European river cruises are gaining a lot of popularity amongst tourists, especially amongst honeymoon travelers and those looking for an adventurous and romantic outing at the same time. In this write up, we try and explore some of the most interesting, popular and fascinating river cruise destinations in Europe.
Rhine River Cruise:
One of the most popular cruise destinations of Europe, the Rhine River offers a mouth watering journey through the black forest area of Germany, taking you through myriads of old-world castles and magical alleys of water. Viking River Cruises, Tauk World Discovery and Peter Deilmann Cruises are some of the major companies that conduct cruises in the Rhine River region.
Danube River:
If you want a taste of a number of European countries, while staying afloat on the majestic Danube River, then a cruise on the Danube River is what would suffice your needs. Usually, these cruises start from Germany and run through 6 countries, presenting to you an old world European architecture, food and places. Major companies conducting such cruises include Value World Tours, Uniworld and Vantage World Tours.
Dnieper River Cruise:
Well, if you are interested in getting a taste of Mis-European culture, where Asian and Western influences conglomerate, then renting out a cruise service on the Dnieper River is worth it. From Kiev to Istanbul, the Dnieper River runs through countries connecting the Mid-Easter, European and Asian cultures together, giving you a taste of all these cultures, which meet to form a unique culture in themselves. Odessa is one of the leading cruise conducting companies which specialize in guided cruises over the Dnieper.
Douro River cruise:
Being one of the lesser known River cruises in Europe, Douro River cruises offer one of the most private, unique and exclusive experiences of all European River cruises. Running through some of the most untouched and pristine wine-making region of Europe (Spain and Portugal to be exact), these river cruises also give you a taste of what medieval Europe must have been like. Some of the major cruises operating companies, conducting cruises over the Douro river are Ama Waterways and Trafalgar Cruises.
Po River cruise:
Italy and Venice are known as one of the most romantic tourist destinations in the world, and renting a cruise over the Po River, which takes you through some of the most heart melting waterways of Europe, can complete your thirst for an all-out romantic holiday, in all its essence. Major companies conducting cruises over the Po river are A&K, Avalon and Brendan cruises.
So, there you have it- a list of some of the most select European River Cruises. If adventure, romance and some great food and an ultimate experience are what you desire on our perfect European holiday, then renting one or more of these cruises is your best bet!
