Make Europe Even More Unforgettable with Luxury Barge Cruises

Luxury barge cruises will make your next trip to Europe unforgettable. See the sights and sounds of France, Holland, Germany, and England in a brand new way. The slow, relaxed pace will let you experience the towns and cities of Europe more like locals and you'll see more of the countryside in between than ever before.

European barge cruises offer a romantic, relaxed way of touring the canals and rivers of Europe. Although many Americans may be unfamiliar with this type of travel, barges in Europe are quite luxurious and elegant. They also offer a number of perks over traveling by yourself or in a large tour.

First, European barges offer guests the best accommodations and services, the same that you'd expect to find in five star hotels. You'll get personalized service and amenities like private baths, air conditioning, computer hook-ups, and a dining bar area. Like regular cruises, your meals and accommodations on board the barge are included in the price.

European barges also give visitors a chance to experience a personal and intimate travel option. Barge cruises tend to have smaller numbers of guests than other tours and most will have fewer than 25 guests. The staff will also be small and will generally include a personal chef who prepares meals for the guests with locally grown food along the tour. Due to the intimate nature of the tour, you'll make new friends from around the world and learn more about the areas that you are traveling to. Staff members can direct you to local attractions and events.

You can find barge cruises on most of Europe's large rivers and canals and can travel through a variety of different countries. You'll stop at cultural and historic sites along the way and many barges have bicycles on board for you to use as well. You'll leave the barge in the morning for a day of sightseeing and return to a gourmet meal in the evening. You'll love how relaxing the cruise will be and how much you'll enjoy having someone else take care of the details.

Luxury barge cruises range in price depending on the size of the barge, amenities, the places you'll visit, the length of the cruise, and other factors. Often you can find rates that compare with Caribbean cruises, although the airfare will be more expensive from the United States. Most cruises will include staff that speaks English as well.

For your next trip to Europe, consider luxury barge cruises as an alternative way to see different countries. You'll love watching the countryside drift by and the sights and sounds of the river or canal. Experience a slice of Europe that will leave you wanting to do it all over again.