Embark on a magical cruise through the Gironde. You will be able to celebrate Christmas all along this journey where you will discover the most precious secrets of the region. After a refined Christmas Eve dinner, you have the option to go to mass in Bordeaux. Your stay will also be the opportunity to discover the Grands Crus Wine Route of the Medoc as well as Blaye.
Join us for a cruise filled with fine cuisine, beautiful sites, and engaging history combined with dazzling Impressionist paintings and artists.Explore the locations that inspired the movement, such as Rouen and Honfleur. The Côte d'Albâtre, bathed in the green and blue waters of the English Channel, is home to the best Normandy has to offer.
Who doesn't dream of seeing Paris? Its romantic atmosphere, famous boutiques, and incredible sites await! It’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world—hands down. This vacation offers the best of Paris in one shot.
Embark on a unique cruise along the Seine and celebrate Christmas. Discover Rouen, a medieval and well-preserved city where you can attend Christmas Mass. We'll then take you to Honfleur that will immerse you in the history of France: city of painters, its beautiful streets and its Old Basin will not fail to charm you.
Cruise the romantic Rhine Valley this Christmas and discover the famous Christmas market of Strasbourg, one of the biggest in Europe. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the end-of-year celebrations! You can also attend the famous Christmas Mass in Boppard and discover the authentic and traditional cities of Rüdesheim and Mainz.
Embark on a magical cruise in the heart of Venice to celebrate Christmas. Visit Venice and its famous landmarks such as San Marco Square and the Doge's Palace. You will also have the chance to attend Christmas mass in Venice. Do not miss out on towns with unique architecture such as Padua, stretching around a charming medieval center dotted with small squares and grand palaces.
Discover France's gentle autumn in the absolutely mesmerizing Pays de la Loire region. Discover the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud—listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and the fairytale-like Château d’Ussé during a full-day excursion in the Loire Valley.
Set off on this spellbinding cruise along the Rhône River, where you'll discover the unrivaled natural beauty of France. Visit the radiant city of Avignon and learn about its deep heritage and love of the good life as you fall under the charm of this Provençal city.
Take a pre-holiday break at Lyon’s annual Festival of Lights—a magical, ephemeral tradition dating back to 1852. At nightfall, as the city’s beautiful buildings begin to glow, you'll experience an enchantment unique to Lyon.
Embark on a Parisian getaway along the Canal Saint-Martin which offers a unique landscape to all lovers of the French capital and the ideal setting for a romantic cruise. You will be carried away by symbolic places such as the Eiffel Tower, the gardens of the Trocadéro, the Tuileries Gardens and the island of Saint-Louis. You will also have a chance to explore the district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, combining charm and elegance. Get ready to experience a memorable cruise!
Rich in symbols, full of emotions and sensations, Christmas traditions in Provence bring meaning and color to the holiday. From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Provence. In Aigues-Mortes, discover the fougasse, a traditional delicacy reserved for the holidays; in Arles, dive into the art of santon makers with the creator’s fair, a tribute to this iconic popular craft. Further on, explore the Château de Tarascon, a majestic fortress on the banks of the Rhône, or the perched village of Les Baux-de-Provence with its santon museum and traditional Provençal nativity scene. Don’t miss the Palais des Papes in Avignon, an imposing Gothic fortress, a witness to the religious power of the 14th century.
Rich in symbols, emotions, and sensations, Christmas traditions in Provence bring meaning and color to the holiday. From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of provincial Christmas markets. The Palace of the Popes in Avignon, an imposing Gothic fortress and a symbol of religious power in the 14th century; Les Baux-de-Provence, whose citadel overlooks natural sites of extraordinary beauty, and its santons museum with its traditional Provençal nativity scene; or Aigues-Mortes, where you can taste fougasse, a treat once reserved for the Christmas season.
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Tour Type
Cruise Tour
Accommodation
Ship Cabin
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Avignon, Occitanie, Tarascon, Le
Avignon, Occitanie, Tarascon, Les Baux & Arles, Aigues-Mortes
Join us for a cruise on the Rhine River to explore the oldest, most revered Christmas markets in Europe. Let yourself be swept away by the beauty and charm of long-standing holiday traditions that include dazzling lights, soothing mulled wine, and zesty gingerbread delights. Plunge into the holiday spirit on our exclusive European Christmas cruise.