Top France Tours & Cruises in 2027

This river journey from Paris through the countryside of Normandy is the best way to uncover the region's numerous charms, historic landmarks, and Normandy beaches. This eight-day tour on the enticing Viking River Cruises visits La Roche Guyon, Giverny, Rouen, Les Andelys, and more.

Join this 8-day expedition and tour lands of fine wine & cuisine from Avignon to Lyon aboard Viking River Cruises. Explore Avignon’s Palace of the Popes and excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy.

Cruise along the Seine River and explore Paris on this 4-day extension cruise aboard MS Boticelli. With just four days, the cruise hardly leaves Paris, allowing you to explore the city in all its modern wonder and romantic charm. This makes for the perfect add-on to any other cruise or European itinerary!

Embark on a 5-day Rhine River cruise aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter, featuring the Rhine in Flames, the vineyards of Rüdesheim, and historic Heidelberg. Explore Boppard and Koblenz, cruise through the Romantic Rhine Valley, and enjoy optional excursions in Rüdesheim and Heidelberg.

Explore Switzerland and Southern France on a 12-day river cruise from Lausanne to Arles aboard the Emerald Liberte, featuring guided tours, wine tasting, and local experiences. Enjoy unique activities like biking in Lyon and a Provencal dinner by Chef Fabien Morreale while discovering stunning landscapes and rich culture.

Experience a 12-day cruise on the Emerald Liberte, exploring Lake Geneva, Lyon's culinary delights, and Beaujolais vineyards. End your journey in Nice after visiting Avignon and Arles, with stunning alpine views and rich Roman history along the way.

Experience an 8-day river cruise on the Scenic Diamond through the Bordeaux region, exploring its rich history and culinary delights. Visit renowned wine areas like Saint-Emilion and Medoc and enjoy local gastronomy and culture.

Board the Amadolce and enjoy 2 nights in Bilbao and 2 nights in San Sebastian leading up to a 7-night round-trip river cruise from Bordeaux, followed by 2 nights in the Loire Valley and 1 night in Paris. Visit world-famous wine estates tasting Grand Cru wines including Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Pichon Longueville and Château Gruaud Larose.

Sail along the Mediterranean coast from Nice through the French Riviera and into Italy on 9-day cruise aboard World Traveller. Explore Saint-Tropez, Sanary-sur-Mer, and Calvi before heading to Livorno, Cinque Terre, Porto Ercole, and Naples. Walk through historic ports, visit museums, relax on beaches, and enjoy coastal views.

Sail 8 days on Sea Cloud Spirit from Livorno to Nice, visiting Bastia, Viareggio, Portofino, Calvi and Sanremo. Explore Tuscany, Corsica and the Italian Riviera, with a dedicated day at sea for sailing.

Set sail on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia aboard the Star Clipper, exploring Italy and France. Visit Elba Island, Portofino, Corsica, and Menton, culminating with a full day at the Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez regatta before concluding in Nice.

Get to know the scenic Rhine River on this 5-day river cruise aboard the MS Gerard Schmitter. From Strasbourg, France to Rudesheim, Germany and back, you'll see the Rock of Lorelei, visit vineyards and traditional cafes cellar, and see museums & neighborhoods like those of Heidelberg, Mainz, Koblenz, and Speyer.