SEINE RIVER
The Seine flows for 776 kilometres through the heart of France, and there are a
variety of beautiful landscapes along its banks including forests, peaceful meadows,
and famous cities such as Paris. A Seine River cruise is a relaxing way to explore the
nation's major landmarks, culture, and history. Many Seine cruises offer excursions to
Honfleur, the subject of many of Monet's great works of art, and the village of Giverny
which features a number of attractions including an Impressionist museum and
Claude Monet's home. Another popular town for shore excursions is Rouen, which
is famed for its connection with Joan of Arc as well as its medieval architecture and
impressive cathedral. You can also travel a short way from the banks of the Seine to
visit the beaches at Normandy, which played a significant role in bringing World War
Two to an end in Europe.
MEKONG RIVER
The Mekong River is more than 4,300 kilometres long and flows through Vietnam,
Cambodia, Burma, Thailand, Laos, and China, with the landscape changing
significantly along the way and providing a beautiful and dramatic backdrop for
travellers. As the Mekong River travels through Vietnam, the scenic landscape
includes orchards and endless rice paddies, which are an important part of the local
economy. In China, the river flows mostly through mountainous landscapes. The
Mekong River forms part of the border between Laos and Thailand, and in this area
provides travellers with stunning views of a number of gorges. Natural features of the
river itself also contribute to the unique landscape that can be seen in this region;
these include rapids, and the third largest waterfall in the world.
YANGTZE RIVER
The Yangtze is an incredibly long river, stretching for over 4,000 miles and passes
through some of China's greatest cities. The section that is most popular with river
cruise ships runs from Chongqing to Yichang and in recent years a great deal of
change has been seen, due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, which was
completed in 2009 and is one of the highlights of a Yangtze river cruise itinerary. The
Wu Gorge has twelve peaks and as you enter this part of the river you'll be amazed by
the two mountain passages that your ship has to negotiate in order to enter it. As well
as the dramatic scenery you'll also have the opportunity to explore the cities that are
either on the river or very close by. One of the most impressive cities that you will get
to see and explore is Fengdu, also known as the City of Ghosts. Across this city you
will find numerous ancient temples, statues and shrines.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
The Mississippi River is North America's longest river, and the fantastic river cruises
available on the Mississippi offer something that will appeal to almost everyone.
Cruising the Mississippi offers fantastic scenery, the opportunity to see rare animal
species in their natural habitat, historic ports, and landscapes that have inspired
great works of literature. New Orleans, in the state of Louisiana, is a major attraction
and features prominently in the itineraries of many cruises on the Mississippi. The
city is home to beautiful colonial buildings and a variety of restaurants and bars that
give visitors the chance to sample some of the local cuisine, not to mention the
infamous Bourbon Street. Dubuque, which is the oldest city in Iowa, is also a popular
destination for day excursions, a stroll around Dubuque's city centre will allows you to
view the city's interesting architecture, much of which is inspired by the German and
Irish people who first settled here.
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