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If Europe were a book, it would be a hardcover page-turner. Its riveting historical plot would tell 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. Visit Germany's largest Cathedral, the Dom, in Cologne. From Breisach, venture into Germany's fabled Black Forest. Explore Prague — 'the city of a hundred spires' — and sample some of the world's finest beers. Take in the vast musical heritage and magnificent imperial palaces of Vienna. Experience the healing thermal waters and flamboyant architecture of Budapest. Sail through the impressive Iron Gate bordering Serbia and Romania in the Lower Danube, then tour Romania's vibrant capital city, Bucharest, the centre of Romanian culture, art, and architecture. If Europe were a book, you would never tire of reading it… C H A R L ES B R I D G E , P R AG U E , C Z EC H R E P U B L I C 49