Experiencing Gallipoli on European River Cruise: The popularity of the Dawn Service at Gallipoli has grown and grown over the years and the significance of being at Gallipoli on April 25th resonates with both the young and old, especially with people from countries involved in the Gallipoli campaign. Most coach tours of Turkey have always included a stop at Gallipoli and tours around April 25th include a special dawn service component. These days, river cruise operators and travel … [Read more...]
River Cruising – Europe Garden River Cruise
February 6, 2010 by
Visit Europe's beautiful gardens on an Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise: If visiting gardens and gardening is your passion, you'll be pleased to know that you will be able to indulge in your passion and explore the gardens of Europe on a European River Cruise. APT, together with Botanica World Discoveries, are launching a garden-themed cruise next Spring. The "Europe Garden Cruise" will travel the famous Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise route in May 2011. Anyone who's been on the … [Read more...]
Romantic Rhine River Cruises – Amsterdam to Basel
February 3, 2010 by
On a Rhine River Cruise see Amazing Rhine castles and breathtaking scenery: Several river cruise operators do a cruise between Amsterdam and Basel, focusing on the Romantic Rhine region. Most of these "Romantic Rhine" cruises start from Amsterdam and finish in Basel, or vice-versa. Here are some of the different names for an Amsterdam to Basel cruise: "Castles along the Rhine" - Uniworld "Romantic Rhine Cruise - Avalon "Enchanting Rhine" - APT Cruises "Treasures of the Rhine" - … [Read more...]
Lorelei Rock and the Lorelei Siren
June 15, 2009 by
Of legends, forklores and the Rhine Siren: The Rhine river is steeped in myths, sagas, legends, forklore and fairytales and the many castles along the Rhine hold tales of historical and political events, medieval battles, military conflicts and knights brandishing swords. The Lorelei Legend One legend that you'll hear most about on a Rhine river cruise is that of the Lorelei Rock. The legend is as old as time itself and tells of Lorelei, a beautiful young maiden who committed suicide … [Read more...]
Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise + Gallipoli Dawn Service
June 5, 2009 by
Gallipoli Dawn Service River Cruise: The ANZAC Day dawn service at Gallipoli has become a very popular event and each year the crowds at Gallipoli get bigger and bigger. Whereas in the past, it was the older generation who were interested in participating in this special remembrance ceremony, these days more and more younger people are interested to be part of it as well. Younger travellers from Australia especially are timing their Europe trip to coincide with attendance at the Gallipoli … [Read more...]