Montpellier Travel Guides and Tours

Viking Burgundy C’est magnifique!

Viking Burgundy C’est magnifique!

Combine two exciting river cruises and get a taste of the variety that France has to offer—not only in scenery but in food and drink! The Seine river and the picturesque Normandy region, and the charming and historic cities along the Saône and Rhône Rivers. Apple cider and Calvados in the north, fine wines and cognac in the south. Apple trees in Normandy, vineyards in Provence. From the big city of Paris to the elegant Côte d’Azur. All this plus two overnights in the breathtaking Provence region are yours to discover on this comprehensive river cruise vacation.

Beaune, Chalon-sur-Saone, Arles, Lyon, Avignon, Vernon, Rouen, Provence Region Extension, Paris

Food and art are passions in Provence... amazing hands-on experiences from gastronomic discoveries to wine tastings to uncovering the mysteries of Starry Night... these are all things Culturious in Provence. A transfer is included from Marseille Provence Airport to your hotel, Le Pigonnet , in Aix-en-Provence. Seeing luminous Provençal landscapes through the eyes of Cézanne, then picturing them with your own hand… picking up a few phrases en Francais with a language lesson in Aix… discovering the flavors of fougasse, goat cheese, ratatouille, and herbes de Provence… mastering the art of preparing Provençal cuisine with a local chef... pub crawling in St.-Rémy-de-Provence… walking in the footsteps of van Gogh… kayaking on the Sorgue River… discussing French politics with the locals in Joucas… wrapping yourself up in Provençal life dawn to dusk. 2010 pricing starts at US $3,490 per person double.  Maximum group size is 16.

This truly comprehensive vacation takes in the best of Western and Central Europe. Start in London and cross the Channel by ferry to join your motorcoach heading for Paris. Among the highlights: visit Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, French Châteaux Country, Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona, the glamorous French Riviera, Pisa’s Leaning Tower, Renaissance Florence’s Duomo, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Pompeii archaeological site. Enjoy an overnight ferry crossing to Greece and a visit to Athens’ Acropolis and Olympia. Return to Italy by ferry, first to the oldest state in the world, San Marino, then to romantic Venice with St. Mark’s Basilica and Square, Vienna’s imperial city center, the majestic Swiss Alps, and Germany’s Rhineland. Walk amidst the remarkable canals of Amsterdam before finally returning to London for an addional overnight.Special Departure:Dec 14th Departure - Christmas in Rome and New Year in Athens

San Marino, Venice, Arles, Lucerne, Bordeaux, Salzburg, Nice, Innsbruck, Pisa, Liechtenstein, Sorrento, Olympia, Carcassonne

This truly comprehensive vacation takes in the best of Western and Central Europe. Start in London and cross the Channel by ferry to join your motorcoach heading for Paris. Among the highlights: visit Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, French Châteaux Country, Plaza Catalunya in Barcelona, the glamorous French Riviera, Pisa’s Leaning Tower, Renaissance Florence’s Duomo, the Colosseum in Rome, and the Pompeii archaeological site. Enjoy an overnight ferry crossing to Greece and a visit to Athens’ Acropolis and Olympia. Return to Italy by ferry, first to the oldest state in the world, San Marino, then to romantic Venice with St. Mark’s Basilica and Square, Vienna’s imperial city center, the majestic Swiss Alps, and Germany’s Rhineland. The vacation ends amidst the remarkable canals of Amsterdam. Special Departure:Dec 14th Departure - Christmas in Rome and New Year in Athens

San Marino, Venice, Arles, Lucerne, Bordeaux, Salzburg, Nice, Innsbruck, Pisa, Liechtenstein, Sorrento, Olympia, Carcassonne