Ahoy and welcome aboard! Experience Europe from an entirely new perspective, sailing on the most beautiful waterways through breath-taking landscapes. Thirty routes complete with photographic illustration and route maps show how compelling, varied, and diverse a river cruise can be on the Danube, the Volga, the Thames, or any other rivers highlighted within this book. Whether on the Shannon River through the raw beauty of the North or along the lovely Loire Valley through France, there is always something unique on the banks to awaken curiosity. At the same time, there is nothing quite as relaxing for the mind and spirit as the element of water. Let this book inspire you to embark on a refined art of travel, one that both excites and encourages you to fully unwind. Do you already have the urge to travel? You will find the highlights of each cruise listed on a practical and clearly outlined route map: Just pinpoint your destination and you are ready to go. Pack your suitcase and head for the sundeck!