Experience Europe from an entirely new perspective, sailing on the most beautiful waterways through breathtaking landscapes. Thirty routes complete with photographic illustration show how compelling, varied, and diverse a river cruise can be on the Danube, the Volga, the Thames, or any other rivers highlighted within this book. Trips range from the Lena, where it connects with the Arctic Ocean in Russia, to the mild and sunny Guadalquivir in Spain. The book includes maps and written descriptions of cruises from across the European continent, as well as photographs of the natural, historic, cultural, and culinary delights to be discovered along each voyage. Along the way, travelers can immerse themselves into foreign customs and traditions, making new acquaintances on board. Yet, in all probability, the calm, quiet moments spent sipping on a cappuccino or a cocktail as the landscape slowly glides past will be most remembered. Features cruises in: - Ireland - Scotland - England - Sweden - Germany - The Netherlands - The Czech Republic - Hungary - Romania - France - Portugal - Spain - Italy - Russia