A Relaxing River Cruise along the Rhine
The idea of any sort of cruise usually appeals to the vast majority of people; however, for some they may lack the prerequisite ‘sea legs’ to enjoy the full experience on the open seas. This is why river cruises are now becoming increasingly popular: they allow for a more sedate and calming cruise where you don’t have to grab on to your wine every two minutes through dinner as you roll across the ocean. River cruising offers a fantastic alternative to traditional holiday types and promise to offer you a holiday to remember.
From Europe to the Mighty Mekong
With the increased popularity of river cruises comes an ever-growing number of itineraries to enjoy; both closer to home in Europe and also in more far-flung destinations such as along the mighty Mekong of Asia or the historic Nile of Egypt. Many people find that this is the ultimate opportunity to really get to experience the culture of the country they have travelled to. All from the comfort of a luxury river boat.
Cruising the River Rhine
One of the most popular choices in Europe has to be a river cruise along the beautiful River Rhine. There are a number of itineraries to book yourself on along this river and many will start their journey in the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam. You then get to travel through the Netherlands and on into Germany. The Rhine Valley of Germany has to rank as one of the most beautiful parts of this great country. You will see the steep sides of the Rhine Valley on either side of you and pass through myriad German settlements along the way.
Some German Towns You Cannot Miss
Some of the towns and cities you will pass through along the way include Bonn, Cologne (which is perfect for a visit to Phantasialand theme park) and the quaint city of Koblenz which really is quintessentially German with its numerous church spires and beautiful architecture gracing the skyline. Of course, when you book your river cruise you will be advised of your full itinerary and these will vary from package to package.
What about On-board?
When you get on-board the river cruisers the first thing to bear in mind is that these vessels will be nothing like as big as the huge ocean-going cruise ships you might have seen. Don’t forget you will be on a river here – rather than the Atlantic Ocean – so they physically cannot be as big as this. Nevertheless, what they lack in size they definitely tend to make up for in comfort. River cruisers are extremely luxurious and offer passengers every facility they could possibly need whilst on-board.
The River Rhine cruises really are a relaxing way of seeing some of the most beautiful parts of Europe. There will always be plenty of stopovers on the way – where you can visit the towns, cities and tourist attractions and then return to the calm and still comfort of your river cruiser at the end of the day.
