Imagine waking up in a new location each morning. Within a few minutes you're walking into the center of town as you smell the cooking emanating from the restaurants and cafes. Take a little time to shop in the stores. Join an excursion with a local tour guide who explains the history and culture of the area. If you prefer, join a hiking or biking group to soak up the natural beauty of the area. The choices are yours to make. When you are back on your ship, gliding effortlessly towards your next destination, you will realize that you don't feel the motion, because the river and the ship are so smooth.
What's the downside? Perhaps only that you will be hooked on river cruising after your initial trip and will want to experience more of these cruises. With their distinctive culture, welcoming staff, and local scenic beauty offered on river cruises, it's not really a downside, is it?
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There are many enchanting river cruises in Europe. The two which are usually recommended for first time river cruisers are the Upper Danube and the Rhine.
Other favorite river cruises for us in Europe include the Seine from Paris to Normandy, Tulip Time cruises in The Netherlands and Belgium, and all of the wonderful cruises in Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Provence in France. We've cruised on all of these rivers and can tell you what is enchanting about each one.
Whether you are traveling on the Mekong in Vietnam and Cambodia or the Yangtze in China, you will have an incredible adventure in this exotic environment. Many river cruises in Asia are combined with land adventures that include hotel stays.
Visit the many ancient temples, including the Angkor Wat temple complex, and vibrant cultural experiences, such as floating markets and local communities. Experience colonial architecture, delicious street food, and stunning natural beauty.
Traverse the mighty Mississippi River from St. Paul, MN to New Orleans, LA. Cruise on the picturesque Columbia and Snake Rivers from Portland, OR to Clarkston, WA. Learn more about your country in a culturally rich setting while you relax in comfort enjoying your meals, lectures, and entertainment onboard your ship. Off your ship on your excursions, experience the culture and history of these regions firsthand. Enjoy the freedom of travelling without having to fly internationally to begin your cruise.
Discover the land of pharaohs and pyramids on a Nile River cruise and land adventure in Egypt. From the impressive Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx to an excursion to the Tomb of Nefertari, uncover the many mysteries and secrets that have shaped Egypt’s past and continue to influence its future.
Several cruise lines also offer river cruises along the Chobe River. Usually these will be paired with safari land tours in Southern Africa, along with a visit to Cape Town and Victoria Falls. Marvel at mighty elephants splashing in the Chobe River and stealthy lions ruling over the plains.
A cruise on the Amazon River reveals one of the world’s few remaining mostly unexplored regions. This is where biodiversity is at its greatest and the rainforest is at its most incredible with thousands of indigenous plants and animals that call this jungle paradise home. Pink river dolphins, sleepy sloths, and acrobatic monkeys share this place with a kaleidoscope of butterflies and birds.
The newest river cruise location in South America is on the Madgelena River in Columbia. Discover how Spanish and pre-colonial cultures combined to bring us the music and culture that shape the country today. Be inspired as you embrace the soul of this mesmerizing river and the heart-warming people who live alongside it.