Europe River Cruises

Helpful Tips To Know Before You Go

• With the wide variety of countries you may travel through, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re carrying money of the correct kinds for your chosen ports. While most countries in Europe use the Euro, this is not the case for all of them.
• Summer is the most popular time to visit Europe, and this holds true for European river cruises too. You’ll have the best and warmest weather during this time, but the crowds will be correspondingly immense in particularly popular destinations. Spring or Autumn are excellent times to travel to go if you want to skip the crowds.
• Prepare for the weather. Especially if you’re planning on doing a lot of walking tours or hikes, you’ll need to be sure to pack appropriate supplies, like suncream and sunhats for hot weather and waterproof layers for rain.
• Visiting the European cities you’ll make port at tends to involve a lot of walking to see the local sights, so be sure to pack good comfortable shoes. Your favourite water bottle wouldn’t go amiss, either.
• Plan your shore time appropriately. There’s often so much to do that you may be overwhelmed if you don’t decide beforehand what you absolutely must include in each port visit. Some popular shore excursions may be out of places if you try to book on the day, so it’s wise to book these as far in advance of your cruise as possible.

Things To Do

• Sample local food. Some of the most famous cuisine in the world is available on a Europe river cruise, including the French cuisine that the word comes from in the first place. Enjoy Spanish tapas, delicious French dishes, German delicacies, and more.
• Tour historic cities. Depending on your choice of itinerary, you’ll have the opportunity to visit UNESCO World Heritage towns and sites, walking along streets that have been carefully preserved for their historic value.
• Behold famous landmarks. From the Eiffel Tower in Paris to every local wonder in the many cities you’ll see, there’s an endless variety of iconic landmarks and monuments to visit, so keep your camera ready.
• Marvel at beautiful European landscapes. From the majestic Alps or Pyrenees with their towering jagged peaks, to the rolling hills and verdant vistas of the Netherlands, you’ll drift by countless picture-perfect sights on your river cruise.
• Visit historic wine country. Many of the river cruises available pass through vineyards in regions which have been famous for their wines for hundreds or even thousands of years, and any trip here must include a wine tasting.
• Learn local history. The storied past of the European continent extends back for millennia of rich and incredible history, and the cities you’ll stop at are the perfect place to learn about the incredible struggles and triumphs of humanity across hundreds and hundreds of years. Take a tour or visit a museum; there’s lots of ways to explore the past.

Why Book With Kenwood Travel

With decades of experience in the cruise industry and a wealth of local knowledge, our cruise experts are in a perfect position to arrange the best European river cruise you could dream of. Depending on what kind of river cruise you’re yearning for and what you want to see, we’ll advise you of the best rivers to traverse and the best itineraries, helping with all the finicky details to make your experience as smooth as can be. Get in touch today, and prepare to see the heart of Europe in style.