TAKE TWO
The Rhine and the Danube both have their appeal. From city sights to culinary delights, we help you choose which river to cruise
by LESLEY BELLEW
going places
RIVER CRUISES / LETTER FROM AMERICA
Danube delights Clockwise from top left: see Budapest bathed in a golden glow; visit the city's Central Market Hall; and Salzburg's famous Mirabel! Gardens
Gliding along a river is the most glorious way to explore the heart of Europe, watching earlymorning anglers on the riverbank and walkers on towpaths, passing medieval villages, capital cities, mountain gorges and farmland. There are surprises around every bend.
Both the Rhine and the Danube are steeped in centuries of history, culture and legend. The Danube is the gateway to four contrasting capitals -Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava and Belgrade. Rhine cruises feature the vibrant cities of Amsterdam, Cologne, Strasbourg and Basel.