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Offering Europe River Cruises, Egypt
River Cruises, China River Cruises &
Russia Cruises
River cruising is a wonderful story of
discovery—complete with easygoing
comfort and convenience. You’ll uncover
treasures you find straight out of
history books and fairytales—charming
squares, magnificent cathedrals,
bustling marketplaces—often just a
stroll away from the ship. There is no
waiting in long lines to get on or off
the ship, and there are always amazing
things to see—scenic vineyards, historic
castles, or countless UNESCO World
Heritage Sites—from the comfort of your
stateroom.
There are many ways to travel through
Europe, but none compare to the
intimate, stylish, and sophisticated
experience of a river cruise.
Review all the award-winning river
cruises in Europe, Russia, China, or
Egypt from 3 of the best river cruise
specialists.
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Amedeus Waterways
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Viking River Cruises
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Uniworld River Cruises |
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"These river cruise &
small-ship cruise ships
all feature elegant
interiors with abundant
glass, vibrant colors,
modern designs with
contemporary
appointments, state-of
the- art technology,
personalized service,
fine dining, remarkable
amenities, and spacious
outside staterooms." |
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The River Cruise experience—scenery, history and
cultural enrichment
Picture-perfect scenery
surrounds your ship as it glides gracefully along one of
the world’s great rivers. But a River Cruise experience is
so much more—with a perfect combination of shore
excursions, lectures, demonstrations and performances,
every journey is a cultural adventure.
Comprehensive Shore Excursions
What travel experiences do you dream of?
• Wandering the halls of the Hermitage Museum in
Russia’s St. Petersburg
• Sampling fine French wines in Burgundy
• Strolling the courtyards of Beijing’s Forbidden
City
• Touring age-old castles along the Middle Rhine
• Marveling at the incredible dexterity of a Chinese
artist crafting fine porcelain wares
When traveling
on a River Cruise , some itineraries at least
one shore excursion every day. These guided tours
bring you closer to the culture, people and history
of your destinations—and virtually all excursions
are included in the cruise fare, providing great
value and an incredibly rich experience. In most
ports, you will also have some leisure time for
shopping or whatever suits your fancy. And of
course, if you would prefer not to join the
organized shore excursion you’re always free to
explore as you choose—independently.
Immerse
Yourself in the Region’s Culture
To complement your onshore excursions, take part
in program of
immersive learning and enhancement activities both
on board and ashore:
• Hands-on demonstrations in cuckoo clock-making,
wooden shoe-carving or glassblowing
• Classes in cooking local specialties, like apple
strudel
• Tai chi lessons from a Chinese master— offered on
deck as you cruise through the Yangtze morning mist
• A traditional tea service in Russia or a Ukrainian
tea party
These in-depth experiences are included as an
essential part of discovering more about the places
through which you cruise, and each activity is
planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary.
Learn More About History and Local Arts With
Culture Curriculum
Sometimes you want to dig a little deeper.
Take in a series of onboard multimedia talks to shed
light on the history and culture of the places you
visit. Learn about:
•The Dutch Masters or painters in France’s various
regions while traveling through Europe
• The fall of Communism in Russia
• The importance of China’s dynasties while sailing
along the Yangtze River
• Key words and phrases in the local language
wherever you are traveling
These presentations provide a context for your own
observations, enhancing your travel experience.
Elegant, comfortable ships
River
ships are smaller than ocean vessels, so every stateroom
has an outside view of the river and passing scenery.
And the flat-bottomed shape of these ships ensures a
safe and smooth ride with no worries about motion
sickness. River ships are specially designed to
navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient
access to every destination along the way.
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The
luxurious
"AMA"
ships
feature
the most
spacious
staterooms
on
Europe's
rivers,
with 82
percent
boasting
French
Balconies.
Guests
enjoy
premium,
hotel-style
bedding
with
plush,
down
duvets;
luxurious
terry
bathrobes
and
slippers,
as well
as
bottled
water
replenished
daily.
Marble-appointed
baths
feature
luxurious,
spa-quality
toiletries
and a
sleek,
multi-jet
shower
system.
Flat
panel
stateroom
TVs
offer a
unique
Infotainment
system
featuring
Internet
access,
an array
of
satellite
channels
and
movies.
The
vessels
also
feature
a
fitness
center,
beauty
salon,
whirlpool,
walking
track on
the Sun
Deck and
bicycles
for
passengers
to
explore
quaint
towns
and
villages
on their
own.
Destination Deals:
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River
cruising
is an
experience
like no
other,
offering
a
totally
relaxing
way to
discover
the try
heart of
Europe,
Russia
and
China.
While
onboard,
you
unpack
just
once in
your
deluxe
river-view
stateroom.
Then sit
back and
take in
the
lovely
countryside,
dramatic
hilltop
castles
and
charming
villages
as they
slowly
drift
by. Our
more
than
half
million
satisfied
guests
can tell
you—Viking
River
Cruises
is the
best way
to
journey
to the
heart of
these
exciting
destinations.
Destination Deals:
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Uniworld’s
boutique
river
cruise
ship
designers
often
invest a
lot of
thought,
time and
resources
into an
interior
decor
reflective
of a
destination,
as well
as the
amenities
that
assure
an
elegant,
relaxed
and
intimate
experience.
This is
apparent
on each
of
Uniworld’s
ten
company-owned
ships!
Over the
course
of the
last
couple
of
years,
Uniworld’s
ships
that
offer
the
highest
standard
of
comfort,
so
guests
travel
from one
exciting
destination
to the
next
with
access
to
stylish
lounges,
cozy
libraries,
panoramic
restaurants
offering
sumptuous
cuisine
and
inviting
riverview
staterooms.
Expect
more
personalized
attention
with
Uniworld
Uniworld
employs
an all
English,
professionally
trained
staff,
so there
are no
language
barriers
and no
problems
with
understanding
what is
being
said or
going
on. All
announcements
are made
only in
English.
Unlike
many
companies
offering
river
cruise
programs
in
Europe
and
elsewhere,
Uniworld
is an
American
company
focused
on North
American
travelers,
or at
least
English-speaking
clientele
(the
trips
are
popular
with
Canadians
and
folks
from
Down
Under as
well).
Destination Deals:
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Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver an exceptional
vacation experience with everlasting
memories onboard a River Cruise. Our
partner cruise lines offer some of the
top river ships cruising Europe’s
legendary rivers and the Russian, Egypt
and China waterways. Your cruise
vacation is as important to us as it is
to you. We will do our best to
provide superior service to ensure your
river cruise experience is a most
pleasurable one. River Cruises
offer a full program of included shore
excursions, as well as entertainment and
educational options. This is your
vacation, so it is always your decision
to either join the excursions or to
relax onboard and let the wonderful
scenery float by. River Cruise ships
feature state-of-the-art public areas
with great art work, new amenities and
services, exquisitely decorated
staterooms and gourmet dining; all of
which provide an unparalleled cruise
vacation. We pride ourselves on offering
the highest standards in European river
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