What You Will See When Taking a European River Cruise

There are many adventurous cruises in Europe that you need to experience. For instance, the continent has historic villages, mediaeval castles, rock formations, fortresses, rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. If you want to explore many scenic spots in many countries in one trip, then you should book a voyage for your holiday, vacation or honeymoon. Some places you will see on the trip include;

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is not only Holland’s capital but is also one of the continent’s famous cities. It is best known for its many bicycles, picturesque gardens, canals and museums. While in Amsterdam, you can visit the famous Vincent Van Gogh Museum, the Floating Flower Market and Vondelpark. Vondelpark is among the most famous parks in the region and attracts millions of visitors annually.

Cologne

This German city is over 2000 years old and contains many interesting attraction sites. For instance, there is the Cologne Cathedral which is a UNESCO site. Travellers can venture to the top of the cathedral and enjoy the panoramic views below. You can also visit Hohenzollern Bridge and the Chocolate Museum.

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

The fortress was built in the nineteenth century and stands on top of a hill. It was used as an important military base and visitors can explore the region using a cable car that takes them across the waterway from Koblenz to the fortress. All visitors on the cable will have an aerial and panoramic view from 113 metres above the water.

Lorelei

The rock formation is situated in Sankt Goarshausen. The rock stands tall above the turquoise waters. It is famously known for its myth about a beautiful siren who sang to sailors and lured them to the rock with her beautiful voice. The sailors became hypnotised with her beautiful voice and would crash their ships on the rocks and drown.

Basel

Basel has more than thirty museums and you can enjoy all the historic, cultural and religious attraction sites in the area. For instance, you can visit the Paper Mill Museum where you can learn about the history of papermaking throughout the centuries. Visitors can also be allowed to help the staff make the papers. Also explore Basel Munster, which is an important city landmark in the region. The cathedral was built back in the ninth century and has two very tall twin towers. Moreover, you can visit the Basel Zoo. It has gorillas, elephants, spider monkeys, cheetahs and kangaroos among other animals.

Marksburg Castle

This magnificent castle which sits on a hill was built in 1117 and was the last remaining castle that was not ruined. It has been preserved and still contains the mediaeval charm. Visitors will be transported into the Middle Ages as they go through the chapel, wine chamber, kitchen and armoury room among other rooms.

A few of the places to visit in this vast continent include the Vincent Van Gogh Museum, Basel Zoo, Cologne Cathedral, Chocolate Museum, Paper Mill Museum, Marksburg Castle and Lorelei among many other places. The great thing about European River Cruises is, you will never run out of things to see or explore. So, if you want an unforgettable travelling experience, book your trip today.