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JOURNEYS magazine
Volume II, 2016
COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT, RIVER CRUISES OFFER A GREATER VARIETY OF
DESTINATIONS THAN YOU COULD ENCOUNTER ANY OTHER WAY. IT’S LITTLE WONDER THAT
RIVER CRUISING IS ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING SEGMENT OF THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY.
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Avalon Waterways,
Panorama
Interior Sky Deck.
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Viking River Cruises,
The Great Wall of China.
plenty of deep cultural enrichment
with demonstrations, workshops
and performances that supplement
onshore exploration. Themed river
cruises and cruisetours are very
popular and heighten in-depth
experiences even further.
Avalon Waterways’ Legendary
Danube itinerary is ideal for first-
time river cruisers as it oers an
incredible array of sights, sounds,
and flavors that won’t disappoint.
On this 11-day Danube River cruise
you’ll enjoy three nights in Prague
with guided sightseeing as well as
time to explore this marvelous city
on your own. Guests will discover
the Hradcany Castle grounds,
wander through Prague’s Jewish
Quarter, shop for hand-cut crystal,
savor authentic Czech dumplings, or
visit one of the many churches.
Guests will then be driven to
Nuremberg and set sail for medieval
Regensburg, Passau, Vienna, and
Budapest, with guided sightseeing
in each city. Cruisers will sail through
the fascinating Main Danube Canal
and witness the scenic beauty as
you cruise past quaint towns. Guests
have the opportunity to attend a
beer tasting, tour Melk’s splendid
Benedictine Abbey, and experience
the culture and historical sites in
romantic Vienna.
Rivers cruisers looking for
something a bit dierent will be
charmed and enlightened by
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’
Imperial Waterways of Russia
itinerary. This 13-day Russia journey
starts in Moscow with visits to world-
famous sights such as Red Square,
the Kremlin, and the iconic St. Basil’s
Cathedral. Guests will cruise along
the Golden Ring to some of Russia’s
most beautiful cities, including Uglich
and Yaroslavl, known for their white
stone churches and gorgeous
monasteries. You’ll visit UNESCO-
designated Kizhi Island and the
UNESCO-designated Transfiguration
Church, a wooden structure built
entirely without the use of nails.
Guests will then uncover regal
St. Petersburg, which boasts art-
laden galleries and museums, fabled
canals and elegant architecture
from a wide variety of eras.
For the seasoned river cruiser
looking for a river adventure like few
others, Viking River Cruises’ Imperial
Jewels of China itinerary is loaded
with unforgettable moments. This
phenomenal river adventure presents
China’s key highlights in only 13 days.
You’ll explore cosmopolitan Shanghai,
China’s most cutting-edge, modern
city. You’ll cruise the legendary
Yangtze through the scenic Three
Gorges and wildly beautiful Lesser
Three Gorges, and encounter
thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors at
Xian. In Beijing, guests explore
imperial treasures like the Forbidden
City and the Great Wall, and walk
through historic Tiananmen Square,
the world’s largest public venue.
Remember, your best bet is to
book your river cruise as soon as
possible to ensure your choice of
cabin or suite on ship. To do so, be
sure to contact your local travel
profession to help you find the
perfect river cruise that fits your
personal tastes.
