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98 France Budget River Cruise Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 11 tour companies. 5 reviews.

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Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux
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Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Bordeaux, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Rudesheim, Strasbourg

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursion to Black Forest, or sightseeing of Freiburg or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the Gothic cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host, or visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
  • Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; free time in Koblenz
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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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22 days From$12,497
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German Grandeur (Westbound)
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German Grandeur (Westbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bamberg, Basel, Boppard, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Nuremberg, Prague, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided tour, see the Old Town Hall or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour, visit to the Bishop’s Residenz or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Guided tour
  • Choice of guided tour in Frankfurt, or guided tour in Seligenstadt or bike with your Adventure Host
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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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$5,573
9 days From$4,299
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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound)
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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Lyon, Nice, Paris

Highlights

  • Welcome to France
  • Guided sightseeing
  • High-speed train to Dijon; motorcoach transfer to Beaune and visit to the Hôtel-Dieu; onboard welcome reception
  • Guided walk in Tournus; onboard cheese tasting
  • Choice of guided sightseeing with picture stop on Fourvière Hill or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
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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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$6,894
12 days From$5,507
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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)
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Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Zurich

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk in Mainz with a visit to the Gutenberg Museum, or a guided tour of Heidelberg Castle, see the Great Vat, or walk the Philosophers’ Way with your Adventure Host
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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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$4,199
8 days From$3,299
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Active & Discovery on the Seine with 2 Nights in Saint-Malo and excursion to Mont St. Michel (Northbound)
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Active & Discovery on the Seine with 2 Nights in Saint-Malo and excursion to Mont St. Michel (Northbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Giverny, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided sightseeing or food tour or guided bike tour
  • Choice of excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, or excursion to Napoleon and Josephine’s Château de Malmaison, or demonstration of crem Chantilly in the Château Chantilly, or guided Maisons-Laffite e-biking tour
  • In Vernon choice of excursions to Giverny, or walking tour, or guided kayak tour; onboard crêpes and pastry demonstration; in Les Andelys choice of guided tour, or hike to Château Gaillard or excursion to La Roche-Guyon
  • Choice of guided tour, see the Astronomical Clock and visit to the cathedral or guided bike tour; time at leisure
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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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$6,923
11 days From$5,698
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Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)
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Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Lyon, Paris

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Guided walk in Tournus; onboard cheese tasting
  • Choice of guided sightseeing; with picture stop on Fourvière Hill or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard lecture
  • Culinary tour
  • Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Viviers, visit the Old Town and the cathedral
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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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$4,724
8 days From$3,799
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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles
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The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Koblenz, Luxembourg, Paris, Rudesheim

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of canal cruise or off-the-beaten path walking tour
  • Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; in Rüdesheim choice of visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or hike in the vineyards with your Adventure Host; free time in Koblenz in the evening
  • Sail through the Moselle Valley; choice of guided walk with, visit of Reichsburg Castle or cable-car ride and hike with your Adventure Host or visit to the Historische Senfmühle (mustard mill)
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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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$4,724
8 days From$3,899
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Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound)
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Rhine & Rhône Revealed (Northbound)

By Avalon Waterways
none
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Arles, Avignon, Basel, Burgundy, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Castle, Koblenz, Lyon, Rudesheim, Strasbourg, Vienne

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
  • Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided walk in Tournon or hike with your Adventure Host
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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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$9,717
15 days From$7,498
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Kg

Feb 2020

Provided byRick Steves

This was my first Rick Steves Tour. The hotel was comfortable . . I was underwhelmed.

First, I’m an experienced traveler. I found the group tours to be sluggish and slow and larger than I like, about 25 people. One woman disappeared, not bothering to...

Tour:  Best of Paris in 7 Days Tour

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MontvaleTom

Jul 2016

Provided byRick Steves

Great Tour of Paris

My family and I took the seven day Paris tour run by Rick Steves and had a great time. Excellent guide and perfect mix of scheduled events and free time. The special...

Tour:  Best of Paris in 7 Days Tour

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Bev H

Oct 2015

Provided byRick Steves

Excellent!

We went on the My Way Best of Euope 14 day tour last month. Excellent tour. So much to see!!! We loved it!! I would highly recommend it if you are an independent tra...

Tour:  My Way: Europe in 14 Days Tour

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Victoria

Sep 2017

Written on

Lesson learned: Never travel through EF College Break Again.

I had to cancel my one week trip because of an unexpected stay in the hospital that made me unable to travel. After straightening everything out with my credit card ...

Tour:  London & Paris Escape

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Hazel

Sep 2017

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A knowledgeable, interesting and friendly local guide

Travelsphere never let us down. Over the past 15 or so years we have travelled with them 8 or 9 times, on short breaks to Paris and Germany, and longer ones to Canad...

Tour:  Images of the Seine (By Eurostar)

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