Springtime in Europe

EUROPE IN SPRINGTIME

Longer days, beautiful landscapes and some of Europe’s most iconic cities – discover the appeal of exploring Europe’s rivers in spring.

In Episode 6 of Travel Talk with Chirn Park Travel, we are joined by Helen Mezzen from Viking to talk about one of our favourite ways to experience Europe – river cruising – and why spring can be such a wonderful time to go.

As Europe emerges from winter, the rivers and cities begin to come alive. Gardens are in bloom, the days are getting longer and there is a wonderful sense of the season changing as you travel through the countryside.

We chat with Helen about her own experiences cruising through Europe with Viking, including journeys along the Rhine and Seine, and what travellers can expect from a European river cruise.

One of the great pleasures of river cruising is just how much you can see without constantly packing and unpacking. Your ship travels with you as you move between historic cities, smaller towns and beautiful stretches of countryside, often docking within easy reach of the places you have come to explore.

There is also something special about seeing Europe from the water. Castles, vineyards, villages and landscapes slowly pass by as you cruise, while time ashore gives you the opportunity to delve deeper into the history, culture and food of each region.

We also talk about the Viking experience and the nuances of river cruising – from what life is like onboard to the excursions, destinations and the type of traveller who might enjoy this style of holiday.

And while summer might traditionally be the first season that comes to mind when planning a European holiday, spring has plenty of its own appeal. Cooler sightseeing weather, changing landscapes and the excitement of Europe waking up for another season can make it a particularly rewarding time to travel.

Whether you are already a river cruising convert or have been wondering what all the fuss is about, this episode offers plenty of inspiration for seeing Europe from an entirely different perspective.

Join us and Helen as we talk European rivers, springtime travel and the simple pleasure of unpacking once and watching Europe come to you.