Lonely Planet Cruise Ports European Rivers: A Guide to Perfect Days Ashore

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Lonely Planet's Cruise Ports European Rivers is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander through the courtyards of fairy-tale Prague Castle, admire the artistry in the soaring spires of Kölner Dom and raise a glass of champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower - all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of European Rivers and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Cruise Ports European Rivers:

• Full-colour maps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, customs, etiquette
• Covers Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Czech Republic, Portugal, Russia, Ukraine and more.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Cruise Ports European Rivers is filled with inspiring and colourful photos, and focuses on Europe's most popular cruise attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best.

Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences, and extensively covers all of Europe? Check out Lonely Planet's Europe guide.

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Lonely Planet, which started by targeting backpackers and budget travelers, has broadened its aim over the years and now is dipping its toe into the cruise market with three new guidebooks. Cruise Ports Alaska, Cruise Ports Caribbean and Cruise Ports Scandinavia and Northern Europe aim to make life easier for cruisers trying to figure out what to do and where to shop and eat during all of those days in port.--Chicago Tribune

Written by Lonely Planet's cruise travel experts, these books are valuable resources, even for experienced cruisers (like me!).--Cruise Maven

Cruisers have a new source of information to help them decide where to go and what to see on their next voyage. Lonely Planet, known for its travel guidebooks, is releasing a series of port guides that focus on the people, places and culture cruisers will find on various itineraries.--LA Times