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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

This week, I'll highlight some of the top attractions of river cruises in Germany. Vacations To Go offers a huge selection of sailings that spend time in Germany, along with exclusive discounts and special offers. Below are several deals that are available now (including some Black Friday offers), followed by brief summaries of the country's most popular rivers, in no particular order.

Save up to 31% on sailings with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Book by November 26.

Save up to 76% off Emerald cruises. Book by November 30.

Save up to 77% on departures with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Book by November 30.

Save up to 47% on AmaWaterways sailings. Book by November 30.

Save up to 20% off sailings with CroisiEurope. Book by November 30.

Get discounted cruise and air rates on Viking cruises. Plus, receive $500 per couple in free shipboard credit. Book by November 30.

Save up to 69% on sailings with Riviera Travel. Book by December 5.

Save up to 50% on cruises with Avalon Waterways.

Rhine River sailings are among our best-selling river cruises. Itineraries navigate the Rhine Gorge, a scenic stretch of the river dotted with castles and vineyards. Visit Cologne and see the soaring twin steeples of its Gothic cathedral, and in Rudesheim, walk along the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse, lined with restaurants, shops and wine gardens. Passengers may also travel to Heidelberg, home to a Gothic castle and centuries-old university. Many Rhine itineraries also include stops in Holland, Switzerland and France.

Flowing southeast from Germany's Black Forest, the Danube River takes guests to places like Regensburg, a well-preserved medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Nuremberg, home to the Imperial Castle and 900-year-old city ramparts. The Danube converges with the Ilz and the Inn rivers in Passau, where cobblestone streets are lined with Roman, Baroque and Gothic architecture. Old World capitals like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest are also popular stops on Danube itineraries.

The Main River winds through the heart of Germany, passing forests and vineyards as well as medieval towns and cosmopolitan cities. Visit Wurzburg, known as "The Pearl of the Romantic Road," and its Residenz, an immaculate Baroque palace. Amble among 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered houses in Miltenberg and visit the village known as "Little Venice" in Bamberg. The Main River is a tributary of the Rhine and is connected to the Danube via the Main-Danube Canal, so many itineraries spend time on all three rivers.

The Mosel River runs through Germany, Luxembourg and France; most of our cruises sail the German portion. Sailings of the Mosel are often combined with Rhine River cruises. Highlights include Trier -- Germany's oldest city, founded by Romans in 16 B.C. -- and Cochem, where Reichsburg Castle is perched on a steep hill above the river. Travel to Zell to learn about the famed Riesling wines that are produced there. In the old wine-growing town of Bernkastel, walking tours show off elaborate timber-framed homes.

The Elbe River travels a route through Germany and the Czech Republic that is lined with soaring cliffs, majestic castles and charming towns. See the impressive Saxon monoliths in eastern Germany and tour the Meissen factory that has produced delicate porcelain since the early 1700s.

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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.

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

Limited-Time River Cruise Deals -- Take advantage of fantastic offers for Vacations To Go customers.

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

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

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

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

10 Best-Selling River Itineraries -- See some of our most popular river cruises in Europe and the U.S.

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 Getaway, 8 days with Viking. Travels between Amsterdam and Basel. Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Plus, get $500 per couple in free shipboard credit. Starting at $2,199. Departures from March 5, 2026 through November 26, 2027.

2) Captivating Rhine, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins in Amsterdam and ends in Basel. Save up to 46%. Starting at $1,550. Departures from February 5, 2026 through December 23, 2027.

3) Danube Dreams, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Budapest and Deggendorf. Save up to 48%. Starting at $1,931. Departures from March 26, 2026 through October 11, 2027.

4) Prague, Dresden & the Castles of Bohemia, 7 days with CroisiEurope. Begins and ends in Prague. Save 10%. Starting at $1,989. Departures from April 25, 2026 through October 4, 2026.

5) Danube Delights, 8 days with Emerald Cruises & Tours. Travels between Budapest and Munich. Save up to 75%. Starting at $1,995. Departures from March 25, 2026 through October 13, 2027.

6) The Seine Paris & Normandy, 8 days with Riviera Travel. Begins and ends in Paris. Save up to 53%. Starting at $2,549. Departures from April 1, 2026 through October 22, 2027.

7) Rhine & Moselle, 8 days with Riviera Travel. Begins and ends in Cologne. Save up to 54%. Starting at $2,599. Departures from May 11, 2026 through October 28, 2027.

8) Bordeaux Affair, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save up to 76%. Starting at $2,645. Departures from March 30, 2026 through August 19, 2027.

9) Douro River Valley, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Begins and ends in Porto. Save up to 22%. Starting at $3,136. Departures from July 5, 2026 through November 24, 2027.

10) Historic Mississippi River, 8 days with American Cruise Lines. Begins and ends in New Orleans. Save up to 18%. Starting at $3,590. Departures from February 16, 2026 through May 27, 2026.

Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.

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