The River Danube offers you the chance to explore a great many cultural delights in a number of Europe’s most historic cities and Vienna river cruises are among the most satisfying. It’s a city with a distinguished musical pedigree and some real architectural wonders and indeed on the majority Vienna river cruises, you’ll no doubt […]
Beautiful Bratislava
Sitting on the banks of the Danube close to where Slovakia borders Austria is Bratislava. The location of Slovakia’s capital makes it a popular port of call on Danube River cruises and as well as passing through the border between Austria and Slovakia, the river forms the country’s border with neighbouring Hungary, too. The country’s […]
Exploring the Hungarian Parliament Building
Almost every voyage along the Danube passes by one of the river’s most recognisable sights, the stunning Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest. It’s a certainly a breath-taking sight and the perfect introduction to a city which is rich in architectural attractions. The building, known in the country’s language as the Orszaghaz, is the seat of […]
Exploring Schonbrunn Palace
Whichever Danube river cruise itinerary you book, you’ll be sure to visit Austria’s architecturally beautiful capital, Vienna. There’s so much history to explore on a tour of its streets but one of the city’s most popular attractions and an enduring choice when it comes to river cruise excursions involves a journey a little way out […]
Five must-do Danube river excursions
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 […]
National Dishes to Try on a Danube River Cruise
If you book one of the longer itineraries which explore the Danube River, you’ll be able to get a taste for a good number of the different countries which it passes through on its 1,770-mile journey from the Black Forest to the Black Sea. Even better, if you’re a foodie as well as a cruiser, […]
Exploring Jewish heritage by river
If you’re a return visitor to our blog pages, you’ll be familiar with the notion of the themed cruise, an approach to river voyages which involves an itinerary built around a particular leisure interest, such as food, wine or music.
Budapest – the Pearl of the Danube
There are certainly no prizes for guessing which river you have to cruise along if you want to experience the highlights of this captivating city. ‘The Pearl of the Danube’ as Budapest is sometimes known, is synonymous with the famous river and its many springs are served by millions of gallons of the Danube’s water […]
Hi Ho Silver, Away! Amadeus Cruises Launch New Ship
Amadeus Cruises has launched the newest ship in its fleet, the Amadeus Silver, in a ceremony in Amsterdam. The Amadeus Silver is the longest ship in the fleet, meaning a spacious experience for all 180 passengers that can be accommodated on-board. The ship will sail on some of the classic rivers in Europe, including the […]
Vienna – The City of Music
Book your place on any Danube river cruise and you’re guaranteed of the chance to experience Vienna, one of Europe’s most beautiful and culturally rewarding cities. As soon as you set to exploring, you’ll see why the city is so popular with visitors and residents alike. It regularly scores highly in polls on the best […]