European River Cruises As A Fantastic Way To Explore The Old Continent

Twelve European rivers including the primary water artery – the Danube interlink most important cities of the continent: Prague, Budapest, Paris, Copenhagen, Berlin and many others. River cruise agencies offer a choice of itineraries which will allow you to see interesting shore side sights, annual themed celebrations and events, for example Tulips Festival in Amsterdam and Opera Night in Vienna. European river cruises will let you to enjoy the stunning scenery of the spectacular slopes, covered with grapevines and decorated with unique ancient castles, which blend in perfectly with the breathtaking sights of European towns and cities with their lengthy historical past.

River cruise itineraries are made and intended to match up with the top satisfaction of a luxury resort or a country house. Superbly outfitted liners offer wonderful environment for recreation. Gastronomical wonders and the charm of local wines will pleasantly delight you. Cozy cabins are decorated with impeccable taste, and well structured service will always be ready to satisfy your every desire.

Some of the best European river cruise trips are those that travel on Rhine, Danube, Oder and Elbe.

The most famous cruise itinerary on the Rhine has always been from Amsterdam to Basel and the other way around. The duration of the cruise trip is 8 days. During the cruise trip you’ll see Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland. Cruises offer a very rich excursion package. By simply booking a hotel for both before and after the cruise trip, you’re going to prolong your vacation to a comfortable length of time and have an opportunity to benefit from optional organized tours.

Cruises on the Danube are generally of a different length and geography experience. Short cruises take 8 days and start in Vienna and Passau. During the cruise trip you will see Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Selecting a 15 day option, you’ll make a trip to the estuary of the Danube and enjoy the charm of Croatia, Serbia and Romania. 15 day cruise trips are very popular and sell out fairly quickly, so it is better to reserve them in advance.

River cruises in Germany and Czech Republic are sometimes amusingly labeled culinary tours since they cover 2 leading beer making nations, however, there is no doubting why these itineraries offer spectacular views of a couple of European countries. Cruises on the rivers Oder, Elbe and Vltava start in Berlin, Dresden and Prague. The majority of the cruises are 8 days long. You can easily finish your cruise vacation in resorts and hotels of Germany and Czech Republic to combine sightseeing and some recreation.

Remarkable cruises on the rivers of France are usually split into 2 types. First off, cruises on the Seine River, where you begin the cruise trip in Paris and go to the towns of Rouen, Vernon and Caudebec. Depending on weather conditions the water level in the Seine river fluctuates and the cruises, involving the visit to the estuary of the Seine, usually do not travel beyond Vernon. The other group cruise trips are the cruises on the rivers Rhone and Somme. They begin in Lyon.

Cruises on the rivers of Spain and Portugal start in Seville, in the event the cruise trip is in Spain, or in Porto, if the route of the cruise trip is within Portugal. Basic cruises last for 8 days. You’ll discover various traditional monuments and natural splendor of those places.
River Cruises in Italy: probably the most interesting option for such cruise trips are the cruises on the River Po and Venice. You can explore Venice and its outskirts and the estuary of the river Po.

Overall, European River Cruises offer an amazing opportunity to get to know the Old Continent and its culture and traditions.

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