Burgundy & Provence / Cote d'Azur to Paris

See France at its scenic best on this charming getaway. Guided sightseeing acquaints you with vibrant Paris and with Nice, the “Queen of the Riviera,” while a deluxe 7-night cruise along the Saône and Rhône Rivers takes you into the heart of this beautiful country. Enjoy orientation walks in Mâcon and Tournon; a Burgundy wine tasting in medieval Beaune; and see the sights with Local Guides in Avignon, Arles, and Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital. Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about and to taste the sumptuous wines and local cuisine.

For individuals that enjoy traveling, the endless options for places to go for vacation can be daunting. If Europe is a destination option, a river cruise may be a great way to experience European culture. River cruises can be a comfortable and relaxing way to explore European cities and not have to worry about hotels and meals. River cruises also offer an alternative to large cruise ships that can not maneuver in the smaller river ports

River cruises typically operate from early spring through November. The decision to go on a river cruise may depend on the destination. The more northern places like Belgium and The Netherlands will be colder in the fall. For a Christmas holiday, some cruise lines will offer trips through Germany and Austria to visit the Christmas markets.

For warm weather, the best time for a river cruise is obviously in the summer. The landscape and colorful trees in the fall are impressive with moderate temperatures. Going through the Netherlands, companies offer tulip cruises that operate from March through mid-May, with April being the best month for tulip sightings