Rhine River cruises feature diverse themes like luxury, family fun, and specialized experiences linked to beer and seasonal markets. Cultural and historical experiences await travelers, with ...

In Germany’s Rhine Valley, several centuries-old castles sit just minutes from one another, and visiting them can be particularly enjoyable as the foliage changes color in the fall. Rheinstein, ...

One of the first items I received after I moved to Germany two years ago was a poster of the “top 25 castles in Europe.” My itineraries for many subsequent excursions around the Continent were set ...

“Oh, look, there’s another one,” cried the woman behind me. She could not contain her excitement at seeing yet another castle perched on a hillside. The Sun Deck of the Scenic Opal proved the perfect ...

It’s not often a river boat captain serenades his passengers. But on our recent Rhine River cruise, it was a poignant moment when First Captain Eddy Poppema shared a personal story and then sang Frank ...

A cruise along the Rhine is an enchanting way to explore Europe’s cultural and historical heartland. Fairytale castles perch high on craggy hills, spires of grand cathedrals reach for the clouds and ...

KOBLENZ, Germany — As ship captain Stefan Merkelbach navigates his tour boat down the Rhine River through the town of Koblenz, passengers take pictures of medieval castles and fortresses along the ...

Neuschwanstein Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 19th-century castle that is said to have inspired Disney. EyesWideOpen, Getty Images The Traveler's Atlas of the World includes ...