by Rick Steves, October 10, 2024 | While the Rhine is over 800 miles long, the 36-mile stretch from Mainz to Koblenz is by far the most interesting. Here's what travelers can expect.

Cruising the Rhine River and stopping at multiple Christmas markets is a million times more fun than going to the mall to do your holiday shopping.

Although the Rhine is more than 1,200 kilometres long, the 58-km stretch from Mainz to Koblenz is by far the most interesting. This is the Romantic Rhine, a powerful stretch of the river slashing ...

River cruises are “more about the experience off the ship than on,” a travel journalist says. Viking and American Cruise Lines operate some in the United States.

8 of the best European river cruises for 2025, from the enchanting Rhine to the magical Danube - Europe is home to some mighty rivers, and there’s no better way to get to know historic waterways ...

Open in new tab - We are on a Christmas market river cruise on the Rhine. (bell ringing) I'm Lynn Elmhirst, a travel journalist with a deep passion for sailing the high seas.

Rick Steves: Germany's 'Romantic Rhine' is rich with history The sheer bulk of history that has poured through Germany's Rhine river valley rouses any romantic soul.

The Rhine River found this and carved out this gorge. Soil made from slate absorbs the heat of the sun. So, our vines stay warm at night. We grow a fine wine here on the Rhine.

From exploring Egypt’s ancient temples to spotting pink river dolphins leaping through the Amazon, here are the world’s best ...