When to take a River Cruise

If history, food, wildlife, architecture and natural beauty are some of your top interests, then the Magnificent Mekong or Nile could be the river cruise for you.

BEST FOR: Cruises along the Nile or Vietnam, Cambodia and Mekong

See local life flourish along the banks of the Mekong with a cruise to Vietnam. Hear the majestic call of the temples as you sail along and enter Camboadia, the friendly welcome is one you will never forget.

BEST FOR: Discovering Far Eastern culture and natural beauty

Spring is in the air, it's the perfect time to try some delicious wines on a tasting tour of France or admire the beautiful blooms of Holland.

		BEST FOR: Romantic scenery in Europe

Cruise along The Rhine in Germany, and take in the beautiful hillside scenery, scattered with over 40 castles and many other stunning buildings. Towns such as Cologne and Koblenz boast pretty, German architecture, bright flowerrs, and cobbled streets.

		BEST FOR: An enchanting visit to the German Rhine

Late spring to early summer is the perfect time to take a river cruise along The Rhone in southeast France. The banks are lush green and peppered with some beautiful flowers, and the towns you'll pass through have an undeniably French feel.

		BEST FOR: Cruising the Rhone to Rouen, Lyon, and Avignon

As summer well and truly sets in, explore some of Europe's diverse and fascinating cities. The continent's hundreds of rivers can take you to several places over just a few days.

		BEST FOR: Discovering Hungary, Austria, and Germany along the Danube

The allure of Russia remains a mystery to many, but this need not be the case thanks to the ease of exploring it on a river cruise.

		BEST FOR: Getting lost in the sunny streets of St Petersburg

Get lost in all the nooks and crannies of the world famous, picturesque Venice, or explore some of Germany’s prettiest cities while they’re still in full bloom.

		BEST FOR: Sipping on world class wine canal-side in Venice.

Have your own Egyptian adventure exploring some of the world’s most important historic cities, or see the stunning views of the Rhine in Germany, as autumn begins to set in.

		BEST FOR: Enjoying the views of the Nile on a dusky evening.

Wander around the pretty streets of Amsterdam before sipping on a flavoursome Dutch beer, or stand in awe while admiring the Hungarian Parliament Building and more of Budapest’s best architecture.

		BEST FOR: Cherishing our rich European culture in Amsterdam.

Start to get wrapped up in the festivities of Christmas in Germany on a cruise along the Rhine, or wrap up warm while exploring all the beautiful sites in Venice.

		BEST FOR: Collecting a few Christmas gifts in Cologne.

Rejoice in the warmth of a chocolat chaud (hot chocolate) while getting lost in the pretty streets of Strasbourg, or revel in the sparkling trinkets at a German Christmas market.

		BEST FOR: Exploring the fairy tale-like world of Strasbourg.

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