You heard it on the grapevine
By Sukie Chapman
21 June 2018
You heard it on the grapevine…the best places to visit if your hobby is wine.
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The city of Speyer is one of the oldest cities in Germany and contains a beautiful Old Town. Among the highlights of Speyer is its cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site that celebrated its 950th anniversary in 2011. The cathedral, a basilica with four towers and two domes, was founded by Conrad II in 1030 and remodelled at the end of the 11th century. It is one of the most important Romanesque monuments from the time of the Holy Roman Empire.
The cathedral was the burial place of the German emperors for almost 300 years. It is the first known structure to be built with a gallery that encircles the whole building. The system of arcades added during these renovations was also a first in architectural history.
From Switzerland to the Netherlands, this spectacular cruise reveals the majestic allure of the Rhine River, in all of its fairytale glory. We uncover beautiful valley gorges, splendid halftimbered towns and all the remarkable cities along the banks of this grand old river.
Over the course of four different countries, discover some of the finest experiences these nations have to offer including a German heritage rail journey, a French city tour and Dutch steam trains, along with daytime cruising on some of the finest stretches of the Rhine.
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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 Sukie Chapman
21 June 2018
You heard it on the grapevine…the best places to visit if your hobby is wine.
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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.