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| Armchair Excursions Immerse Viewers in the History, Culture and Cuisine of Europe |
European Waterways is looking to inspire “virtual
wanderlust” with the launch of its brand-new six-part travel series that takes
viewers on exclusive “digital excursions” exploring the history, culture and
cuisine of the company’s luxury hotel barges’ scenic cruising routes in France
and Scotland. Sailing the canals and
smaller waterways of the picturesque European countryside, the informative and
in-depth tours cover many of Europe’s famous attractions, from the hilltop
medieval fortified city of Carcassonne and wine region of Chablis in France, to
the grandeur of the Scottish Highlands.
European Waterways’ virtual tours include visits to such
aristocratic estates as the Palace of Fontainebleau and historic sites such as
Scotland’s Cawdor Castle, the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Real-life
hotel barge cruise director and tour guide, Matthew Price, brings his
personable warmth and enthusiasm as host for the armchair travel series, which
can be viewed at europeanwaterways.com/blog/virtual-tours/.
“Nothing quite compares to enjoying a glass of fine wine on
the deck of a luxury hotel barge, watching the peaceful and unspoiled European
countryside roll slowly by,” said Derek Banks, managing director of European
Waterways. “Until our guests can travel again, we invite them to indulge their
wanderlust by savoring the next best thing – inspiring virtual tours that take
them into the heart and soul of the Europe we explore on all our cruises – its
beautiful countryside, its people, its cuisine, and its remarkable and diverse
culture.”
The first virtual tour, available now, highlights
Carcassonne, a fortified medieval city perched on the hilltop above the Aude
River in the South of France. Matthew
takes viewers back to its origin in the third century AD and the times of the
Romans.
The second virtual tour visits the picturesque town of
Chablis in France, famed for its white wine of the same name. Viewers travel
back to its Roman and Viking past and watch its emergence on the world stage
with the discovery of the viticulture of the region.
European Waterways’ luxury hotel barge cruises feature
private tours of historic castles and royal estates, wine tasting excursions,
and exclusive “meet and greet” opportunities such as a private hosted lunch
with a Baroness in her 12th century château.
For more information, visit
https://www.europeanwaterways.com/blog/virtual-tours/
About European Waterways
Hotel Barging is a boutique, unique experience which offers
an immersive, all-inclusive “gentle voyage of discovery” that focuses upon the
culture, history, fine wine and gourmet cuisine of the region. With a 6 to 20
person capacity and 1:2 crew ratio, European Waterways are able to provide an
impeccable level of on board service and can transport their guests on the
intimate inland waterways that are inaccessible to larger vessels. This
fascinating network of smaller canals allows for flexibility, spontaneity and
ample opportunity to hop off and explore the beautiful surroundings via
bicycle, or on foot. In addition to this there are daily, chauffeured
excursions “off the beaten track” to a wide variety of enthralling locations,
from exquisite wine tastings to private tours of stately homes. With over 40
years’ experience and a fleet that spans nine countries it is the largest
luxury hotel barging company in Europe. For more information, call
1-877-879-8808 in the U.S. and 1-877-574-3404 in Canada, or visit
www.europeanwaterways.com.
Media Contact:
Anthony Diaz
212-616-1190
212-616-1190
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CANADA Toll Free Tel: 1-877-574-3404
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Email: sales@europeanwaterways.com
Website: https://www.europeanwaterways.com/
