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Danube Cruises Starting from Passau: Situated on the confluence of three rivers, the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau is commonly known as "The Three Rivers City". Passau's location makes it an ideal stop for river cruises. The longer cruises such as the popular Amsterdam to Budapest cruises call at Passau as there are many things to see here, including the Passau Cathedral of St. Steven, with the world's largest organ. Passau is also the starting point of many shorter river … [Read more...]
River Victoria is the Latest of Uniworld’s Russian river cruise boat: River boats operating on the Russian rivers are generally not as grand as those plying the Rhine or the Danube. As we understand from the tour manager of a company we travelled with, river cruise operators are somewhat restricted on what boats they can employ on Russia's rivers. Whatever the politics, this hasn't stopped Uniworld from rolling out a refurbished boat for the 2011 river cruising season. In May 2011, the … [Read more...]
Uniworld - a Boutique Hotel-Style Cruise Company: On the European river cruises that I've been on, I found our river boats' interior design and our staterooms to be sufficiently comfortable, but I wouldn't described them as plush. Of course river boat designs are continually being enhanced and what caught my attention is Uniworld's latest remodeled cruise ships. I must say that I've not seen any small cruise ship interior as luxurious as the River Queen and River Empress. Both of these … [Read more...]
Experience Spain's Historic Andalulcia Region on a Guadalquivir River Cruise: River cruising in Spain in the past has mainly been limited to the Douro River cruise - a cruise which starts in Porto in Portugal and which strays into Spain for a couple of days. However, now there is an exciting river cruise on two of Spain's major rivers - the Guadalquivir (the Great River) and the Guadiana rivers covering the historic Andalucia region. This interesting cruise on the Guadalquivir and the … [Read more...]
CroisiEurope is now one of the major players in European River Cruising: When it comes to European river cruising, CroisiEurope does not get any coverage in the southern hemisphere. Yet this French river cruise operator now has 27 river boats covering all the rivers in Europe and it seems that the company is cruising along to be one of the key players in the flourishing river cruising business in Europe. History of CroisiEurope CroisiEurope is an independent family business with an … [Read more...]
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...]
Dnieper River Cruise - Kiev, Ukraine DAY 12 Kiev. (Sun.) After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B) We have to vacate our rooms by 09:00 a.m. so that they can clean the river boat for the next cruise, however you are able to wait in the Panorama Bar. A light lunch is also available for those who are not transferring to the airport first thing in the morning. Kiev Airport Transfer If you've pre-booked your airport transfer with Viking, they'll … [Read more...]
Dnieper River Cruise - Kiev, Ukraine DAY 11 Kiev. (Sat.) Dock Location. Your ship is scheduled to dock at Pochtova Square 3, River Passenger Terminal.Included Kiev Tour. Arrive mid-morning and disembark for a tour of the 1,500-year-old Ukrainian capital, picturesquely situated on the Dnieper River. Called the “Mother of Cities,” Kiev is one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. From the 9th century onwards, it was the centre of trade on the Dnieper River route from Scandinavia to the … [Read more...]
Dnieper River Cruise to Kiev, Ukraine DAY 10 Dnieper River Cruising. (Fri.) Scenic Cruising. Spend a relaxing day onboard as you cruise along the Dnieper River. The countryside on both banks of the peaceful river is varied; on one side steep rocks rise, on the other you can look across fertile fields and meadows. The ship sails overnight on your way to Kiev.Captain’s Farewell Dinner. Gather this evening to toast your memories and say farewell to your new found friends at the Captain’s … [Read more...]
Dnieper River Cruise - Zaporozhye, Ukraine DAY 9 Zaporozhye. (Thurs.) Included Zaporozhye Tour, Khortitsa Tour & Cossack Horse Show. Enjoy your morning cruising the Dnieper River on your way to Zaporozhye. Arrive after lunch and disembark for a tour of the ancestral home of the legendary Cossacks. Founded in 1770 at the peak of Cossack power, the city’s name means “beyond the rapids,” and is situated in the centre of the southwestern Ukraine steppes. Your tour also includes a photo … [Read more...]
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