European River Boat Cruises
Description
• Award-winning, anticipatory, and distinguished hospitality built on the premise of “no request is too large, no detail too small”
• World-class cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients and an outstanding selection of wine
Europe draws travelers in with the wondrous allure of her history, architecture, art, and culture. Visit Europe, and you can feel the warm sun streaming through the rose windows of Notre Dame Cathedral. Taste rich chocolate sachertorte in a Viennese coffeehouse. Stroll through the vibrant and fragrant Keukenhof Gardens in Amsterdam. Or bask in the glow of old-world traditions at the holiday markets in Germany. Imagine discovering the unique scenic treasures of Europe from the luxurious serenity of your river cruise ship. Sailing Europe’s glorious rivers—the Danube, Main, Rhine, Moselle, Rhône, Saône, Seine, and Douro—you will discover the heart of Europe’s charming waterside villages and exciting cultural centers while enjoying the most relaxing way to vacation.
We Have many River Cruise Lines that will Take you thru some of the Worlds most beutiful Areas, For Further information such as other River Cruises, their itenary and cost please contact us at 705-734-3534 or email us for a free online Brochure at info@murdochtravel.ca.
Burgundy & Provence
Arles to Chalon sur Saône | 8 Days
Sail through the heart of Burgundy and Provence on a magical journey where sumptuous cuisine, fine wine, world-class art, awe-inspiring scenery, and legendary history provide a treat for all of the senses. Here you will discover that joie de vivre is not just a phrase, but a wonderful way of life!
Sail past quaint hilltop cities and lively towns, as well as lush vineyards, fields of flowers, and sun-drenched vistas made famous by great painters such as Van Gogh and Cézanne. Visit regions filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Arles, immortalized by Van Gogh’s paintings; the well-preserved Medieval city of Avignon, with its spectacular Palace of the Popes; and Lyon, center of Gallo-Roman history and the gastronomic capital of France.
Paris & Normandy
Paris to Paris | 10 Days
Combine a passion for the good life with art, culture, and brilliant landscapes, and you have northern France
explore the delights of Paris—such as an included panoramic tour of the “City of
Light.”
Sail all the way to Caudebec-en-Caux through the scenic,
inspirational countryside of northern France.
Visit the charming French
village of Les Andelys, the city of Rouen, and the harbor town of Honfleur, all
of which were lovingly depicted by the Impressionists. Walk the beaches of
Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day Invasion, and see the
site where Joan of Arc was martyred. Experience Monet’s home in his beloved
village of Giverny, where you will see the familiar Japanese bridge and water
lily-covered pond that inspired his great works of art. Spend time in one of the
world’s grandest cities, Paris, the “City of Light”—with
its iconic Eiffel
Tower, famed Champs-Élysées, and grand Notre Dame Cathedral.
Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley
Explore the seven hills of cosmopolitan Lisbon, uncovering a treasure trove of
Old World architecture. Visit Coimbra, the “Birthplace of Kings”; Porto, the
beautiful “City of Bridges,” with its UNESCO World Heritage-designated Medieval
city center and UNESCO Palacio de Bolsa; Guimarães, which has its own
UNESCO-listed Medieval city center and is a 2012 European Cultural Capital; and
Salamanca, Spain, another declared UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Taste a
variety of local wines from village vineyards, including Port wine, the region’s
sweet fortified wine. Feast on a traditional meal with wine quinta
overlooking the Douro Valley and enjoy a traditional Spanish-style lunch
complete with a flamenco show. Along the way,
uncover a land of genuine
beauty and breathtaking charm, and meet warm-hearted, friendly people with
welcoming open arms.
Rhine, Moselle, Danube & Main Boutique River Cruises
Basel to Amsterdam | 8 Days
Celebrate the fairy tale beauty and romantic spirit of the Rhine Artists, musicians, writers, and poets from all over Europe have immortalized the Rhine’s unadulterated natural beauty in their songs, art, stories, and poetry
the Rhine continues to inspire those who visit—especially Germany’s Upper Middle Rhine Valley, spanning approximately 40 miles between Rüdesheim and Koblenz. More than 40 castles grace its shores, along with vineyard-terraced landscapes and breathtaking countryside, and as such, this area has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Travel in ultimate style and comfort to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Take a breathtaking tour along the Alsatian Wine Road. Indulge in the region’s famous Rheingau Rieslings at Castle Vollrads, and view fairytale Strasbourg as it has been seen for centuries, via a canal cruise. All this and more awaits you on “Castles along the Rhine.”
Details
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| Date Added | 2012-08-26 |
| Product Id | 10083506 |
