Cruising On The Danube River
When most hear the term cruise, they think of the huge ocean liners that are built to accommodate thousands of vacationers. But some cruisers prefer to travel on a much smaller scale and enjoy river cruising. Viking River Cruises is one of the most popular river cruise lines. Although Viking River Cruises isn’t the only cruise line specializing in river cruising, it is still one of the more popular, offering a wide variety of trips to choose from. Viking offers extensive all-inclusive packages that guide adventurers through Europe, Russia, China, and Egypt. Travelers explore the regions through carefully planned, guided tours of historical and cultural sites and excursions to museums and local attractions. One of their European cruises, the Romantic Danube, not only takes travelers to the larger cities of Europe but also to the smaller, quaint communities along the Danube River. The Danube is one of the longest rivers in Europe.
This 8-day trip includes 7 guided tours spanning three different countries. The first two days consist of exploring the capital of Hungary, Budapest. There’s much to see here as it is considered to be the hub of central Europe and is regarded to many as one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. Viking will take guests on tours of both sides of the Danube that divides the city. Highlights of Budapest include the National Opera House, Parliament Building, and Castle District. Stunning views of the city can be seen on top of the hill where Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church lie.
Stops in Vienna feature plenty of free time to explore with brief tours of the surrounding architecture, the circular road of Ringstrasse, and the Hofburg Theater. If you’re a fan of the medieval period and enjoy learning about the period’s history, Melk features a library that boasts an interesting collection of medieval manuscripts. The cruise also features a trip to Regensburg, which still has many of its medieval qualities intact. The tour through Regensburg makes for a very scenic tour with the preserved 13th and 14th century architecture.
Another highlight of this Danube River cruise is the trip through the Main-Danube Canal, which is 106 miles long. Many people enjoy going though the numerous locks of this famous canal that connects 10 European countries. The canal allows travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea. The last stop of the cruise is Nuremburg and famous sites include the former Nazi parade grounds and the Palace of Justice, the location of the Nuremberg Trials. Travelers also visit the Main Railway Station and Elizabeth and St. James Church.
River cruising is becoming popular in the tourism industry because it allows travelers to visit locations faster and easier, with river cruises often docking in the middle of cities, something many other large-ship cruises cannot do. The Viking Pride ship carries a maximum of only 150 passengers, making its river cruise much more intimate than traditional ocean liner cruises. But the accommodations are spacious and comfortable with panoramic views, fine dining and hotel-style staterooms. Those who have never heard of river cruising before might just find the perfect trip for them on one of Viking’s Danube River cruises.
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