A river cruise is similar to a tour in that the itinerary is prearranged and includes accommodations and sightseeing. However, instead of traveling via motorcoach between cities and staying in hotels, you'll cruise on a well-appointed ship that docks in towns along the river.
A professional Travel Director will be on board to help make your experience enriching and worry-free. These trips are highly inclusive, too. On Trafalgar's river cruises in Europe, for example, all meals on the ship along with beer and wine during lunch and dinner are covered in the upfront price.