Europe & River Cruises, Planned Beautifully

Castles along the Rhine, Christmas markets on the Danube, a slow week in Italy. Europe is one of the most rewarding trips you’ll ever take, and one of the easiest to get wrong on your own. As your Europe river cruise travel agent here in South Carolina, we plan every detail, from your flight out to your last dinner abroad.

Ways to See Europe

  • Jennifer Davis in front of Riviera's Geoffrey Chaucer ship in Utrecht, The Netherlands

River Cruises

Unpack once and wake up in a new town every day. River ships carry fewer guests, dock right in the heart of town, and often include excursions and wine with meals.

Douro: Portugal’s quiet, scenic wine valley

Danube: Budapest, Vienna, and Central Europe’s fairy-tale towns

Rhine: Castles, vineyards, and Switzerland to Amsterdam

Seine & Rhône: Paris, Normandy, and Provence

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Escorted Tours & Custom Europe

Prefer to stay on land? Travel with an expert guide who handles every logistic, or explore at your own pace with hotels, trains, and tours arranged for you. We work with trusted Europe specialists to design trips from London to the Amalfi Coast.

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  • Jennifer Davis, Your Lowcountry travel agent, overlooking Procida island, Italy
  • European Christmas Market at night

Christmas Markets & Faith Journeys

Sip mulled wine among twinkling Christmas markets along the Rhine and Danube, or walk in the footsteps of the saints in Rome, Assisi, Lourdes, and Fatima, as an individual, a family, or a parish group.

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  • Jennifer Davis, your Lowcountry travel agent, pictured with a Miller at the Kinderdijk Windmills in The Netherlands

First-Timers Guide

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  • Jennifer Davis, your Lowcountry travel agent, at the Greek temple ruins at Paestum in Italy

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Firsthand expertise

We’ve explored Europe’s rivers and cities ourselves, and we know which cruise line, ship, and itinerary fit how you travel.

Perks you won’t get alone

As an Ensemble Travel member, we can offer exclusive amenities on select sailings, backed by trusted Europe specialists behind the scenes.

Every detail, start to finish

Flights, hotels, transfers, and travel insurance, all coordinated for you, with a dedicated advisor before, during, and after your trip.

  • Great service!

    Great service! When my hotel in Italy was unresponsive but I was out of service they got in contact for me!
    Suzi J, South Carolina

  • 50th Anniversary

    Rachel Palmer did a great job helping us celebrate 50 years of marriage. We are not big travelers so we wanted help on this adventure. She listened to what we wanted to do, what our concerns were and she came through spectacularly. She was quick to return any requests for more information or make changes to the schedule when we decided for or against ideas. She also made it clear the “extra” costs that would be charged so we were fairly prepared for what to expect on costs. Rachel was a great communicator. We couldn’t asked for more. We had a great time!
    Beth D.

  • Honeymoon in Italy

    We worked with Christy to plan our honeymoon to Italy, and the entire experience was absolutely perfect. From start to finish, she made everything feel effortless. Her firsthand experience traveling in Italy and her knowledge of the area made everything so easy throughout the planning process.

    The trip flowed so smoothly—we truly couldn’t have pictured a better honeymoon. We’re so grateful for her help and would recommend her to anyone looking for a stress free, unforgettable vacation!!!
    Kyla F.

  • Europe Cruise

    Rachel set us up! Excellent trip and I appreciate everything she did! Big thanks to her! Everything went so smoothly from the trip to and from the states to our transfer to the motels and the cruise ship. Again thank you Rachel!!
    Alvin S.

Frequently Asked Questions

Spring through fall is most popular, and December brings the Christmas markets. We’ll help you weigh weather, crowds, and price.

It varies by line. Many include meals, excursions, and some drinks. We’ll compare exactly what you’re getting.

It suits most travelers, but some ships and towns involve stairs and walking. Tell us your needs and we’ll recommend the right fit.

Absolutely. We plan escorted tours, custom itineraries, and independent trips throughout Europe.

Yes, for most trips. Our planning fee covers the research, recommendations, and hands-on management that go into your trip, plus support while you’re traveling. We’ll always tell you the amount up front.

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