COMPLIMENTARY SAILINGS

For All Frontline Medical Heroes
Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacist, Hospital Staff, Lab Technicians, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Services Employees

We are immensely grateful for the remarkable sacrifices and dedication of our frontline medical heroes, especially during these times. As a frontline medical hero, you can now reserve your complimentary river cruise with one paying guest in the same stateroom on select Europe sailings embarking in 2022.

From the grand capitals and charming Old-World villages of the Danube River to the fairytale castles of the Rhine to the romance of France and beyond, we are honored to show our gratitude for everything our frontline heroes do while treating them to an unforgettable experience.

We thank you again for your service and look forward to welcoming you on board.
For more information Call Shantha (805) 236-4437 or Email: shantha@LuxuryDestinationsConcierge.com
Must be booked by June 30th, 2022 for travel through Nov 2022 

APPLICABLE 2022 SAILINGS

Captivating Rhine

COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhine

2 nights Amsterdam, 7-night Amsterdam to Basel,
Switzerland cruise & 2 nights Lucerne + 2 nights Zurich

Embark Dates: Nov 3, 15, 17, 24
Embark City: Amsterdam

Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Discover Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to the Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer—and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.

​Colors of Provence
​
COUNTRIES: France
RIVERS: Rhone

3 nights Paris, France, 7-night Lyon to Avignon cruise & 3 nights Barcelona, Spain (or reverse)

​Embark Dates: Apr 14, Nov 24
Embark City: Lyon

From romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your senses. Embark in Lyon, France’s culinary capital, and enjoy an evening illumination cruise. Savor the beauty of legendary vineyards and imbibe in local vintages like Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône. You can even become an expert in all things culinary: go in search of the highly prized “Black Diamond” truffles; learn how to pair chocolate with wine; and discover how olives turn into the Mediterranean’s nectar, olive oil. Trace the steps of famous artists in Arles and Carriéres de Lumiéres before your return flight home.

​Enchanting Rhine

COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhine
​
2 nights Zurich, Switzerland + 2 nights Lucerne
& 7-night Basel to Amsterdam, Netherlands cruise

Embark Dates: Nov 8, 10, 12, 17, 22, 24
Embark City: Basel

Grand cities blend in perfect harmony with their historic past and their progressive future. Inspirational towns have given way to great stories, poetry and music, like Heidelberg, where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad. Timeless traditions remain intact—from the making of Kölsch, Cologne’s legendary brew, to the making of Rüdesheimer coffee. Take a front-row seat on an enchanting journey that takes you along the Rhine and through its designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its 40 castles strung like pearls on its river banks and to magnificent cities and charming villages alike.

​Essence of Burgundy & Provence

COUNTRIES: France, Spain, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhone, Saone
​
3 nights Geneva, Switzerland, 7-night Lyon, France to Arles cruise & 3 nights Barcelona, Spain (or reverse)

Embark Date: Apr 14
Embark City: Arles

Indulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France’s Burgundy and Provence. Uncover the Roman history of Chalon-sur Saône and delight in charming Tournus with its towering Romanesque abbey and historic apothecary shop. Visit French châteaux from Burgundy to Provence, taste your way through the French culinary capital of Lyon and visit the Papal Palace in Avignon. While you’ll get more than a taste of Burgundy and Provence during this itinerary, the essence of these destinations will linger on your palate – and in your heart – for a lifetime!

​Europe's Rivers & Castles 
Wine Cruises

COUNTRIES: Germany, Luxembourg
RIVERS: Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Main

3 nights Prague, Czech Republic, 7-night Nuremberg, Germany to Wasserbillig, Luxembourg cruise & 2 nights Reims (Champagne), France + 1 night Paris (or reverse)

Embark Date: Nov 8
Embark City: Nuremberg

From the meandering Main to the UNESCO-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its multitude of castles dotting its shores to the vineyard-clad hills of the Moselle, enjoy Europe at its most picturesque. Let the storybook villages—Bernkastel, Cochem and Wertheim—captivate you; and Rothenburg, located on the Romantic Road enchant you. Marvel at the world's largest ceiling fresco in the Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and the beautiful Chagall windows while in Mainz. Savor the many flavors of Germany with a chance to sample the world-famous wines of the Rheingau, the hearty smoked beer of Bamberg and Rüdesheim’s famed coffee. All along the way, gain an intimate understanding of the history and culture of the places you visit.

​Magna on the Danube

COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
RIVERS: Danube

2 nights Budapest, Hungary, 7-night Budapest to Vilshofen, Germany & 3 nights Prague, Czech Republic (or reverse)

Embark Date: Nov 20
Embark City: Vilshofen

Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in four magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.

​Medieval Treasures

COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhine, Main

2 nights Zurich, Switzerland + 2 nights Lucerne, 7-night Basel to Nuremberg, Germany cruise & 3 nights Prague, Czech Republic

Embark Date: Nov 22
Embark City: Basel

Walk through thousands of years of history in the medieval towns of Rothenburg, Bamberg and Miltenberg. Revel in the architectural gems on display—the Würzburg Residenz and Mannheim Baroque Palace. Indulge your inner child with visits to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum and the Speyer Technical Museum. Discover the Alsatian capital of France, Strasbourg and savor local flavors like rich Rüdesheimer coffee and hearty Bamberg smoked beer. All this and more awaits you as you experience the many medieval treasures of Europe.

​Melodies of the Danube

COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
RIVERS: Danube

2 nights Budapest, Hungary, 7-night Budapest to Vilshofen, Germany cruise & 3 nights Prague, Czech Republic

Embark Dates: Mar 25, 27; Nov 4, 6, 18, 21
Embark City: Budapest

Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.

​Paris & Normandy

COUNTRIES: France
RIVERS: Seine

2 nights Paris, France & 7-night roundtrip Paris cruise

Embark Dates: Mar 19, 24, 31; Apr 21; Nov 5
Embark City: Paris

Paris always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty. Monet’s Gardens and the charming harbor town of Honfleur, will inspire you the same way as they inspired the great Impressionists. For inspiration of a different kind, travel the “Routes des Abbayes,” visiting some of the most magnificent monasteries, and to the unforgettable beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day invasion. Relive the grandeur of royalty at Chateau de Bizy, once referred to as “the Versailles of Normandy.” Blend a passion for the good life with culture, art, architecture and timeless landscapes, and you have Northern France.

​Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

COUNTRIES: France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
RIVERS: Rhine
​
2 nights Amsterdam, Netherlands, 7-night Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland cruise & 3 nights Lake Como, Italy (or reverse)

Embark Dates: Nov 7, 21
Embark City: Basel

Contoured by vineyard-clad hills and castles from yesteryear, the legendary Rhine captivates. Experience the allure of France’s Alsace region in its welcoming capital, Strasbourg, and its priceless gem, Riquewihr. Then there is Breisach, rising above the vineyards of the Rhine, and Freiburg, one of Germany’s sunniest cities and gateway to Black Forest. Fabled towns lost in time present you with the chance to taste local flavors—Rüdesheimer coffee and Kölsch beer—and to touch history up close with guided hikes and bike rides. From Amsterdam’s colorful canals to the majestic Swiss Alps, journey into the heart of the destinations you visit.

Romantic Danube

COUNTRIES: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia
RIVERS: Danube

2 nights Munich, Germany & 7-night Vilshofen to Budapest, Hungary cruise

Embark Dates: Mar 18; Apr 15; Nov 7, 11, 13, 18, 21
​Embark City: Vilshofen

Those longing for the romance of Old World Europe will get to travel into the very heart of the continent, where empires were built, kings and queens were crowned and some of the world’s greatest music was composed and performed by the likes of Mozart and Beethoven. Grand European cities like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest forever remain timeless. Admire the beauty of Salzburg and the Czech Republic’s charming mountain town, Ceský Krumlov. From grand abbeys and fortresses perched high above the Danube to plentiful iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, be romanced by the Danube with all her regal and romantic splendor.

Embark Dates: Mar Tulip Time

COUNTRIES: Belgium, Netherlands
RIVERS: Dutch and Belgian Waterways

2 nights Amsterdam, Netherlands & 7-night roundtrip Amsterdam cruise

Embark Dates: Mar 15, 21, 22
Embark City: Amsterdam

Celebrate spring in the Netherlands and Belgium when the Keukenhof Gardens and Floralia come alive. Experience Amsterdam’s colorful canals, the whimsical Kinderdijk windmills and the art of Rubens and Michelangelo. Discover the timeless traditions of Delft porcelain and revel in the medieval architectural treasures of Bruges, Middelburg and Ghent. Throughout your journey indulge in Belgian chocolates, warm waffles and delicious cheeses—all while savoring the storybook atmosphere of the region.