Europe's rivers have entranced travellers since time immemorial, and now with luxurious cruise vessels to lead the way, it's just plain sailing.

Cruising Europe's rivers has never been easier, nor has there been such a choice of destinations.

Luxurious floating hotels gently wind their way through some of the most picturesque river systems in the world, offering itineraries to suit all tastes and budgets.

Holland's glimmering river Zuider Zee leads from the seductive capital of Amsterdam, passing tulip fields and timeless fishing villages along the Isjelmeer shore.

Germany's magical Moselle and regal Rhine meander past majestic mountains, luxuriant forests, clifftop castles, medieval wine villages and the legendary rock of Lorelei.

The Rhine winds through France and into Switzerland where, when the sun sets over magnificent snow-capped peaks, the reflection transforms the river into an expanse of molten gold.

Austria's breathtaking River Danube glides through stylish Vienna to the medieval gem of Passau - stunningly set at the confluence of the rivers Inn, Ilz, and the Danube itself, on its way to the almost Eastern grandeur of Bupadest and the palace kingdom of Slovakia.

France's River Seine winds its way through the centre of Paris, and flows into 10 of the city's 20 arrondissements, past magnificent cathedrals, monuments and tree-lined boulevards.

All river cruises include time ashore, enabling you to discover the excellent bars, restaurants, art galleries, museums and famous shopping districts of Europe's most illustrious cities.

And amid the medieval castles, cathedrals and fairytale palaces of the old towns, you'll find Christmas Markets, where glittering stalls are piled high with handcrafted treasures and the air is spiced with gingerbread, hot wine and roasting almonds.

The above destinations give a brief idea of what's available from Travelscope's extensive River Cruise Collection, which offers a broad selection of itineraries at prices representing outstanding value.

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