France
If you love the culture, history, wine, cuisine and romance of France, then this 15 day grand voyage is a dream come true. Soak up the joie de vivre that makes France one of the most adored countries in the world.
Experience France from north to south, sailing three rivers and embarking upon in-depth shore excursions. Walk through Monet’s beloved Giverny, seeing the enchanting grounds that he made famous; travel back in time and enjoy a Village day in charming Viviers; visit Lyon’s famous secret passageways, the Traboules; and enjoy many of the wines and wineries you will visit along the way.
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Portugal
On this 11 day cruise following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you will cruise past terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port and explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district and wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, where you can visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. The cruise will finish in Lisbon, the centuries old capital of Portugal, a winding city with creative energy famed for its fado music and history, as much as its pasteis de nata (Portuguese tarts).
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GERMANY
On this 11 day cruise explore the magnificent city of Cologne, Germany, which spans both sides of the Rhine River, then visit Koblenz, strategically located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Explore the charming wine village of Bernkastel with its half-timbered houses from the Middle Ages still standing! Take a guided walk through the delightful marketplace, see the renaissance-era Town Hall, and taste famed Moselle wines! Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, considered the most beautiful view of the Rhine River, and see ancient castles standing majestically on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Visit the charming Rhine Valley wine town of Rüdesheim, then visit the ruins of Heidelberg’s Castle, towering magnificently over the city.
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WINE ROADS OF FRANCE AND PORTUGAL
This is the ultimate itinerary for the wine lover. Combining two of Europe’s most spectacular viticultural regions in one trip, this amazing 18 day itinerary for the oenophile starts in Bordeaux, the largest Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) vineyard area in France. Highlights include the Médoc Chateaux Route where 60 Médoc wines were awarded Grand Cru status and a visit to Château Royal de Cazeneuve to meet Louis and Caroline de Sabran-Pontevès, the owner and his wife for a Sauternes toast, sampling the unique perfume and flavour of the area.
Portugal boasts over 250 indigenous grape varieties and their reluctance to follow trends have resulted in unique full bodied and fruit-filled wines. Cruise the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley on your cruise, with plenty of opportunity to sample the local wines.
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