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Danube River Tours Let You Live the Adventure

October 4th, 2009 by Jason Myers

If you are visiting the eastern European countryside you should consider the fun and wonder of a scenic Danube River tour. Cruises along the Danube River have long been one of the most popular methods of touring Eastern Europe.

From its source deep in the Black Forest of Germany, the Danube winds its way through ten countries, through dramatic landscapes and past spectacular architecture on its way to its end at the Black Sea. As a passenger you can stand at the railing where you will be able to experience the sights and magic that is found all along the Danube River.

The Danube, immortalized in song by "The Blue Danube Waltz", is the second longest river on the continent of Europe, behind only the Volga River in Russia. Because of the waterway's length, the Danube easily lends itself to a wide variety of tours ranging from inexpensive to luxurious, and from rugged to romantic.

These Danube River tours meander through small villages and past breathtaking scenery on its way to bustling and cosmopolitan port cities like Vienna and Budapest. River tours by their very nature appeal to tourists because of the constant opportunities they provide for sightseeing. Danube River tours are much more appealing than even a traditional ocean voyage because ocean liners provide only views of the water for most of the trip.

Danube River tours are also attractive because of their efficient, budget-friendly planning. The all inclusive packages will allow the passengers to see many more landmarks and cities than could be seen for the same amount of money if these travelers had been touring Eastern Europe by train or car. The boats used for Danube River tours are also extremely relaxing modes of transportation.

Danube River tours provide tourists the opportunity to view sights such as the village of Salzburg which was the home to the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. They can also see the setting for the classic film, The Sound of Music. This movie was shot against the backdrop of a nine-hundred year old Benedictine abbey in the city of Melk. In addition you can expect to view the opera house of Vienna. There is also the city of Budapest, which is referred to as "The Queen of the Danube".

These cruises will also take passengers very close to the landmark know as "The Iron Gates." This is a gorge between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains. It marks the boundary between Serbia and Romania. Visitors who travel along the river will be able to appreciate the Danube not only for its tranquility and beauty, but also for the integral role it has played in the lives of the people who live along the banks.

Danube River tours are excursions that offer intimate settings and rare experiences that cannot be found on other tours of Eastern Europe. It is an excellent choice for tourists who want to spend their vacation enjoying the experience rather than worrying about the details. You can explore the different tour packages that are available and choose the one that appeals to you the most.