TRAVEL TO EUROPE MIGHT BE TRENDING RIGHT NOW , BUT THE SIGHTS and experiences the continent has to offer are timeless . And , with the ability to cover more ground for what ’ s often a great value , river cruising proves to be one of the best ways to see this classic destination . After all , many of the region ’ s most glorious cities , like Paris , Amsterdam , Cologne , Vienna and Budapest ( just to name a few ), are situated parallel to Europe ’ s essential waterways , and each year , millions of travelers experience these destinations from the comfort of a ship .
To learn more about this archetypal experience and gain tips for exploring some of the region ’ s most beloved bodies of water , we chatted with three river cruise line brands .
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