One Week in Rivers & Seas

HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Discover historical cities: Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh
  • Meet the locals and learn about their daily lives in Koh Chen, My Tho...
  • Crossing through the splendid Cho Gao canal

Highlights

• Original back-to-back journeys to discover Brittany
• Exclusive to Croisieurope: cruise on board a paddle steamer

ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED

THE MUSTS:

• The Saint-Nazaire shipyard, embodiment of French pride
• The wine route of the Muscadet through the vineyards of the Nantes region
• Wine-tasting in the cellars of the Brissac castle(3)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
  • La Saline Royale (Royal Salt works), listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
  • Dole, hilltop city and birthplace of Louis Pasteur
  • Saint-Jean-de-Losne and its monuments telling the story of its prestigious past
  • The charming country village of Petit-Ouges
  • The Grands Crus Wine Route
  • Wine tasting* in Saint-Jean-de-Losne

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• Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• The Arzviller Inclined Plane, an exceptional structure
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • The unexpected authenticity of the Kochersberg with a stop at the Villa Meteor, the oldest French brewery in operation 
  • Saverne, a medieval city with old homes nestled between Alsace and Lorraine, and the Château de Haut-barr
  • Marc Chagall's unique stained glass window in Sarrebourg

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• UNIQUE ITINERARY : Port of calls in Roses and Palamos, little-known cities on the Costa Brava
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Malaga, the birthplace of Pablo Picasso
  • Granada and its Alhambra
  • Cartagena, an old port city
  • Historical Tarragona
  • The Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes and its Catalan Romanesque architecture
  • The Fishing Museum in Palamos and a tasting of wines in the Bodega Brugarol
  • The Dali Theater-Museum, the world’s largest Surrealist work of art
  • The best sites in Barcelona
  • The Gaudi masterpieces La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
• 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

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• The classic German vacation to experience again and again
• The famous Drosselgasse, with its numerous cafés, bars and music

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:

  • Rüdesheim, and a blast from the past at Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet

  • Koblenz, and its fortress overlooking the Rhine

  • Mainz, the birthplace of Johannes Gutenberg

  • A walk through the vineyards and a tasting of regional products

  • Baden-Baden, an elegant spa town

  • The Treetop Walk, a beautiful view of the Black Forest

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• 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

•    ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
•    THE MUSTS:

• Tour and medieval meal in a magnificent castle overlooking the Rhine.
• The charm of the romantic Rhine Valley and the legendary rock of the Lorelei.
• Rüdesheim, the Drosselgasse, and its music and cafés.
• Heidelberg, the most romantic city in Germany, and its traditional Studentenküss chocolates

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Extensive discovery of the region and its terroir
• This cruise exists with a biking-adapted program, ref LSR_BIK
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Tastings of local specialties in Mâcon and Tournon
  • Lyon and its peculiar "traboules"
  • The highly spiritual Cluny Abbey
  • Visit to a local olive oil producer's in Arles
  • Discovery in jeeps through the wild Camargue
  • Avignon and the Papal Palace with its private apartments

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• A wonderful journey through charming towns and historic sites
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
  • Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France
  • A traditional Camargue experience with a manade
  • The fortified city of Aigues-Mortes and the salt marshes
  • The beauty of the Camargue, Arles and olive oil production
  • Etang De Thau and its oyster farms

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruising in the Douro Valley all the way to the Spanish border
• An unusual way to discover Portugal and Spain
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Porto, radiant and colorful city
  • The wine route* with its unique landscape listed by UNESCO
  • The golden glow of Salamanca, source of knowledge
  • Vila Real and the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace

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• Tons of Family Vacation Fun
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• THE MUST-SEE SITES:
  • Seville, packed with history
  • Córdoba and its mosque-cathedral
  • An Andalusian stud farm in Jerez
  • Granada and the Alhambra
• EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise on Lake Markermeer and the Dutch canals
• All excursions included:
  • Edam and Volendam, quaint villages on the banks of the IJsselmeer
  • Gouda, where the famous cheese was born
  • The Windmills of Kinderdijk, the iconic reflection of the country
• Tasting of regional products
• Delicious Edam and Gouda
• Smoked eel in Volendam
• Stroopwafel, caramelized wafers
• Poffertjes, Dutch mini-pancakes

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• UNIQUE ITINERARY : CRUISE THROUGH THE LEGENDARY STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR and along the Moroccan coastlines
• ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • MOROCCO
    • Enchanting and colorful Marrakesh
    • Southern Morocco: Authentic Taroudant and the Tiout palm grove
    • The magical atmosphere of Casablanca
    • Rabat, a coastal Imperial City
    • Chefchaouen, a gorgeous blue-wash town nestled high up in the Rif Mountains
  • SPAIN
    • Granada and the Alhambra, the palace from the Nasrid dynasty and a marvelous example of Andalusian architecture
• 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
  • Tastings of wine and cheese from the Canary Islands
  • Tasting of Moroccan pastries and mint tea on board
  • Typical Moroccan lunch at the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh
  • Spanish cocktail hour on board with tapas and sangria
• 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

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
  • The Médoc Wine Route
  • The charming, retro city of Royan
  • Rochefort and the Corderie Royale
  • The seaside city of La Rochelle
  • Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat

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

Cruise highlights

• An exciting cruise on the Rhine River bringing on the holiday cheer
• THE MUST-SEE SITES:
  • Heidelberg and one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany
  • Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

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

• Romantic Christmas Eve in Venice
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Padua, town of St Anthony
  • The Venetian Lagoon islands or Burano and Murano
  • The Doge's palace and St. Mark's Square
• Midnight Mass in Venice(1-2)
• Christmas present
• Christmas Eve dinner including wine

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Unique itinerary: cruise through the heart of the Italian regions
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
• The region of Veneto, its treasures, arts and traditions
  • Venice, an abundance of history
  • Padua, the home of Saint Anthony
  • Verona, the City of Love
• The region of Lombardy, its breathtaking and varied panoramas
  • Mantua, romantic city surrounded by lakes
• EXTENDED STAY INCLUDED:
  • 3-day/2-night stay in Milan
  • Accommodations in a 3-star hotel in Milan or Lake Maggiore
  • Tours of Milan, its cathedral, and Lake Como included

HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Crossing through the splendid Cho Gao canal
  • Discover historical cities: Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh
  • Meet the locals and learn about their daily lives in Koh Chen, My Tho...