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River Cruising in France, Portugal & Spain ABOARD PREMIER RIVER VESSELS

BELGIUM The Rhone, Seine, and Douro rivers flow through some of the loveliest valleys of France, Portugal, and Spain. Rambling vineyards and grand wine estates invite exploration, while splendid cities like Rouen and Salamanca beguile with their fascinating architecture, magnificent cathedrals, and lively markets. Cruise itineraries on some of the newest vessels plying Europe’s rivers are enlivened by included walking tours, wine tasting with local vintners, and guided bike rides designed to take you off the beaten path and through Europe’s timeless countryside. In select cities, special interest tours offer a chance to be even more immersed in local life—ideal for those who want to do something a little different. Cruises to the Bordeaux region are also offered. See our website or call for more details. Paris & Normandy PARIS ROUNDTRIP

50 mi

English Channel

Monet’s home and the gardens in Giverny—beautiful at any time of the year, Rouen’s Cathedral of Notre Dame, and the charming harbor town of Honfleur will inspire you the same way they inspired the great Impressionists. The cruise includes the unforgettable beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day invasion; a walk through Auvers-sur-Oise, the last home of artist Vincent Van Gogh; a hike to Chateau Gaillard, the former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart; and an optional bike ride around the riverside

50 km

Caudebec

Rouen

Honfleur

S e i n e R .

Les Andelys Giverny

Vernon

Auvers-sur-Oise

Paris

FRANCE

city of Conflans. 7 nights. DATES & TRIP COST Departures Mar-Nov from $3,099 Colors of Provence ARLES-LYON OR LYON-ARLES

Paris

SWITZERLAND

Collonges

100 mi

Lyon

Cruise through France’s legendary wine growing regions, home to such famous vintages as Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône, and enjoy wine tastings at local vintners. You can also become an expert in all things culinary: go in search of the highly prized “black diamond” truffles; learn how to pair chocolate with wine; and discover how olives turn into the Mediterranean’s nectar, olive oil. Marvel at ancient Roman ruins, stroll through medieval villages, and trace the steps of the famous artists Van Gogh and Cezanne in Arles and Carrières de Lumières before your return flight home. 7 nights. DATES & TRIP COST Departures Mar-Nov from $3,099

100 km

Vienne

Tournon

ITALY

R h o n e R .

FRANCE

Avignon

Arles Les Baux

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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