City-hopping travels have the tendency to be monotonous: Take a flight or train to a city, check into your hotel, explore the city, move on to the next city and repeat. Instead of the same-old travel agenda, approach your travels in a different way by arriving on a river cruise. From the calm European rivers, take in exhilarating views of the surrounding landscapes from a unique vantage point.
River cruises are growing in popularity due to the traveler’s ability to pop by multiple cities in just a few days. Trains allow for similar excursions but also involve the stress of finding train stations, navigating train routes and adhering to strict timelines. With only one port to remember and the option to leave your luggage on the ship, you are free to wander the streets of your destination cities without a care. You also will not have to worry about paying for tourist-priced meals in each city as the cruise serves authentic breakfasts, lunches and dinners featuring local culinary specialties.
Unlike sea or ocean cruises, river cruises lessen the possibility of seasickness as rivers are practically free of waves. Some river cruise companies also offer packages that include airfare and airport transfer to your cruise vessel. These all-inclusive services make vacation planning a snap. With pre-planned destinations, schedules and optional itineraries, river cruising takes the stress out of planning your travel. All you have to do is decide where you want to go and pack your bags!
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