The Blue Danube - Eastbound
Great for: Wine lovers and river cruise seekers. This cruise takes you from Prague (where you will enjoy a private meal in a castle -- an indication of the wonderful journey ahead!) to Budapest where more suprises await. You will soak in the history and beautiful countryside while sampling unique wines from some lesser known regions, as well as taste the many distinct, regional cuisines of Central Europe. Multiple sight seeing opportunities and activities are available as you explore this fascinating area of the world for a blissful two weeks.
Canals, Vineyards & Paris – Northbound
Great for: Wine lovers and river cruise seekers.Traveling from Paris to Amsterdam via Luxembourg and Germany, this cruise sails on both the Moselle and Rhine rivers, through the heart of the scenic German wine country. Highlights include a visit to a local wine cellar and museum in the wine village of Bernkastel along the Moselle, site of Germany’s largest expanse of vineyards. Famous for producing floral white Rieslings, the Moselle is a destination region for white wine aficionados, though they offer fabulous reds as well. This cruise will also stop in the picturesque wine towns of Cochem on the Moselle and Rȕdesheim along the Rhine.
A Taste of France
Great for: Wine lovers and travelers seeking river cruises. France’s Rhône River is the focus of this Burgundy wine-region cruise. Beginning in Paris (the week-long cruise portion begins in the gastronomic capital of Lyon) and ending at the Mediterranean in Provence, your journey will encaspulate all the delicious food, drink ,and enchanting views that make this area famous. You will sample Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and the notable blends of Côtes de Rhône while dining on Provençal specialties and stopping in wine villages along the way.
