Category Archives: River Cruise & Barge Specials

Great Savings on Arosa Cruises Plus Kids Under 15 Cruise Free With Parents

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Arosa Silva cruising the Danube River

Arosa Silva cruising the Danube River

Europeanbarging is offering special summer Arosa cruises that range from 5-15 days.  Discount range from $50 per person for 4 – 6 night river cruises, $70 per person for cruises 7 – 8 nights and $100 for cruises longer than 9 nights.  These luxurious European Cruise packages can be booked with Europeanbarging anywhere between the dates of April, 28th 2015-May, 30th 2015.

You can select from their featured cruises such as the Rhine River Cruise, Danube River Cruise, and the Rhone River Cruise.  All of the Arosa ships feature cabins with windows,  French balconies or useable balconies, sauna, whirlpool,  spa facilities and most have a swimming pool.  The Cologne and Passau cruise ports include round trip transfer between the Cologne or Passau train station and the ship.

“A  river cruise is one of the easiest ways to visit multiple cities throughout Europe, while still enjoying enough downtime to have the relaxed holiday getaway you deserve.  Our spectacular summer packages are the ideal way to travel in style and beauty.”  Jan Baumgartner, Europeanbarging

While onboard your river cruise you will enjoy a multitude of amenities including all meals a beverage package, free Wi-Fi and a half day excursion.  You will receive 30% off spa treatments, and bicycles  are available for rental.

Rates for your Rhine River Cruise, Danube River Cruise, or Rhone River Cruise start as low as $1,320 per person for a 7 night cruise when booked through Europeanbarging.    For singles, there are several departures where there is no single supplement being charged. Each ship has a few lower deck cabins with 3 beds that will hold 3 persons.  Children 15 and under CRUISE FREE with 1 or 2 adults in the cabin. To learn more about the specific cruises you can choose from and that start and end dates go to http://europeanbarging.com/Group_River_Cruises/3_7_day_european_river_cruises.htm.

Discounted Barge Cruises Under $2000

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Europeanbarging.com offers a unique way of exploring the beauty of Europe, while unpacking only once.  Drifting through the beautiful landscape, enjoying all the creature comforts of regional food and wine, and service superb in every way, while experiencing the chateaux, cathedral, tours, vineyards, and sleepy villages left behind by time.  History, art, architecture, culture, gastronomy, music, gardens, it is all there to be experienced by tours, whether by foot, motor coach or bicycle.

 

Canal-de-l'Ourcq            Four Barges Are Offering A Great Discount On Select Departures:

For the Caprice barge cruise, the rate includes:

  • Regional wines and cheeses with lunch and dinner
  • 1 Hour open bar each evening before dinner
  • Bicycles for cycling the tow paths
  • Captain’s welcome cocktail reception
  • Farewell gala dinner
  • Shore excursions

The 21-passenger  Caprice, cruising in Burgundy France is offering a 2 for 1 rate departing May 16, 23, 30; June 13, 2015 with a rate of $1750 per person.

The heart of Burgundy Cruise offers a true taste of the treasures of Burgundy.  This cruise offers an incredible abundance of interesting shore excursions by coach, on foot, by balloon, or by bicycle. This incomparable region is world-renowned for its exquisite cuisine and fine wine. Visits include tour and wine tasting at Chateau Rully, riverside town of Seurre, Clos de Vougeot followed by a wine tasting in Nuits St Georges, visit to the Beaune Hospice and guided tour of Dijon.

 

For the Croisi Europe barge cruises, the rates include:

  • All meals onboard for superb French cuisine
  • Unlimited complimentary onboard beverages
  • Free Wifi
  • Complimentary Samsung Galaxy tablet for guests’ use
  • Bicycles for cycling the tow paths
  • Captain’s welcome cocktail reception
  • Entertainment: onboard professional entertainment & crew team show
  • Farewell gala dinner
  • Shore excursions with wireless audio system

The 24-passenger Croisi Europe Raymonde is offering a special WW1 themed cruise on July 8, 2015 with a special rate of $1950 per person in the Champagne region of France.

The cruise will feature a visit to Musée de l’Armée, in Paris, which retraces history from 1871 to 1945, including the two World Wars, tour of the Battlefields of the Marne and the Museum of the Great War. The circuit of the Battlefields of the Marne takes us through the most important combat areas; The Remembrance Museum of Belleau; Fort Douaumont, the largest and highest fort on the ring of 19 defensive forts of Verdun, as well as some wine and champagne tasting.
The 24-passenger Croisi Europe  Madeleine cruises in the Alsace region of France and on August 14, 2015 has a special rate of $1800 per person.

Much appreciated by river tourism, this section of the canal, also called the Green Route, flows through the plains of Alsace and the Vosges. It forms the link between Strasbourg and Saverne and is the gateway to Alsace at the foot of the Vosges Mountains. Its route takes it through a wooden massif as far as Lutzelbourg in the Moselle. Its spectacular course, which can be seen in many works of art and paintings, follows the inclined plain at Arzviller – unique in Europe – where boats are hoisted up a cliff before they reach Xouaxange – a pleasant commune in the Moselle.

The 24-passenger Croisi Europe  Jeanine cruises in the Burgundy region of France and on July 24, 2015 has a special rate of $1850 per person.

This cruise, goes through the Saône-et-Loire and La Côte d’Or regions of France. Cruising along the Canal du Centre and canal de Bourgogne and its wonderful rural landscapes. At the crossroads of the great wine appellations, we cruise alongside the great vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise and the Côte de Beaune.  Sites will include a visit and wine tasting at Chateau Rully, wine tasting of Cote Chalonnaise wines, tour of the Hops path at Wingersheim followed by a beer tasting, tour of Saint Jean de Losne ending at Hotel de Ville and a wine tasting

THESE SPECIAL OFFER RATES MUST BE BOOKED BY APRIL 30, 2015.

FOR MORE DETAILS: www.europeanbarging.com 888-869-7907

jan@europeanbarging.com

Short River Cruises in Europe

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For business travelers, or travelers in general going to Europe that have a few extra days, these 3 – 5 day river cruises are a great way to experience a river cruise and see some great sites. With the cruise, the rate includes the cruise, all meals and a beverage package with most drinks (alcohol and non-alcohol).

River cruise itineraries involve voyages through countries such as Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and more without the typical inconveniences of unpacking and packing. Their ‘Floating Hotels’ cruise by gorgeous villages, cities, vineyards, and castles.

Arosa River Cruises

On the Rhine, various itineraries depart from Basel, Mainz, and Amsterdam.

On the Danube, the voyages depart from Germany (near Munich), in Passau, and cruise to the Hungarian and Austrian capitals of Budapest and Vienna.

In Italy, they provide round trip cruises out of Venice and visit intriguing cities such as Parma, Ferrara, and Verona.

France offers many short river cruise itineraries: roundtrip Bordeaux in southwest France, roundtrip Nantes in the Loire Valley, round trip and one way itineraries between Paris and Honfleur on the Seine River and round-trip on the Rhone from Lyon, France to the Beaujolais and Burgundy wine regions and Mediterranean-style cities of Arles and Avignon and one-way in between Avignon and Lyon.

Check out our 20% OFF SHORT RIVER CRUISES TILL June 30, 2015.

The Portuguese UNESCO City of Sintra

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Tourist are Welcomed by Sintra

sintraThe beautiful city of Sintra is just what anyone needs to give them a feel of romanticism and feel refreshed for days to come. This romantic city gives off an aura of uniqueness and individuality. Perhaps, many tourists enjoy returning to Sintra because of these qualities
The Royal Palace is undoubtedly the dominant architectural feature of Sintra, situated in the center of the town. Probably constructed on the site of the Moorish Alcazar, its buildings result from two main periods (15th-16th centuries). The interior contains much painted and tiled decoration, but one of the most important features is the facing with tiles (azulejos ), the finest example of this Mudejar technique on the Iberian Peninsula.

Choose Romantic Features to View

Sintra is well known for its romantic architecture after Ferdinand II decided to transform a ruined monastery into a romantic castle. The castle featured many styles, Renaissance, Moorish, and Egyptian. Ferdinand II is well known for his incredible work and will forever be remembered by the town of Sintra where he put his mark. There is something for every visitor to catch each eye laid on the beautiful masterpiece. The interesting parks took over the scenery with elegant beauty that formed a visual with exotic and local tree species.

Other structures, built along the same lines in the surrounding area, created a unique combination of parks and gardens which influenced the development of landscape architecture throughout Europe.

Duoro Cruise

Located between Lisbon and Oporto, a visit to Sintra can be made as a pre or post Douro Cruise visit. We offer several cruise lines with cruises ranging from 5 – 7 nights on the Douro River.

For more information contact: Europeanbarging, 888-869-7907, jan@europeanbarging.com

Explore the Flemish City of Ghent

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The Flemish City of Ghent

The beautiful landscape and culture of Belgium can be best seen by a bike and barge or river cruise vessel. While cruising through Belgium, visitors will have some great experiences learning about the history, art, culture, gastronomy and beauty of the country. Europeanbarging offers a couple of itineraries that feature Ghent as a stop from a cruise vessel. The Arosa ship offers 7 night Holland Belgium cruises through the summer and fall months; Amawaterways offers a 7 night Holland Tulip cruise between March and May,  and there are 24 passenger casual bike and barge vessels that offer cruises throughout the year, which will take travelers through the wonderlands of Belgium for an amazing and unforgettable experience.

Experience The Flemish City of Ghent’s Well Known Art Museum for Knowledge Ghentand Culture

The flemish city of Ghent features in the “Art Cities” itinerary of Johanna. Ghent is predominantly a city of art and culture. Ghent takes pride in being home for 8 museums out of which three are most prominent such as S.M.A.K. (housing contemporary art), the Design Museum and the Museum of Industrial Archaeology and Textiles. Also, there are 2 art halls, 7 art centers, 5 theatres and 5 concert halls, 1 music hall, 1 opera and 22 film screens. Additionally there are dozens of subsidized and recognized organizations located either in one of the above or elsewhere in the city.  Check out our video on Ghent.

The central motto of Ghent is “city of knowledge and culture accessible for everyone.” Ghent has a university and 3 university colleges where over 60.000 students of higher education study, making Ghent the education capital of Flanders.

Explore Famous Art in the Flemish City of Ghent

Ghent is world famous for its art and culture and art lovers cherish it fondly. The impressive medieval Castle of the Counts gives visitors a peek into the splendid past of the castle.  The unique masterpieces of the Flemish Primitives will make visitors spellbound as visitors stand staring at them.

Ghent is a famous flemish city, which people know for its Burgundian nature. There are 426 restaurants and eating-houses and 346 cafés and pubs. So the city of Ghent is a nice place to spend time and have a drink with your friends!

Contact Europeanbarging to find the best cruise for you.   info@europeanbarging.com  or  888-869-7907  Barge and River Cruise specialist since 1998.