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A river cruise is undoubtedly the most civilized way to see the best of Europe; you can relax in the comfort of a small vessel as you glide through beautiful towns and spec
tacular scenery. But how do you choose which cruise company, which kind of rivership, and where to go? The Berlitz guide to River Cruising in Europe will tell you everything you need to know about taking a cruise along Europe’s beautiful rivers and waterways. The book cuts through the brochures’ hype – almost every river cruise company promises you luxury.
But what does ‘luxury’ really mean? The guide gives you unbiased advice on the different kinds of river vessels and the facilities they offer, helping you to make an informed choice.
We take you on a journey along Europe’s rivers and waterways, describing the highlights along the way – the historic cities and majestic scenery of the Danube, the castles and vineyards of the romantic Rhine, and much.
Also included are listings for over 200 river vessels, which are described in detail and impartially rated, so that you can easily compare ships and their facilities.
PART ONE
Introduction
About River Cruising
The River Cruise Experience
The Rivers and What to See
The Danube
The Rhine
The Moselle, Neckar and Saar
The Elbe
The Rhone, Saone and Seine
The Po
The Douro
Cruise Barging
PART TWO
The Riverships
About rivership classification and ratings
Listing of riverships and their ratings, by region
Overview
A river cruise is undoubtedly the most civilized way to see the best of Europe; you can relax in the comfort of a small vessel as you glide through beautiful towns and spec
tacular scenery. But how do you choose which cruise company, which kind of rivership, and where to go? The Berlitz guide to River Cruising in Europe will tell you everything you need to know about taking a cruise along Europe’s beautiful rivers and waterways. The book cuts ...