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Rhine River Cruises
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Rhine River sailings are perhaps the most popular of our European river cruises.
Some itineraries stay on the Rhine, while others combine the Rhine with additional
waterways in Germany, Austria, Hungary or the Netherlands. Whichever trip you choose,
a Rhine River cruise promises fantastic scenery and intriguing ports.
The Swiss city of Basel is often the southern terminus of Rhine River sailings,
and it boasts some very fine art museums. Amsterdam, at the northern end, is famed
for its narrow gabled homes, canals and sites like Anne Frank's house and a Van Gogh museum.
The river winds past Cologne, marked by the soaring twin steeples of its Gothic cathedral,
and Rudesheim, where the pedestrian-only Drosselgasse lane is lined with restaurants, shops
and wine gardens. The Middle Rhine is thought to be the most beautiful part of the river.
This is where ships pass Lorelei Rock, where legend says an irresistible siren lured sailors
to their deaths.
December sailings of the Rhine, known as Christmas market cruises, are quite popular.
In addition to sightseeing, passengers spend time browsing the outdoor markets that
sell holiday goods and food.
Some Rhine River cruises may be part of longer tour itineraries that include hotel stays.
When packaged this way, our Rhine River cruises can offer substantial savings over the cost
of traveling the same itinerary on your own. River cruise operators negotiate low group rates
on everything from hotels to cabins to entry fees for attractions, and pass the savings on.
Plus, our Rhine River cruises are hassle-free because all the day-to-day details are handled for you.
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