Barging on Europe Rivers and Canals With European Waterways Barges
Stoney Creek Travel
Weaverville / Asheville, NC
828-658-2582 / Toll Free 877-658-2582
Experience the heart and soul of Europe. Immerse yourself in European culture. Meet the locals. Join thousands of other well-heeled travelers who have discovered the barging experience.
River and canal barge cruises are one of the most relaxing, peaceful, and enjoyable ways to immerse yourself into European culture. See the real Europe from a comfortable luxury barge.
Barge cruises are available in the following areas:
- England
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Italy
- Holland
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Germany
European Waterways offers all inclusive barging experiences throughout Europe. Their all inclusive barge cruises include a high ratio of crew to passengers, choice of twin of double beds, open bar, free wine, gourmet cuisine onboard and ashore, excursions & entry fees, use of bicycles, air-conditioned mini-bus. Decor is a blend of antiques and traditional furnishings with fine wood paneling, carpeting. Most barges have air conditioning. All have central heat. Most have bicycles and the game of boules. All have a library, games, and CD/stereo. Cabins have windows that open, closets, and plenty of drawer storage, and a private bath. The crew is English-speaking.
These floating boutique hotel barges meander along waterways that pass through the heart of France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. As they glide through canals and rivers, guests go on fascinating local excursions, enjoy gourmet dining, explore little villages -- many from medieval times, meet local villagers, and shop in quaint boutiques. As you cruise through the rural countryside, you see a Europe that most tourists only dream about. Excursions to medieval villages, museums, chateaux, abbeys, cathedrals are included. Wine tasting and visits to vineyards are a part of each France itinerary.
Cabins are comfortable with a pleasing decor. Gourmet dining by candlelight with a regional wine is a treat each evening.
Athloneon on River Shannon
Venice
Auxerre
Photos Courtesy of European Waterways
Canal du Midi
