Active & Immersive River Cruising

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It is a common misconception that river cruising is for just those 65 and older. That may have been true 20 years ago, but times have changed!

In comparison to the classic river cruise lines, you will notice that fellow passengers are ready to get up and get active. And at night, there are typically more guests dancing in the lounge than on classic voyages.

Some river cruise lines now offer more active and immersive experiences both on board and ashore. The variety of excursions attracts a younger demographic of travelers who are looking for more active and authentic experiences beyond the typical city walking tour.

EXPLORATION IN MOTION

For those who enjoy being active, energetic excursions are available. Greet the day with a bike ride around Vienna, a hike to a medieval hilltop castle, or a kayak excursion on the Danube River.

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

For those who enjoy trying new things, interactive excursions are available. Roll up your sleeves and paint like Van Gogh, pull up a chair to hear a Vienna waltz, and grab an apron to whip up a local recipe. Discover the world’s simple pleasures and grand artistry, from famous galleries to farmhouse kitchens.

THE ADVENTURE IS UP TO YOU

Every river cruise port allows you to choose the dynamic, interactive activities that most appeal to you, whether classic, active, or discovery in style.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture with excursions to historic castles, a culinary tour, a painting class, see a reenactment of the Roman Games. Take an archery lesson, explore an underground salt mine, ascend a mountain during a guided climb, or help a farmer in his apricot orchard.

Raise your heart rate on a jogging tour of Cologne or raise a glass at an Austrian wine tasting. From a classical concert in Vienna to a culinary walk in Lyon or a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside, you have choices beyond the ordinary.

Let’s look at a couple of active and immersive sample itineraries. 

Rhine River – 8 days from Amsterdam to Basel 

Countries:   Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland 
Visit:  Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Koblenz, Heidelberg, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

With multiple bike tours, a beer tour, a painting class, a kayak tour, a guided hike, a culinary tour, a winery excursion, a Black Forest experience, and much more, you will certainly have your choice of things to do and see along the Rhine River. These itineraries also include classic tours at each port, making them great for families and groups with multiple interests. 

Holland & Belgium – 8 days roundtrip Amsterdam 

Countries:  Netherlands, Belgium
Visit:  Amsterdam, Middelburg, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam

You will have the chance to visit an oyster farm, create street art on Graffiti Street in Ghent, attend a Belgian chocolate-making workshop, enjoy a pottery workshop painting Delft tile, and hike and bike through the Netherlands and Belgium. This itinerary explores Belgium more than the “traditional” Rhine river cruise itineraries, with plenty of time to explore Ghent, Brussels, and Antwerp.

 

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