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Europe River Cruise
The slow travel movement might very well have its origins in river cruising. The gentle undulation
of the river is the ideal way to meander through cities, towns and villages, charting a course
through Europe’s rich history and changing landscapes.
The grand waterways of Europe
have witnessed empires rise and fall,
and have endured shifting borders
and alliances. Seeing the Continent
from the vantage point of the river
has its advantages – small ships
are better equipped to navigate
narrow passages that large cruise
ships simply cannot access. River
cruising itineraries also feature more
port stops in lesser-known locales
to discover quaint towns and local
cultures along the way.
Imbued with the romance of famous
rivers such as the Rhine, Moselle,
Main, Seine and Danube, which have
inspired poets, artists and musicians
for centuries, river cruising
continues to swell the imagination
of culturally savvy New Zealand
travelers. Even if you are a frequent
visitor to Europe, new river cruise
itineraries to emerging destinations
such as Portugal and Russia, will
shine the spotlight on the riches of
the Continent from a whole new
perspective and you will have a
front-row seat to the show.
Famed routes such as Amsterdam
to Budapest are interwoven with
classical music, charming town
squares, religious iconography and
the wafting scents of continental
cuisines for memorable excursions.
Alight to clink steins of traditional
wheat beer in German river towns
or sample the viticultural spoils
of France’s esteemed wine regions.
Marvel at the intricately crafted
souvenirs at village markets and
indulge in a sensory thermal spa
experience in Budapest, where
your surrounds are as sublime as
the treatments.
Like the very rivers they cruise upon,
each river cruise company stamps
its own stories and unique character
on your unforgettable journey
through carefully curated itineraries,
luxury suites, onboard amenities,
exquisite dining and tailored onshore
excursions.
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