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River Cruise Newsletter Dated
October 3, 2024
Dear Vacations To Go Customer,
This week, I'll highlight some of the
top attractions of river
cruises around the world. Click the links below to see photos and
money-saving offers.
Mississippi River cruises glide through America's heartland,
stopping in dynamic cities and picturesque river towns. Guided
sightseeing can include landmarks such as
Oak Alley,
a beautifully restored mansion known for its canopy of 300-year-old oak
trees, and the
French Quarter,
New Orleans' oldest and most famous neighborhood.
View Mississippi River deals.
Columbia River cruises reveal the rugged beauty of America's
Pacific Northwest. Excursions might include a hike among the towering
cascades of
Multnomah Falls,
a trip to volcanic
Mount St. Helens
or a look at the workings of the
Bonneville Dam,
a National Historic Site.
View Columbia River deals.
Rhine River cruises navigate the Rhine Gorge, a scenic stretch of
the river dotted with castles and vineyards. Among them are
Castle Marksburg,
above the town of Braubach near Koblenz, and
Castle Katz
in St. Goarshausen. Many itineraries stop in Strasbourg in France's
Alsace region, where the attractive
Petite France district
is a favorite spot for a stroll.
View Rhine River deals.
Danube River cruises sail into Old World cities like
Budapest,
which is divided by the river, and Vienna, where sightseeing excursions
take in
St. Stephen's Cathedral,
the opera house and the avenue known as the Ringstrasse. The Danube
converges with the Ilz and the Inn rivers in the German city of
Passau.
Perched on a river bluff, 900-year-old
Melk Abbey
in Austria is another highlight.
View Danube River deals.
You can visit festive outdoor
Christmas markets
in towns along the Danube and Rhine on departures in late November and
December. Sausages sizzle on grills, carolers sing and vendors' booths
are decorated with evergreen garlands and white lights.
View holiday deals.
Seine River voyages start with sightseeing in
Paris
and travel west to visit
Giverny
(former home of artist Claude Monet), D-Day landing sites in Normandy
and the
Normandy American Cemetery
at Colleville-sur-Mer.
View Seine River deals.
Saone River cruises meander through France's Burgundy region,
where passengers can learn about the region's wine industry in
Chalon-sur-Saone and see the
Hospices of Beaune,
a 15th-century hospital complex famous for its intricately detailed,
colorful roofs. In Tournus, passengers spend time at
St. Philibert Abbey,
a Romanesque church.
View Saone River deals.
The
Rhone River runs through France's Provence region to the
Mediterranean coast; Rhone cruises usually are combined with Saone
sailings. Ships call at the walled city of Avignon for visits to a
14th-century papal palace
and at
Lyon
to see its Roman remains and Old Town.
View Rhone River deals.
Douro River trips sail through the
grape-growing regions
of Portugal. Itineraries typically spend time in the city of
Porto,
a longtime center for the port wine trade, and at the Baroque-style
Mateus Palace
and gardens in Vila Real.
View Douro River deals.
In spring, the
tulip fields
of Holland brim with colorful blooms. View them on a
"tulip time"
river cruise, which includes a visit to Keukenhof Gardens, where 7
million bulbs are planted annually. These sailings take place in March
and April and also visit ports in Belgium.
View tulip time deals.
Mekong River cruises travel through Cambodia and Vietnam.
Attractions include
Tonle Sap Lake,
known for its rich birdlife and fishing villages, and the
Silver Pagoda
in Phnom Penh. Many departures also incorporate
Angkor Wat,
a 12th-century complex of ornate stone structures.
View Mekong River deals.
There are many other rivers around the world that offer unforgettable
sights, like the Po, Main and Moselle in Europe; the Nile in Egypt; the
Chobe in Africa and the Amazon in South America. To learn more about
trips on these and other waterways, visit
www.RiverCruise.com.
In case you missed any of our recent river cruise newsletters, I've
provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any
link to read more.
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-- Learn about the best places to visit on the Danube River.
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Brand-New 2025 Itineraries
-- Check out new sailings debuting next year on the Rhine, Danube and
other waterways.
France River Cruises
-- Read about top sights along the Seine, Rhone, Saone and other
rivers.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
-- Browse this company's all-inclusive offerings.
Rhine River Cruise Attractions
-- Impressive castles, charming towns and lush vineyards are highlights
of this popular route.
Emerald Cruises
-- Get exceptional value with the company's river sailings.
Here are this week's
Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per
person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.
1)
Gems of the Danube,
8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Travels between Budapest and
Nuremberg or Munich.
Save up to 75%. Starting at $2,300.
Departures from October 27, 2024 through October 19, 2025.
2)
Tulip Time,
8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins and ends in Amsterdam.
Save up to
50%. Starting at $1,690. Departures from March 13, 2025 through May
5, 2026.
3)
Romantic Danube,
8 days with Viking. Travels between Budapest and Regensburg.
Save
with reduced cruise rates and special air offers. Starting at
$1,999. Departures from November 1, 2024 through November 22, 2026.
4)
Sensations of Lyon & Provence,
8 days with Emerald Cruises. Travels between Lyon and Nice.
Save up
to 70%. Starting at $2,322. Departures from April 12, 2025 through
October 25, 2025.
5)
Rhine Cruise to Switzerland,
8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Travels between Cologne and Basel.
Save $500 per couple. Starting at $2,399. Departures from October
22, 2024 through October 24, 2025.
6)
Secrets of the Douro,
8 days with Emerald Cruises. Begins and ends in Porto.
Save up to
73%. Starting at $2,370. Departures from November 30, 2024 through
November 8, 2025.
7)
The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles,
8 days with Avalon Waterways. Begins in Amsterdam and ends in Remich.
Save with deeply discounted cruise fares. Starting at $2,580.
Departures from May 4, 2025 through September 5, 2026.
8)
Bonjour Bordeaux,
8 days with Avalon Waterways. Begins and ends in Bordeaux.
Save with
deeply discounted cruise fares. Starting at $2,780. Departures from
March 25, 2025 through November 3, 2026.
9)
Paris & Normandy,
8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Begins and ends in Paris.
Save up to 20%. Starting at $3,214. Departures from March 23,
2025 through October 19, 2025.
10)
Columbia & Snake Rivers,
9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Clarkston and
Portland.
Save up to $1,900 per couple. Starting at $4,210.
Departures from April 4, 2025 through May 9, 2025.
Customers in the US and Canada can call us toll-free at 800-510-4002. For a list of our other toll-free numbers worldwide, click here.
Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.
Sincerely,
Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go