An 11-day active Danube river cruise offering biking, hiking and kayaking. What makes travel worth the effort and expense? A few elements stand out. Travelling with people you really like. Check. Going to cities that you always wanted to see. Check. Returning to special places from your past. Check. Exceptional food and beverages. Check. Spectacular […]
The Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise (Rhine-Main-Danube)
WHERE THE CRUISE WENT AND WHAT WAS IT LIKE: The Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise: Introductory comments Magnificent Europe, European Jewels or Grand European Tour – these are some of the names given to this 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. This is one of the most popular European river cruises and all the […]
See the Pristine Douro Valley on a Douro River Cruise
CRUISE THE DOURO RIVER FROM PORTO TO THE SPANISH BORDER AND VISIT SPAIN: The Douro River is one of Europe’s most western rivers, flowing through Spain and Portugal into the Atlantic Ocean. On a Douro River cruise, you’ll see restored palaces, historic cities, steeply-terraced vineyards and picturesque rural villages along one of Europe’s most charming […]
Cruising the Imperial Rivers of Russia and the Ukraine
CRUISING THE VOLGA RIVER IN RUSSIA AND THE DNIEPER RIVER IN THE UKRAINE: Discover Russia and the Ukraine along their natural highways with a cruise through the imperial rivers and lakes. Whether it’s Moscow’s golden onion domes and red-walled Kremlin, the legendary palaces and canals of St. Petersburg, or the romantic vastnesses of the Ukraine […]
See the Magic of Spring on a Holland and Belgium River Cruise
EXPLORE HOLLAND AND BELGIUM ON CRUISES OF THE RIVERS IJSSEL, WAAL AND SCHELDE: Not surprisingly, the most popular Holland-Belgium river cruises are in the springtime, which in the Netherlands and Belgium is truly magical with flowers in full bloom; especially, of course, tulips. Cruising through the scenic Dutch and Belgian rivers and canals is really […]
Discover the Opulence and History of Russia on a Volga River Cruise
SAIL FROM MOSCOW TO ST. PETERSBURG ON A VOLGA RIVER CRUISE: “Discover the stunning architecture and unique cultural heritage of Russia’s most interesting cities on a Volga River cruise”. That’s what they claim, and to a large extent it’s justified. The development of numerous man-made canals now makes it possible to travel from Red Square […]
Discover the Ukraine on a Dnieper River Cruise
CRUISE THE DNIEPER RIVER FROM KIEV TO ODESSA OR ODESSA TO KIEV: The Dnieper River, the third largest river in Europe, flows 1,370 miles from the heart of the Ukraine to the Black Sea. When we did this cruise in 2009, Viking River Cruises was the only English language cruise company covering the Dnieper, there […]
Enjoy Paris and Normandy on a Seine River Cruise
SAIL FROM PARIS TO NORMANDY ON A SEINE RIVER CRUISE: If you want to experience the northern France’s Normandy region in a relaxed, leisurely fashion, try a Seine River cruise. You’ll discover the history, culture, food and beauty of this region, famous as the birthplace of Impressionism. Normandy Normandy is a region central to the […]
The Best of Burgundy and Provence on a Saône-Rhône River Cruise
SAIL FROM CHALON-SUR-SAONE TO AVIGNON ON A SAONE AND RHONE RIVER CRUISE: This cruise takes you past some of the most beautiful vineyards and landscapes in the French countryside. Travelling along the Saône and Rhône Rivers you pass through the famous wine region of Burgundy, the lavender-scented hills of Provence and the wilder scenery of […]
French River Cruises
CRUISE THE LENGTH OF FRANCE ON THE SAONE-RHONE RIVERS AND THE RIVER SEINE: A river cruise in France is a cruise on the Saône and Rhône Rivers or the River Seine, or a combination of all three. Sail on a leisurely-paced cruise along the Saône and Rhône rivers through the heart of Burgundy and Provence, […]