Top 10 river cruises
World's top 10 river
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1
Nile
Egypt
2
Yangtze
China
3
Kerala Backwaters
India
4
Rhine
Western Europe
5
Mekong
China & SE Asia nations
6 Amazon
South America
7
Danube
Central/Eastern Europe
8
Rhine-Danube Combo
Trans Europe
9
Volga
Russia & Ukraine
10
Canal du
Midi
France
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About the Rhine River
It one of the world's most famous and longest rivers (see map above). The river is also one of the most international. It flows 1320 kilometers (820 miles) from the Alps to the North Sea, passing through or kissing Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, and The Netherlands.
The three Rhine regions
They are the Lower (nearest the sea), Middle, and Upper (nearest the source) Rhines. The first and third have flatter and smoother landscapes, making them less stimulating for tourists. The Middle Rhine is by far the visitor's top choice.
Best sightseeing section
of the Middle Rhine
It lies between Koblenz and Rudesheim (or Bingen) for a distance of 65 kilometers (40 miles). Here the river narrows as it flows through a steeply inclined valley gorge.
Highlights:
Medieval
castles
This
short section is home to the
world's densest concentration of Medieval castles. They number several dozens
and sit dramatically on steep
slopes. Burg Katz, Marksburg, Reichenstein, and Rheinfels are among the best
known.
Lorelei
The famous Lorelei rock soars
130 meters or 430 feet about the water. Legend says a siren sitting on top
of the Lorelei rock distracts sailors with a mesmerizing song. This causes shipwrecks
because sailors stop paying attention to the dangerous rocks and currents at
the foot of the Lorelei.
Medieval villages
The riverbank's picturesque Medieval villages
with half-timbered buildings delight onboard cruisers.
So do the manicured, steep-inclined vineyards. You can also explore
the villages and enjoy vineyard wine tastings during shore excursions.
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