One of the wonderful benefits of river cruises is being able to visit even the tiniest of towns and villages. And you do so without...

You've likely not heard of this city, but you'll discover the town of Utrecht on a Best of Holland & Belgium itinerary with AmaWaterways....

Christmas markets in Europe are a staple and have become quite popular places to visit each year as throngs of stalls open, lights are...

Dom Pérignon, a Benedictine monk, once said, “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars.” Sparkling wine never tasted better than in the...

This historic city is the gastronomic capital of France – and the French would probably argue (and possibly be right), the entire world....

In the nineteenth century, vineyards in the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley needed another delectable and staple fruit to grow....

What’s the best river cruise for classical music? With Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss II as its native sons, it’s no wonder...

Joan of Arc, Claude Monet, Roy Lichtenstein, Victor Hugo, J.M.W. Turner, the Hundred Years’ War, and structures and architecture from the...

Guest room at Hotel Sacher Wein, Vienna, Austria River cruise extension options are numerous as I’ve covered before. Staying a few days...

The Botanical Garden has over 19,000 plant species and subspecies. Blooming flower beds, greenhouses and a lovely café . There is no...

Believe it or not, it was an apothecary shop that sold squares of simple dark chocolate on the side that created Belgium’s more...

River cruises in Europe take you through some of the most spectacular wine regions in the world, many of which have existed since ancient...

A showcase of the best of Southwest France, a Bordeaux river cruise will include sailing along three stunning rivers, the Garonne,...

Is taking a trip to Africa and seeing the native wildlife and eye-popping scenery up close one of your dreams? A few years ago, Ama...

Tulip Mania in the Netherlands As part of a “Tulip Time” river cruise, you’ll wander through rows of colorful tulips at a farm dedicated...

A collaboration of different cultures originated this special pastry. In German, strudel translates to “whirlpool,” in reference to its...

The Moselle River meets the Rhine at Koblenz, Germany. Often paired with a cruise through parts of the Rhine, the Moselle offers uniquely...

For those interested in Jewish heritage and history, a river cruise itinerary with a focus on Jewish Heritage is a unique way to explore...

The baroque masterpiece of Melk Abbey overlooks the Danube River and is one of Europe’s largest and most revered monasteries. A Sight to...

While it’s been possible to extend your cruise with land packages and or even more than one cruise, two river cruise lines recently...