RIVER CRUISES IN EUROPE

Question by BarbG: Information on Rhine River cruise/tour in Germany?
Does anyone have any information on touring the Rhine River and information on all the different castles and villages? Like, how long does it take to get from town to town? How much cruises or ferries are? Hotels? etc…
Thanks!

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Answer by Ken Guru
These sites offer a lot information on the cruises

http://www.koeln-duesseldorfer.de/englisch/index.html

and the Middle Rhine (points of interest, etc)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhine_Gorge

http://www.welterbe-mittelrheintal.de/index.php?id=318&L=3

Here’s a list of castles (sorry, only in German – try the links anyway):

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mittelrhein#Burgen.2C_Festungen_und_Schl.C3.B6sser

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Experience the majesty of a Rhine River cruise

March 4th, 2011 |

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by AndyRob

The Rhine River itself is a spectacular sight to behold, regardless of the fascinating places and historical sites that grace its shores, thanks in large part to its incredible size, and a cruise is undoubtedly the best way to experience its majesty for yourself.

Rhine River cruises will offer you a wealth of things to see, do and explore, whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a family holiday or simply something a bit different from the norm. If it’s romance you’re looking for, a Rhine River cruise to Switzerland really is a fantastic option and one that will take you from the Middle Rhine, through the Rhine Gorge and on to the Swiss city of Basel, the Rhineland capital Cologne, and much much more.

Embark on your romantic voyage in Andernach, and make sure you start your holiday off on the right foot, by booking with an experienced tour operator who will organise seamless coach transfers from your chosen pick up point. Travel in style aboard an incredible cruise ship, such as MS Olympia, and hop on and off at the various set-down points along the way, making your Rhine River cruise a truly bespoke experience. Choose to visit the ancient city of Speyer and wander around the UNESCO-listed cathedral, to explore the wonders of the Black Forest on a half day excursion, or to relax in the beautiful lakeside city of Lucerne in Switzerland. Whatever you decide to include as part of your cruise, the facilities on board your luxury cruise ship will mean that you are superbly catered for at all times.

If you’re a lover of nature, there are very few places more magical in Europe than the Dutch Bulbfields and in particular, Keukenhof Gardens. The Gardens are quite simply breathtaking, showcasing approximately seven million flowers, planted in attractive displays which carpet the grounds. On the way to this amazing feat of landscape architecture and design, visit Amsterdam and the outlying towns and quaint fishing villages, see the colourful houses, windmills and landscape that inspired Monet to paint masterpieces, and immerse yourself in the fascinating and beautiful Dutch culture.

To ensure you really experience the Rhine River at its most majestic, experience it when it is said to be ‘in flames’! When the Rhine in Flames fireworks display begins, it is quite simply one of the most spectacular sights to behold, and brings the huge river to life in a mass of colour, sound and excitement. So, why not combine all the things that the Rhine River and its parent countries have to offer by booking yourself onto one of the many available Rhine River cruises?

Rhine river cruises are a new take on the traditional cruise ship holiday, you can catch cruises from Liverpool and other ports in the UK for added convenience when travelling on board the luxury liner.

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Fodors.com Launches To Europe! Campaign Offering Curated European Itineraries and Chance to Win a Rhine Getaway Cruise From Amsterdam to Switzerland

February 8th, 2011 |

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New York (PRWEB) May 10, 2010

Fodor’s Travel announces the May 10th launch of To Europe! a first-of-its-kind itinerary-based online tool offering potential European travelers everything from trip inspiration and planning, to on-the-ground logistics, plus the chance to win a cruise for two from Amsterdam to Switzerland.

Running from May 10 to June 30, 2010, Fodor’s To Europe! comprises over 60 European itineraries covering 25 countries and countless destinations. Each itinerary provides a curated recommendation from Fodor’s venerable travel editors, offering detailed destination information, including top sites and experiences, maps, and photographs, as well as transportation information for getting from one city to another. The interactive format of To Europe! allows users a personalized experience. Itineraries are sortable both by country and by experience, allowing users to drill down based on individual interests like architecture, wine, or history.

Through June 30, visitors to Fodors.com will have the opportunity to enter the To Europe! sweepstakes. One winner will get a Rhine Getaway Cruise for two, sponsored by Viking River Cruises. This eight-day, seven-night cruise travels from Amsterdam to Basel, through the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland, visiting the Kinderjdijk windmills, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Heidelberg, Speyer, Strasbourg, and the Black Forest along the way.

“Itineraries offer travelers a more immersive experience,” says Fodor’s Publisher Tim Jarrell. “Americans are ready to travel to Europe again after two years away, but the travel style has changed. It’s no longer about just hitting a big city. We’re seeing travelers looking for a more authentic European experience, one that we can offer through our editorially recommended itineraries.”

Fodor’s To Europe! features:

•Over 60 itineraries: Sorted by country or experience, from “Belgium for Beer Lovers” to “Around the Eastern Aegean, from Athens to Istanbul”

•Travel logistics: Transportation recommendations—for plane, train, boat, and car—guide travelers from one itinerary destination to the next and include estimated travel times and nearest major airports.

•Photo slideshows: Destination photographs, both editorial and user-generated, give travelers a sense of place.

•Community involvement: Quotes from our Fodor’s forums and readers offer on-the-ground advice for each itinerary.

To Europe! media partners include The Turkish Office of Culture & Tourism.

The To Europe! promotion follows the model initiated by Fodor’s 80 Degrees warm-weather vacation promotion, which ran from January 11 to February 28, 2010. During this time, Fodors.com saw a 24% increase in traffic for the website over the same month in 2009.

Fodor’s will support the initiative with an extensive, coordinated marketing and publicity campaign that includes online media buys, targeted outreach to national and regional consumer media, a radio satellite tour, collaboration with national bookstores, and a social media campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and the Fodor’s forums.

About Fodor’s Travel

Fodor’s Travel, a division of Random House, Inc., is one of the world’s leading providers of travel information. Covering over 300 destinations worldwide, Fodor’s guidebooks and website, Fodors.com, have provided the most up-to-date, accurate information for travelers for more than seventy years. Written by a team of over 700 writers located around the globe, Fodor’s provides travelers with engaging, intelligent, accurate, and indispensable travel guidance.

About Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises, the world’s largest river cruise company, offers scenic cruising along the rivers of Europe, Russia, China and Egypt. The company has been honored multiple times as the top river cruise line on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Gold List” and Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Awards as well as recognized as the World’s Leading River Cruise Operator at the World Travel Awards. Travel agents have also recognized Viking River Cruises as “Best River Cruise Line” by Travel Weekly, “Best River Cruise Line” by Recommend and Travel Agent magazines, Best Cruise Line for Luxury River Cruises at the Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence and as “Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising” and “Best River Cruise Line for Travel Agent Support” by TravelAge West. Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 18 vessels, and provides unique, deluxe vacations to experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For additional information, contact Viking River Cruises at 1 877 668 4546 (1 877 66VIKING) toll-free or visit the company online at http://www.vikingrivercruises.com.

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Rhine River cruise, Germany

February 2nd, 2011 |

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Cruising on the ‘romantic Rhine’ in Bonn

January 29th, 2011 |

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by Gord McKenna

You might go cruising on River Rhine, better known for river cruises in Europe; you will find many cruise operators at your service too. But what we suggest you to do on the mighty Rhine is little atypical with foreign tourists, as they mostly prefer long cruises, and is very much typical with the residents of Bonn, the former capital of Germany that lies “literally” on the banks of the Rhine.

Germany Spending a day on the shores of the Rhine and around the countryside towns nearby is the ultimate experience of touring Bonn city. A tram from City Center takes you to Bad Godesberg where you need to get down at Konigswinter station, the main spot for taking ferry rides on the Rhine in Bonn. It’s a 40-minute journey from the crowded city center to the outskirts of Bonn of which the last 20 minutes chugs along the beautiful Rhine.

Rising in the Swiss Alps, Rhine flows through a gorge between Bingen and Bonn in Germany. This particular stretch of Rhine is known for its many castles and vineyards that remain in sight while boating in the river. The stretch was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002 because of the presence of more than 40 castles and fortresses from the medieval times in its vicinity. These castles located up and down the hills form a fairytale-like surroundings around the Rhine in Bonn. To add on to the surreal landscape are villages that offer old world charm to the place. No wonder why Rhine in this unique expanse is known as the “Romantic Rhine”.

To soak in the wholesome experience of the “Romantic Rhine” in Bonn, go on a ferry ride on a sunny day. There are ticket counters right at the shoreline offering 30 minutes to 2 hours rides. Tickets are priced at 10 Euros onwards per person. And while you wait to be on board, enjoy munching Germany’s sausages at the fast food stalls on the river bank.

Those who wish to experience the aura of the Middle Ages in the locality must take a 10 Euros rack rail ticket up to the ruins of the legendary Drachenfels (Dragon’s Rock) castle at Konigswinter. The rock rests atop the Siebengebirge mountain range and legends have it that Siegfried, a fabled German hero, killed a dragon that lived in a cave in the mountain on the same spot. Though the ruins just remain as a piece of rock which doesn’t signify much, the view down over the Rhine Valley is awe-inspiring.

You can further explore the picturesque valleys, town of Bad Honnef, Unkel and Linz while your way back to Konigswinter. These little, old towns has numerous shops selling antiques, jewelry, handicrafts and more of cute, attractive things. There are street restaurants as well that invite you with the aroma of brewing coffee and some wine.

Back on the river bank, you can spend more time on the walkway. Walk along watching the life on shore or rest on the benches that simply let you be alone with Rhine, and nobody else in between.

This column has been written by Sanskrity Sinha for IBTimes.

Sanskrity Sinha is a travel journalist and lifestyle writer. She works with International Business Times as Travel Correspondent.

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