Explore famous rivers and admire the scenery from your floating hotel SWEDEN DENMARK IRELAND Hull ENGLAND NORTH SEA NETHERLANDS BALTIC SEA Peenemünde Wolgast Szczecin POLAND GERMANY Dover English Channel Bruges Seine Ghent Brussels BELGIUM FRANCE Paris Rhine Koblenz Frankfurt Main Rüdesheim Nuremberg Moselle Cologne Strasbourg Rhine Neckar Main Danube CZECH REPUBLIC Canal Regensberg Ilz Passau Vienna Munich Inn Melk Bratislava Danube SLOVAKIA Amsterdam – <strong>pages</strong> 32, 34, 36, 38, 54, 56, 57 & 88 Chalon-sur-Saône Saône Basel Lucerne SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA Budapest HUNGARY Rhône Lyon ITALY SLOVENIA CROATIA Vukovar Cologne – <strong>pages</strong> 36, 38, 54, 64, 80, 82, 84, 86 & 90 Avignon ADRIATIC SEA Hvar Split Dubrovnik Porto Douro PORTUGAL SPAIN Keukenhof Gardens – <strong>pages</strong> 32, 34, 56, 57, 58 Porto – page 72 Avignon – page 70 10 To book call us on 01858 438492 or visit www.rivercruiseline.co.uk
Lake Onega ADRIATIC SEA – CROATIA The sparkling water of the Adriatic lap the sho<strong>res</strong> of one of the most dazzling coastlines in the world and contains more than 1,300 islands. The majority of these are found off the coast of Croatia, making it one of the top sailing destinations in the world. St Petersburg Lake Ladoga BALTIC SEA The Baltic Sea is one of the world’s most unique marine environments, where the tides are virtually nonexistent and the water is extremely shal<strong>low</strong> with barely any salt. Surrounded by islands, it’s a magical holiday destination. ESTONIA RUSSIA Uglich Moscow Volga Yaroslavl BLACK SEA – ROMANIA This is one of cruising’s best-kept secrets, a perfect alternative to the Mediterranean boasting equally stunning <strong>res</strong>orts and the climate to match, with a history and culture that makes it totally unique. DANUBE RIVER – AUSTRIA, CROATIA, GERMANY, HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA, SERBIA, ROMANIA & BULGARIA The Danube links 10 countries on its incredible journey from the Black Fo<strong>res</strong>t in Germany to the Black Sea in Romania. Great cities, scenic valleys, magnificent gorges – it is as diverse as it is long, telling a story at every turn for the ultimate river cruise experience. Lucerne – <strong>pages</strong> 36 & 62 DOURO RIVER – SPAIN & PORTUGAL The exceptional landscape sculpted by the Douro has long been devoted to vineyards, and many of the towns and villages that line its banks remain much as they were hundreds of years ago, making it a beautiful region to explore and a great place to sample fine wine. DUTCH WATERWAYS – THE NETHERLANDS From the laid-back capital of Amsterdam and the star-shaped city of Heusden to the historic windmills that stud the horizon and the colourful tulip fields that stretch for miles, these canals and rivers lead to countless attractions. Belgrade SERBIA ROMANIA Danube Bucha<strong>res</strong>t Giurgiu BULGARIA MACEDONIA GREECE MOLDOVA Ruse Vienna – <strong>pages</strong> 40, 42, 44, 48, 50 & 54 Constanta– <strong>pages</strong> 50 & 52 BLACK SEA UKRAINE TURKEY MAIN RIVER – GERMANY Winding through the heart of Germany, the Main combines old and new cultu<strong>res</strong>, traditional Bavarian towns, contemporary cities and great wine-producing regions. RHINE RIVER – GERMANY & SWITZERLAND With more castles along its length than any other in the world, as well as celebrated vineyards, magnificent cities and beautifully p<strong>res</strong>erved medieval towns, the Rhine offers wonderful experiences all year round. RHÔNE RIVER – FRANCE The Rhône Valley winds through the sun kissed vineyards of Burgundy and the lavender scented countryside of Provence, to the sparkling sho<strong>res</strong> of the Mediterranean. The Rhône Valley is a melting pot of scenery and culture. RUSSIAN WATERWAYS The Russian waterways comprise of an intricate pattern of connecting rivers, canals and vast lakes. The key points along the waterways are bookended by the Russian capital, Moscow, and St Petersburg. Linking these cities are dozens of ancient locks that connect the lakes and rivers in the region. RIVER THAMES – ENGLAND While it is renowned for f<strong>low</strong>ing through London, the Thames has much to offer before reaching our great capital, including quintessential countryside and sleepy towns that have inspired many authors and artists. ARMENIA SAÔNE RIVER – FRANCE The Saône begins its journey in the Vosges mountains and f<strong>low</strong>s around 100 miles to meet the Rhône at Lyon. A cruise along its waters is the best way to see the famed Burgundy wine region. SEINE RIVER – FRANCE The Seine runs for nearly 486 miles, rising at Saint-Seine near Dijon, in the Lang<strong>res</strong> platueau, before f<strong>low</strong>ing through Paris and into the English Channel at Le Havre. Time spent cruising through idyllic French countryside is countered by a journey through metropolitan Paris. Budapest – <strong>pages</strong> 0, 42, 44, 48, 50 & 54 SYRIA To book call us on 01858 438492 or visit www.rivercruiseline.co.uk 11