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Page & Moy  -  Discover more with Page & Moy
River cruises.

    -  Quality escorted touring holidays
River cruises across Europe, Egypt & China include: The Nile, Yangtze, Rhine, Elbe, Danube, Rhone, Douro & Russian Waterways. Also Mediterranean, Caribbean & Alaska/Canada cruises.

  
**  Dalmations Cruises  -  Sailing Holidays in Croatia
The Dalmatian motorsailor cruise offers you the chance to explore some of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of Croatia.
Starting from Dubrovnik or Split your sailing trip will take you around the islands of Mljet, Korcula, and Hvar, visiting local villages and attractive Dalmatian towns.
**  Black Sea Cruises from Varna
Exciting sea trip, which gives you the incredible opportunity to visit wonderful places along the Bulgarian seaside from its north to its south end in just a week. Join to explore the magic of some of the most beautiful ancient cities in Bulgaria, on board the boat - "Five Pearls of the Bulgarian Seacoast"




 Croisiere Net  -  river cruises eastern Europe
 Uma Casa Portuguesa  -  river cruises Portugal

Danube Cruise

 Peter Deilmann River Cruises  -  The Blue Danube - Habsburg's Empire 
Thinking of the Danube, we turn to Mozart, string quartets and Strauss waltzes, evenings at Vienna's Staats Opera or Lipizaner horses at the Spanish Riding School, we are longing for a piece of Sacher Torte, apple strudel and golden Hungarian Tokai wine. But the Danube offers so much more.
Starting in baroque Passau, Bavaria, sail along the beautiful wine country of the Wachau with visits to Melk's impressive Abbey, and Dürnstein's medieval castle. Next stop is Vienna, escape into the world of Habsburgs at Schoenbrunn or Belvederre Palaces, visit St. Stephen Cathedral or take a horse drawn carriage through the Prater. Budapest, "Queen of the Danube" awaits you wity its spectacular Parliament Building, the Opera and Fisher Bastion. Not to be missed is a journey into the Hungarian Puszta with its wild horses or the Danube Bend and the Cathedral of Ezstergom.
 Viking River Cruises

Elbe Cruise

 Peter Deilmann River Cruises  -  The Historic Elbe - Saxon Treasures 
The culture along the banks of the Elbe was formed over hundreds of years by the Kingdom of Saxony, and the passion of its rulers to collect art, building palaces, churches and towns. Geographically situated in the east of Europe, the Elbe stretches from the giant mountains of Saxon Switzerland to the Hanseatic town of Hamburg. Along the banks, the river brings you to the cradle of the reformation, Martin Luther's Wittenberg; the origin of Meissen's porcelain "white gold", the gardens and palaces of Wörlitz, Pillnitz, Moritzburg and Zwinger and, of course, Dresden, the "Elbe Florence" with its famous museums of old masters, jewels and objects d'art of the Saxon Kings, The highlight of any Elbe cruise is a visit to Bohemia's capital Prague on the Moldau. Explore one of Europe's most splendid cities where you can find almost 200 castles.
 Viking River Cruises

Main Cruise [ Germany ]

 Viking River Cruises

Moselle Cruise [ Germany ]

 Peter Deilmann River Cruises
Moselle river, meandering through the wine growing country from Trier to Koblenz.
 Viking River Cruises

Oder Cruise [ Poland ]

 Peter Deilmann River Cruises - untamed beauty
If you enjoy unspoiled countryside and nature, join us on a voyage along Poland's river Oder. Situated in Eastern Europe, virtually unchanged for centuries, take in the beauty of this untamed river which is a sanctuary for wildlife. Buzzards, eagles, hawks and other birds breed here undisturbed. Visit the Baltic Islands of Rügen and Usedom, known for its white beaches and its artists' colony of painters and craftsmen. And, then there is the culture too, classical manor houses, medieval cloisters, historic Breslau, Poland's most western city and the Hanseatic towns of Stralsund and Stettin.

Po Cruise [ Italy ]

 Peter Deilmann River Cruises  -  the Po, Palazzos and the Venetian Lagoon
Italian Renaissance - It is easy to be romantic when describing the beauty of this part of the world. "La Bella Italia", "La Serenissima" and Romeo and Juliet come to mind. Gondolas at moonlight on the Canale Grande, parks and palazzos, art treasures, painting from Michelangelo to Raphael, and, of course, the music! Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" at St. Marks Church or Verdi's "Aida" at the open air opera in Verona and last, but not least, Italien food and wine! The combination guarantees a wonderful vacation, best experienced on board the CASANOVA on a seven night cruise on the Po river from Venice to Cremona with excursions to Verona, Padua, Bologna, Ferrara, Mantua and the islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Torcello and Burrano.

Rhine Cruise [ Germany ]

 KD River Cruises
Ships: ms Deutschland, ms Britannia, ms Wilhelm Tell, ms Heinrich Heine, ms Helvetia, ms Theodor Fontane,  ms Viking Neptune, ms Viking Europe, ms Viking Pride, ms Viking Danube, ms Viking Normandie, ms Viking Burgundy, ms Viking Spirit and ms Viking Kirov
UK Office: Travel Renaissance, Epsom, Surrey, Ph. 1372/74 20 33
 Koln- Dusseldorfer
Escape from the stress of everyday life and enjoy the most beautiful stretches of the Rhine from on board a KD ship. Wonderful scenery, picturesque castles and fertile vineyards create the ideal background against which to relax and let us spoil you. You can go on board at any one of the more than 40 KD landing-stages and take one of the numerous tours, like the Loreley Tour, Seven Mountains Tour and The Rhine and Moselle
 Viking River Cruises
Get the perfect sampling of scenic riverside landscapes and traditional German, Swiss, French and Dutch cities when you embark on this five-night adventure along the legendary Rhine River. See castles nestled among the lush hillsides overlooking the river's course. Once fortified residences, they stand today as magical and historical reminders of days past. Visit towns where fairytales were born and relive history as you tour renowned sites including Cologne's remarkable Dom and the imposing Heidelberg Castle. Experience varied cultures and time-honored traditions, and take a little of each as wonderful memories of your river cruise.

Rhone Cruise [ France ]

 Peter Deilmann River Cruises  -  The Rhône and Saône - Burgundy and Provence
We've all read the book, but have we been, have we walked the lavender fields and the medieval towns, tasted the original Provencal cuisine with its fine cheeses and lovely herbs? Yes, we've all seen a Van Gogh painting but have we visited Arles or St. Remy where he lived, or experienced the pale bright light of the Carmague which inspired so many painters.
The melody of "Sur Le Pont d'Avignon" is well known, but have we actually seen this beautiful medieval monument, or visited the Papal Palace and the Pord Du Gard? This cruise is for all who love just this and more, additionally we sail to Lyon, the silk and food capital of France, and then north along the Saône river taking in the wine regions of Mâconnais, Burgundy and Beaujolais

Saone Cruise [ France ]

 Peter Deilmann River Cruises
 Viking River Cruises
Cruise past some of France's most beautiful countryside and richest vineyards along the Rhône and Saône Rivers. Travel through Burgundy, the lavender-scented hills of Provence and the majestic scenery of the Ardèche region. Taste the fabled wines of the Burgundy region in Beaune and sample some of the country's most amazing food as you tour Lyon, the world's gastronomic center. You'll also see the inspiration to many of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings in Arles, a city of vibrant colors, gallo-Roman ruins and such architectural highlights as the Church of St. Triomphe

Schelde Cruise [ Belgium & the Netherlands ]

 Viking River Cruises  -  Tulip and Windmills
Combine Holland's annual floral splendor with Belgium's charming countryside for a memorable nine-night journey filled with time-honored history and longstanding traditions. Cruise the scenic Dutch and Belgian waterways and experience the best way to discover this region, an up-close and personal experience that cannot be rivaled. With stops in large cities as well as traditional harbor towns, you will be introduced to the history and culture of the Dutch and Belgian people. Meet the locals, walk amidst the world-famous windmills and taste some of the pastries and chocolates that draw visitors from around the globe.

Seine Cruise [ France ]

 Viking River Cruises 
An enchanting area of orchards, pastures and clear streams comprise the Seine's scenic river valley. This magnificent waterway will take you through the very heart of France, past the loveliest scenery in the world. On your journey, you'll visit Rouen, the gardens of Giverny that inspired Monet, and romantic Paris. Walk the cobblestone streets and view the picturesque architecture of provincial Vernon. Tour the half-timbered houses and exquisite gothic architecture of Rouen. And in Giverny, see the famous home of Claude Monet, whose paintings were inspired by the gardens and lily ponds that surrounded his colorful home.

Thames Cruise [ UK ]

 Thames Cruises
See London on a Thames River Cruise with Lunch or Dinner.

IJssel Cruise [ Netherlands ]

 Viking River Cruises  -  Roundtrip Amsterdam
Holland's legendary windmills are stately representatives for the Dutch people as they warmly welcome visitors from around the globe. The scenic Dutch waterways are dotted with historic ports like Amsterdam and Rotterdam as well as picturesque harbor villages.


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 Abercrombie & Kent  -  Canal & River Cruising
 Burgundy & Franche-Comté, Loire Valley, Alsace-Lorraine, Provence & The South, Bordeaux, Normandy, Holland & Belgium, Great Britain & Ireland
 European River and Canal Cruises
Why not try something different? European river cruises allow you to travel through France, Holland or Belgium without the hassles of road travel or packing. Whether you're taking walking tours of vineyards or exploring a French Chateau, your cabin is your home for the trip.
 Voyages Jules Verne  -  journeys for the discerning traveller
The aim of the Company has always been to re-invest itineraries with a sense of occasion so that, even on short European journeys, a reason for travel shines through: gardens, history, architecture, archaeology, culture and wildlife are some of the themes that inspire the itineraries


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