General 2 — Debbie Richmond Travel Consulting Pearls

European and other River Cruising

Three options to join me or my friends in 2024 and 2025!

Melodies of the Danube

Journey along the Danube and see firsthand why this storied river has inspired generations of artists, poets and musicians. Indulge your passion for timeless architecture and art in three magnificent capitals: Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Let the hills come alive with the sounds of music in Salzburg and the Austrian Lake District. Cruise through the enchanting Strudengau Valley and let the melodies of the Danube carry you from one gem to another on a regal journey through time.

Enjoy an optional two nights pre-cruise in Budapest and/or an optional three nights post-cruise in Prague.

Join others on this tour with AmaWaterways, the highest rated river cruise company in Europe. You’ll have elegant accommodations, fine dining, unlimited wine/beer during meals with a complimentary cocktail hour before dinner. ALL excursions are included with a variety of choices and activity levels offered for walking, hiking, biking, and touring. Chef’s table is included. Wifi, exercise classes, and bikes are also included.

Start in Budapest with optional 2 nights, then cruise 7 nights on the Danube River from there to Vilshofen, with optional 3 nights in Prague.

Portugal and Spain Douro River

Set sail in Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges” and gateway to the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with rambling vineyards and charming quintas, which cling to the steep sides of the river. Taste wines from these vineyards and discover the timeless traditions of Portuguese winemaking throughout your journey. Visit Castelo Rodrigo, the “White Village”; enjoy an immersive lunch at a quinta in Pinhão; see Lamego, one of Portugal’s most important pilgrimage sites; and marvel at a centuries-old Portuguese monastery. Historic places, unspoiled beauty and distinctive wines are yours to be enjoyed as you savor the flavors of Spain and Portugal.

Enjoy an optional three nights pre-cruise in Madrid and/or an optional three nights post-cruise in Lisbon.

Join me and my group on this tour with AmaWaterways. You’ll have elegant accommodations, fine dining, unlimited wine/beer during meals with a complimentary cocktail hour before dinner. ALL excursions are included with a variety of choices and activity levels offered for walking, hiking, and touring. Chef’s table is included. Wifi and wellness classes are also included..