Excerpted from
TravelandTourWorld.com
How can travelers leisurely explore several countries and
discover multiple cultures in a matter of days? The answer is sailing on an
iconic river aboard a river cruise. According to Cruise Lines International
Association’s (CLIA) 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, the demand for
the river cruise experience is at an all-time high.
In addition to cruising through Europe on the Rhine or
Danube rivers, passengers can take river cruises through South America, Asia,
Africa and even the U.S., offering access to some of the most authentic and
treasured travel destinations in the world.
From Egypt to Asia, following are six iconic rivers around
the world made easily accessible by river cruising:
Nile River
1. The Magic & Mystery of the Nile: One of
the world’s most famous waterways, spanning more than 4,000 miles, the Nile
River offers unbelievable sights of ancient temples, lush rainforests and
impressive mountains. Cruising from Cairo that takes passengers on a voyage
through 5,000 years of history, visiting temples built in the time of Cleopatra,
the famed Sphinx and the Great Temples of Giza.
2. The Battles & Beauty of the Mekong:
Stretching through thousands of miles of authentic Asian rice paddies and fish
farms, the Mekong River’s beautiful deltas have been site to famous battles,
specifically during the Vietnam War. Now, the peaceful waterways provide the
perfect atmosphere for cruising.
3. The “River Sea” of the Amazon: The longest river
in South America and world’s largest resource of fresh water, the Amazon offers
thousands of years of tropical history and beauty.
4.
A Trek through American History on the
Mississippi: The Mississippi River is drenched in rich American history weaving
through 1.2 million square miles and multiple states. A popular Mississippi River cruise is a paddlewheeler
journey that takes passengers along the famed domestic waters and through 10
states, with such experiences as the jazz of New Orleans, French-inspired
beauty of Natchez, the Gateway Arch of St. Louis and more.
5. A Rise Along the Rhine: Known for enchanting
castles and dramatic landscapes, the Rhine River has been crossed by the likes
of Julius Caesar and George Patton. Possible experiences include multiple
Christmas markets during the holidays, paying tribute to the fallen in the
Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, view
medieval masterpieces like Bernkastel, Trier and Cochem, and experience an
exclusive dinner at a medieval moated castle in Germany.
6. The Gorgeous Ganges: Boasting the highest population
of any river basin in the world and winding through India and Bangladesh, the
sacred Ganges River is not only gorgeous but constantly changing. The river is
slowly changing its path, naturally shifting 1.5 miles since 1990 so the river
offers a truly once-in-a-lifetime course. Highlights can include Delhi’s
Humayun’s Tomb, the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, Jaipur’s City Palace, Mother
Theresa’s home and tomb in Kolkata, Verdic temple in Mayapur and Kalna’s
Rajbari Temples.
Bottom line: River cruising is the ultimate on-the-water
experience.
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