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River cruises provide the ideal way to experience Paris or Normandy beaches, meet WWII experts on Avalon cruises, or enjoy a relaxing atmosphere aboard ships holding 150 or fewer passengers for an intimate experience.
Rhine
A Rhine River cruise offers the chance to discover some of Europe’s iconic cities like Amsterdam, Cologne, and Rudesheim.
As an ancient river of destiny, the Rhine inspired many fairy tales, fables, poetry, and romantic and nationalist painters and composers (such as Richard Wagner). Its majestic landscape also inspired romantic painters and composers (such as Wagner).
An incredible river cruise will transport you past castle-lined vineyards and medieval towns while allowing you to sample regional cuisine – most river cruises include breakfast, lunch, and dinner so that your trip won’t leave you hungry!
Danube
The Danube, Europe’s second-longest river, seduces visitors with its rich natural and cultural treasures. Explore charming small towns and timeless capitals along its banks; marvel at Europe’s largest delta; witness why Austrian composer Johann Strauss composed his timeless Blue Danube Waltz; all these attractions await discovery along its banks!
Inland waterway cruises offer an exciting way to experience Europe’s top destinations without the hassle of packing and unpacking for each stop. A cruise takes you from one goal to the next each day onboard a comfortable river vessel – meals, accommodations, and transport all included!
Rhone
The Rhone has long been recognized for its vineyards, which dot the landscape from vineyard to vineyard – including Hermitage – stretching along its banks. From Lake Geneva in Switzerland, it flows into Rhone Valley via Lake Annecy, where glaciers created deep longitudinal and transverse basins between the Alps and Jura Mountains that allow it to enter Rhone Valley as part of a process known as glaciation.
Cotes du Rhone in the north specializes in Syrah wines known for their distinctive deep blue-black color, peppery aromas, and firm structure that makes for age-ability; other notable producers in the area are Condrieu and Chateau Grillet, who also produce excellent white wines.
France’s southern region (Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas) produces red blends, with Grenache as a star grape. Marsanne, Roussanne, and Clairette grapes, often combined with Viognier, produce excellent white wines that boast full-bodied fruitiness with floral and spice aromas resulting in concentrated wines with floral and spice aromas.
Moselle
Flowing between Luxembourg, Germany, and France, the Moselle is one of river cruising’s lesser-known gems. Boasting rolling hills, stunning river bends, and picturesque villages and towns that showcase stunning scenic beauty with rich cultural history and superb wine production, its flow offers something truly spectacular for river voyagers to experience.
The Moselle, a west-bank tributary of the Rhine, runs past Epinal, Pont-Saint-Vincent, and Toul before entering Germany; it becomes part of Luxembourg’s border before merging with it at Koblenz.
A Moselle river cruise reveals historic towns and cities, many designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Most tours combine this cruise with one on the Rhine River. Aboard, high crew-to-passenger ratios ensure guests receive top-of-the-line service; onboard enrichment activities typically include cooking demonstrations or tastings of liqueurs.
Seine
Experience an effortless Seine River cruise with lunch with TourScanner’s convenient search tools and customer reviews, which make choosing your perfect cruise fast and simple.
Bateaux Parisiens’ two-hour lunch cruises are among the most sought-after options, featuring large double-decker boats equipped with both upper and lower enclosed seating areas, offering 3-course a-la-carte meals, along with the opportunity to upgrade food and drink (vegetarian options are also available).
Start exploring Paris like never before by embarking on a sightseeing or dinner cruise with a glass canopy! Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, The Parliament Building, Orsay Museum, and much more from all sides. Some tours provide audio headset commentary in 14 languages!
