TALES FROM THE RIVERBANK

So many important towns and cities are to be found on the banks of the great rivers, since they were once the main arteries of trade and commerce. It’s not surprising, therefore, that sightseeing is one of the main attractions of a river cruise. Passengers also enjoy a far higher degree of comfort than a comparable journey by road, including a better perspective on the passing scenery than through a coach or car window, and, of course, you only have to unpack once!