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22 | First Time River Cruise Guide Art From ever-changing street art and world-class museums to iconic opera performances, the world is home to countless cultural treasures just waiting to be discovered. For the traveller for whom the city's galleries and museums are the main drawcard, we take you to the heart of these destinations to uncover artistic and musical experiences. FRANCE'S FINEST A 15-day journey that meanders through the Seine and Rhône rivers where you can witness the landscapes that inspired France's Impressionist movement. ROMANTIC DANUBE Sail to charming cities and villages through Hungary, Austria and Germany. Spend two nights in Vienna and see the works of Gustav Klimt at the Belvedere Palace. CITIES OF LIGHT Visit Prague on this 12-day journey and enjoy Privileged Access to the 16th-century Lobkowicz Palace, the stately residence of one of the region's most avid patron of the arts. Architecture Sometimes, one single building can become symbolic of a destination, with designs that can transport you through time. Whether old, new, ornate or minimalistic, stunning architecture is all around us wherever we go. We invite you to explore some of the world's architectural wonders. GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR Travel through the heart of Europe on our most popular river voyage, and stop off at the Cologne Cathedral, built to house the bones of the biblical Three Wise Men. MAGNIFICENT MEKONG Visit Cambodia and see the majestic temple Angkor Wat, a 12th-century monument with intricate stone carvings and delicate artistry. GRAND MISSISSIPPI VOYAGE Journey down America's great river and visit the French Quarter in New Orleans with its famed old-world architecture. History You can read about history in books, but travelling to the places where history was made gives a whole new perspective. If history is the central focus for your travel, these itineraries allow you to visit historically significant sites, immersing you in architecture, art and experiences that changed the course of civilisation. ELEGANT ELBE Sail from Prague to Berlin, where you will find a city that has risen from the ashes of war, with many of its buildings that once stood for division now a symbol of unity. PHARAOHS & PYRAMIDS Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt as you journey down the Nile River. See the pyramids, Choosing e Right RIVER VOYAGE Certain sailings have been designed for you to experience specific themes and interests, here we share a selection of our favourites