Top Seine River Budget Trips &amp; Packages In 2025/2026

Group Tour

Why we love them

They introduce travelers to passionate local guides and take them to off-the-beaten-path restaurants and attractions you couldn't find on your own.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Highlights

All Paris highlights with a English speaking guide
Half day Versailles guided trip from Paris
Centrally located hotels in Opera, Quartier Latin, Montmartre, Marais etc.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful, we really liked it."

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5 days From$1,710

Health Safety

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My Way: Europe in 14 Days Tour

By Rick Steves

preferred

5/5 Excellent

23 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral and exquisite Sainte-Chapelle
See the brilliantly lit Eiffel Tower and enjoy a twilight ride to the top
Explore Paris, one of the world's most thrilling cities!
You will have great time in the Berner Oberland's magnificent Lauterbrunnen Valley, flanked by towering
Experience rolling hills of beautiful Burgundy and climb the high into the heart of the Swiss Alps

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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14 days From$2,995

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Active & Discovery on the Seine with 2 Nights in Saint-Malo and excursion to Mont St. Michel (Southbound)

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Giverny, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

Welcome to France
Transfer to Caen, visit of Abbaye aux Dames; continue to Saint Malo
Guided walking tour; choice of local products tasting with visit to Dol-de-Bretagne or local product tasting with bike tour
Excursion to Mont St. Michel, Abbey visit; transfer to Le Havre; onboard welcome reception
Choice of Le Havre sightseeing, or visit to the Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp or guided bike tour

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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11 days From$5,698

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics

Design custom trip

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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound)

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

Welcome to France
Guided tour
Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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17 days From$8,357

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French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Bordeaux, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or Normandy excursion
Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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15 days From$7,998

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Grand France (Southbound)

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, Lyon, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or Normandy excursion
Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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15 days From$7,698

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France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux with 2 Nights in French Riviera

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Bordeaux, Dijon, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

Welcome to France
Guided tour
Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."

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24 days From$14,126

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Paris to Normandy with 3 Nights in London

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Giverny, London, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys ; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or Normandy excursion
Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."