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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

This week, I'd like to share 10 of our best-selling river cruise itineraries, listed below in no particular order.

On these vacations, you'll glide along scenic and historic waterways on a comfortable ship, enjoying river-view staterooms, superb dining and personalized service. Daily excursions ashore and onboard entertainment and enrichment activities are generally included in the upfront rate.

To see departure dates and rates on these popular trips, click the links below.

Gems of the Danube, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours -- Guests can choose from a variety of included excursions on this itinerary. In Vienna, tour opulent Schonbrunn Palace or enjoy a cycling excursion to Danube Island. In Melk, visit the 900-year-old Benedictine Abbey or sample wines and regional delicacies.

Rhine Getaway, 8 days with Viking -- On a route between Amsterdam and Basel, you'll see the historic town of Speyer with its imposing cathedral, the Alsatian city of Strasbourg and Rudesheim's Drosselgasse, a cobblestone lane home to taverns, shops and restaurants.

Grand European Tour, 15 days with Viking -- See the sights along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers on a panoramic sailing between Amsterdam and Budapest. Guided tours reveal the history and culture of Vienna, Regensburg, Cologne and other cities.

Jewels of the Rhine, 8 days with Emerald Cruises & Tours -- Highlights on this itinerary include a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a guided bike tour of Breisach and a private evening concert on the Rhine.

Melodies of the Danube, 8 days with AmaWaterways -- This trip starts in Budapest, where you'll take in the views from the Fisherman's Bastion. See St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna and enjoy a hike up to Bratislava Castle in Slovakia.

Paris & Normandy, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises -- Cruise the Seine River round trip from Paris. Featured attractions include the majestic palace of Versailles, Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny and World War II landmarks in Normandy.

Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages, 8 days with Avalon Waterways -- Sail the delightful Dordogne and Garonne rivers and discover storybook villages, grand chateaux and enchanting wineries in southwest France.

The Douro, Porto & Salamanca River Cruise, 8 days with Riviera Travel -- In the Portugal region famed for its fortified wines, guests participate in tastings at quintas (traditional wine estates). You'll also travel to the Spanish university town of Salamanca.

Columbia & Snake Rivers, 9 days with American Cruise Lines -- Discover the Pacific Northwest's rugged beauty along the Columbia River Gorge and visit Mount St. Helens and sites associated with explorers Lewis and Clark.

Lower Mississippi River Cruise, 9 days with American Cruise Lines -- Travelers cruise the lower Mississippi River between Memphis and New Orleans, learning about Vicksburg's role in the Civil War and visiting the grand estates of Houmas House and Oak Alley.

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In case you missed any of our recent river cruise newsletters, I've provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any link to read more.

Discover Europe's Grand Castles -- Learn about the castles and palaces that are often visited on river cruises.

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AmaWaterways -- Receive special access to deals from one of the industry's most experienced river cruise operators.

Germany River Cruises -- Read about top sights along the Rhine, Danube, Mosel and other waterways.

Themed River Cruises -- Find itineraries that are designed around a particular theme, such as culinary or musical interests.

Brand-New River Cruises -- Check out several itineraries debuting next year.

Rhine River Cruise Attractions -- Impressive castles, charming towns and lush vineyards are highlights of this popular route.

Viking River Cruises -- Consider a trip with the world's largest river cruise line.

Emerald Cruises & Tours -- Get exceptional value on these river sailings.

France River Cruises -- Read about top sights along the Seine, Rhone, Saone and other rivers.

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Here are this week's Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Rhine Highlights, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel or Zurich. Save up to 76%. Starting at $2,070. Departures from March 9, 2026 through November 12, 2027.

2) Best of the Danube, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins and ends in Budapest. Save up to 46%. Starting at $1,450. Departures from February 8, 2026 through December 29, 2027.

3) The Valley of the Romantic Rhine, the Moselle and the Main, 7 days with CroisiEurope. Begins and ends in Strasbourg. Starting at $1,883. Departures from May 18, 2026 through October 16, 2026.

4) Romantic Rhine, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Save up to 49%. Starting at $1,981. Departures from March 28, 2026 through November 16, 2027.

5) The Beautiful Blue Danube, 8 days with Riviera Travel. Begins and ends in Budapest. Save up to 66%. Starting at $1,999. Departures from April 3, 2026 through October 25, 2027.

6) The Seine, Paris & Normandy, 8 days with Riviera Travel. Begins and ends in Paris. Save up to 60%. Starting at $2,549. Departures from April 1, 2026 through October 22, 2027.

7) Chateaux, Rivers & Wine, 8 days with Viking. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Plus, get $500 per couple in free shipboard credit. Starting at $2,799. Departures from March 22, 2026 through November 14, 2027.

8) Secrets of the Douro, 8 days with Emerald Cruises & Tours. Begins and ends in Porto. Save up to 64%. Starting at $3,495. Departures from March 28, 2026 through November 20, 2027.

9) Yuletide Spirit, 8 days with Tauck. Travels between Amsterdam and Brussels. Starting at $3,590. Departures from December 1, 2026 through December 22, 2026.

10) Ohio River, 9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Louisville and Pittsburgh. Save up to 18%. Starting at $3,760. Departures from July 2, 2026 through August 14, 2026.

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Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go