River Cruises: What are the Top Destinations in France?

From the iconic silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and the world-class museums of Paris to the sun-drenched lavender fields of Provence, France is a masterpiece of culture, history, and romance. Journey through the historic D-Day beaches of Normandy, wander past the fairytale châteaux of the Loire Valley, or indulge in the glamorous coastal towns of the French Riviera. Celebrated worldwide for its unparalleled culinary heritage, prestigious wine regions like Bordeaux and Champagne, and breathtaking alpine vistas, France offers endless inspiration for every type of traveller.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in France.

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We have 3 tour operators that conduct 15 river cruises on the Danube with duration 10 - 19 days starting at USD 1,950.

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Google Map: Enchanted Europe (Eastbound)
From/To
Basel ⇒ Budapest
Ports of call (17)
Basel, Zurich, Breisach, Colmar, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim, Frankfurt am Main, Würzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Munich, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Vienna, Budapest
Operator
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
Imagery II, Tranquility II
Duration
16 days
Starting at
USD 9,938
Operator
-12.6%

Starting at

USD 9,938

USD 8,688

16 days
Next Departure
11-May-2027
12-Oct-2027
 
Picture for Cruise 79657

Google Map: Cruise through the Heart of Europe from the Rhine to the Danube (port-to-port cruise)
From/To
Strasbourg ⇒ Vienna
Ports of call (10)
Strasbourg, Mainz, Frankfurt am Main, Würzburg, Schweinfurt, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Vienna
Operator
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
MS France, MS Vivaldi
Duration
10 days
Starting at
± USD 1,950
Operator

Starting at

± USD 1,950

10 days
Next Departure
04-Mar-2027
09-Mar-2027
 
Picture for Cruise 94062

Google Map: Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul (2027) - Paris to Istanbul
From/To
Paris ⇒ Istanbul
Ports of call (8)
Paris, Rouen, Honfleur, Versailles, Lyon, Vienna, Belgrade, Istanbul
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour
Operator
Tour Type
River Cruises River Cruises
Ship
S.S. Joie de Vivre
Duration
14 days
Starting at
USD 28,300
Operator

Starting at

USD 28,300

14 days
Next Departure
16-May-2027
 

 

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Avalon, Enchanted Europe (Eastbound)

  • Price for this cruise is ± USD 8,688 (USA Dollar) for travelers Worldwide.
  • Price for this cruise is ± EUR 7747 (European Euro) for travelers in Europe (Eurozone).
  • Price for this cruise is ± CAD 12,400 (Canadian Dollar) for travelers in Canada.
  • Price for this cruise is ± AUD 12,400 (Australian Dollar) for travelers in Australia, New Zealand.
  • Price for this cruise is ± ZAR 143,200 (South African Rand) for travelers in South Africa.
  • Price for this cruise is ± GBP 6,557 (British Pound Sterling) for travelers in Great Britain.
  • Price for this cruise is ± CHF 7,207 (Swiss Franc) for travelers in Switzerland.
  • Price for this cruise is ± INR 830,400 (Indian Rupee) for travelers in India.
  • Price for this cruise is ± IDR 155,294,100 (Indonesia Rupiahs) for travelers in Indonesia.
  • Price for this cruise is ± SGD 11,100 (Singapore Dollars) for travelers in Singapore.
  • Price for this cruise is ± MYR 35,400 (Malaysia Ringgit) for travelers in Malaysia.

CroisiEurope, Cruise through the Heart of Europe from the Rhine to the Danube (port-to-port cruise)

  • Price for this cruise is ± USD 1,950 (USA Dollar) for travelers Worldwide.
  • Price for this cruise is ± EUR 1739 (European Euro) for travelers in Europe (Eurozone).
  • Price for this cruise is ± CAD 2,780 (Canadian Dollar) for travelers in Canada.
  • Price for this cruise is ± AUD 2,790 (Australian Dollar) for travelers in Australia, New Zealand.
  • Price for this cruise is ± ZAR 32,100 (South African Rand) for travelers in South Africa.
  • Price for this cruise is ± GBP 1,472 (British Pound Sterling) for travelers in Great Britain.
  • Price for this cruise is ± CHF 1,618 (Swiss Franc) for travelers in Switzerland.
  • Price for this cruise is ± INR 186,400 (Indian Rupee) for travelers in India.
  • Price for this cruise is ± IDR 34,855,400 (Indonesia Rupiahs) for travelers in Indonesia.
  • Price for this cruise is ± SGD 2,494 (Singapore Dollars) for travelers in Singapore.
  • Price for this cruise is ± MYR 7,956 (Malaysia Ringgit) for travelers in Malaysia.

Uniworld, Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul (2027) - Paris to Istanbul

  • Price for this cruise is ± USD 28,300 (USA Dollar) for travelers Worldwide.
  • Price for this cruise is ± EUR 25234 (European Euro) for travelers in Europe (Eurozone).
  • Price for this cruise is ± CAD 40,300 (Canadian Dollar) for travelers in Canada.
  • Price for this cruise is ± AUD 40,500 (Australian Dollar) for travelers in Australia, New Zealand.
  • Price for this cruise is ± ZAR 466,300 (South African Rand) for travelers in South Africa.
  • Price for this cruise is ± GBP 21,400 (British Pound Sterling) for travelers in Great Britain.
  • Price for this cruise is ± CHF 23,500 (Swiss Franc) for travelers in Switzerland.
  • Price for this cruise is ± INR 2,704,900 (Indian Rupee) for travelers in India.
  • Price for this cruise is ± IDR 505,831,900 (Indonesia Rupiahs) for travelers in Indonesia.
  • Price for this cruise is ± SGD 36,200 (Singapore Dollars) for travelers in Singapore.
  • Price for this cruise is ± MYR 115,500 (Malaysia Ringgit) for travelers in Malaysia.