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If Europe were a book, it would be a hardcover page-turner. Its riveting historical plot would tell the stories of famous musicians, sculptors and genius painters; of vintners, bakers and farmers; of war heroes and resistance fighters; of royals and boundary breakers; of irreverent architects, scientists and seafarers. Its pages would overflow with alpine peaks, endless patchworks of farmed fields and bustling cities, and there would be a whole chapter on castles overlooking meandering rivers. From the Danube to the Rhine, the rivers of Europe and the countries through which they run are as scenic as they are spellbinding. In Amsterdam, marvel at the iconic windmills and picturesque fields of tulips. Explore Prague — 'the city of a hundred spires' — and sample some of the world's finest beers. Experience the healing thermal waters and flamboyant architecture of Budapest. Take in the vast musical heritage and magnificent imperial palaces of Vienna. If Europe were a book, you would never tire of reading it… 43