Rivers & Seas Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025
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Style
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
Theme
Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Countries Visited
Continents Visited
Rivers & Seas Visitied
Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more
Magical Christmas extravaganzas in Alsace and Swi ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED :
- The magic of Alsatian Christmas markets
- Basel, the largest Christmas market in Switzerland
- The Strasbourg Christmas market, one of the oldest in the world
- Visit the Läckerli Huus, a delicious Swiss tradition
- Christmas delights: Hot chocolate, gingerbread, Christmas cookies, and mulled wine
- The charming Alsatian village of Riquewihr and its Christmas market
Charming Provence : a barge cruise in Southern Fr ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- A wonderful journey through charming towns and historic sites
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France
- A traditional Camargue experience with a manade
- The fortified city of Aigues-Mortes and the salt marshes
- The beauty of the Camargue, Arles and olive oil production
- Etang De Thau and its oyster farms
Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Cruising in the Douro Valley all the way to the Spanish border
- An unusual way to discover Portugal and Spain
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Porto, radiant and colorful city
- The wine route* with its unique landscape listed by UNESCO
- The golden glow of Salamanca, source of knowledge
- Vila Real and the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace
Family Club - Andalusia: Traditions, Gastronomy a ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Tons of Family Vacation Fun
- ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED(1)
- THE MUST-SEE SITES:
- Seville, packed with history
- Córdoba and its mosque-cathedral
- An Andalusian stud farm in Jerez
- Granada and the Alhambra
- EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD
Magnificent Mudéjar Art From Morocco's Imperial ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- UNIQUE ITINERARY : CRUISE THROUGH THE LEGENDARY STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR and along the Moroccan coastlines
- ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- MOROCCO
- Enchanting and colorful Marrakesh
- Southern Morocco: Authentic Taroudant and the Tiout palm grove
- The magical atmosphere of Casablanca
- Rabat, a coastal Imperial City
- Chefchaouen, a gorgeous blue-wash town nestled high up in the Rif Mountains
- SPAIN
- Granada and the Alhambra, the palace from the Nasrid dynasty and a marvelous example of Andalusian architecture
- MOROCCO
- Visit exceptional sites
- Opulent Hassan II Mosque, dominating the seaside landscape
- Delightful Jardin Majorelle, one of the most phenomenal botanical gardens in Morocco
- DELICIOUS, COLORFUL CUISINE
- Tastings of wine and cheese from the Canary Islands
- Tasting of Moroccan pastries and mint tea on board
- Typical Moroccan lunch at the heart of the Medina of Marrakesh
- Spanish cocktail hour on board with tapas and sangria
- Participation of Alain Loisin, lecturer(1)
- During the years I have spent traveling, I have given presentations on several CroisiEurope cruises—from the banks of the Red Sea to the Canary Islands, the Greek islands to the Bosporus, Russia at the time of the czars to the splendors of the Adriatic.
- Conference themes:
The Strategic Challenges of the Strait of Gibraltar
Casablanca, Morocco's Young Economic capital
Following the Footsteps of the Conquistadors
Cruise through the Aquitaine Region from Bordeaux ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- The Médoc Wine Route
- The charming, retro city of Royan
- Rochefort and the Corderie Royale
- The seaside city of La Rochelle
- Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat
Southern Africa: Once-in-a-lifetime experience on ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy the stillness of a magical, luxurious lodge with spacious bungalows
- Unique cruise on Lake Kariba through emblematic and mysterious landscapes
- Land and water safaris in Chobé and Matusadona National Parks
- The grandness of Victoria Falls is waiting for you, on foot or on board a helicopter (optional)
- INCLUDED post-cruise EXTENDED STAY:
- A safari to see the vast wildlife in Hwange National Park
- Time stands still as the scenery rolls by
From Basel to Amsterdam : The Treasures of the Ce ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- From the Three Countries Bridge to Holland, discover a unique blend of nature and culture
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Colmar and the Unterlinden Museum(2)
- Amsterdam and its unique atmosphere
- Delightful scents and springtime colors at the Keukenhof floral gardens(1)
- Haarlem, the golden age of the 17th century
Christmas in Venice

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
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Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.
- Romantic Christmas Eve in Venice
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Padua, town of St Anthony
- The Venetian Lagoon islands or Burano and Murano
- The Doge's palace and St. Mark's Square
- Midnight Mass in Venice(1-2)
- Christmas present
- Christmas Eve dinner including wine
From the Canals of Venice to Renaissance-infused ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Unique itinerary: cruise through the heart of the Italian regions
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- The region of Veneto, its treasures, arts and traditions
- Venice, an abundance of history
- Padua, the home of Saint Anthony
- Verona, the City of Love
- The region of Lombardy, its breathtaking and varied panoramas
- Mantua, romantic city surrounded by lakes
- The region of Emilia-Romagna and its traditional cuisine
- Visit Fratelli Spigaroli(2)
- EXTENDED STAY INCLUDED:
- 3-day/2-night stay in Milan
- Accommodations in a 3-star hotel in Milan or Lake Maggiore
- Tours of Milan, its cathedral, and Lake Como included
From Siem Reap to the Mekong Delta

HIGHLIGHTS
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Crossing through the splendid Cho Gao canal
- Discover historical cities: Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh
- Meet the locals and learn about their daily lives in Koh Chen, My Tho...
From the Temples of Angkor to the Mekong Delta &a ...

HIGHLIGHTS
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Discover three historic cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap
- Unique and unforgettable cruise along the Cho Gao Canal
- Tour five major temples in Angkor
- Meet local inhabitants and discover their daily life in Koh Chen and My Tho
- EXTENDED STAY INCLUDES:
- Hanoi, historic heart of the nation
- Tour of the old quarter of the city in a "tuk-tuk"
- Cruise on Halong Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Extraordinary Paris (port-to-port cruise)

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- Paris and its legendary places
- "Titi parisien' themed evening on board
The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- EXCLUSIVE TO CROISIEUROPE the Loire from above(1)
- Full-day excursion to the castles of the Loire Valley: guided tours of the castles of Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau and the gardens of Villandry
- The Saint-Nazaire shipyard, embodiment of French pride
- The wine route of the Muscadet through the vineyards of the Nantes region
- Cruise on board a paddle steamer
Through Central Europe and the Balkans - Lake Bal ...

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- INCLUDED 2-DAY/1-NIGHT EXTENSION: Lake Balaton and Varazdin
- Visit to the Tihany Peninsula
- One night's accommodation in a 3-star hotel LS in Balatonfüred
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- The contrasting capitals of Belgrade and Zagreb
- Kopacki Rit Nature Park and Osijek
- The medieval city of Ilok
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci
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