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Europe’s rivers are the perfect gateway to fascinating sights and spectacular natural landscapes. From captivating capital cities to charming medieval gems and foodie favourites, you can explore them all on a luxury river cruise. One of the joys of cruising is unpacking once and then exploring different towns and cities, natural wonders and historic sights along your journey. You might fall asleep in the heart of a city and wake gliding past rolling hills or charming vineyards. Plus, these fantastic cruises include plenty of extras from city tours to wine tastings to help you get the most out of your break. Which route will you choose?

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Monet happy returns

Normandy celebrates 150 years of impressionism

Normandy celebrates 150 years of impressionism
The dramatic coastline of northern France inspired some of the country’s most famous artists. Now their work will appear in shows across the region.

Paris, Normandy and the historic treasures of the Seine

Paris, Normandy and the historic treasures of the Seine
Journey from the centre of Paris to the heart of Normandy visiting Monet’s house and gardens, Rouen, Honfleur or Étretat and Chateau Malmaison.

 

‘So serene and beautiful’

Readers’ favourite riverside spots in France

Readers’ favourite riverside spots in France
From the archives: Our tipsters celebrate the joie de vivre of experiencing France’s inland waterways, by boat, bike or on foot.

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A river runs through it

Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence

Burgundy, the River Rhône and Provence
Cruise one of France’s most picturesque corners with stops in medieval Avignon, foodie Lyon and Burgundy’s wine capital, Beaune.

Rhine cruise to Switzerland

Rhine cruise to Switzerland
Glide along the mighty Rhine visiting seven historic towns and cities including Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim and Speyer.

The Blue Danube

The Blue Danube
Visit Vienna, Esztergom, Dürnstein, Budapest and Bratislava to soak up the unforgettable sights of this most cultured of river routes.

Rhine and Moselle

Rhine and Moselle
See the towns and cities of the Rhine and the wine villages of the Moselle, exploring Boppard, Rudesheim, Cochem and Trier and more.

 

Deal of the day

Douro, Porto and Salamanca

Douro, Porto and Salamanca

Cruise from Porto through the lush hillsides of the Douro Valley to discover the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo and Unesco world heritage site Salamanca, visit a Quinta and port lodge for tastings and explore Porto itself.

 
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