Five Incredible River Cruise Ports Not To Miss
The wonderful feeling each morning of being transported overnight to a new destination, is a travel moment worth relishing.
Europe has the most varied cruise choices that it’s hard to pick just one to highlight. A popular introduction In the classic Amsterdam to Budapest route along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Easter Europe hosts Budapest – Bucharest, while the Douro in Portugal, Venetian Lagoon in Italy or the Nile continue to help travellers focus in one particular country.
In the inspiringly unique itinerary on the Rivers of the World River Cruise, travellers are fortunate to cover the ground of two continents, nine countries and five super ships in one magnificently planned itinerary.
The most iconic rivers and ports in the world are covered, and below is our personal pick of our top five favourite river cruise port destinations:
Europe has the most varied cruise choices that it’s hard to pick just one to highlight. A popular introduction In the classic Amsterdam to Budapest route along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Easter Europe hosts Budapest – Bucharest, while the Douro in Portugal, Venetian Lagoon in Italy or the Nile continue to help travellers focus in one particular country.
In the inspiringly unique itinerary on the Rivers of the World River Cruise, travellers are fortunate to cover the ground of two continents, nine countries and five super ships in one magnificently planned itinerary.
The most iconic rivers and ports in the world are covered, and below is our personal pick of our top five favourite river cruise port destinations:
1. Venice Lagoon , Italy
This is one port where you won’t have to worry about crossing the road trying to avoid crazy European drivers hitting you. This car free location offers some of the best sightseeing in the world. From the Doges’ Palace, this Venetian Gothic style palace, where the governing ministries used meet, offers some of the richest history and splendid interiors in Venice. Walk the iconic Bridge of Sighs, lay back and relax with a gondola ride, explore the nearby islands of Murano, famous for its’ Italian blown glass factories and be amazed a Saint Mark’s Basilica an it’s magnificent domes and famous golden glass mosaics.
2. Vienna, Austria
Voted as one of the most liveable cities in Europe, Baroque art and architecture are on display in Vienna at the Belvedere Place, who house one of the greatest collection of work by famed Austrian artist, Gustav Klimt, including the iconic “the Kiss” masterpiece.
Arguably Austria’s most famous palace, the Schönbrunn is also a highlight to explore when visit this stunning European city.
The oldest operating dressage school, the famous Spanish Riding School, showcases the incredible grace and beauty of the Lipizzaner dressage horses, dancing across the sand, freestyle to musical show pieces.
Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud were all residents of Vienna and helped shape this artistic and intellectual culture.
Arguably Austria’s most famous palace, the Schönbrunn is also a highlight to explore when visit this stunning European city.
The oldest operating dressage school, the famous Spanish Riding School, showcases the incredible grace and beauty of the Lipizzaner dressage horses, dancing across the sand, freestyle to musical show pieces.
Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud were all residents of Vienna and helped shape this artistic and intellectual culture.
3. Lamego, Portugal
Full of history including a cathedral that was built by the first King of Portugal, Lamego in the wine country is a cultural beacon where museums in an 18th-century bishop’s palace house 500-year old works of art and 17th century azulejos-painted tiles-open new doors to the art and history of the country. The city’s shining star is the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, a Baroque church standing at the top of hundreds of elaborately decorated stairs, or Stairway to Heaven
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4. Aswan, Egypt
One of the highlights of any Nile Cruise, Aswan boasts a marvel of modern engineering—the Aswan High Dam—as well as the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple complex, which was moved from one island to another back in the 1970s.
It’s also the perfect launch pad to take a ride in a felucca—a traditional Egyptian sailboat—where you can watch ancient tribes along the river.
For a modern day twist, enjoy afternoon tea at a famous hotel depicted in Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile.
Cultural abounds in Aswan and there a number of enchanting Nubian shows featuring traditionally attired performers, live music and dancing. Aswan is our favourite port in Egypt.
It’s also the perfect launch pad to take a ride in a felucca—a traditional Egyptian sailboat—where you can watch ancient tribes along the river.
For a modern day twist, enjoy afternoon tea at a famous hotel depicted in Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile.
Cultural abounds in Aswan and there a number of enchanting Nubian shows featuring traditionally attired performers, live music and dancing. Aswan is our favourite port in Egypt.
5. Paris, France
Whether it’s your first time, or your fiftieth, Paris offers something for all travellers.
The Seine’s quays are protected by UNESCO for their cultural importance, but the significance of Paris’ city delights doesn’t stop there. Whether it's the Eiffel Tower, a pedal along the Left Bank, or a tour of one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in the Notre Dam followed by a walk to the Left Bank and Latin Quarter to envelope yourself in the locality of where the world’s most esteemed artists, writers and philosopher have lived for centuries. Matisse, Picasso Rimbaud, Hemingway and Fitzgerald have all made their home here at some stage.
To visit all of our favourite river cruise ports, and get an exclusive $1500 air credit for your trip, enquire about the 2023 Rivers of the World river cruise onboard Uniworld's 5 Star Ships now.
The Seine’s quays are protected by UNESCO for their cultural importance, but the significance of Paris’ city delights doesn’t stop there. Whether it's the Eiffel Tower, a pedal along the Left Bank, or a tour of one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture in the Notre Dam followed by a walk to the Left Bank and Latin Quarter to envelope yourself in the locality of where the world’s most esteemed artists, writers and philosopher have lived for centuries. Matisse, Picasso Rimbaud, Hemingway and Fitzgerald have all made their home here at some stage.
To visit all of our favourite river cruise ports, and get an exclusive $1500 air credit for your trip, enquire about the 2023 Rivers of the World river cruise onboard Uniworld's 5 Star Ships now.