Travel the historic rivers that were the highways of commerce, culture and war on a breathtaking river cruise. The rapidly growing segment of river cruising offers a far different approach to sailing than that of ocean cruising. Due to the size of the rivers and their locks, these river ships and riverboats are much smaller than their ocean counterparts. Nearly every day you are visiting a new port and embarking on a guided tour through a historic city like Paris, Cologne, Vienna, Budapest and Luxor, just to name a few. While onboard a riverboat, each night you are wined and dined with meals crafted of local flavors of the region. A river cruise is made for those eager to learn about the cultures of the world and experience the amazing history of Earth’s most interesting civilizations.