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| ANCHORED IN HISTORY ~ A DANUBE RIVER CRUISE Article by Vivienne Chapleo Photos by Jill Hoelting |
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Who exactly was it that came up with the term "Blue Danube"? Well, if memory (could be in trouble
now) and research are my guides (best bet), I'm guessing it had something to do with that Austrian
fellow, Johann Strauss II.
now) and research are my guides (best bet), I'm guessing it had something to do with that Austrian
fellow, Johann Strauss II.
"An der schönen blauen Donau" is the title of the waltz
composed in 1867 by Strauss, commonly known in
English as "On the Beautiful Blue Danube". From my
recent adventure on the Danube (known in German as
the Donau); I would agree with Johann that the
Danube is beautiful... but blue? More brown, like a
mud-puddle, if you ask me.
composed in 1867 by Strauss, commonly known in
English as "On the Beautiful Blue Danube". From my
recent adventure on the Danube (known in German as
the Donau); I would agree with Johann that the
Danube is beautiful... but blue? More brown, like a
mud-puddle, if you ask me.
Anyway, that's all beside the point really, as my eight-day Romantic Danube cruise with Viking River
Cruises, aboard the Viking Europe, from Nuremberg, Germany (Nurnberg in German) to Budapest,
Hungary, turned out to be one of the most scenic and historically fulfilling trips I've taken.
Cruises, aboard the Viking Europe, from Nuremberg, Germany (Nurnberg in German) to Budapest,
Hungary, turned out to be one of the most scenic and historically fulfilling trips I've taken.
If you haven’t taken a Danube river cruise, some of
the reasons to consider this trip are: small, three-
deck ships designed for the rivers they are sailing
(approx. 150 passenger capacity); unpack once
(added bonus: all cabins have a window of some
kind); no seat assignments and only one restaurant
for meals (I relish being able to chose my own
dining companions at each meal); planned daily
activities (most shore excursions are included in the
price); sailing through the spectacular scenery of
Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.
the reasons to consider this trip are: small, three-
deck ships designed for the rivers they are sailing
(approx. 150 passenger capacity); unpack once
(added bonus: all cabins have a window of some
kind); no seat assignments and only one restaurant
for meals (I relish being able to chose my own
dining companions at each meal); planned daily
activities (most shore excursions are included in the
price); sailing through the spectacular scenery of
Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.
Cruising the Danube (second longest river in Europe at 1770 miles/2850 km), which rises in
Germany's Black Forest and flows into the Black Sea, turns out to be one of the most relaxing ways
to get up close and personal with the history of Europe’s charming towns and quaint villages.
Germany's Black Forest and flows into the Black Sea, turns out to be one of the most relaxing ways
to get up close and personal with the history of Europe’s charming towns and quaint villages.
Although the occasional large city is thrown into the mix of
ports-of-call (who doesn't want to visit Vienna at least
once anyway?), sightseeing excursions of the charming
towns of Kelheim, Regensburg (with an included excursion
to Weltenburg Abbey), Passau and Melk (with its
Benedictine Abbey), keep passengers busy and
entertained.
ports-of-call (who doesn't want to visit Vienna at least
once anyway?), sightseeing excursions of the charming
towns of Kelheim, Regensburg (with an included excursion
to Weltenburg Abbey), Passau and Melk (with its
Benedictine Abbey), keep passengers busy and
entertained.
Boarding the Viking Europe in historic Nuremberg (second-largest city in Bavaria) for the cruise along
the Danube, passengers from the United States, Australia, Canada and Great Britain, met for a week
of sightseeing and relaxation.
the Danube, passengers from the United States, Australia, Canada and Great Britain, met for a week
of sightseeing and relaxation.
Our second day offered a four-hour sightseeing bus and walking-tour of Nuremberg. English
speaking guides easily grabbed and held our attention as they led us onto the Zeppelin grounds
where Hitler held his Nazi party rallies; stood with us outside the Palace of Justice (the historic
home to the Nuremberg Trials) and pointed out the exact windows of the building where the trials
took place; walked with us from the castle to the Old Town, whilst explaining that Emperor Heinrich
III founded the city in the 11th century as a base for his campaigns in Bohemia; then allowed us
plenty of free time for browsing and shopping at the market in the Main Market Square.
speaking guides easily grabbed and held our attention as they led us onto the Zeppelin grounds
where Hitler held his Nazi party rallies; stood with us outside the Palace of Justice (the historic
home to the Nuremberg Trials) and pointed out the exact windows of the building where the trials
took place; walked with us from the castle to the Old Town, whilst explaining that Emperor Heinrich
III founded the city in the 11th century as a base for his campaigns in Bohemia; then allowed us
plenty of free time for browsing and shopping at the market in the Main Market Square.
Returning to the ship, we headed for lunch while the Captain and crew prepared for departure.
Anchors aweigh and the Viking Europe set sail along the Main-Danube Canal, destination Kelheim,
situated at the confluence of the rivers Altmuhl and Danube.
Anchors aweigh and the Viking Europe set sail along the Main-Danube Canal, destination Kelheim,
situated at the confluence of the rivers Altmuhl and Danube.
On board lectures focusing on the European Union and Main-Danube Canal, enlightened
passengers who chose to attend the afternoon and evening presentations, while live music and
dancing in the lounge finished off the night.
passengers who chose to attend the afternoon and evening presentations, while live music and
dancing in the lounge finished off the night.
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services around the world.
WAVE Journey is for every woman to enjoy. If you love to travel, cook, read or revel in outdoor activities this
website is for you. If you are looking to connect with other like-minded women or if you are interested in
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