Europe at it’s Finest

Wonders both Old and New!


Sail Europe’s greatest rivers in luxury while visiting destinations you’ll remember for a lifetime.  Explore medieval Castles and fairy tale villages, Gothic cathedrals and charming hamlets.  Sample the sights and sounds, tastes and aroma’s of the Old World.  Step back in time and enjoy friendly people and ancient cultures.

Modern Europe is equally thrilling.  Savor exquisite cuisine and the finest fashion while visiting first class restaurants and nightclubs. Meander through world famous destinations and museums, shops and parks.

From your opulent home-away-from-home, you’ll be pampered by award winning accommodations and  friendly staff.   Experience Europe at it’s finest aboard the finest ships designed to insure a once in a lifetime vacation.  From the serenity and security of your exquisitely furnished  stateroom or suite your every need will be instantly met, leaving you’ll be free to quietly roam cobblestone streets or grab a bus, ferry, tram or train anywhere your heart desires.

Exotic Egypt

Stroll through the Sands of Time!


From antiquity Egypt has marveled the world with its wonders.  Today’s Nile is your portal to thousands of years of history.  Relax in comfort while sailing these timeless waters.  With your every meet and desire anticipated, you’re free to completely enjoy encountering exotic people and places, many unchanged by the passage of time.

Crafted to reveal the glory of Pharaohs, the pyramids are icons of the splendor of the ancient world.  Experience their engineering marvel while contemplating the mysteries of the Sphinx.

As a historic source of trade and commerce and lifeline to the nation, the Nile offers unique access to the both ancient and modern Egypt.  Wonder awaits as you explore towering temples and colonnades to colorful marketplaces.  Share the glory of the hub of world history.  Taste the spice of ancient dishes, savoring the flavor of food and customs that defy time.

Modern Egypt offers a unique Middle East vantage point. Unique museums and art galleries, clothiers and shops delight the senses, immersing  you in a culture that’s captivated the world’s imagination for millennia.   Dine on epicurean delicacies from local cuisine to international favorites.  Sample the music and nightlife surrounded that has enthralled millions throughout the annuls of history.

Mythical China

Sail through millennia of mystery and culture as East meets West!

As perhaps the most ancient and mysterious culture on earth, China offers some of the world’s most fabulously exotic destinations.  Each of the Old World River Cruises itineraries provides an up close and personal immersion into the history and culture of Asia.

Explore the sites and sound from Shanghai and Beijing, China’s modern capital to the Summer Palace and Xi’an, birthplace of it’s ancient culture and first dynasty.  Visit the 4,000 mile Great Wall and the art and architecture of the Forbidden City’s 800 buildings and nearly 1,000 rooms.

Sail the famous Yangtze, the third longest river in the world. China’s premier waterway flows thousands of miles through the heart of the land and its diverse peoples.  Beautiful with great gorges with panoramic vistas, this lifeline for transporting food and information, colorful ancient and modern cities reveal the soul of the Chinese culture.

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