If you’re thinking of taking short breaks by train, you may not have considered combining these with a cruise. However, by taking cruises by rail, you can combine the comfort of rail travel with the luxury and excitement of a cruise. And by travelling down the Rhine, one of Europe’s most powerful rivers, you are sure to have a memorable break.

Starting off in Switzerland, the beautiful Rhine River spans several countries, crossing..

The city of Berlin, built along the river Spree is a vibrant city that welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the globe on an annual basis. It has several attractions and here is a list of some unusual ones that visitors might not be aware of.

1. The Neue Synagogue at Oranienburger Strasse – This Jewish synagogue was destroyed by Nazis in 1958..

If you like contrast, go to Bremen, Germany. It is both Germany’s smallest state as well as among its largest cities, with a population of around 660,000. Bremen’s appeal, however, lies in its surprising blend of old and new, where historic neighborhoods filled with charming, age-old buildings are juxtaposed with newer high-tech sites that typically draw a wired, younger crowd.

Southern Germany, famous for its thermal springs, provides an opportunity for you to relax and unwind and relieve muscular and mental stress. Among the main attractions of Southern Germany is the Galaxy Erding, the largest water park of Europe. The water park features slow rides as well as thrilling rides like ‘Speed Blaster’ that can move you as fast as 72km/h. There are natural thermal pools that relax your mind, body and soul. In all there are twelve high speed slides at Galaxy Erding for all the thrill and adventure..

Creative geniuses are seldom appreciated during their lifetime, as was ‘Mad’ King Ludwig of Bavaria. Now, his famous castle enchants the millions of tourists who visit her gates. Neuschwanstein, Ludwig’s most well-known realized dream, was never completely finished before the king was untimely carted off and labeled as ‘incompetent to rule’. Even today, the circumstances..

The Elbe River is a major river in Central Europe and starts in the Czech Republic and ends in the North Sea. The river has several major tributaries that include the Ohre, Schwarze elster, Mulde, Havel, Saale and Vltava. The river basin of the Elbe is one of the largest in the world and in [...]