You wake up with the sunrise, and as you open the curtains in your room, you realize you’re in a completely different country than the one you were in last night!
Maybe you’re a morning person, so you head out for some yoga stretches in the lounge before sitting down to check emails while you sip fresh coffee and enjoy a light breakfast in the dining room. Or maybe you decide to hit the snooze button (because is it really a vacation if you’re not sleeping in?!) and decide to grab a pastry before departing on one of the day's included excursions - or maybe hopping on one of the cruise ship’s bikes to ride into town for a do-it-on-your-own adventure. Because the ship is docked in the heart of the city’s downtown, you’re right in the middle of the action as soon as you step off the boat. No need to find a taxi or rent a car - you easily make your way on foot through local food stands, restaurants, cafes, and museums.
Throughout the day, you admire the architecture - old medieval towns and breathtaking castles right out of a storybook. You’re amazed by the landscape as well, miles of lush vineyards and green valleys that extend in every direction. Perhaps you’re not in the mood for walking around today, so instead of getting off the ship, you spend the day resting and relaxing. With a glass of wine in hand, you take in the views from the comfort of your cabin’s private balcony or the ship's top deck.
Lunch for all is enjoyed on the ship. Afterwards, the ship may set sail for some daytime viewing (or an onboard talk or presentation) - or if the ship is staying in port, you might head out for an afternoon excursion.
After afternoon activities, you head back to your room to get ready for dinner. But before dinner, you stop in the lounge for happy hour with your new friends. As happy hour winds down, and just before dinner, your cruise director stops by to give a port talk for the next day's schedule.
At dinner time, you enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the cruise chef. The 5-star meal includes local and seasonal ingredients (something you won’t get on an ocean cruise!) along with endless complimentary wine, hand-selected for you by European sommeliers.
After your meal is complete, you head up to the lounge for some evening entertainment - music, karaoke, or trivia are some possibilities. Before bed, you relax with a cup of tea in your room or unwind with a nightcap on your balcony. As you reflect on the great day you had, you can’t help but wonder what tomorrow will have in store. Not bad, right?!
The above example of a typical day on a river cruise can be found on any line, though little variances are likely on the specific cruise line you choose. The amazing thing about river cruises is that you can enjoy them YOUR way. You can be active or you can rest. You can socialize or you can keep to yourself. It’s completely up to you!
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