French Riviera Trips with Village Visits

Experience an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Malaga to Nice on the Royal Clipper, visiting highlights like Malaga’s Alcazaba, Cartagena’s Roman Theater, and Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia. Enjoy St. Tropez's luxury and stroll through Nice’s vibrant markets along the Promenade des Anglais.

Experience an 8-day Mediterranean cruise on the Royal Clipper from Nice to Civitavecchia, exploring the French and Italian Rivieras, Corsica, and Elba. Highlights include Monaco's glamour, the beauty of Portofino, and tours of Napoleon's birthplace and exile villa.

Set Sail an 8-day Royal Clipper cruise through the Mediterranean, visiting stunning destinations like Nice, Corsica, and Sardinia. Experience rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking scenery, culminating in Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome.

Embark on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting with a stroll along Nice's Promenade and exploring Mahon's Georgian architecture. Visit Palma's Gothic cathedral, Ibiza's Dalt Vila, Cartagena's Roman Theater, and end in Malaga to explore the Alcazaba fortress.

Set sail on a 17-day cruise from Naples to Lisbon aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring the Mediterranean's rich culinary heritage. Experience local gastronomy and culture while visiting historic sites, traditional villages, and renowned wineries.

Set sail on a 9-day Mediterranean cruise from Nice to Civitavecchia aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Monaco, the colorful Portofino, and Corsica’s highlights. Visit Elba to tour Napoleon’s villa and conclude your adventure with access to Rome.

Embark on this 11-day cruise across the Mediterranean from Nice to Valletta aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Corsica’s charming ports, Sicily’s historical treasures, and the natural beauty of the Aeolian Islands. Visit iconic landmarks like the Calvi Citadel, Portofino’s harbor, and Lipari’s obsidian quarries.

Sail from Malta to France on an 11-day Early Summer Mediterranean cruise aboard the Sea Cloud Spirit. Visit Valletta’s historic streets, Syracuse’s ancient ruins, and Taormina’s views of Mount Etna. Cruise past the Amalfi Coast, visit Capri’s grottos, Corsica’s cliffs, Sardinia’s Catalan past, and Calvi’s beaches. End in St. Tropez and scenic Nice.

Join a 13-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson through Spain and Italy, starting in Barcelona with a Flamenco show and visiting landmarks like Gaudí's Sagrada Familia. Explore coastal towns and the French Riviera, and end in Rome, immersing in both countries' rich culture, art, and history.

Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Nice to Lyon on the Scenic Sapphire, exploring the Rhone and Saone rivers. Experience France’s rich heritage through its historic cities, medieval villages, and culinary delights amidst stunning landscapes.

Explore the heart of the Mediterranean on this 8-day Mediterranean Island Cruise with Smithsonian Journeys from Valletta to Nice aboard Le Bougainville. Discover Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba's historical civilizations that left mark on these islands' language, cuisine, art, and architecture.

Sail to an impressive collection of ports on this 16-day Grand Voyage, from the stunning Balearic Islands off Eastern Spain to quixotic tiny port towns along the Spanish and French Rivieras to the stylish and romantic city of Cannes. Relax aboard the Star Flyer and enjoy the life of a true sailor.