One Week in Rivers & Seas

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Living it up at the Seville Fair
  • See the best sites in Andalusia: Seville, Córdoba, Grenada, and Cádiz
  • New: Tour the Palacio de las Dueñas
  • Visit a a stud farm that raises magnificent Andalusian horses in Jerez
  • Experience a genuine Andalusian hacienda
  • Taste regional delicacies in a bodega

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• Explore the Douro Valley from Top to Bottom
• THE MUST-SEE SITES:
  • Tour Porto by tram and step back in time at the Tramway Museum
  • Guimarães and its Gothic Quarter
• EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD

Highlights

• A unique experience
• The grandiose scenery of the snow-capped Alps
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• THE MUST-SEES:
  • Strasbourg, the European capital with an exceptional architectural heritage
  • Colmar, its picturesque half-timbered houses and the Hansi Village and its museum

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• A cruise to admire the Provence and the beautiful scenery of the Rhône valley
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Les Baux-de-Provence: jewel of the Alpilles and one of the "most beautiful villages in France"
  • Arles and its vestiges of the Roman Empire
  • The Camargue: wild and unique
  • The Pont du Gard, architectural masterpiece
  • The Vercors Plateau and its "hanging houses"

Highlights

ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED

THE MUSTS:

• Cádiz, the heart of flamenco
• Pueblos Blancos: The white villages of Vejer de la Frontera and Conil de la Frontera
• Visit a typical Andalusian hacienda in Isla Minima
• Lively Seville, its cathedral, and the Palacio de las Dueñas

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• The magic of 4 different rivers: The enchanting Neckar, the romantic Rhine, the picturesque Moselle, and the natural landscapes of the Sarre
• Charming villages appear on the banks of each river
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Luxembourg, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
  • The underground wine cellars(1) of Remich
  • Trier and its Roman ruins
  • Heidelberg, the most romantic city in Germany

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• An intimate experience on board a luxury 5 anchor ship, welcoming you in a refined and comfortable atmosphere
• Enjoy the stillness of a magical, luxurious lodge with spacious bungalows and private swimming pool
• Transfers by private plane, a unique view across on the savannah and Lake Kariba
  
• Unique cruise on Lake Kariba through emblematic and mysterious landscapes
• Land and water safaris in Chobé and Matusadona National Parks
• The grandness of Victoria Falls is waiting for you, on foot or on board a helicopter (optional)

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• Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.

• A true festival of colors and fragrances
• Discover the oldest christmas markets in Germany
• Closing symphony with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach at the Dresden Frauenkirche
• Midnight Mass in Dresden(1-2)
• Christmas present
• Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)

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• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Avignon and its lights enchantment
  • Le Paradou and its legendary santons
  • Aigues Mortes, medieval city

Highlights

• An exclusive getaway on board a paddle riverboat through thebeautiful valleys within the Rhine and its tributaries
• Four exceptional rivers: The enchanting Neckar, the romantic Rhine,the picturesque Moselle, and the well-preserved Saar
• The legendary Great Bend in the Saar
• The magic of the romantic Rhine and its awe-inspiring scenery with acastle on every hill and the famous rock of the Lorelei
• THE MUST-SEES:
  • Heidelberg, the most romantic city in Germany
  • The Reichsburg
  • Cochem
  • Trier and its Roman ruins

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• From Holland to the Three Countries Bridge, discover a unique blend of nature and culture
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Amsterdam and its unique atmosphere
  • Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(1)
  • Haarlem, the golden age of the 17th century
  • Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(2)

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• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Lamego and the most beautiful Baroque sanctuary in Portugal
  • The formal gardens at the Mateus Palace
  • Salamanca, awe-inspiring Spanish city
  • Porto, a coastal town full of culture and tradition
• A SELECTION OF KID-ORIENTED EXCURSIONS:
  • The World of Discoveries interactive museum and theme park
  • Fun-filled activities at the Salamanca pool
    
    

EXCLUSIVE OFFER

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• A romantic holiday cruise along the enchanting Neckar River lined with medieval cities, majestic fortresses, and lovely countryside
• Our stops include:
  • The Christmas market in Heidelberg, an exceptional setting in one of Germany's most romantic cities
  • The former medieval city of Eberbach
  • The poetic charm of Heilbronn
  • Historic Speyer and its Imperial Cathedral

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• Cruise along the most beautiful canals and lakes in Holland
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Fishermen's huts typical of the Dutch countryside
  • Amsterdam by coach or by bike for a tour of its most secret and unique spots
  • The ancestral know-how of cheese and clog makers in Zaanse Schans

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• Discover the landscapes that inspired Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Eugène Boudin.
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED : 
• VISIT MAJOR ARTISTIC SITES:
  • The charming village of Barbizon
  • The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, the largest collection of his works
  • Monet’s home in Giverny, nature’s tableau vivant
  • The Fine Arts Museum and the cathedral in Rouen
  • Honfleur, cradle of Impressionism
  • The Norman Abbey Circuit
  • Étretat, and the beautiful white cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Lamego and the most beautiful Baroque sanctuary in Portugal
  • The formal gardens at the Mateus Palace
  • Salamanca, awe-inspiring Spanish city
  • Pinhão and tasting of port wine
  • Porto, a coastal town full of culture and tradition
  • Aveiro, known as the "Venice of Portugal”
• Flamenco, Fado and folk entertainment on board

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : CRUISE THROUGH THE LEGENDARY STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR and along the Moroccan coastlines
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • SPAIN
    • Granada and the Alhambra, the palace from the Nasrid dynasty and a marvelous example of Andalusian architecture
  • MOROCCO
    • Chefchaouen, a gorgeous blue-wash town nestled high up in the Rif Mountains
    • The magical atmosphere of Casablanca
    • Rabat, a coastal Imperial City
    • Enchanting and colorful Marrakesh
    • Southern Morocco: Authentic Taroudant and the Tiout palm grove
• Visit exceptional sites
  • Opulent Hassan II Mosque, dominating the seaside landscape
  • Delightful Jardin Majorelle, one of the most phenomenal botanical gardens in Morocco
• DELICIOUS, COLORFUL CUISINE
  • Spanish cocktail hour on board with tapas and sangria
  • Tasting of Moroccan pastries and mint tea on board
  • Typical Moroccan lunch at the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh
  • Tastings of wine and cheese from the Canary Islands
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises'from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    The Strategic Challenges of the Strait of Gibraltar
    Casablanca, Morocco's Young Economic capital
    Following the Footsteps of the Conquistadors
• Onboard lecture

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• UNIQUE ITINERARY : Port of calls in Roses and Palamos, little-known cities on the Costa Brava
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • The best sites in Barcelona
  • The Gaudi masterpieces La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
  • The Dali Theater-Museum, the world's largest Surrealist work of art
  • The Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes and its Catalan Romanesque architecture
  • The Fishing Museum in Palamos and wine tasting
  • Historical Tarragona
  • Cartagena, an old port city
  • Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso
  • Granada and its Alhambra
• DELICIOUS SPANISH CUISINE
  • Tasting of Spanish cold cuts at La Boqueria Market in Barcelona
  • Onboard Spanish cocktail party with Sangria and tapas
  • Paella, one of Spain's delicious dishes
  • Tasting of Spanish pastries on board
• Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
  • During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises, from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
  • Conference themes:
    Barcelona, Capital of the Distinctive Autonomous Community of Catalonia.
    Gaudi, Dali, and Picasso, Spain's Three Contemporary Geniuses
    The Culture, Contrasts, and History of Andalusia
• Onboard lecture

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise along the majestic Rhine from Amsterdam to Strasbourg
• Explore unique flavors and traditions
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • The distinctive architecture of Amsterdam by bus or by bike
  • Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(1) 
  • Charming Rüdesheim and its Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments
  • Heidelberg, typical German town

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Original cruise from Melun to Normandy
• Experience Paris at night from the bow of the ship
• All excursions inlcuded:
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • The palace in Fontainebleau, residence of the French monarchs for over 800 years(1)
  • The must-see sites in Paris
  • Giverny and Monet’s gardens
  • Art and history in Rouen
  • Astounding beauty on the Norman Abbey Circuit
  • The enchanting city of Honfleur and the Côte Fleurie