This is a fabulous read, even if I do so myself. European River Cruising is the way to see the Old World in Modern Luxury By Allen Suss The rivers and waterways of Europe are providing tourists with the opportunity to tour in comfort and luxury. Their popularity is growing as the number of luxury river liners brought into service increases. Five of Europe’s major rivers offer the tourist the opportunity to cruise along them at a leisurely pace seeing many of the historical sites in comfort and touring cities and towns when the cruise ship docks for the day. The Danube, celebrated in the Blue Danube Waltz, is Europe’s best known river. It flows through Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Austria, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. Danube River cruises offer true value. There are a variety of cruise itineraries to choose from. Some begin at the Rhine and connect with the Danube from the Main-Danube Canal. Passengers will experience cruising across Europe from the North Sea to the Black Sea. Short or long, each cruise offers great value for the pleasure of travelling along this majestic waterway with all its spectacular scenery. The Elbe River, once the part of the border between East and West Germany, provides access to Dresden, Prague and Berlin. The flow of commerce is typified by the barges carrying cargo along the river. Many dams regulate the flow of water to manage flood control. An Elbe River cruise will introduce you to the dramatic German landscape. Most Elbe River cruises begin at Berlin and offer plenty of strolls through opulent palaces and gardens. Sailing between the sandstone cliffs of Germany’s “Saxon Switzerland” is a highlight. A spectacular cruise ends at beautiful Prague. France’s premier river, the Loire, crosses the country from east to west. The Loire Valley is France’s food bowl. Cheese, fruits and vegetables and of course wine are available as is touring the chateaus along the banks of the river. The Loire Valley is one of France’s top tourist regions. The Cher River in the Loire Valley has many river tours that can be taken during the day. The local bargemen are more than happy to take tourists on their boats to see how the manual locks are negotiated and see the mills, manor houses and castles nestled on the shores of the rivers in this area. Originating in Switzerland and flowing 776 miles to the Netherlands and its mouth in the North Sea, the Rhine passes through the picturesque countries of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, German and France. No longer polluted the Rhine is a major waterway incorporating both commerce and tourism. Many companies offering Rhine River cruises. Experiencing history, culture and incredible views from a luxury river cruiser are possible. Sailing on the Rhine can include seeing the Black Forest region of Germany, the Swiss cities of Basel, Lucerne and Zurich plus the windmills and waterworks of Holland. These cruises are very popular and there are lots to choose from. Russians claim the Volga River, Europe’s largest and longest waterway, as entirely their own. Its 3,692 miles are contained entirely on Russian soil. The Volga River holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the Russian people. This love is seen in Russian literature and music. Around 40% of the Russian people live near the Volga or one of its tributaries. Cruising on the Volga involves a journey from Moscow in the north to the Caspian Sea in the south east. Tourists have the opportunity to experience the rich history and traditions as well as see some of Russia’s most beautiful cities. Exploring quaint Golden Ring towns such as Uglich and Yaroslavl known for their white stone churches and beautiful monasteries also open up Russia’s heartland to the river cruise tourist. River cruising in Europe is gaining momentum. For more information about the types and variety of cruises available contact [email protected]
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:35:34 +0000
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