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 […]
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 […]