Old World River Romance

Old World River Romance

Perfect Days and Nights await!


With it’s wonderful blend of ancient and modern enchantments, European River Cruises offer some of the most breathtakingly romantic destinations on Earth.  Enjoying the best in first class accommodations without the worry of travel plans allows you to more fully appreciate both Old and New World charms.

By day, relax and immerse yourself in a variety of cultures while you and that special someone browse the beautiful European streets and shops, parks and museums.

By night, sample exquisitely prepared cuisine while enjoying the music and dancing that helps make this one of the world’s favorite vacation destinations.

Enchanting Europe

Art, architectural and cultural pleasures!


Cruse the historic Danube, Main and Rhine rivers as you pass through stunning European cities, countrysides and town including those of Hungary, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.  You’ll be captivated by any number of enchanting UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Enjoy striking Budapest and the mesmerizing sights and sounds of Vienna.  Feast your eyes on stunning architecture, such as the spires of Cathedral Cologne. Leisurely visit some of the most history rich and glorious destinations and attractions Europe has to offer.

Taste the delicious wines that have made the Austrian Valley of Wachau famous.  Experience the quiet beauty while cruising over a hundred miles along the Main-Danube Canal.  Picture perfect Castles and vineyards await as you wander through timeless towns and walk the Medieval streets of such historic cities as Regensburg, Nuremberg and Bamberg.

Beautiful Amsterdam

Culture, cuisine and music as it was meant to be enjoyed!


Sail three beautiful rivers: the Rhine with it’s Medieval castles; the quiet wondering Main; and the royal Danube. Depart brilliant and exciting Amsterdam for majestic Vienna.  Take your time as the  cruise allows the time you need to enjoy both exquisite sites and sailing.

Be transported back in time as you walk the cobblestone streets of fairy book villages.  Meander through the hamlet of Miltenberg. View downtown Rothenburg’s Gothic churches.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Bamberg with it’s glorious Renaissance architecture and Baroque homes.  Explore Nuremburg, a Medieval German city guarded by it’s mighty walls.  Cruise a canal of beautiful Amsterdam while sampling it delicious food and drink.

Grand European Explorer

Combine Eastern Europe and Grand European Discovery  for grand voyage from Switzerland to Romania!

Embark on a leisurely 2,000 mile once in a lifetime journey along the legendary Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.  Meander through such UNESCO World Heritage Towns as Bamberg and Regensburg.  Explore such famous European capitals as Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest.  Experience Renaissance and Baroque architecture, ancient Roman ruins and storybook towns and countryside.  Ride a carriage through the Bavarian forest and sample the best vintage of lush European vineyards.  Cruise along the magnificent Main-Danube Canal, through the Iron Gates and beyond to the Black Sea.

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.

Luelle & Dave on the Enchanting Danube

This June Dave and  I continue our tradition of enjoying the best of Old World River Cruising, the most relaxing and luxurious form of travel available today.  For this trip we’ll be sailing aboard Uniworld’s flagship, the River Beatrice for seven days on the Enchanting Danube.

Here I am relaxing with the Captain of the River Baroness, the ship we went on last year on our Normandy - Paris trip. The smaller ships allow you to get to know the crew and most of the passengers by the end of a week.

We’ll explore exciting destinations as Prague, Checkoslovakia and Passau, Germany.  Ending our elegant seven day cruise in Budapest, Hungry we’ve chosen to add extra value to our trip explore Switzerland from Zurich to Lucerne by train!

Join us here for pictures, video and a play by play account of exciting yet relaxing vacation.  Find out from the experts the do’s and don’t of Old World River Cruising.  We’ll be providing helpful tips as to the best ship board dining options, recreation and amenities.

Follow along for inside information on our favorite sites and experiences, restaurants and eateries, shopping and markets at each different port of call.

Stunning Staterooms

Enjoy the World from your Stateroom!


Step into an Old World river cruise stateroom or suite and find yourself ready to experience the most relaxing, stress free vacation possible while enjoying the most elegant of accommodations.  Set sail in your own world class hotel filled with the finest of furnishings, from the most beautiful draperies and exquisite comforters to Egyptian combed cotton sheets and wool-cashmere comforters.

Richly stocked bathrooms await filled, with every imaginable amenity from plush robes to luxurious towels crafted by some of Europe’s most celebrated designers.

Feel free to relaxing in front a state of the art flat-screen TV with satellite. Deluxe air conditioning assures you’ll be comfortable day and night and with twice a day turn down service from award winning staff, your room’s always clean and ready whenever you return.

While every stateroom is beautiful, Old World river cruise suites with French balconies are unparalleled. Enjoy the added pleasure of room service for breakfast as you take in the sunrise and breathe in the morning air in private comfort.  Where available, you’ll find staying in a one-of-a-kind owner’s suite an unforgettable experience.

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