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New Year On The Rhine: The Romantic Rhine And Its Castles

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Beethoven

• Enjoy New Year's Eve dinner
• Join a museum tour
• Tour the town of Speyer
• Cruise the Rhine River

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Embark on a 4-day magical cruise along the Rhine and celebrate the New Year in style aboard MS Beethoven! Discover romantic Heidelberg, but also Rüdesheim and its medieval center, or Speyer and its majestic Romanesque cathedral.

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from $1,305

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New Year On The Rhine: The Romantic Rhine And Its Castles

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS Mona Lisa

• Cruise Romantic Rhine Valley
• Explore St. Goar
• Walk at Speyer Old Town
• Visit a Rudesheim restaurant

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Celebrate the New Year on a 4-day Rhine River cruise aboard MS Mona Lisa from Strasbourg to Heidelberg, Speyer, Rüdesheim, and St. Goar. Enjoy a festive New Year’s Eve dinner, guided tours, museum visits, and scenic cruising through the Romantic Rhine Valley.

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from $791

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Christmas Markets in Alsace

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard MS La Boheme

• Experience Christmas on Alsace
• Taste the local wines in Colmar
• Enjoy your stay in La Boheme

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Enjoy Alsace's Christmas holidays and discover their traditions and markets on this 4-day sailing trip on MS La Boheme around Strasbourg.

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from $10,095

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Barcelona to Nice: A Mediterranean Canvas

Barcelona - Nice - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Tour Porto's Ribeira district
• View Gaudí's La Sagrada Familia
• Visit the Salvador Dali Museum
• Discover Cezanne's studio

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Barcelona / Nice

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Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars

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Embark on a 9-day art-focused cruise along the Spanish and French Rivieras aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring the studios and homes of legendary artists like Picasso and Dali. Enjoy workshops with a resident artist to capture the breathtaking landscapes that inspired these masters.

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from $8,795

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A D Day Commemoration

London to Paris - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Witness D-Day’s lasting legacy
• Sail the English Channel
• Wander medieval Saint-Malo streets

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London / Paris

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Urban Exploration

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Walk through history across London, Portsmouth, Normandy, Saint-Malo, and Guernsey. Visit iconic World War II landmarks, museums, and memorials on this unforgettable D-Day-inspired journey aboard Douglas Mawson.

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from $8,490

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Classic Christmas Markets Cruise – Alsace & Lorraine

Plobsheim - Hochfelden - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Panache

• Explore Colmar’s markets
• Visit Strasbourg’s cathedral
• Wander Riquewihr’s markets
• Stroll Brumath Forest paths

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Strasbourg / Waltenheim-sur-Zorn

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Christmas Market Visits

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Experience Alsace’s festive charm on a 7-day barge cruise aboard Panache, visiting highlights like Strasbourg’s Christmas markets and Riquewihr’s artisan stalls. Engage in activities like chocolate making and wine tasting, while soaking up local traditions and stunning scenery.

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from $12,490

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Idyllic Rhone

Nice - Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Sapphire

• Explore beautiful Lyon
• Tour Macon’s region
• Wander Avignon’s papal palace
• Explore the ancient town of Viviers

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Lyon / Nice

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Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Nice to Lyon on the Scenic Sapphire, exploring the Rhone and Saone rivers. Experience France’s rich heritage through its historic cities, medieval villages, and culinary delights amidst stunning landscapes.

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from $2,999

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Paris & the Heart of Normandy

Paris-Rouen-Paris - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Visit the Château de La Roche-Guyon
• Walk through the city of Rouen
• Explore Giverny and Claude Monet
• Tour Paris with expert guides

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Paris / Paris

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This river journey from Paris through the countryside of Normandy is the best way to uncover the region's numerous charms, historic landmarks, and Normandy beaches. This eight-day tour on the enticing Viking River Cruises visits La Roche Guyon, Giverny, Rouen, Les Andelys, and more.

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from $2,599

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Lyon & Provence

Avignon to Lyon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Explore Avignon
• Experience Arles' vibrant city
• Visit Viviers’ Old Town
• Discover Beaujolais

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Avignon / Lyon

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Join this 8-day expedition and tour lands of fine wine & cuisine from Avignon to Lyon aboard Viking River Cruises. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy.

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from $13,153

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Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux

Basel to Bordeaux - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Artistry II

• Sail the Rhine Gorge
• Discover Strasbourg & Heidelberg
• Explore Paris
• Explore Bordeaux vineyards & wines
• See Amsterdam golden age canals

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Basel / Bordeaux

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Biking

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Experience a 22-day voyage aboard Avalon Artistry II, cruising Europe’s legendary rivers through Switzerland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Bordeaux. From the Rhine Gorge’s castles to Paris’s cultural treasures and Bordeaux’s famed vineyards, immerse yourself in guided tours, wine tastings, and châteaux visits.

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from $8,160

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Corsica and the Tuscan Archipelago by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Nice - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Visit Calvi’s Citadel
• Discover Propriano’s sandy beaches
• Wander Porto Ercole’s streets
• Explore Giglio’s sandy beaches

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Nice / Nice

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Set sail on a 9-day cruise through Corsica and Tuscany aboard the Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring Napoleon's legacy, historic towns, and breathtaking landscapes. From Calvi and Bonifacio to Portofino and Elba, immerse yourself in Mediterranean beauty, rich history, and la dolce vita.

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from $10,655

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Swiss Mountains with Sensations of Lyon and Provence

Lausanne - Marseille - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Liberté

• Explore Lausanne’s historic center
• Tour Lyon’s basilica
• Taste Beaujolais reds in Macon
• Stroll Tournon’s riverside castle

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Lyon / Marseille

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Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration

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Explore Switzerland and Southern France on a 12-day river cruise from Lausanne to Arles aboard the Emerald Liberte, featuring guided tours, wine tasting, and local experiences. Enjoy unique activities like biking in Lyon and a Provencal dinner by Chef Fabien Morreale while discovering stunning landscapes and rich culture.

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from $10,890

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Bordeaux Affair

Roundtrip Bordeaux - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Diamond

• Explore Bordeaux’s Old Town
• Tour Saint-Emilion’s medieval lanes
• Taste Grand Cru wines
• Walk Blaye’s Citadel

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Bordeaux / Bordeaux

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Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Scenic Diamond through the Bordeaux region, exploring its rich history and culinary delights. Visit renowned wine areas like Saint-Emilion and Medoc and enjoy local gastronomy and culture.

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from $6,479

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Taste of Bordeaux

15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadolce

• Visit the Atrium
• Tour Arcachon
• Explore the Castle of Roquetaillade
• Enjoy wine tasting

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Board the Amadolce and enjoy 2 nights in Bilbao and 2 nights in San Sebastian leading up to a 7-night round-trip river cruise from Bordeaux, followed by 2 nights in the Loire Valley and 1 night in Paris. Visit world-famous wine estates tasting Grand Cru wines including Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Pichon Longueville and Château Gruaud Larose.

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from $2,570

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Corsica & French Riviera

Roundtrip Nice - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper

• Explore Nice’s old town
• Stroll Portofino’s harbor
• Unwind at Plage Saint Antoine
• Wander Alghero’s medieval streets

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Nice / Nice

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Small Ship Sailing

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Set sail for an 8-day cruise on the Royal Clipper, visiting Monaco, Portofino, Corsica, Sardinia, and St. Tropez. Experience stunning landscapes, rich culture, and gourmet dining before returning to Nice with lasting memories.

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from $1,625

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Delightful Christmas Markets in the Neckar Valley

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Victor Hugo

• Explore romantic city of Heidelberg
• See whimsical Christmas Market
• Tour in historic Speyer
• Stroll through Eberbach

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Explore charming Christmas Markets and wander in the beautiful landmarks in the Neckar Valley and magical Rothenburg in this 5-day cruise aboard MS Victor Hugo

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from $1,369

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The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS Gérard Schmitter

• Explore the Stolzenfels Castle
• Visit the Bassenheimer Hof cellar
• Enjoy the views of Rüdesheim

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Get to know the scenic Rhine River on this 5-day river cruise aboard the MS Gerard Schmitter. From Strasbourg, France to Rudesheim, Germany and back, you'll see the Rock of Lorelei, visit vineyards and traditional cafes cellar, and see museums & neighborhoods like those of Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, and Speyer.

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from $1,119

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The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei

Strasbourg Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MS La Boheme

• Explore the old Strasbourg at night
• Visit the famous Drosselgasse
• Enjoy a tasting of local wines

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Strasbourg / Strasbourg

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Explore Northern Europe in a new and fascinating way by cruising along the romantic Rhine Valley on a 5-day voyage aboard the MS La Boheme. Making stops in Koblenz, Rudesheim and Speyer. Along the way, tour the canals of Strasbourg, the mechanical music cabinet museum in Rüdesheim, and the Drosselgasse's numerous cafés and bars.

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