• Ayelet Tours proudly invites you aboard our exclusive luxury Private River Ship…

    The Scholar-SHIP

    An enriching journey along THE DANUBE, featuring Ayelet’s premier scholars:

    * Prof. Stephen Berk

    * Prof. David Mendelsohn

    * Singer Robyn Helzner

    & More!

    MAIN CRUISE: June 25 – July 2, 2027 (Fly from US on June 24)

    Pre-Tour Munich/Nuremberg: June 20-25, 2027

    Post-Tour Salzburg/Austrian lakes: July 2-5, 2027

    PORTS: Passau * Linz * Vienna * Bratislava * Budapest * Durnstein/Krems * Melk 

     

    EARLY BIRD: Register with deposit now and save $400 per person through September 1, 2026.

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    LET’S DIVE IN: Led by esteemed scholars Professor Stephen Berk, Prof. David Mendelsohn and Robyn Helzner and guided by expert local voices, our itinerary is rich with insight and encounter. From medieval synagogues and cemeteries to contemporary Jewish communities and vibrant cityscapes, we engage deeply with the legacy, present and future of Jewish life in Europe. Aboard our luxurious river cruise, we enjoy panoramic views, elegant comfort and high-level cuisine. Our immersive port excursions are infused with Jewish context and community, contextualized by high level scholarship.

  • Ship information

  • Itinerary

  • Pricing sheet

  • Q&A

  • WATCH: Our 2026 Rhine/Shum Cruise Slideshow Video offers a window into the level of experience you have in store for Danube 2027!
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    WE COULDN’T HAVE SAID IT BETTER…

    2026 Ayelet Rhine Cruise Feedback:

    “Rather than simply presenting information, you invited participants to engage with it, challenge it, and connect it to broader questions about culture, identity, and society. For me, that transformed the trip from an educational experience into an intellectual one.”

    "Overall this was a great tour and fulfilled our sightseeing goals. The ship was fabulous - clean and well organized with energetic, nice staff; the laundry was super reasonable, the guides were great; our lecturers were engaging and informative and our entertainment was good."


    “You gave me a great deal to think about, and I came home with a deeper appreciation not only of the places we visited, but also of the ideas that surround them.”

    "All of the Ayelet staff made it look easy to run this trip--we had no idea how much work it was to smooth out all the details."

    “Learning from you felt more like travelling by road. There was room to pause, take a detour, explore a side street, meet the locals, and discover things that were never part of the original itinerary. The destination mattered, but so did the journey.”

    "This was our first river cruise and what fun it was! The ship - and the entire helpful crew - made for a delightful travel experience"

    “What I appreciated most was your willingness to engage with participants rather than simply speak to them. You encouraged people to process their experiences and articulate what they were thinking and feeling.”

    “I came expecting to learn history. I did learn history. But I also learned to think differently about some of the places, people, and ideas we encountered along the way. For that, I am deeply grateful.”

     

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    REGISTER HERE (Before the ship fills…don’t “miss the boat!”):

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Date of Birth*
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  • Rooming*
  • Date of Birth - Second Passenger
     - -
  • Cabin Choice - Single Occupancy Cabin*
  • Cabin Choice - Double Occupancy Cabin*
  • Cabin Choice - Shared Cabin*
  • Pre-tour Munich tour*
  • Pre-night in Munich hotel - June 20 (before pre-tour)
  • Pre-night in Munich hotel - June 24 (before cruise)
  • Nuremburg day tour -$95 - June 24
  • Pre-night in Munich hotel - June 23 (before Nuremburg)
  • Salzburg and Austrian lakes Post - Trip
  • Post-night in Munich hotel - July 2 (after Cruise)
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    GROUP INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE to add to your booking.
    For your convenience, we offer a travel insurance plan through Travelex Insurance Services. For more information and rates, refer to the 360° Group Choice flyer here. Travel insurance is offered on behalf of and under the direction of Travelex Insurance Services.
    If choosing the group insurance policy, it will be added to your invoice later to insure your full land tour plus up to $2,000/person towards airfare.
    If selecting Yes, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the policy, which includes the full coverage term details, including exclusions and limitations, and Travel Protection Plan flyer, which includes important consumer information, plan highlights, and rates.
    To view/download the policy, visit: https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/GCRZ-0626 

    To view state specific fraud warnings, visit: https://www.travelexinsurance.com/company/fraud-warning. Travelex Insurance Services Inc. (“Travelex Insurance”) maintains an updated list of alerts, restricted destinations, and financial defaults on its website available at:
    https://www.travelexinsurance.com/customer-service/travel-alerts.
    Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC #16535: state of domicile: New York),1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Coverages available to residents of U.S. States (excluding WA) and the District of Columbia only. Certain coverages are not available in all states. Rates differ for residents of NY.

  • GROUP INSURANCE*
  • Group Insurance Enacting of Policy*
  • Image Release*
  • Group Roster*
  • CRUISE DEPOSIT – Please select the appropriate deposit amount from the list below.*

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                Single Deposit
                $1,000.00$1,000.00
                  
                Double Deposit (2*$1,000)
                $2,000.00$2,000.00
                  
                Sharing Cabin Deposit (Roommate Registering Separately)
                $1,000.00$1,000.00
                  
                Single Suite Deposit
                $4,000.00$4,000.00
                  
                Double Suite Deposit (2*$2,000)
                $4,000.00$4,000.00
                  
                Sharing Suite Deposit (Roommate Registering Separately)
                $2,000.00$2,000.00
                  
                Total
                $0.00$0.00

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              • DISCLAIMER: Ayelet Tours and our partners act only as agents for the tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants or any other services in connection with the itinerary. We will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity to person and property because of an act of default of any hotel, airline carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tour. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries, speakers or scholars or operations staff or to substitute comparable service without notice. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any tour passengers should such person's health or general deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of the other tour participants. Risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place. COVID-19 is a contagious virus which can lead to severe illness or even death according to the CDC. Participants voluntarily assume risks related to COVID-19 exposure.

                TRAVEL INSURANCE is recommended, and we offer a group plan.

                PASSPORTS must be valid for 6 months past your travel dates and have space for the new VISA stamps.

                Ayelet Tours and the cruise line reserve the right to cancel or change itineraries, speakers, scholars, entertainers, or operations staff and/or to substitute comparable service without notice.

                In case of Group cancellation by Ayelet Tours in consultation with group leader, or cancellation by individual participant due to political instability, pandemic, acts of terrorism, government intervention, security concerns or US State Department warning, participants remain subject to the above cancellation penalties and terms. Should Ayelet Tours make the decision to cancel a departure for any of these reasons or other situations outside our control, we will make our best effort to obtain refunds from suppliers, however credit card fees are always non-refundable and any supplier penalties will be passed along to participants.

                Group insurance is offered and recommended. If purchased, group travel insurance policy becomes non-refundable 21 days after purchase.

                When offered, space on group air allotments can be reserved by checking the box that indicates “Land & Air” on your paper registration form, selecting Land & Air when making an online booking, or by emailing a request to our office to hold group air space for you. If you confirm a seat on our group air allotment, and then cancel that space within 90 days of departure (even if still traveling on the land portion of the tour), airline penalties will apply.

              • For more information or assistance, contact Ayelet Tours at 1-800-237-1517 or ayelet@ayelet.com

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