BACK10 Scenic River Cruise Destinations March 2015
Europe’s many rivers offer countless wonderful places to visit. Take a look at 10 of the most scenic to savor while on a river cruise.
- Hilltop castles along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, surrounded by picturesque towns and steep vineyards, are like a scene from a fairy tale.
- The Danube twists its way through the spectacular Wachau Valley in Austria, a highlight of cruises from Budapest to Passau.
- Sheer cliffs and rock formations create a dramatic scene as you sail along the Douro River near Barca D’Alva, Portugal.
- Spring tulips, in a stunning rainbow of colors, brighten your cruise on the rivers and canals of Holland and Belgium.
- An evening cruise along the Seine River shows you the iconic landmarks of Paris beautifully lit at night.
- Vibrant green vineyards cover rolling hills along the scenic Garonne, Gironde and Dordogne Rivers in the world renowned wine region of Bordeaux, France.
- The Iron Gate in Serbia and Romania is a narrow gorge with high white limestone cliffs, one of the most stunning areas of the Lower Danube.
- Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Elbe and the unique rock formations of Saxon Switzerland National Park on cruises from Berlin to Prague.
- Beautiful vistas of the French countryside, from the mountainous region around Viviers to the colorful fields of Provence, enhance any cruise of the Saône and Rhône Rivers in Southern France.
- Architectural elegance is abundant in the city of Budapest creating a scene of stately buildings and character bridges across the Danube River.
