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The city of Mainz is located at the confluence of the River Main and the River Rhine. The origins of the city as a large settlement date back to 38 BC, when the Romans built a citadel here. Artefacts on display in the Landesmuseum show there have been settlements here since 300,000 BC.
The magnificent Mainz Cathedral is an architectural feat in the Romanesque style. Otherwise, visit the Gutenberg Museum, just opposite the Cathedral. The museum tells the story of Johann Gutenberg, who invented the movable type printing press in the 1450s, regarded by Time Magazine as the most important individual of the last millennium.
Explore the fascinating towns and stunning scenery along the Rhine on a festive rail-cruise tour. From the comfort and luxury of the 5-star MS Amadeus Silver II, you can experience an indulgent Christmas tour on one of Europe's most beautiful waterways.
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Enjoy a fantastic New Year break cruising along the marvellous Rhine. From the comfort of the luxurious 5-star MS Amadeus Silver II, we take in the stunning scenery and some of Europe's prettiest towns, and see in the New Year in style.
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Since the days of Lord Byron, the British have been visiting the Rhine, charmed by its riverside castles and vineyards. Our ship navigates the father of German rivers, visiting an array of Christmas Markets en-route.
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It was a superb tour, cruise boat, tour manager, just to name a few things.
By Lorna Heatley
30 May 2018
There’s a lot to be said for multi-centre tours. The variety, the excitement, the fact that you can get at least 50% more train journeys by travelling between destinations (if you’re in a place rife with trains… and also like trains).
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By Sukie Chapman
27 April 2018
Just like fashion, travel experiences seasonal ebbs and flows in destination popularity, but unlike fashion – there’s no Versace-style puppet master behind the scenes pulling strings that dictate where you’ll be journeying to over the next year; travel trends are much more consumer led.
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By Persephone Hallow
12 April 2017
River cruising is becoming one of the most popular tour choices, particularly for leisurely travellers over 60, offering a scenic escape with some wonderful perks. Today we’re exploring why the river cruise has become so popular in recent years, and whether it might just be the right tour for you.
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A great experience. Excellent food, very good crew, good group. Great tour all round.