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| Trip Name | From | Days | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy | $9,390 | 7 | Set sail on a 7-day cruise aboard the Finesse through Southern Burgundy, starting in St-Julien-sur-Dheune and concluding in Chalon-sur-Saone. Enjoy guided tours of historic sites, premier vineyards, and biodynamic wine tastings while exploring the scenic Canal du Centre. |
| Classic Cruise – Champagne | $9,390 | 7 | Experience a 7-day cruise from Chateau-Thierry to Chalons-en-Champagne aboard Kir Royale, featuring champagne tastings, World War I site visits, and gourmet dining along the scenic River Marne. |
| Classic Cruise – England | $6,790 | 7 | Experience a 7-day cruise on the Magna Carta, starting with English Cream Tea in London. Explore historic sites such as Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Stanley Spencer Gallery, while enjoying unique excursions and taking in stunning views. |
| Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi | $6,250 | 7 | Join a 7-day cruise from Marseillan to Le Somail on the Anjodi, exploring the Canal du Midi with visits to Carcassonne, Narbonne, and a private truffle hunt. Enjoy wine tasting at Chateau de Paraza and biking along the Canal de la Robine. |
| Classic Cruise – Burgundy | $6,250 | 7 | Experience a 7-day cruise on the L'Art de Vivre, journeying through Burgundy from Auxerre to Chevroches. Enjoy private wine tastings, historic sites like Vezelay Basilica, and scenic excursions through vineyards and picturesque landscapes. |
| Classic Cruise – Bordeaux | $6,090 | 7 | Experience a 7-day cruise on the Rosa through southwest France, starting with a champagne welcome in Castets-en-Dorthe. Enjoy guided tours to charming towns, local tastings, and picturesque sights, culminating with the Captain's Farewell Dinner in Bordeaux. |
| Classic Cruise – Scotland | $6,850 | 7 | Experience a 7-day cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey. |
| Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi | $6,250 | 7 | Join a 7-day cruise on the Athos from Argeliers to Marseillan along the Canal du Midi, featuring tours of Carcassonne and Minerve, tastings at local producers, and market visits. Enjoy chef-prepared meals and cultural excursions, and end with a visit to the Noilly Prat vermouth distillery. |
| Classic Cruise – Italy | $5,690 | 7 | Experience a 7-day cruise on La Bella Vita, exploring northern Italy from Venice to Mantua, with guided tours of historic sites and art museums. Indulge in local cuisine, wine tastings, and stunning views of the Venetian Lagoon and Po River Valley. |
| Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy | $7,090 | 7 | Join a 7-day cruise on the L’impressionniste along the Burgundy Canal, enjoying wine tastings, guided excursions, and local cuisine. Highlights include historic tours, cycling paths, and breathtaking countryside views from Chateauneuf-en-Auxois. |
Experience Europe from a novel perspective aboard an inviting barge cruise!
What were once barges built for cargo transport have been transformed by their innovative captains hoping to share their love of Europe with travelers into luxury cruising barges.
Intimate quarters, with space for just 12-24 travelers in cozy accommodations, give you exclusive access to the rivers and canals that traditional riverboats can't enter.
The slower pace of barge cruises may mean that you visit fewer destinations on your cruise, but it also means you get to truly enjoy the rolling slopes, vineyards, and rich cultures of Europe along the way.
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