The mighty Rhine, Danube, Douro and more…
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| | | | | Ever wanted to explore Europe from a different perspective? Life looks different from the water and the joy of a river cruise is falling asleep gliding past beautiful scenery and then waking in the heart of a historic city or to a totally different landscape. We’ve pulled together some of our favourite cruises from fabulous Christmas Markets to the majestic Rhine Valley plus, try your hand at our lakes and waterways quiz. | | The Guardian Holidays team
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| | | | | A Wien romance
From the archives - piping-hot gluhwein, spiced'n'iced lebkuchen and gingerbread houses... Nigel Slater rediscovers the magic of Christmas during a trip to Vienna. | | Read more |
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| | | | The Danube’s Yuletide markets
Visit three of the Danube’s great cities – Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest – to soak up the festive atmosphere and see the historic sights. | | View details |
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| | | Try our lakes and rivers quiz
Are you in the flow when it comes to bodies of water, or do you feel your knowledge isn’t current and needs refreshing? |
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| | | | | Following the mighty river
Flowing from the Swiss Alps to the Hook of Holland, the Rhine is a merger of European cultures and landscapes, writes Ben Coates. | | Read more |
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| | | | Rhine and Moselle
Combine the historic cities of the mighty Rhine with the charming villages of the serene Moselle on this popular cruise. | | View details |
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| | | | He wrote the poem, you see the sights
From the archives - Byron didn't get it wrong - the Rhineland really is a land of fairytale castles and fine wines. | | Read more |
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| | | | Rhine cruise to Switzerland
Journey through the mighty Rhine Valley visiting historic cities such as Strasbourg and Rüdesheim enroute to Switzerland. | | View details |
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| Trip of the week | | Douro, Porto and Salamanca
| | | | Cruise from Porto into the heart of the Douro Valley to enjoy the spectacular scenery, fantastic wines and charming towns. | | View details |
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