Romantic Europe River Cruise Destinations

Find below some of the popular European river cruises 2011

Danube River 
Discover the vast history and culture along the banks of the beautiful blue Danube River. The second longest river in Europe, the Danube flows through ten countries with numerous historical sites, Gothic cathedrals, exquisite vineards, and medival towns.
Cities include: Passau, Grein, Melk, Durnstien, Vienna, Bratislava, Esztergom, Budapest, Bezdan, Mohacs, Belgrade, Orsova, Turnu Severin, Giugiu, Ruse, Olteniza, Constanta, Tulcea and more.

 
Elbe River 
Discover days of a bygone era as you cruise down the Elbe River. Historic cities and quaint villages mingle with nature along its picturesque banks.
Cities include: Berlin, Dresden, Magdeburg, Meissen, Potsdam, Prague, Oderberg, Wittenberg, Stettin, Stralsund, and Eberswalde, just to name a few.
Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers Discover Bordeaux, an exceptional region as you cruise along the mighty rivers of the Gironde, the Garonne and Dordogne.
Cities include: Pauillac, The Medoc, Libourne, Saint Emilion, Blaye, Cadillac.



Holland Waterways
As you cruise down the waterways of Holland you'll discover charming towns vibrant with colors from gardens overflowing with tulips and other fragrant flowers.
Cities include: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hoorn, Volendam, Utrecht, Kampen, Drodrecht, Middleberg, Enkuizen and many more.





Mekong River
Discover the diversity of the most exciting river in South East Asia and the cities, towns and temples along its shores.
Cities include: Hanoi, Siem Reap, Angkor, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh, Sa Dec, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)



Portugal - Douro River 

Cruises A cruise along the Douro offers the best views of the terraced vineards that surround cities rich in culture and history. You will quickly discover why so many of the cities it have become world herritage sites as you explore their palaces, marvel at their medival monuments and sample their world famous Port wine.
Cities include: Porto, Regua, Pinhao, Guimares, Braga, Vila Real, Lamego, Barca D'Alva & Bitetos.



Rhine River

You will become enchanted by the many exquisite castles that line the banks of this majestic river. Flowing through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, the Rhine River has alot to offer with surprises at every turn.
Cities include: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Arnheim, Basel, Cologne, Mainz, Strasbourg, Cochem, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Ghent, Koblenz, Mannheim, Regensburg, Rotterdam, Speyer, Trier, and these are just the beginning.


 





Rhone River
Discover the romance of France while criusing down the Rhone River, past fields of sunflowers, sunny vineards and intoxicating of lavender. The Burgundy and Provence regions of Southern France host traquil towns, grand cities and the gastronomic capital of France: Lyon.
Cities include: Arles, Avignon, Chalon-sur-Saone, Lyon, Macon, Trevoux, Vienne, The Ardeche, Beune, The Camargue, Perouges, Turon and many more.



 




 
Russian Waterways
Discover the soul of Russia long the banks of the Volga River. Follow the path of Peter the Great and sail from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Experience these cities and may more rich in culture, tradition and royalty.
Cities include: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Mandrogi, Goritsy, Kostroma, Uglich are among the many you will visit.


Seine River 
Cruise down one of Europe's most enchanting rivers, through a storybook landscape of vineyards, historic abbeys, Norman castles, tranquil orchards and medieval towns. Combine the beauty of the "City of Lights" with the wonders of the Normandy Coast aboard a Seine River Cruise.
Cities include: Giverny, Honfleur, Paris, Rouen, Versailles, Caudebec-en-Caux, Alabaster Coast, Le Harve, Mont St. Michel, and Normandy are just a start of the great cities you'll discover on your Seine River Cruise.


Spain - Guadalquiver River
Discover the charms of Andausia as you cruise the Guadalquiver. Explore cities rich in history of Spanish Monarchs and Arabic architecture.
Cities include: Seville, Cadiz, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Vila Real, Alcoutim, Jerez, Cordoba, and Granada.



Sweden - Gota Canal 
Take time to relax and enjoy the slow paced lifestyle aboard a barge cruise in the hand dug Gota Canal. Visit historically and culturally captivating cities en route.
Cities include: Goteborg, Strom, Trollhattan, Vanersborg, Lidkoping, Mariestad, Lilla Edet, Tatorp, Forsvik, Karlsborg, Vadstena, and Motala are just the beginning!

Venice & the Po River
Fall in love with the city of Venice and the charm of the Italian culture. During your Po River Cruise or Venetian Lagoon Cruise you will dock in the heart of the city that is designed for pedestrians and explorers alike.
Cities include: Venice, Polesella, Padua, Verona, Revera, Mantua, Cremona, Ferrara, Burano, Murano and Chioggia.


Coastal Cruises
Adriatic Sea
Azure waters, green vegetation at sea level and stark, rocky cliffs overhead make up the beautiful scenery of the Adriatic. UNESCO cities line the coasts, giving you the feeling of stepping back in time.

Cities include: Venice, Dubrovnik, Mljet, Sibenik, Trogir, Vis, Hvar, Kotor, Pula, Split, and Zadar.


Baltic Sea
Experience breathtaking scenery and wondrous old world capitals aboard small ships. These deluxe cruises through the Baltic are offered around the time of the summer solstice, the best time of year, when long days provide for optimum weather and sightseeing.
Cities include: Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Ahlbeck, Bergen, Alesund, Trondheim, Reykjavik, Akureyri, and Tempelfjord are just the beginning!

 
Mediterranean Sea
Your small deluxe cruise ship is a 5 star floating hotel that will always have the best location in any city it visits. Throughout history the Mediterranean Sea has been the source of livelihood for cities that have emerged on its banks.

Cities include: Rome, Palma de Mallorca, Valletta, Tripoli, Patras, Casablanca, Zadar, Korfu, Naples, Venice, Istanbul, Kavala, Athens and more!



Middle East

Bring your sense of adventure as you explore one of the world's most up and coming destinations, valued for its old world charms. Stroll through markets, where you can haggle with vendors, marvel at mosques and be amazed by the modern archecture found at every turn.

Cities include: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Manamar, Muscat, Istanbul and more,



Red Sea Cruises

The Red Sea is known the world over for its clear blue waters, pristine beaches and abundance of underwater life. Discover the treasures that have made explorers and writers dream for years.

Cities include: Sharm El Sheikh, Aqaba, Taba, Safaga, Hurghada, Luxor, Petra, and Amman are just a few.

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