Indulge your passion for awe-inspiring architecture, timeless music, breathtaking landscapes, and culinary delights on this beautiful itinerary. Vienna and Salzburg are home to treasure troves of music and amazing architecture which gives you a look into their historic grandeur, while Budapest and Bratislava offer a vibrant mix of east and west. Experience sailing through multiple locks as you enjoy the extraordinary Upper Danube.
Discover fairytale castles and historic vineyards. Explore the canal-laden city of Amsterdam. In Germany, discover not only charming Cologne, but also villages like the winemaking hamlet of Rüdesheim and the university town of Heidelberg. Cruise through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, where approximately 40 castles border the riverbanks. Cross the border into France to visit enchanting Strasbourg. This is one of a number of itineraries available on a Rhine River cruise.
Paris blends art, romance, and fashion, while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline and incredible food. Monet’s Garden in Giverny and the charming harbor town of Honfleur will inspire you as they inspired the great Impressionists. For inspiration of a different kind, travel to the unforgettable beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day invasion. Experience history, culture, art, architecture, and timeless landscapes on your river cruise in Northern France.
Immerse yourself in a feast for the senses as you travel through the Netherlands and Belgium. Taste rich Belgian chocolates. Admire the beautiful architecture and artistry of castles in Brussels and Ghent. Inhale the aroma of freshly pressed Belgian waffles and Dutch street fries (the people of Amsterdam prefer to eat them with mayonnaise). Feel the gentle breeze as you cruise through the Amsterdam canals. Possibly the most beautiful garden that you may ever see, try to plan your trip when Keukenhof Gardens is open (which is only about six weeks each year). As knowledgeable and gracious local guides share each destination’s unique history with you, you’ll return from this cruise having experienced the best of Holland and Belgium!
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Indulge in French flavors on an itinerary that highlights the essence of France’s Burgundy and Provence regions. Uncover the Roman history of Chalon-sur Saône and delight in charming Tournus with its towering Romanesque abbey and historic apothecary shop. Visit French châteaux from Burgundy to Provence, taste your way through the French culinary capital of Lyon and visit the Papal Palace in Avignon.
Explore picturesque Arles; walk inside the Roman ampitheatre; visit the sites where Van Gogh received much of his inspiration. See the walled town of Beaune and its beautiful 15th century Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune) hospital with its geometric-patterned tile roof. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct built in the first century AD to carry water 31 miles to the city of Nimes.
This region is not only a gastronomic delight, it is a feast for the eyes. While you’ll get more than a taste of Burgundy and Provence during this itinerary, the essence of these destinations will linger on your palate – and in your heart – for a lifetime!