10 Best River Cruises

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/system/media_items/attachments/000/855/892/s300/RoderickEimecrop.webp?1448129701 300w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/855/892/s150/RoderickEimecrop.webp?1448129701 150w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/855/892/s100/RoderickEimecrop.webp?1448129701 100w" src="/system/media_items/attachments/000/855/892/s980/RoderickEimecrop.webp?1448129701" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>Roderick Eime</em></span></span> </div> <h1 class="slideshow-title">10 Best River Cruises</h1> <span class="slideshow-byline">By <a href='/bio/heidi-sarna' target='_blank'>Heidi Sarna</a></span> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle"></span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <p><em>Updated August 15, 2019</em><strong><br><br></strong>With all the rivers in the world, how do you know which river cruise is the best for you? Allow us to show you the difference between the Rhine and the Rhône—and eight other scenic waterways—plus what you can expect to see along the way.</p> <p><em>Pictured: Viking River Cruises ship on the Danube river in Budapest</em></p> </div> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-image"> <div class="image-and-pinterest-button"> <span class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_image_tool addthis_32x32_style"> <a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> </span> <img title="Seine river and Eiffel Tower in Paris" alt="Seine river and Eiffel Tower in Paris" srcset="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/439/s980/Seine.webp?1565890853 980w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/439/s500/Seine.webp?1565890853 500w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/439/s300/Seine.webp?1565890853 300w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/439/s150/Seine.webp?1565890853 150w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/439/s100/Seine.webp?1565890853 100w" src="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/439/s980/Seine.webp?1565890853" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/skeeze-272447/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=905039">skeeze</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=905039">Pixabay</a></em></span></span> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle">Seine River</span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <ul> <li> <strong>Where: </strong><a href="/store/book/frommers-france" target="_blank">France</a> </li> <li> <strong>Great for:</strong> Romantic couples, art lovers, and Francophiles</li> <li> <strong>Route:</strong> A cruise on the Seine focuses heavily on sightseeing in and around <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/" target="_blank">Paris</a></strong>. Typical weeklong voyages include a day or two in that city before traveling northwest toward <strong><a href="/destinations/honfleur" target="_blank">Honfleur</a></strong> and the English Channel. Stops include <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/giverny/" target="_blank">Giverny</a></strong>—onetime home of Impressionist Claude Monet—and <strong><a href="/destinations/rouen" target="_blank">Rouen</a></strong>, known as the City of a Hundred Spires for its many churches and cathedrals. From Rouen, visit the beaches of <strong><a href="/destinations/normandy-and-mont-st-michel" target="_blank">Normandy</a></strong> to see D-Day memorial sites.</li> <li> <strong>Cruise lines:</strong> Deals for <strong><a href="https://www.uniworld.com/en/" target="_blank">Uniworld</a></strong>'s<strong> </strong>7-night sailings aboard the<em> S.S. Joie de Vivre </em>cover<em> </em>shore excursions as well as wine and beer at dinner. Other lines with similar itineraries include <a href="https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Viking River Cruises</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amawaterways.com/" target="_blank"><strong>AmaWaterways</strong></a>.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="inarticle-ad-placeholder"></div> <div class="listicle-slide-image"> <div class="image-and-pinterest-button"> <span class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_image_tool addthis_32x32_style"> <a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> </span> <img title="Sailing along a canal in the Alsace Lorraine, France." alt="Sailing along a canal in the Alsace Lorraine, France." srcset="/system/photos/photos500/0223-37282.webp 500w, /system/photos/photos300/0223-37282.webp 300w, /system/photos/photos150/0223-37282.webp 150w, /system/photos/photos100/0223-37282.webp 100w" src="/system/photos/photos500/0223-37282.webp" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>Michael Blarney_</em></span></span> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle">French Canals</span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <ul> <li> <strong>Where: </strong>France</li> <li> <strong>Great for: </strong>Relaxed wine lovers who aren't in a hurry—it can take 20 minutes to pass through one lock, and there are many along the way.</li> <li> <strong>Route:</strong> Thousands of miles of canals were built in France for the transport of goods; ships were towed through the water by mules trudging on paths along the banks (and you thought the voyage was slow-paced today). The canals provide a great way to explore the countryside in regions such as <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/champagnecountry/" target="_blank">Champagne</a></strong>, the Upper <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/loirevalley/" target="_blank">Loire</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/burgundy/" target="_blank">Burgundy</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/alsace-lorraine/" target="_blank">Alsace-Lorraine</a></strong> (pictured), where you'll pass through medieval villages, see historic châteaux, and taste lots of local wines.</li> <li> <strong>Cruise lines</strong>: <strong><a href="http://www.fcwl.com/" target="_blank">French Country Waterways</a> </strong>offers six-night sailings in Alsace-Lorraine aboard the 8-passenger <em>Princess.</em> This pricey ticket includes top wines, shore excursions, and dinner ashore at the Michelin-starred Le Cerf in Marlenheim. <a href="https://www.leboat.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Le Boat</strong></a> and <strong><a href="https://www.abercrombiekent.com/" target="_blank">Abercrombie & Kent</a> </strong>have similar itineraries. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-image"> <div class="image-and-pinterest-button"> <span class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_image_tool addthis_32x32_style"> <a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> </span> <img title="Cologne, Germany" alt="Cologne, Germany" srcset="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/449/s980/Cologne.webp?1565977744 980w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/449/s500/Cologne.webp?1565977744 500w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/449/s300/Cologne.webp?1565977744 300w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/449/s150/Cologne.webp?1565977744 150w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/449/s100/Cologne.webp?1565977744 100w" src="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/449/s980/Cologne.webp?1565977744" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash</em></span></span> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle">Rhine River</span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <ul> <li> <strong>Where:</strong> <a href="/store/book/frommers-germany" target="_blank">Germany</a>, <a href="/destinations/the-netherlands" target="_blank">Netherlands</a>, France, and <a href="/destinations/switzerland" target="_blank">Switzerland</a> </li> <li> <strong>Great for:</strong> First-time river cruisers. Since the Rhine flows through four different countries, you'll get a nice survey of Europe on one trip.</li> <li> <strong>Route:</strong> Rhine cruises that sail between Holland and Switzerland cover a lot of cultural ground in one to two weeks. In Germany alone you'll see the famous cathedral in <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/cologne/" target="_blank">Cologne</a> </strong>(pictured), taste riesling wines in <strong><a href="/destinations/germany/introduction/the-best-small-towns-and-villages" target="_blank">Rudesheim</a></strong>, and explore historic <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/heidelberg/" target="_blank">Heidelberg</a></strong> with its 14th-century university.</li> <li> <strong>Cruise lines: <a href="https://www.amawaterways.com/" target="_blank">AmaWaterways</a> </strong>offers a 7-night voyage between Amsterdam and Basel, Switzerland, that hits all the highlights. <a href="https://www.uniworld.com/en/" target="_blank"><strong>Uniworld</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.seacloud.com/en/" target="_blank"><strong>Sea Cloud</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.gct.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Grand Circle</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Viking River Cruises</strong></a> all ride the Rhine as well. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="inarticle-ad-placeholder"></div> <div class="listicle-slide-image"> <div class="image-and-pinterest-button"> <span class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_image_tool addthis_32x32_style"> <a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> </span> <img title="Danube river" alt="Danube river" srcset="/system/media_items/attachments/000/863/769/s980/BICYCLE_AT_Danubecp.webp?1549472877 980w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/863/769/s500/BICYCLE_AT_Danubecp.webp?1549472877 500w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/863/769/s300/BICYCLE_AT_Danubecp.webp?1549472877 300w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/863/769/s150/BICYCLE_AT_Danubecp.webp?1549472877 150w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/863/769/s100/BICYCLE_AT_Danubecp.webp?1549472877 100w" src="/system/media_items/attachments/000/863/769/s980/BICYCLE_AT_Danubecp.webp?1549472877" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>AmaWaterways</em></span></span> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle">Danube River</span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <ul> <li> <strong>Where: </strong>Germany, <a href="/destinations/austria" target="_blank">Austria</a>, <a href="/destinations/hungary" target="_blank">Hungary</a>, and seven more countries in Central and Eastern Europe</li> <li> <strong>Great for:</strong> River cruisers with broad interests. Like the Rhine, the Danube flows through many different nations.</li> <li> <strong>Route:</strong> Europe's most popular river for cruising stretches across almost 2,000 miles. Highlights include <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/budapest/" target="_blank">Budapest</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/vienna/" target="_blank">Vienna</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/bratislava/" target="_blank">Bratislava</a></strong>, the Austrian Lake District, medieval towns, and Baroque monasteries. There are dozens of Danube cruise options—cruise the river round-trip from <a href="/destinations/passau" target="_blank"><strong>Passau</strong></a>, Germany, or go one-way between <a href="/destinations/regensburg" target="_blank"><strong>Regensburg</strong></a> and Budapest or between Vienna and <a href="/destinations/nuremberg" target="_blank"><strong>Nuremberg</strong></a>.</li> <li> <strong>Cruise lines:</strong> <a href="https://www.amawaterways.com/" target="_blank"><strong>AmaWaterways</strong></a> offers Danube cruises between April and November, including a 7-night cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen, Germany. You can add two nights in Budapest before the cruise and three nights in <a href="/destinations/prague" target="_blank">Prague</a> after. <a href="https://www.uniworld.com/en/" target="_blank"><strong>Uniworld</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.seacloud.com/en/" target="_blank"><strong>Sea Cloud</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.gct.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Grand Circle</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Viking River Cruises</strong></a> all have similar Danube sailings worth checking out.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-image"> <div class="image-and-pinterest-button"> <span class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_image_tool addthis_32x32_style"> <a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> </span> <img title="The Main river cuts through Würzburg, Germany" alt="The Main river cuts through Würzburg, Germany" srcset="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/468/s980/Wurzburg.webp?1566162826 980w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/468/s500/Wurzburg.webp?1566162826 500w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/468/s300/Wurzburg.webp?1566162826 300w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/468/s150/Wurzburg.webp?1566162826 150w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/468/s100/Wurzburg.webp?1566162826 100w" src="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/468/s980/Wurzburg.webp?1566162826" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>Krzysztof Golik [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons</em></span></span> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle">Main River</span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <ul> <li> <strong>Where: </strong>Germany</li> <li> <strong>Great for:</strong> Wine and beer connoisseurs, World War II buffs, or anyone who wants to see the highlights of Germany</li> <li> <strong>Route:</strong> The three connecting rivers of the Rhine, Main, and Danube offer travelers a thorough tour of Germany and Austria. Don't miss excursions to <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/heidelberg/" target="_blank">Heidelberg</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/nuremberg/" target="_blank">Nuremberg</a></strong>, with its fascinating WWII history and one of the world's largest Christmas markets.</li> <li> <strong>Cruise lines:</strong> A 15-night <strong><a href="https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/" target="_blank">Viking River Cruises</a> </strong>itinerary from Budapest to Amsterdam journeys along the Main for much of the way, making stops in German cities (such as Würzburg, pictured) where passengers can take in history—and lots of beer and wine. Also take a look at the Main routes of <a href="https://www.seacloud.com/en/" target="_blank"><strong>Sea Cloud</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.amawaterways.com/" target="_blank"><strong>AmaWaterways</strong></a>.</li> </ul> <br><em><br></em> </div> </div> <div class="inarticle-ad-placeholder"></div> <div class="listicle-slide-image"> <div class="image-and-pinterest-button"> <span class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_image_tool addthis_32x32_style"> <a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> </span> <img title="Buddhist monks in traditional orange robes, sitting along the riverfront in Phnom Penh" alt="Buddhist monks in traditional orange robes, sitting along the riverfront in Phnom Penh" srcset="/system/photos/photos500/1726-26238.webp 500w, /system/photos/photos300/1726-26238.webp 300w, /system/photos/photos150/1726-26238.webp 150w, /system/photos/photos100/1726-26238.webp 100w" src="/system/photos/photos500/1726-26238.webp" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>Elisabeth Blanchet</em></span></span> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle">Mekong River</span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <ul> <li> <strong>Where: </strong><a href="/destinations/cambodia" target="_blank">Cambodia</a> and <a href="/destinations/vietnam" target="_blank">Vietnam</a> </li> <li> <strong>Great for:</strong> Adventure seekers and fairly fit travelers who can climb in and out of local panga boats for excursions along the Mekong's tributaries and to shore points</li> <li> <strong>Route:</strong> Popular 7-night itineraries run between <a href="/destinations/siem-reap" target="_blank"><strong>Siem Reap</strong></a> (near the temples of <a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/siemreap/A40667.html" target="_blank">Angkor Wat</a>) in Cambodia and <a href="/destinations/ho-chi-minh-city" target="_blank"><strong>Ho Chi Minh City</strong></a>, Vietnam. The scenery is mostly rural, except for stops in <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/phnompenh/" target="_blank">Phnom Penh</a> </strong>(pictured), Cambodia's capital. Boats typically anchor in the river and ferry passengers ashore via local pangas. Or the river boats nudge their bows into the muddy banks and throw out a gang plank leading to the shore. Excursions include visits to floating fish markets, temples, royal residences, villages with thatched huts, and a French Gothic church.</li> <li> <strong>Cruise lines:</strong> <a href="http://www.pandaw.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Pandaw Cruises</strong></a> does 7-night Mekong River routes starting in Saigon. All shore excursions, local spirits, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks are included in the price. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-image"> <div class="image-and-pinterest-button"> <span class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_image_tool addthis_32x32_style"> <a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> </span> <img title="The Nile river in Aswan, Egypt" alt="The Nile river in Aswan, Egypt" srcset="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/469/s980/Nile.webp?1566164225 980w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/469/s500/Nile.webp?1566164225 500w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/469/s300/Nile.webp?1566164225 300w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/469/s150/Nile.webp?1566164225 150w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/469/s100/Nile.webp?1566164225 100w" src="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/469/s980/Nile.webp?1566164225" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/KHGraf-519830/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=495098">KHGraf</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=495098">Pixabay</a></em></span></span> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle">Nile River</span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <ul> <li> <strong>Where:</strong> <a href="/destinations/egypt" target="_blank">Egypt</a> </li> <li> <strong>Great for:</strong> Experienced travelers and those who appreciate history and antiquities</li> <li> <strong>Route:</strong> Most Nile cruises are less than a week long and sail round-trip out of <a href="/destinations/cairo" target="_blank"><strong>Cairo</strong></a>, a convenient airline hub and a jumping-off point for land-based touring, which is often included in the cruise tour package. The Nile is the gateway to the country's 5,000 years of history, from its pyramids to its colonnaded temples in the ports of <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/luxor/" target="_blank">Luxor</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/aswan/" target="_blank">Aswan</a> </strong>(pictured). </li> <li> <strong>Cruise lines:</strong> <a href="https://www.expeditions.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Lindblad Expeditions</strong></a> has a 13-day package that includes a few nights spent on the intimate <em>Oberoi Philae</em> ship along with airfare for flights within Egypt and admission to all the iconic monuments. Other good bets: <a href="https://www.uniworld.com/en/" target="_blank"><strong>Uniworld</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.gct.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Grand Circle</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Viking River Cruises</strong></a>.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="inarticle-ad-placeholder"></div> <div class="listicle-slide-image"> <div class="image-and-pinterest-button"> <span class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_image_tool addthis_32x32_style"> <a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> </span> <img title="Volga River in Russia" alt="Volga River in Russia" srcset="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/470/s980/Volga.webp?1566165491 980w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/470/s500/Volga.webp?1566165491 500w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/470/s300/Volga.webp?1566165491 300w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/470/s150/Volga.webp?1566165491 150w, /system/media_items/attachments/000/864/470/s100/Volga.webp?1566165491 100w" src="/system/media_items/attachments/000/864/470/s980/Volga.webp?1566165491" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>Alexxx Malev / Flickr</em></span></span> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle">Volga River</span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <ul> <li> <strong>Where: </strong><a href="/destinations/russia" target="_blank">Russia</a> </li> <li> <strong>Great for:</strong> Travelers into history, art, and nature</li> <li> <strong>Route:</strong> Many itineraries are about two weeks long and sail between <a href="/destinations/moscow" target="_blank"><strong>Moscow</strong></a> and <a href="/destinations/st-petersburg-russia" target="_blank"><strong>St. Petersburg</strong></a>, home of the <a href="/destinations/st-petersburg-russia/attractions/the-hermitage" target="_blank">Hermitage</a> museum. In between visits to Moscow's <a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/moscow/2448020818.html" target="_blank">Kremlin</a> and <a href="/destinations/moscow/attractions/red-square" target="_blank">Red Square</a> and, near St. Petersburg, the elaborate Catherine Palace in <a href="/destinations/st-petersburg-russia/side-trips/tsarskoye-selo-pushkin" target="_blank"><strong>Pushkin</strong></a>, passengers wind through pastoral landscapes dominated by forests, lakes, and rustic summer houses and monasteries like the one pictured.</li> <li> <strong>Cruise lines:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.uniworld.com" target="_blank">Uniworld</a> </strong>operates<strong> </strong>12-night sailings between Moscow and St. Petersburg from May to September. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-image"> <div class="image-and-pinterest-button"> <span class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_image_tool addthis_32x32_style"> <a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a> </span> <img title="The Three Gorges on the Yangtze River" alt="The Three Gorges on the Yangtze River" srcset="/system/photos/photos500/3330-37281.webp 500w, /system/photos/photos300/3330-37281.webp 300w, /system/photos/photos150/3330-37281.webp 150w, /system/photos/photos100/3330-37281.webp 100w" src="/system/photos/photos500/3330-37281.webp" /> </div> <span class="slideshow-credit"><span class="link"><em>Frommers.com Community </em></span></span> </div> <div class="listicle-slide-content"> <span class="slideshow-subtitle">Yangtze River</span> <div class="slideshow-body" data-link-to-frommers="true"> <ul> <li> <strong>Where:</strong> <a href="/destinations/china" target="_blank">China</a> </li> <li> <strong>Great for: </strong>History and nature lovers, seniors, and anyone with the time to combine a cruise with a land-based tour of China</li> <li> <strong>Route:</strong> This nearly 4,000-mile-long waterway strings together many of China's great cities—<strong><a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/shanghai/" target="_blank">Shanghai</a></strong>, <a href="/destinations/yangzhou" target="_blank"><strong>Yangzhou</strong></a>, <a href="/destinations/nanjing" target="_blank"><strong>Nanjing</strong></a>, <a href="/destinations/chongqing" target="_blank"><strong>Chongqing</strong></a>, and <strong>Yichang</strong>, gateway to the <a href="/destinations/yangzi-region/attractions/overview" target="_blank">Three Gorges</a> (pictured). Itineraries range from 3 to 6 nights and most sail between Chongqing and Shanghai or between Chongqing and Yichang. The Three Gorges area—an 80-mile stretch encompassing gorgeous scenery as well as the <a href="/destinations/yangzi-region/attractions/overview" target="_blank">Three Gorges Dam</a>—is the highlight. The centuries-old pagodas along the river banks are a close second.</li> <li> <strong>Cruise lines:</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.victoriacruises.com" target="_blank">Victoria Cruises</a> </strong>voyages<strong> </strong>along<strong> </strong>the Yangtze between March and November. 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