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Krems on the Danube in autumn, at the eastern end of the Wachau Valley.
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Cruises to Krems, Austria

Krems an der Donau is a wine town on the Danube in Lower Austria, at the eastern gateway to the Wachau, the 22-mile (36 km) stretch of river between Krems and Melk that was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. It is known for the dry white wines grown on the valley's steep, stony slopes, above all Gruner Veltliner and Riesling, and for its well-kept medieval center. First mentioned in a document of 995, the town of about 25,000 people lies where the Krems River meets the Danube, about 43 miles (70 km) west of Vienna.

What is there to do in Krems on a river cruise? The town has two historic centers to explore on foot: Krems itself, entered through the Steiner Tor gate and its pedestrian street, and the old riverside quarter of Stein at the western end of town, where the art museums of the Kunstmeile are grouped together. The surrounding vineyards and the Wachau's apricots give the town its other draw, local wine and fruit. Gottweig Abbey, a baroque Benedictine monastery on a hill near the town, makes a grand side trip.

Cruises to Krems are Danube river cruises, many of which sail through the Wachau on the same day, with Viking River, Scenic, Avalon, AmaWaterways and Uniworld. A few ocean itineraries also include a stop here.

If time is short, walk from the Steiner Tor along the Obere Landstrasse, then finish with a glass of Gruner Veltliner, the Wachau's signature white.

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Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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Premium Cruise Lines

These cruise lines enhance what mainstream cruise lines typically offer, by providing their guests with higher quality service and cuisine, along with more spacious public spaces and accommodations.

Depending on the cruise line, the ships in this class range in size from small to very large.

These cruise lines appeal to a more discerning traveler, and are typically more expensive than mainstream cruise lines, but more affordable than the luxury lines.

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These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

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Deluxe Cruise Lines

These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

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  • Ships: 35 (28 - 196 Guests)
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  • Ships: 18 (36 - 166 Guests)
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  • Ships: 20 (100 - 3,260 Guests)
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  • Ships: 22 (16 - 154 Guests)
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  • Ships: 17 (36 - 270 Guests)
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Tauck Cruises
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  • Ships: 36 (40 - 2,106 Guests)
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Uniworld River Cruises
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  • Ships: 24 (30 - 159 Guests)
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  • Ships: 17 (930 - 998 Guests)
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  • Ships: 97 (52 - 386 Guests)
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Things to do in Krems, Austria

Krems rewards a slow day: two medieval centers, a mile of art museums and the wines of the Wachau.

♦ The Steiner Tor and Old Town

The Steiner Tor, with its tower from the late 15th century, is the symbol of Krems and the only one of the town's four medieval gates still standing. Behind it, the Obere Landstrasse pedestrian street runs for about half a mile (700 m), lined with old houses, shops and cafes. It has been the main axis of the old town since the Middle Ages and is the easiest way to see Krems in an hour.

♦ Stein

The quarter of Stein, at the western end of town along the Danube, has its own medieval lanes and churches, including the Minorite Church, now used as an event and concert space. It is the quieter of the two historic centers, and its riverside lanes make a pleasant start or end to a walk.

♦ Kunstmeile Krems

The town's art mile runs from the Minorite Church in Stein to the Dominican Church in Krems. Its main museums stand together on Museumsplatz: the Landesgalerie Niederosterreich, the state art gallery of Lower Austria; the Kunsthalle Krems, with changing exhibitions; and the Karikaturmuseum, devoted to caricature and cartoon art. The cartoon museum is the lighthearted pick for travelers who do not usually seek out galleries.

♦ Wachau Wine

Krems is surrounded by vineyards, and tasting the Wachau's dry Gruner Veltliner and Riesling is one of the most popular ways to spend a stop here. The valley's apricots also go into local specialty liquors, a good bottle to bring home.

♦ Gottweig Abbey

On a hill near Krems, surrounded by trees and vineyards, this Benedictine abbey was founded in 1083 by Bishop Altmann of Passau. After a fire in 1718 it was rebuilt in the baroque style to designs by Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt, and its imperial staircase is the largest baroque staircase in Austria. It is an excursion rather than a walk from town, best for travelers who want one grand interior on the day.

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