Looking for advice to help you find the best European river cruise to suit you and your interests? We’ve got you sorted
Step 1: Decide which countries you want to explore
Inspiration to define your Europe wish list can come in many ways: the fantastic photos from your friend’s trip, a movie set in an idyllic village in France or your interest in World War history. On a Scenic ultra-luxury river cruise, you can seamlessly visit multiple countries in one trip, so having your list in hand will help you find the one that better aligns with your European dreams.
Step 2: Choose truly all-inclusive
Scenic’s truly all-inclusive philosophy means managing your budget is easy because all your drinks, meals, excursions, butler service and even tipping are included in the cost of your cruise. With constantly fluctuating foreign currencies, locking in your Scenic river cruise and all its inclusions up front allows you to relax even before embarkation.
Step 3: Determine the type of experiences you’d like to have during your cruise
There is a river cruise to suit all interests and passions. From the food and wine in Portugal, Bordeaux and the south of France to the history, art, castles and medieval architecture of France and Central Europe, you’ll have the chance to be truly immersed in what makes your eyes shine. Every Scenic European river cruise offers a wide range of included Scenic Freechoice activities each day. Cooking classes, castle tours and e-bike rides are just some of the experiences that await.
Step 4: Narrow down the time of year you’d like to travel
Each season in Europe offers different temperatures and seasonal delights.
Spring (from March to May) brings exceptional colours as the fields become blanketed with blooming flowers; it’s also a season with fewer crowds. Highlights include the wonderful tulips blooming at Keukenhof Gardens in The Netherlands.
Summer (June, July and August) warm temperatures and generally lower rainfall are combined with longer daylight hours to enjoy the summer climate, making this a popular time of year to travel to Europe.
Autumn (September, October and November) is all about the rusty hues of the falling leaves and enjoying Europe with fewer crowds and milder temperatures. It’s one of the best times to visit winemaking regions such as Bordeaux, as the vineyards are
in harvest.
Winter (December) is a magical time with the traditional Christmas markets in destinations such as Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Or perhaps, spend a special Christmas and New Year abroad spending Christmas Day on a river cruise and New Year’s in a European city.
Regardless of the itinerary or season you choose to visit Europe with Scenic, their 5-star truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury river cruises offer an abundance of incredible experiences along the most breathtaking waterways of this region.
With Scenic, it’s more than a river cruise. To learn more, visit scenic.com.au or phone 13 8128.
