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	Paris, Provence & Barcelona *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* France *Travel Style:* Small Ship River Cruises & Tours *Departure Dates:* 10/14/2008, 5/5/2009, 5/12/2009, 6/16/2009 From the magic of Paris to the romance of Barcelona, this itinerary promises to be one of our most captivating yet. Start your vacation with three glorious days in Paris then travel in style with the high speed TGV train to Lyon, France's gastronomical capital. From here, cruise through beautiful wine growing regions where such famous wines as Beaujolais, Côte du Rhône and Chateauneuf-du-Pape are being produced. Explore marvelous Avignon and visit Mediterranean Arles, the city which Vincent Van Gogh captured in many of his master pieces. Disembark and continue to the medieval city of Carcassone, a world UNESCO heritage site close to the Pyrenees. Enjoy the grand finale of your vacation with three fascinating days in magnificent Barcelona More...	*Rates from:* 0.00
	Amsterdam to Paris Cruise *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* France *Travel Style:* Small Ship River Cruises & Tours *Departure Dates:* 11/12/2008, 4/4/2009, 4/8/2009, 4/18/2009, 4/26/2009, 4/30/2009 The perfect cruise for early spring and late fall! Visit some of Europe's most fascinating cities as you sail the Rhine River from youthful Amsterdam to Germany's fashion center, Düsseldorf. Explore splendid Cologne with its magnificent Dome and admire the picturesque Rhine castles on your way to bustling Frankfurt and medieval Heidelberg. Continue to fascinating Koblenz and cruise the beautiful Mosel River Valley to charming Cochem and lovely Bernkastel. Disembark in Trier, Germany's oldest town, and tour Luxembourg before your splendid finale in Paris. More...	*Rates from:* 2195.00
	Christmas Wonderland Cruise *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* France, Germany, Holland *Travel Style:* Small Ship River Cruises & Tours *Departure Dates:* 11/22/2008, 11/26/2008, 12/6/2008, 12/10/2008, 12/20/2008, 12/23/2008, 11/18/2009, 11/28/2009, 12/2/2009, 12/12/2009, 12/16/2009, 12/26/2009 Join the magic of Christmas celebrations from splendid Paris to lively Amsterdam. Along the way, visit fascinating Christmas Markets in charming towns and bustling cities. Cruise from Trier, Germany's oldest town, through the meandering Mosel River Valley to beautiful Bernkastel and Cochem. In Koblenz, enter the Rhine River with its many breathtaking castles and sail upriver to experience the Christmas traditions in medieval Heidelberg as well as in modern Frankfurt. Continue your cruise to Cologne, world famous for its magnificent Dome, and to Düsseldorf, Germany's fashion center. Celebrate the grand finale of your winter exploration in Amsterdam, a modern city with a rich and fascinating history. * Ship description will change for 2009 dates. Please call for cabin information. More...	*Rates from:* 2395.00
	Bike & Barge Along the Mosel: France, Luxembourg and Germany *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* France, Germany *Travel Style:* Bike and Barge Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 9/5/2008 The banks of the Mosel alternate dramatic steep hills and vineyards heavy with the new season’s fruit. The white wines of the region are delightful. The picturesque towns bear the evidence of history stretching back to Roman times, and the conditions for cycling are excellent. By barge and bike we’ll follow the fertile Mosel Valley, following a mostly flat bike path from northeastern France to the German Rhineland. We’ll begin in Metz, France, with a look at her splendid cathedral. Bike through the French countryside, spend one night in Luxembourg, and continue along the Mosel to Cochem, Germany, past enchanting old cities and miles of vineyards. Start each day’s tour refreshed from a comfortable sleep aboard the Sailing Home and a buffet breakfast; look forward to a 4-course dinner aboard, and convivial evenings with friends old and new, at the end of each day’s cycling adventure. More...	*Rates from:* 3495.00
	The Markets & Countryside of Provence *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* France *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 6/18/2009, 9/3/2009 This storied region in the south of France evokes the intense beauty seen and painted by Monet, Cézanne, Matisse and the other artists who fell under the spell of azure sea, green and ochre earth and brilliant light. Its castles and ancient villages also recall the tumult of the Middle Ages. Spend this journey through Provence delighting in the rich visual surroundings of city and countryside, visiting the historic sites and discovering the markets that are a feast for the senses. You may extend your trip to the great Catalan city of Barcelona. More...	*Rates from:* 3795.00
	The Markets & Countryside of Provence with Barcelona Extension *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* France *Travel Style:* Cultural Tours & Journeys *Departure Dates:* 6/18/2009, 9/3/2009 This storied region in the south of France evokes the intense beauty seen and painted by Monet, Cézanne, Matisse and the other artists who fell under the spell of azure sea, green and ochre earth and brilliant light. Its castles and ancient villages also recall the tumult of the Middle Ages. Spend this journey through Provence delighting in the rich visual surroundings of city and countryside, visiting the historic sites and discovering the markets that are a feast for the senses. You may extend your trip to the great Catalan city of Barcelona. More...	*Rates from:* 4590.00
	Istanbul to Paris Cruise *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* France, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Turkey *Travel Style:* Small Ship River Cruises & Tours *Departure Dates:* 9/9/2008, 10/21/2008, 9/15/2009, 10/27/2009 * Ship description will change for 2009. Please call for cabin information. More...	*Rates from:* 6595.00
	Paris to Istanbul Cruise *Destination:* Europe *Countries:* France, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, Austria *Travel Style:* Small Ship River Cruises & Tours *Departure Dates:* 10/1/2008, 4/22/2009, 6/3/2009, 7/15/2009, 8/26/2009 Begin your European vacation with Paris, the “City of Lights.” See charming towns and historical castles as you cruise along the Rhine and Main river. Sail along the Romanian/Bulgarian border before continuing to Serbia and through the Iron Gates, a very narrow passage dividing the Alps from the Carpathian mountains. Continue to Nessebar, one of the oldest towns in Europe, before joining your cruise in Romania. See the very best of what Europe has to offer and enjoy the history and beauty along the Danube River before ending your vacation in what was known for centuries as the greatest city in the world, Istanbul. *Ship description will change for 2009 dates. Please call for cabin information. More...	*Rates from:* 7795.00