Discover our most popular river cruises
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| | | | | In our final roundup of where you travelled in 2023 we’re focusing on journeys on water. One of the delights of a river cruise is unpacking once and then waking up in a new city or to new scenery every morning. Whether it’s the bright lights of Paris, the sun-kissed hills of Provence or the sweeping vineyards of the Douro Valley, every day brings a new view from the deck. Plus, many cruises can be joined by rail so we hope you’re inspired… | | The Guardian Holidays team
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| | | | | ‘The cycling was a breeze’
The Seine à Vélo cycle route follows minor roads to major attractions, including a medieval chateau, Monet’s garden and Rouen cathedral. | | View details |
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| | | | No 6 – Paris and Normandy
Enjoy your own journey through Normandy in a slightly more leisurely fashion as you travel from Paris to Honfleur via Rouen, Bayeux and more. | | Read more |
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| | | Name these rivers
From the archives: Can you recognise these famous waterways from around the world? Some have a few clues, others are more tricky. |
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| | | | | No 5 – The Douro and Porto
The rolling hills of the Douro Valley are home to sleepy villages and medieval towns where wonderful vineyards and historic sights await. | | View details |
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| | | | No 4 – Budapest to the Black Sea
Cruise through the heart of the Balkans exploring Bucharest and Belgrade, visiting a mesolithic site and wetlands. | | View details |
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| | | | No 3 – The Blue Danube
Discover this most cultured of rivers with tours of Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and more plus the chance to visit Salzburg. | | View details |
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| | | | No 2 – Rhine cruise to Switzerland
Marvel at the many sights of the Rhine river from the scenery of the Rhine gorge to seven historic towns and cities. | | View details |
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| Trip of the week | | No 1 – Burgundy and Provence
| | | | Our most popular river cruise takes in historic Avignon and foodie Lyon with the chance to enjoy wine in Beaune and see the beautiful scenery of Provence. | | View details |
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