10 rivers in Europe to discover cruise
Seine
The second longest river in France offers a route to the heart of the cultural wealth of France and Normandy with a visit to picturesque towns and many famous sites, many of which are World Heritage of UNESCO. Ama Waterways offers "Paris and Normandy," in seven days. Cost: from $ 4,000. www.amawaterways.com
Rhône
Browse the Rhône is diving into the mysteries and legends depicting kings, knights, mythological creatures and religious figures. This picturesque region of France reveals a beautiful semi-Romanesque-Gothic architecture and semi, castles, sites of UNESCO World Heritage as Avignon, the museums and many vestiges of the Roman presence. Emerald Waterways offers "Delights of France River Cruise," a 11-day cruise on the Rhone, but also on the Seine, from Arles to Chalon-sur-Seine. Cost: $ 4378 starting. www.emeraldwaterways.ca
Loire
They say he is the king of French rivers. Normal with all the castles that border. It is also the only one never to have been channeled. Its floods and sand banks have always complicated navigation, so this is only since this year, thanks to Croisi Europe who knew deploy ingenuity, we can finally find out cruising . "The Loire, a royal river" offers eight-day trip on the water, from Nantes. Cost: from $ 2,365. Www.croisieurope.com
Volga
The Russian River is the largest in Europe. With its tributaries, it runs about 3690 km and, like the Danube, it was sung again, and more inspiring novels and paintings. Shores of the world offers "Jewels of Russia," a 11-day cruise between St. Petersburg and Moscow. Cost: from $ 3,420. www.rivagesdumonde.fr
Rhine
Like the Danube, the Rhine is one of the busiest waterways in Europe and the longest river to flow into the North Sea. It crosses six countries, including Switzerland and the Netherlands, and is connected to the Main Danube. Very busy, we came across long cruise ship, but also various barges and pleasure craft. It must be said that his "Castle Road" has something to dream about.
Avalon Waterways offers "Romantic Rhine", an eight-day cruise from Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Basel (Switzerland). Cost: from $ 2,959. www.avalonwaterways.ca
Gironde
Largest estuary in Europe the Gironde is in the southwest of France. It is formed by the meeting of two rivers, the Garonne and the Dordogne. Borrowed by the Vikings in the 9th century, then by the King of England, it has long been the main waterway for the wine trade. Its banks still offer an important cultural heritage and rich traditions perpetuate it. CroisiEurope offers a cruise titled "Three rivers, the estuary of the Gironde and the Arcachon basin" from Bordeaux. Eight days to explore the castles and vineyards of Aquitaine. Cost: from $ 1,745. www.croisieurope.com
Moselle
This river can explore France, from Paris to Heidelberg, Germany. The program Trier, the episcopal city that is said to be the oldest of Germany, vineyards, medieval monuments and, of course, castles. The cruises offered are often combined with the Rhine and ends in Prague as "Rhine and Moselle Experience" proposed by Cruise & Maritime Travel. Cost: from $ 2,500. www.cruiseandmaritime.com
Elbe
The attractive Prague (Czech Republic) to the elegant Berlin (Germany), cruises on the Elbe offered by Viking River Cruises allow you to delve into the history of the former East Germany, and its destruction his suffering, but also its rebirth. "Elegant Elbe," a 10-day cruise is a great way to discover this river. Cost: from $ 3,019. www.vikingrivercruisescanada.com
Douro
Known as the "Rio de Ouro" (Gold River), flows the Douro in Portugal and provides stops at ports remained the same for centuries. This region, one of the oldest in the world to produce wine, is a real fairy tale for winemakers. Besides allowing to contemplate sublime landscapes, it allows to visit the vineyards and their "quintas" (residences in the vineyards). Scenic River Cruise offers "Delightful Douro", an eight-day cruise from Porto. Cost: from $ 2,630. www.scenic.ca
Danube
With over 200 ships plying him the second longest river in Europe is also the busiest. Known in ancient times and immortalized by Johann Strauss, the "Blue Danube" flows over 2857 km across central Europe, through 10 countries, including Austria and Hungary. It is said of him that he is the most European of all the rivers and Delta is registered at UNESCO heritage.
Viking River Cruise offers "Romantic Danube", an eight-day cruise between Nuremberg (Germany) and Budapest (Hungary). Cost: from $ 2,399 per person. www.vikingrivercruisescanada.com
