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A river cruise is the ultimate combination of relaxation and discovery. Combine unwinding on the deck of your 5-star floating hotel, watching scenery and sights glide by, with exploring the fascinating towns and cities you visit along the way. It’s the chance to unpack once and wake up to a new destination every day, whether that’s the temples and floating markets of Vietnam and Cambodia or the historic capital cities of the Danube. Plus, with great savings on selected river cruises with our partner Riviera Travel, this is the perfect time to plan your own unforgettable journey on the world’s waterways.
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From the archives: Readers’ favourite riverside spots in France Our tipsters celebrate the joie de vivre of experiencing France’s inland waterways, by boat, bike or on foot.
Burgundy, the river Rhône and Provence - save up to £400pp From a wine tasting in Beaune to exploring the Palace du Popes in Avignon and seeing the amazing Pont du Gard, this cruise is filled with memorable moments.
‘Mesmerising and tranquil, with dolphins everywhere’
From the archives: Readers’ favourite boat trips Our tipsters revel in idyllic journeys on seas, canals and lakes from Panama to the Hebrides, though one Amsterdam jaunt proved less relaxing.
The Blue Danube - save up to £250pp This quintessential cruise includes three capitals, Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest, plus more picturesque towns and cities along the way.
A journey on the Mekong Combine a fascinating cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia with time in Ho Chi Minh City and a tour of the spectacular Angkor temples.
Rhine and Moselle - save up to £500pp Lined by ruined castles, vineyards and historic towns and cities, the Rhine and Moselle are two of Europe’s prettiest rivers to explore.
Wonders of the Nile - save up to £100pp Journey from Cairo to Luxor discovering ancient sights such as the Pyramids at Giza and the temples at Abydos and Dendera.
It may seem too early (or hot) to be thinking about Christmas but, if you do want to explore Europe’s festive markets or get away for New Year or the big day itself this year then this is the time to book your break - before the last remaining spaces get snapped up. This is your chance to combine soaking up the festive atmosphere or learning new traditions while exploring the historic sights you find along the journey.
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