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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Today, I'll tell you about the best places to visit on the Danube River. Cruises on the river typically visit several countries, stopping at historical sites, quaint villages and beautiful Old World cities along the way.

Before we get to the highlights, here are some Danube cruise offers for our customers. All of these deals expire soon, so call right away if you see something you like.

Save up to 80% on departures with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.

Save up to 76% off Emerald cruises.

Save 50% off the cruise price with last-minute discounts on Avalon Waterways.

Save up to 50% on AmaWaterways sailings.

Save up to 20% on departures with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

Save with discounted cruise rates and special air offers on Viking cruises.

Save up to 40% off sailings with CroisiEurope.

Save up to $1,000 per couple on sailings with Riviera in select cabin categories.

Many Danube itineraries start in Nuremberg, an impressive medieval city in Germany. Built on a rocky hill, Imperial Castle was one of the most important castles of the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages and provides great views. The city was the location of the Nuremberg war crimes trials in 1945 and 1946, and local guides show travelers the Palace of Justice, where the trials took place.

In Passau, Germany, you may be treated to a concert on the 17,974-pipe organ in St. Stephen's Cathedral. Passau also has some fine examples of Gothic and Baroque architecture.

Originally a Celtic settlement and then a Roman garrison, Regensburg is a cultural hub in eastern Bavaria. Here you can see the old Roman gate, explore the well-preserved medieval center and stand upon the 12th-century Old Stone Bridge. The Wurstkuchl (Sausage Kitchen) is one of Germany's oldest restaurants.

Many Danube River itineraries include an excursion to Salzburg in Austria, where you can seek out the yellow building where Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756 and stroll through the manicured gardens of Mirabell Park, used in the filming of "The Sound of Music."

During a port call in Melk, many passengers head for the Benedictine abbey that sits high above the town on granite cliffs. The monastery was founded in 1089; be sure to check out the stunning ceiling frescoes, the large library filled with nearly 16,000 books and the terrific views from the terrace.

Austria's Wachau Valley is one of the most attractive stretches of the Danube, lined with terraced vineyards and picturesque villages like Durnstein, centered around the blue and white tower of an abbey church.

In Vienna, attractions include Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Ringstrasse, a broad avenue lined by stately buildings. You may also have an opportunity to attend a classical music concert.

Bratislava in western Slovakia is the only national capital that borders two other countries, Austria and Hungary. It has an attractive Old Town, Baroque palaces and a massive white castle with a red roof sitting above the Danube.

The Hungarian capital of Budapest is divided by the Danube. River cruise passengers usually visit the Fisherman's Bastion, a large terrace that overlooks the city and river, as well as the ornate parliament building and Heroes Square, one of the city's most popular sites.

Belgrade, Serbia's capital, is one of Europe's oldest cities, perched at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. Top sites include its fortress, the 1920s-era Royal Palace and Knez Mihailova -- the pedestrian-only, main shopping street. Upon leaving Belgrade, Danube riverboats sail through the Iron Gates, a spectacular gorge that forms the boundary between Serbia and Romania.

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Themed River Cruises -- Read about itineraries that are designed around a particular theme, such as culinary or musical interests.

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Here are this week's Top 10 River Cruises. All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability.

1) Danube Dreams, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Travels between Budapest and Vilshofen. Save 50%. Starting at $2,010. Departures from October 10, 2024 through November 11, 2024.

2) Tulip Time, 8 days with AmaWaterways. Begins and ends in Amsterdam. Save up to 50%. Starting at $1,690. Departures from March 13, 2025 through May 5, 2026.

3) Danube Delights, 8 days with Emerald Cruises. Travels between Budapest and Munich. Save up to 76%. Starting at $1,717. Departures from October 29, 2024 through October 25, 2025.

4) Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, 8 days with Riviera River Cruises. Travels between Cologne and Basel. Save $500 per couple. Starting at $2,399. Departures from October 1, 2024 through October 24, 2025.

5) Lyon & Provence, 8 days with Viking. Travels between Lyon and Marseille. Save with reduced cruise rates and special air offers. Starting at $2,499. Departures from November 3, 2024 through November 15, 2026.

6) Brilliant Bordeaux, 8 days with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Begins and ends in Bordeaux. Save up to 20%. Starting at $2,979. Departures from March 30, 2025 through October 26, 2025.

7) Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro, 8 days with Avalon Waterways. Begins and ends in Porto. Save up to $1,000 per couple. Starting at $3,559. Departures from June 25, 2025 through November 4, 2026.

8) Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards, 11 days with Emerald Cruises. Travels between Amsterdam and Zurich. Save up to 66%. Starting at $3,565. Departures from June 5, 2025 through August 21, 2025.

9) Columbia & Snake Rivers, 9 days with American Cruise Lines. Travels between Clarkston and Portland. Save up to $1,700 per couple. Starting at $3,895. Departures from April 1, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

10) Highlights of Normandy & the Seine, 8 days with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Begins and ends in Paris. Save up to 63%. Starting at $4,245. Departures from April 6, 2025 through October 22, 2025.

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Please e-mail me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@rivercruise.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go