River Cruises Tours & Trips 2020

• Tour to Corcovado & Sugarloaf Mountain (full-day)
• Iguassu Falls Tour (Brazilian Side) (3.5 hours)

• Experience the natural wonder of thousands of limestone karsts that rise from the bay on a cruise through this World Heritage site
• Sail back in time with an overnight stay on a traditional-style wooden boat, and awake to the unique misty morning sights of this strange paradise of green waters and rocky islands
• Feast on a sumptuous meal as the boat anchors in the heart of the bay, then take to the deck to see the stars and moon illuminate the water and peaks
• Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s most iconic sights, and this must-see must be seen on a classic junk cruise

• Cairo Sightseeing Tour, including the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (full-day, with lunch)
• Guided tour of Karnak Temple and Temple of Luxor (half-day)
• Guided tour of the West Bank, including Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
• Guided tour of The Temple of Horus (Edfu) and Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek)

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• Unique itinerary
• Coach transfer from Mantua to Venice on day 7 free of charge
• Hiking Highlights
• The islands of Torcello and Lazzaretto Nuovo
• From the Euganean Hills to the village of Arqua Petrarca
• Valle delle Cartiere and Lake Garda
• Lessinia Regional Nature Park, a high-altitude trek
• All excursions included for non-hikers:
  • Venice, an abundance of history
  • Padua, the home of Saint Anthony
  • Verona, the City of Love
  • Mantua, romantic city surrounded by lakes
  • Cremona, Claudio Monteverdi’s birthplace
  • Tour of the Fratelli Spigaroli with a tasting of Culatello ham and Parmesan cheese

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• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
  • Paris, a new and original visit of the capital city
  • Meaux, with its historic and gastronomic heritage
  • Château Thierry and falcony show(1)
  • Reims
  • Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne

• Explore the historical city of athens on a walking tour with your local leader and let them take the hassle out of navigating this bustling capital.
• Witness the spectacular colours of santorini’s famous sunset bathe the caldera.
• Venture off the tourist trail with a stop in amorgos, where a striking 11th-century monastery built into a cliff offers breathtaking views of the aegean sea.
• Discover the mythology behind one of the most important archaeological sites in greece, delos, and let a local guide give you a fascinating insight into its history.

• Visit the Great Wall, which is one of the man-built architectures
• Visit to the world-famous and historic Tiananmen Square
• Explore Yichang,the cultural and economic center of the western Hubei Province
• Explore the Three Gorges Dam Site, located in the middle of the Xiling Gorge
• Enjoy a memorable excursion to cruise along the serenely beautiful gorges of the Yangtze
• Visit the extraordinary Shibaozhai pagoda
• Enjoy the tour to witness the famous "Terra Cotta Warriors"
• Visit the Shanghai Museum and view the exhibits of ancient Chinese art.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Stroll through history, authentic and well-preserved sites, and traditional regions during this exceptional cruise
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Nevers, famous pilgrimage site with an exceptional history
  • The Fontmorigny Abbey
  • Apremont-sur-Allier, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France
  • Rustic authenticity in a farm
  • La Tour du Pouilly-Fumé, a sensory travel in the middle of the vineyards
• Tastings: The famous Crottin de Chavignol cheese and the Nevers nougatine

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• THE CANARY ISLANDS: A BIOSPHERE RESERVE
  • Black sand beaches; lush forests; steep cliffs; dark, ragged crags; waves of dunes; charming, colonial towns; and bustling cities: The Canaries are a study in contrasts.
• VISIT THE HEART OF SIX ISLANDS
  • Three national parks: Teide, Garajonay, and Timanfaya
  • Tours of Gran Canaria, La Gomera, and El Hierro
• A DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE
  • Local wine and cheese tastings
  • Local cuisine during excursions

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy the enchantment of Christmas Markets in Alsace
• Strasbourg and its illuminations
• The Wine Route and its typical villages
• The special atmosphere of Colmar

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
  • Authentic villages : Cochem, Rüdesheim, Boppard and Koblenz
  • Alken and Thurant Castle
• Experience the magic of two rivers with a cruise amon steep cliffs, vineyards and romantic castle

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• Cruise through the Douro Valley to the Spanish border
• Original back-to-back cruises to discover Portugal and Spain
• THE MUST-SEE SITES:
  • Salamanca and its prestigious university, one of the oldest in Europe
  • Vila Real and the Mateus Palace gardens
• EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruising in the spectacular Douro Valley
• Traditional folk evening on board
• EXCURSIONS INCLUDED to some of the most beautiful Portuguese cities:
  • Porto, the pearl of Portugal
  • The Douro Museum and the Quinta do tedo
  • Guimarães and its medieval center

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS 

An exceptional cruise from the mouth of the Rhône to the Saône River

EXCURSIONS INCLUDED : 

• The Mediterranean port of Marseille
• A safari in the wild Camargue
• Tour of a local olive oil production workshop
• The hanging houses in the Vercors Massif
• Lyon and its strategic street doorways
• The Beaujolais vineyards
• Mâcon and its historic downtown