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Heart of Germany
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4.7/5 Excellent
41 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bamberg, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Nuremberg

Highlights

  • Explore the cobblestone streets of Rothenburg
  • Opportunity to see red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle
  • Visit fascinating Bamberg town which is know as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Discover Nuremberg

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Most of the people on this 17-day river cruise was quite elderly and infirm. Therefore the complimentary excursions were painfully slow walking. Local guides mostly told stories of their own upbringing and the conflicts they lived through. There was not much history on any of the excursions; and none of the buildings we saw gave us an opportunity to go inside, even the paid excursions. The accommodations were excellent, except that we paid for the best veranda but could not sit on our veranda because for the first 5 days our ship was packed tight next to another Viking ship. Food was good, except for dinners which were quite mediocre and never captured the flavor of the local foods."

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Contrast of Europe end in Paris
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4.6/5 Excellent
66 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Apennine Mountains, Barcelona, Bratislava, Bruges, Brussels, Budapest, Colosseum, Eiffel Tower, Florence, Frankfurt, Geneva, Grindelwald, Innsbruck, Lisbon, Louvre Museum, Lucerne, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Pisa, Prague, Rome, Salzburg, St. Peter's Basilica, Venice, Vienna, Zurich

Highlights

  • Visit Vienna and enjoy its beautiful gardens.
  • Enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains.
  • Visit to the City Hall Square to enjoy the nightlife in the neighbouring streets.
  • Enjoy a panoramic visit of the city to see its narrow canals, its official buildings and parks.
  • Visit tra­ditional neighbourhoods, which take in the Belem district.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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Mekong Upstream Vietnam Cambodia on Mekong Navigator 5 days 4 nights cruise
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5/5 Excellent
13 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh

Highlights

  • The spectacular Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
  • Mighty Mekong River
  • Vovinam Show in My An Hung
  • Sa Dec market
  • Margettet Duras house
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Nice crew! Delicious food!!! Like excursion to Long Khanh- nice people; ferry trip. Do not like S21 and Killing Fields. Terrible history but important. Food + athmosphere on boat. Aircondition at Lounge too cold, restaurant little better.""

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Majestic China & Yangtze River 14 Days 12 Nights
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4.7/5 Excellent
99 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Beijing, Chongqing, Great Wall of China, Imperial Palace, Nanjing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Terra Cotta Warriors, The Forbidden City, Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam, Tiananmen Square, Xian, Yangtze Delta, Yangtze River, Yichang

Highlights

  • Visit the Great Wall, which is one of the man-built architectures
  • Visit to the world-famous and historic Tiananmen Square
  • Explore Yichang,the cultural and economic center of the western Hubei Province
  • Explore the Three Gorges Dam Site, located in the middle of the Xiling Gorge
  • Enjoy a memorable excursion to cruise along the serenely beautiful gorges of the Yangtze
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We did the tour to Bangkok and Phuket in off season. We were concerned about the weather and if we would get a sub-par experience. But we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Affordable World!! Great company. Very organized and thorough. Our tour guide was amazing! He explained all of our stops and even some extra tid bits about the country. We were transported in air conditioned vans/sprinters to every stop. We felt right at home!"

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The Classic Moselle
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Koblenz

Highlights

  • Take a guided tour of the enchanting Ahr Valley
  • Admire Bernkastel's medieval market square
  • Experience historical Koblenz and the breath-taking Rhine Gorge
  • Spend time in Alken and discover its valleys and vineyards
  • Sample wonderful Moselle wines

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Just returned from Miramar hotel in Bellaria great holiday , lovely Room but are at the back of hotel ,so if you want to see the great view of the Adriatic you need to upgrade before you go as there is no chance of this when you are there ,hotel was full ,food was good lots of choices but on one cake or fruit for sweets most hotels we have been in Italy they have ice-cream for deserts ��, they give you beach towels which we used and went on the great beach opposite hotel 15 euros for two beds and brolly �� we had a great time"

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Eastern Europe Cruise from Belgrade to Vienna, MS Crucedream
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5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Croatia, Vienna

Highlights

  • 5 countries visited
  • no need to pack/unpack on every stop
  • stops in the hearts of the cities

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recommend this tour to everyone without exception. I am an experienced traveler, made sea cruises on huge liners, as well as river cruises around the world. A cruise along the Danube stands out from the crowd with the extraordinary beauty of landscapes, tranquility and grandeur. Days spent on board were filled with care and comfort. Food and service were excellent! All dietary requirements are met, lactose free food is provided upon request - very important for my family. The weak point of the cruise is the limited time in some ports - would be great to spend at least 5-6h. The ship itself is clean and comfortable, the cabin is being cleaned 2 times a day - morning and evening. What I personally liked is the possibility to join city tours as it was our first time on the Danube and we wanted to learn as much as we could. It is better to choose tours you'd like to join before the cruise - to secure a place within a group. It was a wonderful experience for my family. You are sure to enjoy this route for your vacation."

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Legendary Rhine Cruise (Amsterdam - Mainz), MS Crucevita
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5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • 3 countries visited
  • no need to pack/unpack on every stop
  • stops in the hearts of the cities

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recommend this tour to everyone without exception. I am an experienced traveler, made sea cruises on huge liners, as well as river cruises around the world. A cruise along the Danube stands out from the crowd with the extraordinary beauty of landscapes, tranquility and grandeur. Days spent on board were filled with care and comfort. Food and service were excellent! All dietary requirements are met, lactose free food is provided upon request - very important for my family. The weak point of the cruise is the limited time in some ports - would be great to spend at least 5-6h. The ship itself is clean and comfortable, the cabin is being cleaned 2 times a day - morning and evening. What I personally liked is the possibility to join city tours as it was our first time on the Danube and we wanted to learn as much as we could. It is better to choose tours you'd like to join before the cruise - to secure a place within a group. It was a wonderful experience for my family. You are sure to enjoy this route for your vacation."

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Blooming Tulips cruise (Amsterdam - Brussels - Amsterdam), MS Crucebelle
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5/5 Excellent
6 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels

Highlights

  • 2 countries visited
  • no need to pack/unpack on every stop
  • stops in the hearts of the cities// blooming tulips

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"I recommend this tour to everyone without exception. I am an experienced traveler, made sea cruises on huge liners, as well as river cruises around the world. A cruise along the Danube stands out from the crowd with the extraordinary beauty of landscapes, tranquility and grandeur. Days spent on board were filled with care and comfort. Food and service were excellent! All dietary requirements are met, lactose free food is provided upon request - very important for my family. The weak point of the cruise is the limited time in some ports - would be great to spend at least 5-6h. The ship itself is clean and comfortable, the cabin is being cleaned 2 times a day - morning and evening. What I personally liked is the possibility to join city tours as it was our first time on the Danube and we wanted to learn as much as we could. It is better to choose tours you'd like to join before the cruise - to secure a place within a group. It was a wonderful experience for my family. You are sure to enjoy this route for your vacation."

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We had a good time overall during our trip. The only negative is the Tai Chi instructor did not show up at the Halong Bay cruise. Thank you for taking care of us and...

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  • Be a courteous guest. Tidy up after yourself, and look out for house rules, such as taking your shoes off before entering. Your host should enjoy having you as much as you enjoy staying there!
  • Stretch beyond your comfort zone! You may encounter squat toilets, cold showers and strange new foods, but it's all part of the experience. And who knows, you may find you have a taste for boiled frog or fried crickets.
  • Spend time with your hosts. A homestay is more than simply renting a room - it is a chance to get involved with a family's way of life. And don't forget that the reason many people agree to host is to learn about your culture, too.

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