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Luxury river journeys across Europe, customized for your group
Curated River Cruises with Cara Group Travel
Our European river & waterways journeys are operated in partnership with our vetted luxury river cruise partners, offering elegant ships, immersive shore excursions, and exceptional service.
Our Trusted River Cruise Partners
Custom Luxury River Cruises
A Cara Group Travel river cruise is more than a sailing, it’s a fully curated journey, designed around your group’s interests, pace, and priorities.
What Our River Cruise Package Includes:
- Thoughtfully designed cruise itinerary
- Pre-cruise land stay & or post-cruise land stay with custom sightseeing & experiences
- Private transfers & transportation
- Hand-selected accommodations
- Optional air travel coordination
- Dedicated planning & on-trip support
Explore Our River Cruise Destinations
European Rivers & Waterways
Danube River
Countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria
Why it works: Most recognizable river, perfect for first-time cruisers, alumni groups, music/history programs.
Rhine River
Countries: Germany, France, Switzerland, Netherlands
Best for: Castles, medieval towns, wine regions.
Main River & Main–Danube Canal
Countries: Germany
Best for: Storybook towns, Christmas markets, slower-paced cultural cruising.
Moselle River
Countries: France, Luxembourg, Germany
Best for: Wine-focused itineraries, intimate landscapes.
Seine River
Countries: France
Best for: Paris-based programs, art, history, literature.
Rhône River
Countries: France
Best for: Culinary, wine, Provençal culture.
Saône River
Countries: France
Best for: Burgundy wine regions, slow travel.
Dordogne & Garonne Rivers
Countries: France
Best for: Bordeaux wine, heritage villages.
Douro River
Countries: Portugal, Spain
Best for: Wine-focused groups, Iberian culture.
Dutch & Belgian Waterways
Countries: Netherlands, Belgium
Best for: Tulip season, art history, spring departures.
Venice Lagoon
Countries: Italy
Best for: Italian culture, pre/post land programs.
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Don’t see the journey you would like to embark on?
We’re happy to find the right destination for you and your group.
More Than Just a Travel Company
Expertise
We specializes in seamless, stress-free group travel. With over a decade of expertise, we tailor each itinerary to your needs, handling every detail so you can focus on the journey.
Adaptive
What sets us apart is our deep experience with groups that don’t fit the typical mold. Every journey we plan is uniquely designed, combining creative problem-solving with meticulous attention to detail, turning complex travel requirements into effortless experiences.
Connection
Over the years, we’ve met incredible people and made lifelong friends. We want to share the richness of travel with you, immersing in new cultures, history, art, food, and natural beauty. Our goal is simple: to help you create lasting memories through meaningful connections in every destination.
Authentically Irish
Cara Group Travel was born from the shores of Lough Carra in county Mayo, Ireland. You may hear a friendly accent when you pick up the phone because we have offices in Boston & Galway.
In Irish, cara means friend—and for us, travel is always better with a friend.