With 2020 being a bust in terms of movement, most of us are yearning to begin 2021 with a blast of travel to once again start where left off pre-COVID! On our journey to plan the perfect getaway, we thought of the river cruiser and made a list of Best 2021 European River Cruises.

The first set of river destinations on our list of best 2021 European river cruises are Vienna, Prague, and Budapest. The Danube River, which stretches over 1700 miles between Vienna and Belgrade, passes through two of the three cities mentioned above (Vienna and Budapest). For you to visit Prague, the riverboat must have to segway through the Vltava to float onto the Czech Republic's capital city.

Vienna, Prague, and Budapest signify some of the best in Music, and Art Europe has to offer. But, if you are someone who loves history, music, and architecture, a river cruise through Vienna, Prague, and Budapest's just what you need.

Portugal

One of the other best 2021 European river cruises to expect is a river cruise of Portugal. Experiencing Portugal from the Douro River is by far the best way to go and see this beautiful country! The Douro River runs the length of over 550 miles throughout the Douro Valley, which covers an area between Porto and the town of Duruelo de la Sierra. The Douro Valley, which is home to the Douro River, is primarily known for its sweet port wine, which has been producing in this region for over 2,000 years.

Bordeaux

Continuing on our list of best 2021 European river cruises, we come across Bordeaux, which is located in southwestern France and known for its wine, cheese, oysters, and wine. Bordeaux, which has been France's largest wine region since the 8th century, is also home to the most prominent wine fair in the world - Vinexpo. One of the best places to visit in Bordeaux other than their wine vineyards is the market in Cussac-Fort-Medoc, where you can find a wide assortment of wine, cheese, and oysters!

Tulip Time Cruises

To this day, Tulip Time Cruises are still in demand and will continue to be for years to come! Before there was ever a stock market, there were tulip speculations where single tulips were purchased at one price and sold for more. Tulip Mania, which took place in Holland between 1633 and 1637, was the thing to get into for a quick profit. Although tulips were introduced almost 100 years earlier by the Turkish Government, it wasn't until about 83 years later that tulips began the first-ever stock exchange focused on buying and selling tulips. As long as prices were speculated to rise, everyone taking part in the frenzy would stand to make money. It is said that hacks existed where tulip growers would bury one type of tulip bulb next to another, which resulted in a different kind of tulip, classified as rare and sold for much more than any other. The hack was said to be discovered, and prices naturally crashed, leaving those who mortgaged their estates and land with nothing. You can still see the most beautiful tulips in Holland during Tulip Time river cruises.

Christmas Markets River Cruises

The final and most popular entry on our list of best 2021 European river cruises are Christmas Markets during Christmas time! Although the previous entries on our list are visited between April and October, Christmas Markets are only experienced during December. As nearly every primary river cruise line offers Christmas Market River Cruises, most riverside cities, towns, and villages celebrate Christmas with Christmas Markets. However, due to the small, the window of time permitted to see enchanting markets, it's best to start planning in securing space at least six months in advance to not miss out.