04.02.2013
These river cruises claim to visit some of the country’s most beautiful cities without the need to fly, which as a form of cruising is rising in popularity in 2013.
Great Rail offers tarvel by sleeper train to Madrid, Spain in order to embark on the river boat Belle de Cadiz in the City of Seville. The cruise will then sail the Guadalquivir river to Cadiz, along the coastline and joining the Guadiana river, which is the actual border between Spain and Portugal.
Great Rail Journeys offers 12 nights from £2,575pp, including rail travel, hotel, 7-night cruise, full board with wine at dinner and some sightseeing (01904 521936; greatrail.com)