A Rhine River cruise combines both culture and sight seeing. If you go on this cruise, you will enjoy amazing scenery, travel past sleepy villages and gaze at magnificent, historic castles. The Rhine River originates in Switzerland and ends in the Netherlands, passing through France and Germany. There are different cruises that ply this river, the most popular being the 1 week Amsterdam to Switzerland. There are regular stopovers at most major cities and towns, allowing travelers a chance to visit the city.