Enjoy an all-inclusive barge cruise through the scenic Loire Valley and visit the historic towns and villages that have grown prosperous on the bounty of the region's world-class wine trade.
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Discover the immaculate and enchanting charm of Nice and the French Riviera by rail. Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager. Special Offer. Offer ends April 30th - $200 off any 2024 or 2025 River Cruise. Plus enjoy a free cabin upgrade on any 2024 River Cruise.
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Day 3 – The beautiful Kyle Line and the iconic Eilean Donan Castle. Today begins with a journey to Kyle of Lochalsh on the wonderful Kyle Line. Skirting alongside lochs and through wild mountain landscapes, we admire the cascading waterfalls, mesmerising nature, and towering peaks that roll by the windows. Arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh, we ...
View tour detailsBarge Cruises. From the Loire Valley to Provençal towns and rolling vineyards, there is no better way to see riverside France than on a custom-built barge. These contemporary water vessels offer a luxe, exclusive environment that caters to just 22 travelers at a time.
The contemporary Madeleine hotel barge offers guests an intimate way to discover the hidden gems along France's scenic canals. Cruise into the heart of charming towns and historical cities while enjoying first-class service from the dedicated onboard crew.
MS Jeanine. Renovated in 2013, this modern river barge hosts an exclusive 24 passengers as it winds through the French countryside's waterways. Its twelve cabins are contemporary in design and offer ample amenities for guests' utmost comfort and spacious social spaces to mingle with fellow travelers or relax on their own.
This intimate cruise experience is steeped in first-class amenities and offers impeccable services from start to finish. The modern MS Anne-Marie hotel barge offers guests a unique way to explore France's scenic canals and tributaries. This intimate vessel hosts an exclusive 24 guests.
MS Deborah is a sister ship to MS Raymonde and offers the best in modern-day cruising. This stylish river barge easily maneuvers along the Loire Valley canals, giving a unique perspective on one of the most beautiful regions of rural France.
Barge Cruises For an even more intimate river cruising experience, consider taking to European rivers on barge cruise vacations. Barges feature up to 12 cabins each, greatly reducing the number of fellow travelers.
Tour packages may also combine escorted train tours with a multi-night cruise on the Rhine, Seine, Dordogne Rivers or barge cruises to charming riverside towns. Make France your sole destination or one of many stops on a multi-country adventure, utilizing Europe's sleek trains to travel between countries like England, Switzerland, Holland and ...
River Seine cruises which explore some of the most famous sights of France. Discover Paris and witness breathtaking scenery on our incredible Seine river cruises.
MS Raymonde is a deluxe hotel barge navigating France's waterways and is ideal for relaxing and admiring the idyllic countryside. A favorite ship feature is the Sun Deck, a spacious open-air gathering area geared toward relaxation.
Some of the Rhine's most spectacular sights are best seen from the water: the Rhine Gorge, Lorelai Rock, the medieval town of Heidelberg and more than 40 castles. Travel along one of the most popular rivers in Europe with a rail and river cruise journey along the Rhine River.
Discover areas from the South of France and Germany to Prague and Budapest with a rail and sail trip featuring Europe’s exquisite waterways and efficient rail lines.
Dordogne River Cruises. The pleasures of bygone France are brought to life along the Dordogne River. Flowing from within the Massif Central mountain range, this waterway weaves through the bucolic countryside of Southwestern France on its way to the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean at the Gironde estuary. Imposing limestone cliffs frame the Dordogne ...
Danube River Cruises. Beginning in the mountains of Germany's Black Forest, the Danube River meanders 1,777 miles through the heart of Europe via nine countries to the Black Sea. Considered one of the world's most iconic waterways, the Danube is the second-longest river in Europe.
The Douro River courses through north-central Spain and Portugal, weaving through charming riverside towns. Admire the golden valleys, flourishing vineyards and tapestry of olive and almond trees that are the backdrop of a cruise along this famous waterway.
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MV Lord of the Glens offers a truly unique way to take in the peaceful atmosphere and timeless landscape of Scotland's most dramatically beautiful lochs. The 150-foot-long Lord of the Glens was originally built in Greece in 1985. Designed in homage to the grand old Royal Yacht Britannia, this vessel oozes charm and regal elegance, from the ...
Escorted Tours. Independent Tours. Locally Hosted. Unearth the rich culture, long-standing tradition and wondrous sites of southeastern Europe on one of Vacation By Rail's unique vacations to Bulgaria.
Visit Turkey on a train from Vacations By Rail and discover a country that blends Eastern and Western culture. Experience Mediterranean and Turkish rail tours.
A grand tour of Great Britain includes a Wales tour and visits to some of the region's most prominent sites, naturally including medieval castles. Travel off the beaten path to Gwydir Caste, a manor house dating back to the 1500's and reputedly one of the most haunted homes in Wales.
Visit Viking country on a Norway vacation and admire the country's breathtaking scenery including expansive mountains and deep fjords. Get in on the action, traveling deep into the heart of spectacular scenery to experience Norway's forces of nature firsthand.