Major Rivers In Europe

The elegant Danube river is the second largest river in Europe and it begins its journey from Germany and finally ends at the Black Sea. It passes through major sections of Western Russia, therefore making it one of the most pristine rivers in Europe for cruising. It passes by major ports such as Vienna (Austria), Budapest (Hungary), Belgrade (Serbia) and Bratislava (Slovakia).

One of the best rivers in Europe for cruising, the exquisite Rhine river, passes by major countries of Europe such as Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland. It is one of the major rivers in Europe, which is extremely significant to civilization as well.

The Dnieper River is another one of the major rivers in Europe. It begins its traversal from the country of Russia, flowing by three exquisite European countries such as Russia, Belarus and Ukraine before falling to Black sea. As you take a cruise along its tributaries, you will come across fabulous mediaeval villages, vineyards and more.

Starting from Novomoskovsk town, Russia, the Don river is one of the exquisite rivers in Europe for cruising. The river has three tributaries that go by the name of Kopyor, Seversky and Donet rivers. It is very lengthy covering a total distance of 1950 kilometres.

The elbe river is one of the major rivers in Europe which begins its journey from the verdant mountains of Czesh republic traversing much of Bohemia, then Germany and flowing into the North Sea at Cuxhaven. The river cruise on this exquisite river premises views of natural landscape that is hard to find anywhere else.

The Main River is a tributary of Rhine, and starts its journey from mountains of the Northeastern Bavaria and flows through the entirety of Germany. This is also one of the most major rivers in Europe which promises you excellent deck views. It is the longest river of Germany, and on the deck you can witness the entire set of towns and cities as well.

The Oder river is one of the most significant rivers in Europe for Cruising and covers the entire length of Central Europe. The Oder starts from Czesh Republic, and flows through Poland, making it the second largest river over there, finally ending up at Germany.

Best known for its romantic ambiance and the beautiful city hustle that surrounds it, the Seine is definitely one of the most popular rivers in Europe. It covers a distance of 777 kilometres, starting from the Northeastern regions of France and flowing through the whole length of Paris.

The Rhone river is one of the major rivers in Europe, and flows through the certain parts of France and Switzerland Alps. At Arles this river is divided into Great Rhone and Little Rhone and therefore, forms a delta region called Camargue. The river originates from the glacier Rhone, and so is also known for being a glacial river for its beginning traversal.

Covering a distance of 360 kilometres, the River Shannon is one of the most exquisite choices for a pleasant river cruise. It passes by most of the British isles and only drains up at the Shannon River Basin, which has an area of 16,865 km². It is also one of the major rivers that divide Ireland into Northern and Southern parts.

The river starts from the Montes Universales near Teruel, in the middle-eastern Spain. It flows around 1,007 km, and generally in the westside with two main south-westward sections. And finally the river empties into the Atlantic Ocean in Lisbon. Its elegant beauty makes it one of the major rivers in Europe, and an excellent choice for a cruise expedition passing by the most vivid landscapes and natural beauty.

Covering a distance of 3531 kilometres, the Volga river is one of the most marvellous choices for a cruise expedition. It starts in Russia, and traverses through its major cities finally blending in with the Caspian Sea. The Volga river is home to beautiful migratory birds and has marshlands and greenland views as well.

Covering a distance of 2120 kilometres and popular for being the third largest river in Europe, the Ural river is of utmost importance to the civilization of the European natives. The river flows through Russia and Kazakhstan on the continental border between Europe and Asia.

The Kama river covers a distance of 1800 kilometres, and flows by major European countries. It is also the longest tributary of the Volga River. It starts from the Udmurt Republic, near Kuliga, and ends in Perm Krai. The place offers immense peace and serenity as you walk or cruise by this amazing river, offering various aspects of Europe.

Extremely popular for its facing ambiance as it flows through the middle of Britain, the River Thames is an excellent choice for a river cruise. It's the second largest river in the United Kingdom, and covers a distance of 215 miles.