Old World Luxury on the Rhine and Danube

Savor the splendid landscape of the Netherlands combined with the charming Dutch lifestyle and its traditions. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is one of the world’s most vibrant cities - a city the visitor will never forget. The charming canals, pretty bridges and gabled town houses make a unique impression. The numerous art galleries and museums, housing the finest works from the geniuses of the art world gives an unparalleled choice of the finest art for the visitor to enjoy. Experience one of the most famous fresh-water sailing grounds in all of Europe: the Ijsselmeer. Its picturesque port cities – like traditional Volendam, medieval Hoorn and idyllic Enkhuizen – are just waiting to be explored.

No other river abounds in so many legends as the Rhine. As you follow it’s endlessly curving banks, idyllic vineyards give way to rugged cliffs, broad green plains, narrow valleys and darkly forested hills. Traditional half-timbered houses are nestled into the sunny slopes of the riverbank. And all along this beautiful scenery loom the proud, imposing castles and fortresses of the Middle Rhine Valley.  The Rhine Valley has been used by emperors and merchants alike from the Middle Ages.  This stretch of the river has more wonderful castles than any other river in the world and has become known as the Castle Gorge Region.  Also, enjoy the many facets of villages and distinctive cities along this romantic river.

Connecting ten countries from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, the Danube River is Europe's second longest river. She has inspired numerous painters and poets while Johann Strauss dedicated his greatest waltz to her. Whatever comes to mind when you think of the Danube you will experience all of them during a visit along the river.  As you follow her endlessly curving banks great valley gorges give way to plains where traditional houses, idyllic vineyards and busy farms are nestled into the banks of the river. From Passau, featuring the world's largest organ, to the elegant old world cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, you can experience these majestic cities. The mighty castles with splendid panoramic views, impressive bridges, magnificent churches as well as cobbled streets make a unique impression.