 Dec 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

  • 01 Dec 2027
  • 6 Nights
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Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna

  • 01 Dec 2027
  • 6 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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Was £1449pp Now: £1391pp

The Danube’s Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Riviera Radiance

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 01 Dec 2027
  • 5 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Was £4899pp Now: £4703pp

Vietnam, Cambodia and Mekong River Cruise - Riviera Alba

Saigon ITV/Phu My | Giêng Island | Phnom Penh | Kratie | Kampong Cham | Angkor | Siem Reap | Hanoi

  • 02 Dec 2027
  • 6 Nights
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Was £1299pp Now: £1247pp

Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 02 Dec 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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Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise - MS Jane Austen

Paris | Vernon | Conflans-Sainte-Honorine | Paris

  • 02 Dec 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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Was £3212pp Now: £3083pp

Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna

  • 03 Dec 2027
  • 6 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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Was £3212pp Now: £3083pp
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Was £3212pp Now: £3083pp

Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

Vienna | Melk | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg

  • 03 Dec 2027
  • 6 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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Was £2709pp Now: £2600pp

Christmastime from Vienna to Budapest

Vienna | Krems | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 03 Dec 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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Was £1456pp Now: £1397pp

Magic of Advent on the Rhine

Strasbourg | Speyer | Koblenz | Rüdesheim | Cologne

  • 03 Dec 2027
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1249pp Now: £1199pp

Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Oscar Wilde

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Bonn

  • 03 Dec 2027
  • 4 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Was £1249pp Now: £1199pp
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Was £2785pp Now: £2673pp

Christmastime in the Heart of Germany

Frankfurt | Miltenberg | Würzburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg

  • 04 Dec 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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Was £2785pp Now: £2673pp
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Was £3212pp Now: £3083pp

Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Melk | Vienna

  • 04 Dec 2027
  • 6 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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Was £3212pp Now: £3083pp
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Was £2135pp Now: £2049pp

Magic of Advent on the Danube

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Vienna | Melk | Vienna

  • 04 Dec 2027
  • 6 Nights
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The Danube’s Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Geoffrey Chaucer

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 05 Dec 2027
  • 5 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Emily Brontë

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 05 Dec 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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Was £2905pp Now: £2788pp

Christmastime in the Heart of Germany

Nuremberg | Bamberg | Würzburg | Miltenberg | Frankfurt

  • 06 Dec 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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Was £2905pp Now: £2788pp
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Was £1449pp Now: £1391pp

The Danube’s Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Riviera Radiance

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 06 Dec 2027
  • 5 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Was £1449pp Now: £1391pp
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Was £1599pp Now: £1535pp

Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 06 Dec 2027
  • 4 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Was £1599pp Now: £1535pp
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Was £1349pp Now: £1295pp

Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise - MS Jane Austen

Paris | Vernon | Conflans-Sainte-Honorine | Paris

  • 06 Dec 2027
  • 4 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Was £1349pp Now: £1295pp
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Was £3032pp Now: £2910pp

Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

Vienna | Melk | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg

  • 07 Dec 2027
  • 6 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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Was £3032pp Now: £2910pp
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REF: AVALONWVN71207
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Was £1249pp Now: £1199pp

Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Oscar Wilde

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Bonn

  • 07 Dec 2027
  • 4 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Was £1249pp Now: £1199pp
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REF: RIVIERA112659
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Was £1456pp Now: £1397pp

Magic of Advent on the Rhine

Cologne | Koblenz | Rüdesheim | Speyer | Strasbourg

  • 07 Dec 2027
  • 4 Nights
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Was £1456pp Now: £1397pp
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Was £2629pp Now: £2523pp

Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna

Budapest | Bratislava | Melk | Vienna

  • 08 Dec 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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Was £2629pp Now: £2523pp
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REF: AVALONWBT71208
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Was £4899pp Now: £4703pp

Vietnam, Cambodia and Mekong River Cruise - Riviera Alba

Hanoi | Siem Reap | Angkor | Siem Reap | Kampong Cham | Phnom Penh | My An Hung | Sa Déc | Saigon ITV/Phu My

  • 08 Dec 2027
  • 6 Nights
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Was £4899pp Now: £4703pp
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REF: RIVIERA110997

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