About Cruises: Cruising Eastern Europe with Viking River Cruises

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Cruises Cruises Plan a Cruise Cruise Lines Destinations From Linda Garrison, your Guide to Cruises Eastern Europe is a fascinating part of the world, filled with history and interesting cultures. Those of us who are old enough remember the "eastern bloc" and former link to the USSR. Today, these countries are embracing their first decade of new freedoms. Join me on a Viking River cruise up the Danube River from Bucharest to Nuremberg. Cruising Up the Danube River in Eastern Europe How many readers have sailed through the Iron Gates of the Danube or visited five European capitals in one cruise vacation? My journal details our Danube experiences at cities, towns, and natural sites in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany and includes links to over 300 photos taken along the way. River Ship Profile - Viking Neptune The Viking Neptune is a typical European river ship -- low, long, and narrow. This shape is necessary for navigating the canals and bridges of Europe. Join me on a pictorial tour of the cabins and common areas on this comfortable Viking ship. Viking River Program Managers Share their Experiences I love learning about new places, and two of our excellent Viking program managers shared their experiences of life in Romania and Slovakia. Both Simona and Marek helped to personalize the dramatic changes in their countries over the past two decades. The Rocks at Belogradchik Belogradchik is found in northern Bulgaria about an hour's drive from Vidin on the Danube River. This small town has amazing rock formations, similar to those you might see in the Southwestern USA. These rocks also form the basis for an ancient Roman fort, parts of which still exist. If you visit Belogradchik, climb to the top of the rocks--the view is worth it. More About Cruises Articles and Blogs Follow Cruises Ads European Cruises Volga Cruise Scenic River Cruise Rhine Cruises 2010 Cruises Featured Articles Viking Introduces Mekong River Cruise Tours in 2011 Cruise the Great Lakes on the MS Columbus Hanavave Bay on Fatu Hiva of the Marquesas Islands Nassa Catamaran and Snorkeling Tour from Carnival Fantasy Two Silversea Ships Rendezvous in Norway Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay in Mexico   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Garrison Cruises Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cruises newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination Planning a European Cruise How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Advertisement