The Rhine, Danube, and Rhone Rivers dominate river cruising itineraries, but Portugal’s Douro River is equally impressive.

The March 1945 crossings, by Patton and Montgomery's forces, gave the Allies beachheads with which to invade Germany.

The capture of the bridge at Remagen, a surprisingly intact path into Germany, helped U.S. troops hasten the end of World War ...

Here’s a taste of what should be on your radar for 2025… See our guide to planning a Rhine river cruise here ... of Provence and Burgundy on the Rhone and Saône rivers.

from majestic rivers such as the Rhine and the Rhone and enormous lakes like Lucerne and Geneva, to the towering alpine glaciers and high waterfalls that tumble from cliffs above mountain villages.

A highlight of the event was the crossing of the Rhine by a DUKW amphibious transport vehicle, symbolizing the daring river operations that enabled U.S. forces to advance deeper into enemy territory.

Along this 80km stretch, the river swells as major tributaries join from the east and the valley floor gradually widens. Several hundred years ago the Rhine used to weave its way across the entire ...

Think you’ve done river cruising in Europe? It’s time to look beyond mainstream rivers at the marvellous range of alternative cruise destinations.

Most river-cruise lines in Europe focus on Rhine itineraries between Amsterdam ... in Portugal and three destinations in France: the Rhone, the Seine, and the Bordeaux region, where cruise ships ...