Top France Tours & Cruises in 2027

Sail on this 8-day Western Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia to Nice aboard Emerald Sakara. Explore Corsica’s Calvi, Tuscany’s Livorno and Marina di Carrara, the UNESCO-listed town of Porto Venere, the coastal gems of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, and the glamorous cities of Monte Carlo and Nice.

Cruise through Germany and France on this 8-day Rhine River cruise from Zurich to Frankfurt aboard Emerald Sun. Walk cobblestone lanes in Colmar, explore Strasbourg by canal, visit Heidelberg Castle, and tour the fortress city of Koblenz. Enjoy bike rides, guided hikes, and regional cultural experiences along the way.

Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Upper Rhine aboard the Emerald Destiny, visiting charming wine towns and the historic Black Forest. Enjoy excursions to Alsace's Strasbourg, Baden-Baden's spas, German breweries, and a private concert at Bruchsal Palace, all while savoring local music onboard.

Cruise the Italian coast on this 8-day trip from Nice. Stop in Livorno, Elba, Alghero, Porto Cervo, Porto Santo Stefano, and La Spezia. Explore old towns, enjoy wine tasting in Tuscany, visit Napoleon’s home, relax on quiet beaches, and tour the Cinque Terre or Portofino. Return to Nice with lasting views, local flavors, and rich coastal charm.

Embark on a 12-day river cruise with Viking River Cruises, exploring winter holiday traditions across Europe, starting in Paris and traveling to Reims, Strasbourg, and historic German cities. Enjoy outdoor Christmas markets, local delicacies, and regional customs, all while taking in stunning European landmarks.

Set sail on a 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Discoverer from Lisbon to Portsmouth, tracing Portugal, Spain, France, and the Channel Islands. Explore Evora's Roman ruins, Santiago de Compostela's cathedral, Bordeaux's vineyards, and Basque and Breton harbor towns — built for travelers who want coastal scenery paired with real cultural depth.

Experience a 5-day Christmas Markets cruise from Basel to Frankfurt aboard Avalon Panorama. Explore Breisach and the magical Black Forest, stroll through Strasbourg’s La Petite France and winter markets, and visit Heidelberg Castle with the Great Vat. Enjoy festive foods, mulled wine, and charming towns, combining guided excursions with free time.

Experience a 5-day cruise aboard Avalon Panorama through Switzerland, Germany, and France. Travel along the Rhine River from Basel to Frankfurt, exploring Breisach and the Black Forest, Strasbourg’s Christmas markets, and Heidelberg’s castle, with festive villages and seasonal traditions along the way.

Experience a 9-day Mediterranean cruise on the Le Dumont-d'Urville, exploring historic sites in Malta, Sicily, and Sardinia. Conclude your cruise in Nice after visiting picturesque landscapes and cultural landmarks throughout the region.

From Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, this classic 8-day cruise of the Rhine & Moselle Rivers aboard the MS Amastella will take you through scenic wine country, where you can visit, hike, and tour the historic towns, museums, and canals of Breisach, Strasbourg, Manheim & Heidelberg, the castles of Rüdesheim, and Koblenz & Cologne.

Sail from Amsterdam to Basel on an 8-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Amasiena, passing vineyard-clad hills and fairytale castles. Explore charming towns, savor local flavors, and experience the beauty of Alsace, the Black Forest, and beyond.

Embark on an 8-day river cruise aboard the MS Amalucia, exploring cities where rich history meets modern progress. Journey along the scenic Rhine, passing 40 castles, timeless traditions, and inspiring towns like Heidelberg, where Mark Twain wrote A Tramp Abroad.