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Long
sleek river cruisers give you a wonderfully convenient way of traveling through
Europe.
There is no better way to discover the splendor of Europe than on a
European river cruise. Europe's grand waterways take you to the heart of many
of Europe's magnificent cities, and to vineyard-lined valleys and medieval castles.
And because Europe's historic towns and cities were often located on or close
to the main rivers, you can see most of the major interesting places, as short
tours from the comfort of your cruise ship. The cultures that flourished along
these inland waterways are fascinating and unforgettable.
River
cruising is in an intimate setting aboard a small, cozy and beautifully appointed
riverboat. European river cruises can take you to the landscape that inspired
Van Gogh along the Rhone, or to the birthplace of Impressionism along the Seine.
Experience the winding Danube in Germany and Austria and Hungary, the Po River
in the countryside of northern Italy, and many more appealing itineraries, including
Russian river voyages. Whichever trip you choose, a European river cruise will
show you some of the world's most interesting and important sites. River
cruises commonly do most of the traveling at night, while you are dining, enjoying
yourself, and sleeping. However, cruises will include some cruising during the
day, both to meet the need to be certain places at certain times, and also to
allow you to enjoy some daytime sightseeing, looking at the beautiful scenery
and lovely little towns, old castles on nearby hilltops, churches, farms, and
all the other elements of life in Europe.
When you arrive at the various places
you stop and visit, when you get off the boat, you're able to sightsee exactly
the same as any other way of traveling. Well - not quite so exactly - you don't
have to bother about packing your bags, checking out of the hotel, carrying your
bags to your form of transport, traveling to the next place, getting to your hotel,
checking in, carrying your own bags upstairs, and unpacking them again in your
room!
Instead you find yourself, as if by magic, close in to the center of
town in most cases, and with helpful sightseeing material provided by the cruise
ship staff, and usually with some free sightseeing included. This is marvelously
convenient.
If
you would like to extend your stay we can design a package holiday that will include
a land tour or villa and a river cruise. Let our local guides help you discover
more sights than you could possibly find on your own. Greece Greek
History has lasted for around three thousand years. It is generally considered
to be the seminal culture which provided the foundation of Western Civilization.
Our Greece expert has a couple of recommendations. Athens
- Acropolis
 The
Acropolis hill is the most important site of the cityand constitutes one of the
most recognizable monuments of the world. It is the most significant reference
point of ancient Greek culture, as well as the symbol of the city of Athens. The
Propylaea are the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena,
the patron goddess of the city. - Plaka
The
Plaka is the oldest section of Athens. It is now an area of restaurants, Flee
markets, tourist shops and cafes. Though it is quite commercialized it is still
a neighbourhood and arguably the nicest neighbourhood in central Athens. The
Islands  Of
course no trip to Greece is complete without seeing the islands. Take a one day
cruise of 3 islands Aegina, Poros and Hydram and visit the Temple of Aphaia.
Fly
to Crete for a stay in the largest of the Greek islands. Explore this island and
discover its quiet coves, long sand beaches, beautiful mountain villages and plateaus.
Crete’s traditions and culture offers much in music, art, food and crafts
as well it is a historian's and archaeologist's paradise. |
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London
City package
Mar 11, 25 – 8 days
$1099
includes flight, accommodation, breakfast,
transfers & cruise on Thames River
Paris
City Package
May 29, Jun 5, 12, 19
8 days
$1449
includes flight, accommodation, buffet breakfast,
transfers & 1 hour cruise on Seine River
London & Paris
Two City Package
May 30, Jun 6 – 14 days
$2029
includes flight, accommodation, buffet & continental
breakfasts, train, and/or transfers & cruise on Thames &
Seine Rivers
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