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If you follow the Danube from its source to its mouth, you travel from the Black Sea to Bavaria in the south of Germany. You\u2019ll pass through Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria before arriving in Germany. From there, you can travel north on the Rhine, up to the North Sea through Germany and the Netherlands. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re hankering for a European holiday, consider travelling along the rivers of Europes. European cities were built on rivers, as they allowed communities to sustainably fish for food and resources and transport goods between towns. <\/p>\n

You can cruise along the Danube and tick off major capital cities, including Budapest, Belgrade and Vienna. The Rhine passes through Cologne, too. <\/p>\n

\"\"Cologne, Germany on the River Rhine<\/em><\/p>\n

You can stop off at all the major ports and explore without having to worry about checking in, unpacking and repacking your bags, finding your hotel\u2026 it\u2019s a hassle free holiday. <\/p>\n

Plus, you\u2019ll wake up to spectacular views as you meander through towns, cities and historic landmarks. <\/p>\n

Produced in partnership with Cruiseco. <\/em><\/p>\n

Book your river cruise holiday with an experienced cruise seller. Cruiseco are the cruise specialists. They make booking a European river cruise easy by using their expert packaging skills to create the perfect cruise holiday, including flights, hotels, transfers and more.<\/em><\/p>\n

For more holiday inspiration or to book a European Riviera cruise package to any of the destinations listed above, visit cruising.com.au\/promotions<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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