Kiev is one of the oldest cities in all of Europe and therefore called “Mother of Cities”. There are lots to see here, including Sophia Cathedral, Monastery of the Caves, Golden Gate and many other exquisite churches and other attractions.
Visiting Dürnstein on a Danube River Cruise
June 3, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Dürnstein is one of the Highlight Stops on a Danube River Cruise: One of the highlight stops on any Danube River Cruise is the charming village of Dürnstein. As our river boat approaches the village, our tour director announces on the intercom, with some urgency, that it is time to get onto the sundeck … [...]
River cruise and Oberammergau Passion Play
May 19, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Combine your river cruise with a visit to Oberammergau: If you’re planning a river cruise in 2010 and would like to attend the Oberammergau Passion Play, there are cruises that will allow you to do this. The following cruises by General Tours combine your river cruise with a visit to Oberammergau for the Passion Play. [...]
Bamberg | Bamberg's Rauchbier
May 19, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Rauchbier, Bamberg’s specialty smoked beer: Bamberg is a town that’s not only famous for its ancient heritage, but is also noted for its excellent beers. For its small population of 70,000, Bamberg has 10 breweries which brew some 60 different types of beer. A specialty of Bamberg is rauchbier, a “smoked beer“. On our river [...]