24th Jul, 2008

Cruising the Blue Danube on a River boat

We took a Viking River Cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg, Germany. What a wonderful way to see Europe. With only 140 guests on the river boat, we stopped at small towns in Austria and Germany along the way. Every port began with an informative walking tour including a major historical sight for a few hours. We were then given free time to walk around the town and explore on our own. It was a great way to enjoy small alleys and beautifully preserved medieval cities. One of the most interesting parts of this cruise was going through the many
locks (over 15) on the Danube.

While onboard, the cabins were comfortable and the staff pleasant and always able to assist with maps and directions in every city. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were included on the ship, but many times it was great sampling the local cuisine for lunch.

I am going to try other itineraries on this line such as the Russian River cruise on the Volga. That would be amazing as well. Experiencing the small towns on a river boat really gives you a flavor of the country you are visiting without the crowds of a large ship.

Posted by Nancy in europe travel, travel, Cruises, Expert Travel Tips, Nancy's Travels

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Hi Nancy,
I hope all the children are doing great! Just wanted to let you know that I passed your name along to a colleague from Prudential who has a client looking for a travel agent (in these times where the internet gives consumers access to booking their own trip without the expertise of someone like yourself who has been almost everywhere and has so much knowledge about so many destinations etc!) Thought you would like to know that your personal service is still alive and well :-) All the best, Mary MacKenzie

By: Mary MacKenzie on October 6th, 2008
at 6:43 pm

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