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Vaughan Kitchener, Head of Cruise, House of Travel Q. How does one decide on the best river cruises available? We are totally confused with limited information available. We are looking to cruise into or out of Venice, or around Germany’s Christmas markets in December. A.
The first step is deciding where you want to river cruise – in Europe, do you wish to experience multiple countries or an in-depth cruise of a region? If you haven’t cruised before, a cruise such as Amsterdam to Budapest offers a variety of culture, cuisine, history, and architecture for up to two weeks. If you are looking to river cruise in Italy, you can cruise from Milan to Venice on a cruise/tour combination, uncovering the extraordinary hidden treasures of Venice and Northern Italy. Take care to look at the type of cruise inclusions you require. There are a variety of options from all-inclusive, to those offering flexibility, such as optional sightseeing excursions. 2018 sale fares will be launched soon, so make sure you take advantage of some great offers for cruising next year.
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