RHINE RIVER - DID YOU KNOW ?

The “romantic Rhine” finds its start as crystal clear streams in the Swiss Alps. It then creates the border of France and Germany before crossing into the Netherlands and eventually pouring out into the North Sea. The ancient Romans viewed the Rhine as the outermost border of civilization and reason, beyond which were mythical creatures and the “wild Germans.” This air of mysticism remains to this day, as the rolling waters weave through castle-dotted hills and serve as a witness to some of nature’s most incredible feats.

From Roman times through WWII, the Rhine had been the center of ancient empires. The river formed most of the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, and since those days the Rhine has been a crucial navigable waterway, carrying trade and goods inland. Serving as a defensive feature, the Rhine has been the basis for regional and international borders.

A Rhine cruise is wonderful for romantics, history enthusiasts, epicures, nature lovers,and wine lovers. You can look forward to little medieval towns, quaint half-timbered buildings, enchanted castles, majestic cathedrals, historic cities, and, of course, the romantic Rhine’s scenic natural beauty, just to name a few. The river also nurtures countless vineyards and small farms, making it a wine-lover’s dream. A trip on the Rhine is a trip back through history.

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