Top France Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Jewels of the Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun

• Explore Freiburg’s historic center
• Discover Strasbourg’s Old Town
• Tour Heidelberg’s castle ruins
• Wander Koblenz’s Old Town

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Zurich / Amsterdam

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Join an 8-day cruise from Zurich to Amsterdam on the Emerald Sun, featuring a welcome dinner in Basel, guided tours, and a private concert at Bruchsal Palace. Experience the Rhine Gorge, visit Koblenz and Cologne, and enjoy a canal cruise or cycling tour in Amsterdam.

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from $2,899

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Christmas on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Discover Basel
• Explore Breisach
• Experience Strasbourg, France
• Explore Rüdesheim, Germany

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Festival Visits

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Embark on an 8-day Christmas on the Rhine Cruise with Viking Cruises from Amsterdam to Basel. Experience festive charm in picturesque villages, savor holiday treats at vibrant stalls and revel in the Rhine Valley's joyful atmosphere, including Cologne's sparkling lights.

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from $2,820

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Spain, Balearic & Italy

Malaga - Civitavecchia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Explore Malaga’s fortress palace
• Visit Granada Arabesque Alhambra
• View Palma’s Gothic cathedral
• See Calvi’s medieval citadel

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Malaga / Civitavecchia

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Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing

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Set sail on a 9-day cruise from Malaga to Civitavecchia aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Andalucia's Moorish heritage and highlights like Malaga’s Alcazaba and Palma's Gothic Cathedral. Visit charming stops like Corsica and Elba, concluding your journey at the gateway to Rome.

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from $20,970

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Expedition to the Thule Region

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Sail between the ice floes
• Discover traditional villages
• Explore the wildlife of Arctic
• See the largest icebergs

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Paris / Paris

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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing

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Departing from cosmopolitan Paris, luxurious L'Austral takes you north to Arctic Greenland on this 17-day expedition cruise. Explore Baffin Bay, discovering the region of Thule, the mythical territory of the Far North. From the ice cap to the ice floes, via glaciers, icebergs and brash ice, marvel at the Arctic landscapes.

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from $6,239

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Rhine & Moselle Fairytales - Cruise Only

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
• Discover Cologne's Gothic cathedral
• Bike along the Moselle River
• Enjoy views of the Neckar Valley

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Board the MS Amaprima for an 11-night cruise from Amsterdam to Zurich. Enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours and in many cases, choose between excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes, and wine & beer tastings. Visit historic medieval towns of Germany, France, and the Netherlands, highlighted by castles & other landmarks.

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from $8,199

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets
• Discover Strasbourgs charm
• Marvel at Basels historic sites
• Explore Lucerne's festive markets

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Sail the Rhine on a 14-day holiday cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich aboard the MS Amastella. Stroll Europe’s most enchanting Christmas Markets, from Cologne’s Gothic backdrop to Strasbourg’s festive charm and Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.

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from $6,339

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amastella

• Wander Strasbourg’s charming street
• Discover Basel’s historical gems
• Stroll medieval walls in Lucerne
• Explore Zurich’s vibrant history

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Sail the Rhine on a 12-day cruise with stays in Zurich and Lucerne aboard the MS Amastella. Explore vibrant cities, storybook towns, and a UNESCO-listed landscape of castles, breweries, and timeless traditions.

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from $7,139

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Enchanting Rhine

Zurich - Amsterdam - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amacerto

• Explore Zurich's vibrant history
• Wander Strasbourg's streets
• Visit Breisach's countryside
• Cruise Rhine's stunning castles

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Zurich / Amsterdam

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Set sail from Zurich to Amsterdam on a 12-day Rhine cruise aboard the MS Amacerto. Discover vibrant cities, storied towns, and timeless traditions amid stunning castles and scenic riverbanks.

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from $5,179

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

13 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaserena

• Discover Amsterdam’s charming canal
• Explore Cologne’s historic treasure
• Cruise Rhine Gorge’s castles
• Visit Rudesheim’s scenic vineyards

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Sail aboard the MS Amaserena on a 13-day cruise through Europe, featuring Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Gorge castles, France’s Alsace charm, and Italy’s glamorous Lake Como. Explore five countries and iconic landmarks.

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from $10,530

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Amsterdam & Jewels of the Rhine

Amsterdam - Basel - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Sun

• Explore Amsterdam’s canals
• Wander Alkmaar’s medieval lanes
• Discover Dusseldorf’s riverside
• Stroll Cologne’s Gothic Old Town

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Land & Sea Exploration

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Experience a 10-day river cruise on the Emerald Sun, starting with two nights in Amsterdam, then explore historic cities like Cologne, Koblenz, and Strasbourg, and visit Freiburg near the Black Forest. Enjoy the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage throughout your journey.

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from $4,779

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Captivating Rhine - Cruise Only

Amsterdam - Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

• Cruise Amsterdam’s scenic canals
• Discover Cologne’s Gothic beauty
• Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant charm
• Sail the Rhine Gorge’s epic views

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaviola, where picturesque vineyards and historic castles await. Discover charming towns like Strasbourg and Colmar, from Rudesheimer coffee to German beer, while enjoying local flavors.

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from $4,879

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Admire Amsterdam's famous canals
• Bike along Rüdesheim
• Visit Strasbourg’s Christmas Market
• Enjoy Europe's Christmas markets

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Enjoy a 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amaprima. As you sail the Rhine River, visit classic Christmas markets, bike along Rüdesheim, boat down canals, and visit historic castles that highlight this region of central Europe, including stops in Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach.

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from $4,879

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine - Cruise Only

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

• Stroll Heidelberg's festive markets
• Tour Cologne's historic Old Town
• Explore Amsterdam's scenic canals
• Sail the Rhine and visit Rudesheim

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Variable

Sail the Rhine on an 8-day holiday cruise, exploring Europe’s most festive Christmas Markets from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the MS Amalucia. Sip gluhwein in Cologne, wander Strasbourg’s famed market, and witness Gengenbach’s giant Advent calendar.

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from $4,251

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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam to Basel - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Avalon Envision

• Cruise Amsterdam’s canals
• Bike ride in Cologne
• Sail the Rhine Gorge
• Taste Rüdesheim coffee

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Amsterdam / Basel

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Wine Tasting, Biking, Village Visits, Urban Exploration

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Experience an 8-day Romantic Rhine cruise aboard Avalon Envision, sailing through Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Rüdesheim, Mainz, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, and Breisach, with castles, cathedrals, and the Black Forest along the way.

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from $5,639

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Captivating Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Explore Heidelberg’s medieval charm
• Wander Strasbourg’s storybook lanes
• Discover Colmar’s colorful beauty
• Hike in the mystical Black Forest

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Sail the legendary Rhine on a 14-day cruise with stays in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to the Swiss Alps, explore vineyard-clad hills, fairytale towns, and historic cities along this enchanting river.

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from $8,099

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaprima

• Cruise the canals of Amsterdam
• Browse Cologne´s Christmas market
• Visit the historic Rüdesheim
• Explore the streets of Lucerne

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Embark on a 14-day cruise with 2 nights in Lucerne and Zurich aboard the MS Amaprima. From Amsterdam’s canals to Switzerland’s lakes, explore Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets, sip glühwein, and soak in the holiday magic.

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from $6,199

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Captivating Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amalucia

• Taste wines in Rudesheim’s vineyard
• Bike through charming Strasbourg
• Explore Dusseldorf’s vibrant street
• Wander Colmar’s fairytale alleys

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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Sail the legendary Rhine on this 14-day river cruise aboard the MS Amalucia, where vineyard-clad hills and fairy-tale castles set the scene. Explore charming Alsace, historic German towns, and Amsterdam’s canals, savoring local flavors and unforgettable landscapes.

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from $8,099

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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam - Zurich - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amaviola

• Explore castles in the Rhine Gorge
• Cruise scenic canals in Amsterdam
• Stroll Heidelberg’s Market
• Discover Cologne’s festive markets

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Amsterdam / Zurich

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Hiking, Christmas Market Visits

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise with stays in Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Zurich aboard the MS Amaviola, savoring Europe's festive Christmas Markets. Enjoy Gluhwein in Cologne, marvel at Strasbourg's historic market, and witness Gengenbach's giant Advent calendar revealing art daily at 6 PM.

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