Johannesburg - Themed cruises are a big feature of modern cruising, allowing travellers to indulge their interests and passions while enjoying the luxury of a cruise.
AmaWaterways, represented in South Africa by Cruises International, travels the rivers and waterways of many parts of the world and simultaneously offers travellers a wide variety of themed trips.
One of the more notable is the Jewish Heritage Cruise, which highlights the ancient culture, modern museums and historical monuments dedicated to Europe’s rich Jewish legacy.
Guests can participate in shore excursions that include guided visits to synagogues, Jewish districts and other landmarks. Examples include:
l In Budapest, you visit the second-largest synagogue in the world, the Dohany Street Synagogue and the city’s acclaimed Jewish museum;
l Jewish Heritage excursions in Vienna include a visit to the Jewish museum, Judenplatz, and the Old Synagogue; and
l In Amsterdam, see the house where Anne Frank and her family lived in hiding during World War II.
For more details, go to: www.cruises. co.za/amawaterways or call 011 327 0327.
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