River Cruises
With the ability to access narrow ports and glide through shallow waterways, river cruising is a fantastic way to explore a region, visit historical sites, experience new cultures and relax in luxury. With smaller guest numbers and higher staff to guest ratios, everything is handcrafted to make your journey unique.
Experience the rhythms of daily life along the Nile River while cruising past ancient temples and villages or enjoy the lush vegetation and the famous floating markets while you experience the vibrant life on the Mekong River. Explore the Amazonian rain forest, enjoy kayaking through jungle waterways, and encounter legendary wildlife in their natural habitat.
Whether along the baroque Danube, the ancient Nile, the vibrant Mekong or the abundant Amazon, every river brings a new adventure.
Let us know which area you’re interested in and we’ll help you discover the unique spectacle that is the world’s greatest river journeys.
River Cruises in Europe
Europe is well known for its historic waterways and a luxurious river cruise is a great way to explore the old continent by gracefully gliding through the endless maze of waterways. For example, the Danube River is a very popular cruise and has a wealth of grand baroque architecture, medieval cities, picture perfect towns and the sights that inspired the likes of Strauss and Mozart.
Sailing by river allows you to enjoy all the conveniences of traditional cruising, with all the benefits of inland travel. Stopping in multiple destinations on every trip, you’ll visit bustling cities and hidden villages, all the while only unpacking once. Even while onboard you’ll be immersed in the local sights, with ever changing views right outside your window.
Docking mostly in the centre of town, you can step right off your river boat and start exploring, independently or with expert guides. Plus, with most river cruises being all-inclusive (shore excursions too), you can enjoy your vacation without having to reach for your wallet at every turn.
Herewith links to Top 10 Reasons to Take a European River Cruise.
Oberammergau 2022 – tours and river cruises
Oberammergau is a town in the Bavarian Alps, Germany. It’s known for its once-a-decade performance of the Passion Play in the Passion Play Theater. The House of Pilate has frescoes by Franz Seraph Zwinck and live demonstrations by woodcarvers and artists. Nearby, the Kölblhaus has a gabled roof and a painted exterior, also by Zwinck. The Oberammergau Museum features woodcarving by local artisans.
To the southeast, the Laber is a mountain with hiking trails, plus a cable-gondola that leaves from town and offers views across the valley. In the west, Kolben mountain features an open-air chairlift. South of the town is the 14th century Ettal Abbey. The abbey church has a baroque façade, designed by Enrico Zuccali. Beneath the church’s dome is an elaborate 18th-century fresco painted by Johann Jacob Zeiller. In the southwest, the French rococo Linderhof Palace is the former residence of King Ludwig II and has elaborate gardens.
Oberammergau Passion Play
The dramatic history of the Oberammergau Passion Play began with the promise of a village suffering through the Black Plague in 1632. The town’s population was so depleted by the disease that villagers vowed to perform the Passion of Christ every 10 years going forward, if only their community would be spared further loss. Amazingly, the town was indeed spared.
Since its debut in 1634, residents of Oberammergau have presented the Passion Play, a performance depicting the final stage of Jesus’ life, once every decade for a period of weeks during the summer. 2022 (postponed from 2020) will see the 42nd production of the play, which traditionally takes place on an open-air stage against a backdrop of stunning Bavarian scenery featuring world-class music and costuming. Germany’s world-famous Oberammergau Passion Play has become a beloved highlight of every decade.
The Oberammergau Passion Play will be offered on the following 2022 departures:
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Land Journey:
8-day Swiss Highlands & Bavarian Alps, including Munich, Nymphenburg Palance, Bern, Appenzell and Einstenhaus
13-day The Ultimate Alps & Dolomites, including Salzburg, Munich, Cortina, D’Ampezzo, Lucerne and Mr.Titlis
14-day Romantic Germany, including Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Heidelberg and Rothenburg
River Cruises:
11-day The Romantic Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam featuring Oberammergau, including Amsterdam, Munich, Basel, Strasbourg and Heidelberg
11-day Heart of the Danube featuring Oberammergau, including Vienna, Bratislava, Regensburg and Durnstein
13-day The Blue Danube featuring Oberammergau, including Vienna, Bratislava, Regensburg, Salzburg and Durnstein
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
8-day Delightful Danube, including Budapest, Vienna, Emmersdorf, Regensburg, Roth, Nuremberg
Viking River Cruises
10-day Oberammergau, The Passion Play, including Munich, Regensburg, Passau, Vienna and Budapest
12-day Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine, including, Amsterdam, Cologne, Strasbourg and Basel
12-day Oberammergau with Salzburg, including Passau, Linz, Krems, Budapest and Vienna
12-day Oberammergau, the Alps & the Rhine, including Munich, Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne and Amsterdam
Scenic Cruises
7-day Bohemian Sojourn & Oberammergau, including Prague, Munich
8-day Alpine Highlights & Oberammergau, including Vienna, Salzburg, Munich and Zurich
11-day Gems of the Danube with Bavaria & Oberammergau, including Budapest, Vienna, Durnstein, Regensburg, Nuremberg and Munich
15-day Rhine with Alpine Highlights & Oberammergau, including Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Zurich, Basel, Cologne and Amsterdam
Please let us know if you’d like the day-by-day itineraries or any other information for these cruises or land journey’s. Early booking is essential for Oberammergau and we’ll check prices and accommodation as soon as we know which of these trips you’re interested in.
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