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Once you’ve booked your voyage on one Europe’s most renowned and romantic rivers, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to deciding on which shore excursions to book, because there’s simply so much to see. Just to give you a little guidance, here’s a look at five of my favourite cruise excursions you can […]
Anyone with an interest in the Second World War will find a wealth of things to experience with a river cruise, including some of the most famous sites of the war. River cruises offer the ideal chance to see famous locations, providing a thought-provoking insight into the reality of the time. Take a look through […]
Almost everyone in the world is familiar with the photograph of the man stood in front of four tanks following the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. It’s widely regarded as being one of the most famous and iconic photographs of the 20th century (and therefore, of course, of all time). But the event was nearly […]
As Beijing’s a popular place in which to end a Yangtse river cruise, I thought it would be fitting to end my recent look at some of the river’s most famous attractions by taking a walk through one of the city’s most iconic and enthralling attractions, the Forbidden City. What is it? The largest surviving […]
River Cruise operator Shearings has recently launched its new 2014 programme and unveiled a series of all-inclusive packages which explore a number of regions. The line is capitalising on a successful 2013 season with a full and diverse 2014 programme which introduces a number of firsts, including a range of new inclusive packages, a series […]
Continuing my look at some of the key historic sights to see on a Yangtze River cruise, I thought I’d examine one of the river’s most modern marvels, the Three Gorges Dam, and the spectacular scenery which surrounds it. What are the gorges? The Three Gorges is the Yangtze’s most naturally stunning region, extending around […]
St Petersburg is sometimes described as the Venice of the North, and once you’ve paid a visit it’s easy to see why. It’s not just because of the canal network – though that certainly helps with the comparison – but the overall beauty of the city is the main reason why it is so revered. […]
We like to talk about the biggest and best here at River Voyages, and they don’t come much bigger than Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the entire world. It’s an undoubted major highlight of any cruise on the Mekong River, and is ranked as one of the most incredible structures to have ever […]
One of the most popular places to see when on a river cruise in Amsterdam is the Anne Frank House. It’s an incredibly poignant and thought-provoking building that serves as a stark reminder of the horrors of the Second World War and what people had to go through, and as such it is always one […]
A Yangtze river cruise will give you the chance to experience many of China’s most iconic landmarks, natural wonders and celebrated cities but out of everything you can see, there’s one man-made marvel which continues to wow visitors the world over more than any other, The Great Wall of China. Though The Great Wall does […]