2 Weeks in France

• If you’re dreaming of a France river cruise
• come along with us on a French Escapade aboard ms Emerald along the rivers Rhône and Saône… and visit the 'City of Light' Paris
• cultural Provence and the jet-setting city of Cannes on the Riviera along the way. Travel into the countryside past vineyards where some of the world’s best grapes become some of the world’s best wines
• stopping to taste some of them. Discover river towns with Roman roots and lingering traces of medieval magic in their streets
• experience the cowboy traditions and cuisine of La Camargue
• and sample the pleasures of regional cuisine and wine throughout your trip. Explore a palace fit for a pope and an abbey that was once one of the most powerful in Europe. You'll find something new
• something wonderful every day. And during two nights in Paris
• you'll dine at chic Fouquet's on the Champs-Élysées!

• Onboard welcome reception
• Choice of excursion to Black Forest or visit to a local winery in Breisach visit to Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
• Guided tour, visit to La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim, or a hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Rhine Gorge; time at leisure in Boppard
• Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt
• Guided walking tour
• Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop's Residence or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
• Full day guided tour in Munich
• Choice of guided sightseeing in Roth or hike with your Adventure Host or guided tour in Nuremberg, or Nuremberg Rally Grounds tour; onboard lecture
• Guided walk, see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria
• Guided walk in Passau; free time in Linz
• Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk or hike with your Adventure Host; scenic cruising through the Wachau Valley; free time in Vienna
• Choice of guided sightseeing, or Künsthistorisches Museum visit, or bike with your Adventure Host
• Choice of guided tour, see Heroes' Square or hike with your Adventure Host
• Your breathtaking river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland
• You’ll sail to Breisach, your starting point for a Black Forest excursion, and to the city of Strasbourg, France, along the way

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• A combination of flavors, art and traditions
• The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Lorelei Rock
• From picturesque medieval towns to the imposing imperial and royal capitals
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Unique and romantic Budapest
  • Authentic Vienna
  • The charming medieval towns of Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Regensburg
  • Frankfurt, combining tradition and modernity
  • Heidelberg, charming Rüdesheim and Cologne
  • Volendam and Zaanse Schans
  • Amsterdam and its peculiar architecture

• Visit Lisbon, a delightful mix of palaces, art-nouveau cafés, museums, gardens, ancient castles and splendid bridges
• Visit beautiful sun-kissed city, “Queen of the Riviera”
• Discover the many facets of this fascinating principality
• Enjoy at stunning city of Cannes on the fabulous French Riviera 

• On one of the most enjoyable river cruises in France
• journey from the jet-setting capital of Cannes on the Riviera into Provence to Arles to board ms Emerald for a cruise along the Rhône River to Lyon and then along the Saône. Travel into the countryside past vineyards where some of the world’s best grapes become some of the world’s best wines
• stopping to taste some of them. Discover river towns with Roman roots and lingering traces of medieval magic in their streets
• experience the cowboy traditions and cuisine of La Camargue
• and sample the pleasures of regional cuisine and wine throughout your trip. Explore a palace fit for a pope and an abbey that was once one of the most powerful in Europe. You'll find something new
• something wonderful every day. And during two nights in Paris
• you'll dine at chic Fouquet's on the Champs-Élysées!

• If you're dreaming of a France river cruise
• come along with us on a French Escapade aboard ms Emerald along the rivers Rhône and Saône… and visit the 'City of Light' Paris
• cultural Provence and the jet-setting city of Cannes on the Riviera along the way. Travel into the countryside past vineyards where some of the world's best grapes become some of the world's best wines
• stopping to taste some of them. Discover river towns with Roman roots and lingering traces of medieval magic in their streets
• experience the cowboy traditions and cuisine of La Camargue
• and sample the pleasures of regional cuisine and wine throughout your trip. Explore a palace fit for a pope and an abbey that was once one of the most powerful in Europe. You'll find something new
• something wonderful every day. And during two nights in Paris
• you'll dine at chic Fouquet's on the Champs-Élysées!

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
• 2 Dinner (D)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
• Florence: Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest lunch at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia in the Tuscan hills.
• Aix-en-Provence: Explore the Provencal town of Aix-en-Provence which contains produce and treasures from local regions.
• Madrid: Drive through central Madrid and see some of the city's famous features during an orientation with your Travel Director.
• Madrid: See the highlights of the city with your Local Specialist. Visit the Old Town, travelling along the elegant Paseo de la Castellana, past the Cibeles fountain, Cervantes Monument and Royal Palace.
• Zaragoza: See the impressive historic landmarks of this thriving Spanish metropolis.
• Barcelona: With your Local Specialist, see Las Ramblas and the elegant Passeig de Gràcia to take in some of the city's finest Modernist architecture. Journey past the beautiful façades of the Eixample district to see Gaudi's extraordinary masterpiece, the mesmerising Sagrada Família.
• Arles: Hear more about the city that is famed for being the inspiration behind the Van Gogh paintings during a city orientation.
• Avignon: View the Pont d'Avignon and walk the medieval narrow streets of the Old Town to the Palais des Papes.
• Pont du Gard: See the ancient Roman bridges of Pont du Gard that cross the Gardon River.
• Monaco City: See the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace were married.
• Cinque Terre: Led by your Local Specialist, visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline. Admire the charming fishing villages and perhaps snap some memorable pictures.
• Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
• Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
• Vatican: Visit Vatican City and tour St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.
• : Explore Madrid, Barcelona, Cinque Terre, Florence and Rome with a Local Specialist
• : Discover Arles, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Monaco and Pisa
• : Visit Pont du Gard in Avignon, the French Riviera, Piazza della Signoria in Florence and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
• : View La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the Papal Palace in Avignon, the Palace and Cathedral in Monaco, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio in Florence and the Colosseum in Rome
• : See the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, Las Ramblas in Barcelona and the towns of Orvieto and Orte
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Optional Experiences and free time

• 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 2 Dinner (D)
• 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• Lisbon: Meet Manuel at his family adega in Lisbon's Terras Vedras. You'll enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest dinner featuring a local delicacy for dessert, along with wine tasting in the winery dating back to 1858.
• Barcelona: During a visit to Barcelona's La Sagrada Família, you'll have time to admire Gaudi's fairy-tale architecture and creative genius.
• Lourdes: Join the poignant Torchlight Procession in Lourdes, singing the Ave Maria with your fellow pilgrims.
• Lisbon: Visit the Hieronymite Monastery, a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome and exquisite example of Manueline architecture.
• Barcelona: Take in the beauty and unique architecture of Barcelona on an orientation drive with your Travel Director.
• Carcassonne: Explore the fortified city of Carcassonne with a Local Specialist.
• Lourdes: Explore Lourdes, globally renowned as a Roman Catholic pilgrimage site and attracting over three million faithful visitors every year.
• Lourdes: Join a Local Specialist on a visit to St. Bernadette's Grotto and gain a deeper understanding of the site's continued importance to pilgrims from every corner of the world.
• Burgos: Explore historic Burgos with a Local Specialist and visit the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos.
• Santiago de Compostela: Enjoy an introductory orientation of Santiago de Compostela with your Travel Director before exploring the city at your leisure.
• Santiago de Compostela: Join a Local Specialist on a visit to Praza do Obradoiro and admire the cathedral façade festooned with architectural frills.
• Fátima: Join the faithful at one of the world's holiest sites and pay homage at the Chapel of the Apparitions or see the basilica.
• Fátima: Travel to Aljustrel on the Fátima Tourist Train to see the former home of the three shepherd children.
• Lisbon: Explore with your Local Specialist, from the Lower Town, beneath the hilltop Bairro Alto to the Terreiro do Paco. Visit the Belém Quarter to see the modern Monument to the Discoveries and the medieval Belém Tower.
• : Attend Mass in Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela and Fátima
• : Explore Barcelona, Carcassonne, Lourdes, Burgos, Santiago de Compostela and Lisbon with a Local Specialist
• : Visit La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Burgos Cathedral, St. James Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima and the Hieronymites Monastery in Lisbon
• : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• : Optional Experiences and free time

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise on one of the largest European rivers. 
• THE MUSTS:
  • Always surprising Amsterdam
  • Volendam, a former fishing village on the banks of the Ijsselmeer, and picturesque Zaanse Schans
  • Old-time Würzburg and its fascinating architectural styles
  • Distinguished Regensburg, with its narrow streets and medieval homes

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• A unique cruise combining history, tradition and culture, a passionate encounter
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Frankfurt and its impressive Main Tower
  • Melk Abbey, a true wonder of Baroque architecture
  • Vienna and the heritage of the House of Habsburg
  • Budapest, 2000 years of history

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• The Rhine, the Main and the Danube in one cruise: The combination of history, tradition and culture, a passionate encounter
• From picturesque medieval towns to the imposing imperial and royal capitals
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Unique and romantic Budapest
  • Authentic Vienna
  • The charming medieval towns of Rothenburg, Nuremberg and Regensburg
  • Frankfurt, combining tradition and modernity

• So many delights are in store along the enchanting Moselle and Rhine on our 14-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam... From the Netherlands to Switzerland
• through Germany
• France and Luxembourg
• see the marriage of French and German culture in Strasbourg; mingle with jet setters in Baden-Baden; check out the ancient university town of Heidelberg and medieval masterpieces like Bernkastel
• Trier and Cochem. Pay tribute to those who fell in the Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial; get a true taste of Europe with regional specialties
• local wines and folk traditions; and enjoy an exclusive special dinner at a castle in Germany.

• So many delights are in store along the enchanting Moselle and Rhine on our 14-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam... From the Netherlands to Switzerland
• through Germany
• France and Luxembourg
• see the marriage of French and German culture in Strasbourg; mingle with jet setters in Baden-Baden; check out the ancient university town of Heidelberg and medieval masterpieces like Bernkastel
• Trier and Cochem. Pay tribute to those who fell in the Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial; get a true taste of Europe with regional specialties
• local wines and folk traditions; and enjoy an exclusive special dinner at a castle in Germany.

• Sail the Mediterranean to fabled islands of antiquity and romance... to turquoise seas
• archipelagos
• and out-of-the-way places where Jason searched for the Golden Fleece and Odysseus pursued Destiny. From the South of France to the island of Malta
• enjoy world-renowned wine
• local delicacies
• and the cultural treasures of historic empires. Cruise on an elegant small ship  to the islands of Corsica
• Sicily
• Elba
• Sardinia
• and Malta
• on a 12-day odyssey to medieval towns and baroque cities – including Catania
• Noto
• Valletta
• Siracusa
• Cagliari
• and Taormina – where Greeks
• Romans
• Phoenicians
• and Carthaginians have all left their mark. Discover ancient ruins and ornate cathedrals
• palaces
• monasteries
• hidden gardens
• coastal villages
• and outstanding wineries. Admire the view from Napoleon's hillside villa in Portoferraio; immerse in the breathtaking panoramas at the top of Mount Etna; explore Bonifacio
• a labyrinthine citadel perched on sea-cliffs above the dramatic Corsican coast; lose yourself in the rich Baroque art of Sicily
• the intimate classical charm of Ortigia
• and the  charming village of Aix-en-Provence. You'll also spend four nights on land
• in luxury hotels in Marseilles and the island of Malta. Local guides and expert lecturers offer insights along the way
• and your ship is designed to access small harbors and remote destinations where large ships can't go.

• So many delights are in store along the enchanting Moselle and Rhine on our 14-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam... From the Netherlands to Switzerland
• through Germany
• France and Luxembourg
• see the marriage of French and German culture in Strasbourg; mingle with jet setters in Baden-Baden; check out the ancient university town of Heidelberg and medieval masterpieces like Bernkastel
• Trier and Cochem. Pay tribute to those who fell in the Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial; get a true taste of Europe with regional specialties
• local wines and folk traditions; and enjoy an exclusive special dinner at a castle in Germany.

• So many delights are in store along the enchanting Moselle and Rhine on our 14-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam... From the Netherlands to Switzerland
• through Germany
• France and Luxembourg
• see the marriage of French and German culture in Strasbourg; mingle with jet setters in Baden-Baden; check out the ancient university town of Heidelberg and medieval masterpieces like Bernkastel
• Trier and Cochem. Pay tribute to those who fell in the Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial; get a true taste of Europe with regional specialties
• local wines and folk traditions; and enjoy an exclusive special dinner at a castle in Germany.

• So many delights are in store along the enchanting Moselle and Rhine on our 14-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam... From the Netherlands to Switzerland
• through Germany
• France and Luxembourg
• see the marriage of French and German culture in Strasbourg; mingle with jet setters in Baden-Baden; check out the ancient university town of Heidelberg and medieval masterpieces like Bernkastel
• Trier and Cochem. Pay tribute to those who fell in the Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial; get a true taste of Europe with regional specialties
• local wines and folk traditions; and enjoy an exclusive special dinner at a castle in Germany.

• Journey from London to Paris by way of a River Seine cruise filled with Tauck exclusive experiences... Private tasting tours
• from wine to cheese to chocolate... discover treasured Parisian landmarks
• steeped in history
• culture and art... and return home with tales of adventures that become more exciting with each retelling.

  Wind through fishing ports and medieval towns

• tasting Normandy cuisine
• visiting the D-Day invasion beaches of Normandy
• finding the deep essence of calvados
• pausing in ancient abbeys and the picturesque haunts of Impressionist painters
• dining at a chateau in Rouen
• exploring cobblestone lanes
•  walking in Monet's garden at Giverny
• visiting Van Gogh's muse in Aubers-sur-Oise
• a visit to a private castle
• and incomparable Paris... well
• riverboating seems like the only way to go! Private tasting tours
• from wine to cheese to chocolate... a tale of two cities you'll want to tell over and over again.

• La Belle Vie – it's the good life en Français – and it is the life you experience on a cruise along the River Rhône that takes you from the beautiful waters of the Côte d'Azur to Geneva and the Swiss Alps... On one of the most enjoyable river cruises in France
• journey from the jet-setting capital of Cannes on the Riviera into Provence to Arles to board ms Emerald for a cruise along the Rhône River to Lyon and then along the Saône – and on to Geneva. Travel into the countryside past vineyards where some of the world's best grapes become some of the world's best wines
• stopping to taste some of them. Discover river towns with Roman roots and lingering traces of medieval magic in their streets
• experience the cowboy traditions and cuisine of La Camargue
• and sample the pleasures of regional cuisine and wine throughout your trip. Explore a palace fit for a pope and an abbey that was once one of the most powerful in Europe. You'll find something new
• something wonderful every day. As your cruise along the Rhône continues
• so does your exploration of history throughout the ages – and concludes in Lyon
• a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its architecture and culinary traditions. Your travels continue to Geneva
• Switzerland
• for two nights where you'll have an opportunity to spend a day in the Alps. C'est magnifique.