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River cruisers looking to sail in 2020 will be interested to know they could have the chance to experience a once-in-a-decade event – the Oberammergau Passion Play. What is the Oberammergau Passion Play? The history of the play began in 1633 when the people of Oberammergau – a town in the Bavarian Alps of Germany […]
When it comes to exploring Roman history, the first place most of us think of is probably Rome itself, where world-famous landmarks like the Colosseum and the Pantheon help ensure that Italy’s capital attracts millions of visitors each year. Of course, the Romans’ influence extended much further than the architecture of their capital and this […]
A Cologne river cruise gives you the perfect way to see this fantastic city, famed for its cathedral and its classical style. But you’ll also find great big slabs of straight-lined, brightly-coloured modernity here too, and a cultural heritage that goes way beyond medieval history and the Second World War. So what’s on offer if […]
The fact that it is one of the most well-preserved medieval cities in the whole of Germany makes Regensburg a popular stop off for many Danube cruises and extended European river cruises. There’s certainly a lot of history to explore here and a number of landmark buildings which should be on any visitor’s must-do list. […]
We’ve posted a blog recently about the Christmas markets, and how enchanting they are across Europe. I wasn’t sure I’d really stressed enough quite how good they are, so I thought I’d take you through a typical itinerary. It’s not too late to book this year, so if you’re umming and ahhing, this might help […]
An Elbe River cruise is a great way to explore some of East Germany’s most memorable cities, including the capital of the Saxony region, Dresden, which you’re likely to visit, whichever itinerary you book. It’s a fascinating place rich in history and some river cruise lines dock overnight, giving you even more time to explore. […]
In my last blog, I shared with you my love of touring the UK’s castles and how, once I’d seen all of those, I’d probably book myself on a river cruise in Europe, which as I explained, was a great way to go castle-spotting. My travels took me to the mighty Rhine, certainly the most […]
If you’re anything like me, your holidays around the UK typically involve a castle visit or three. Admittedly, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to medieval fortifications in the British Isles, but the issue of wherabouts I’d go when I ran out of castles to see on our own shores got me thinking and […]
A lot of river cruises are centered around Germany. It’s a country well-known for having major rivers passing through the lands, including the Rhine, the Danube and the Elbe. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of top facts about the nation, some of which you might find useful on a river cruise, […]
There’s a lot of history in Germany, from ancient settlements through to the events of both the World Wars. So you know that whatever qualifies as the most visited landmark in the whole country has to be worthy of your attention. And that distinction goes to the Cologne Cathedral – the Kolner Dom – making […]