France Urban Exploration Cruises

Travel for 15 days from Basel to Paris aboard Avalon Tapestry II. Discover the Black Forest, sail the dramatic Rhine Gorge, and explore Amsterdam. Transfer to Paris to cruise the Seine, visiting Monet's Giverny, historic Normandy landing beaches, and Joan of Arc's Rouen before concluding in Paris.

Discover all the unexplored treasures of Northern Europe on this 5-day river cruise aboard MS Lafayette, sailing across the romantic Rhine Valley. Admire the stunning Rock of Lorelei, visit Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, and Mannheim.

Cruise the Romantic Rhine on a 5-day voyage between Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rudesheim, and Mannheim aboard Ms Beethoven. Sail past castles, vineyards, and the Lorelei rock. Explore historic towns, visit Heidelberg, taste regional wines, and walk old city streets along one of Europe’s most scenic river routes.

Join a 13-day coastal cruise from Lisbon to Amsterdam on the Douglas Mawson, exploring historic ports that were pivotal for early explorers and traders. Discover stunning views, medieval streets, and the rich maritime history along the Atlantic shoreline.

Sail aboard the Avalon View on a 15-day Rhine and Rhône river cruise from Amsterdam to Arles, exploring historic European waterways and scenic vineyards. Discover iconic destinations like Cologne, Strasbourg, and Avignon while enjoying daily guided walking tours, culinary excursions, and breathtaking castle views.

Experience an 11-day Mediterranean cruise on the Scenic Ikon, starting in Civitavecchia and exploring Portovenere and Monte Carlo. Discover vibrant local culture, quaint fishing villages, and indulge in authentic Mediterranean cuisine along the stunning coastline.

Sail from Marseille to Lyon for another fun and exciting 8-day cruise along the Rhone and Saone Rivers. Emerald Liberté offers comfortable accommodations before exploring different cities.

This 14-day cruise of France & Spain is a splash of cultures - spend 3 nights in Paris, then travel by high-speed TGV train to Lyon and start on a lovely cruise through Provence onboard MS Amakristina. Then catch the TGV to Spain for 3 nights in Barcelona. Enjoy wine tasting, riding, cooking workshops, and archaeology.

Set sail on an 8-day Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville, visiting Napoleon's residence in Portoferraio, the medieval streets of Bonifacio, and the vibrant markets of Palermo. Conclude your journey in Valletta, Malta, exploring the Grandmaster's Palace and St. John's Cathedral.

Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Lyon to Nice 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.

Embark on a 15-day Rhine & Rhône Revealed cruise from Arles to Amsterdam aboard the Avalon View, exploring France and Germany's stunning landscapes from Provence to the Black Forest. Visit medieval castles, sample exquisite regional wines, and cruise legendary waterways like the spectacular Rhine Gorge on this unforgettable European river cruise.

Discover Britain and France on a 16-day Britain Sampler with Paris to Normandy cruise aboard Avalon Tapestry II. Explore London, Stonehenge, Bath, Edinburgh Castle, York, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Then sail the Seine from Paris to Normandy, visiting Monet’s Giverny, Rouen, Auvers-sur-Oise, and the historic Normandy beaches.