River Cruising is one of the most increasingly popular styles of cruising, and it is no surprise with operators providing ever higher standards of service and luxury aboard. The very nature of river cruising means that there will be fewer passengers on board, and fewer means more selective.

Cruises are available on all of the major rivers of the world, from the great US Rivers to the exotic Mekong. The most popular of course are the European rivers.

It is often said that oceans take travellers to countries while rivers take travellers through countries, and there can be no better way to experience a country than to leisurely cruise through its rivers, tasting local cuisine and of course its wine.

I have long thought that the wines of Germany are among the most underrated in the world. How best to experience these wines than to undertake a wine tasting tour aboard a cruise on the Rhine, Main and Mosel Rivers. The tour starts in Amsterdam and includes a tour of the canals. It then moves onto Cologne, where there is a stop to visit the Cathedral. Back on board we enjoy our first wine tasting session led by a wine tasting expert.

The fourth day takes us through the  Rhine Gorge, cruising past  spectacular castles and features a visit to Seigfried’s Music Museum. Day 6 is in Strasbourg, and the tour finishes the following day in Strasbourg.

7 days of culture and wine, four countries and one unique experience. If you would like more information on how to book, contact me at anthony.kingsley@notjusttravel.com