Spend 10 days on board a luxurious riverboat with spacious 300-square foot suites. Begin in Monte-Carlo, Monaco with a cocktail reception as you tour the waterways. From Arles, France you embark up the Rhone and Saone rivers. In each of the 14 cities on the itinerary route, you disembark to see historic monuments and local neighborhoods. Visit Roman ruins in Arles, a working cattle farm in Camargue and taste the world-renowned Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine in Avignon. When back on board the me Swiss Emerald you are immersed in gourmet cuisine, relaxation or recreation with the Sun Deck and gaming consoles. The final destination is Paris, France and you visit one of the famous museums, such as Musee National Picasso Paus or Musee Rodin. As of October 2010, the cruise price starts at $5,990 including all land excursions, taxes, 32 meals and wine with dinner on board.
Tauck World Discovery
P. O. Box 5020
Norwalk, CT 06855
800-788-7885
tauck.com
During this 10-day river cruise, visit Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway for a Scandinavian exploration. Start this journey in Bergen, Norway, an UNESCO World Heritage Site and historical home of the Vikings. Take a ferry down the fjords as you travel to Oslo to see authentic Viking ships. Once in Stockholm, Sweden float along waterways and visit Old Town, home to the Cathedral and the Royal Palace. Along the tour is City Hall where the Nobel Prize is awarded annually. Continue the cruise to Helsinki, Finland for a tour of nearby islands and the Underground Temple. Prices start at $5,095 per person, as of October 2010, and include 10 meals and hotel accommodations.
iExplore
833 W. Jackson, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60607
800-439-7567
adventure.iexplore.com
Take a cruise down the river canals of Amsterdam and Antwerp on this 10-day tour of Holland and Belgium. Start by riding in a glass-topped boat in Amsterdam before setting sail to Hoorn, a historic shipping town. After arriving in Arnhem, make sure to see the 17th century Dutch royal summer palace, Paleis Het Loo with a tour of its gardens and rooms. Continue on the cruise through Kinderdijk and Antwerp. Once in Ghent, experience the magnificent "Madonna and Child" sculpture by Michelangelo at the Church of Our Lady. Back in Amsterdam, traverse the largest floral exhibit in the world at Keukenhof Gardens where millions of daffodils and tulips are in full bloom. This cruise is scheduled for March and April, the peak floral season in Holland. As of October 2010, prices start at $1,922, covering all itineraries and meals.
Viking River Cruises
800-304-9616
vikingrivercruises.com
