Europe has something absolutely magical about it. Old, magnificent, frail and beautiful, this entire continent represents diversity at its finest. From East to West and from South to North, you will encounter places that will leave you with strong memories and with a feeling of having been part of that culture. From Greece to Finland and from Moscow to London, there are places that are worth paying a vising. Still, your time and your budget may not allow you to actually visit all these places. And when that happens, you will just have to narrow down the list of options until you reach that one, perfect place to embody them all. A cruise down the Rhine River may be just what you need and not for one reason only. Read on and find out why such a cruise will be just like an entire Euro-Trip.
Black Forest, Germany (creative commons)
Germany – The Centre of Europe
First and foremost, this entire cruise is mainly based on one of the most powerful countries in Europe: Germany. For many people out there, this is the very centre of the entire European attractiveness and the truth is that this place comes with many, many attractions. You will be visiting some of the most important cities in Germany and you will allow yourself the chance of being impressed by the great beauty of the German architecture.
Amsterdam – The City of Freedom
Secondly, you will get a glimpse of Amsterdam as well and from at least one point of view, there is no other city to represent more the European ideals than this one. Although not extremely important from the point of view of the European politics (or at least not as important as Brussels, for example), Amsterdam bears the ideal of freedom and of cultural diversity brought to the state of perfection, which is, in the end, everything Europe is about.
A Taste of France
Last, but most definitely not least, you will have the chance of having a taste of the French beauty as well. As soon as you will step in Strasbourg, you will be able to experience the French hospitality at its finest. Even more, you will have the chance of almost travelling back in time, since this city is one of the oldest and most beautiful medieval ones in Europe and it will provide you with an amazing experience when it comes to its architecture and atmosphere.
EU Parliament, Strasbourg (creative commons)
A cruise down the Rhine River is more than just a trip, but an immersion in what lies at the basis of Europe itself. Visiting Germany and having a taste of its special fragrance, experiencing what happens when France and Germany meet together and having the chance of seeing one of the most free-spirited and fascinating cities in the world – that is something you don’t do every day. All in all, this entire 12 day cruise can be a great way of discovering (or re-discovering) Europe at its finest and it can be one of the best ways to learn more about its beauty and about its history.
