Themed journeys for art, history and gastronomy fans
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| | | | | Discover the historic sights and cultural treasures of Europe with ease with this new range of themed river cruises from our partner, Riviera Travel. From deep dives into the musical heritage of the Rhine to an exploration of food and wines of the Douro Valley or Normandy, these cruises include unique experiences to help you get the most from your trip. You could explore the artistic heritage of Provence, discover the region’s beautiful gardens or uncover the rich history of the cities of the Danube - whatever your passion there is a cruise for you. | | The Guardian Holidays team
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| | | | | From the archives: Visiting the pretty Provençal city that inspired his greatest masterpieces
You might’ve missed the National Gallery’s blockbuster Van Gogh exhibition but the scenes of some of the paintings shown can still be found in the southern French city. | | Read more |
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| | | | History and art of the Rhône
Discover the medieval treasures of Avignon and Beaune, see Roman sights in Vienne and Lyon and follow in Van Gogh’s footsteps in Arles. | | View details |
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| | | From the archives: Following the mighty river
Flowing from the Swiss Alps to the Hook of Holland, the Rhine is a merger of European cultures and landscapes, writes Ben Coates. |
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| | | | | Music, arts and crafts of Switzerland and the Rhine
Combine onboard classical performances with the landscapes and historic towns and cities which inspired Beethoven and Mendelson. | | View details |
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| | | | Gastronomy of the Seine
Taste your way through Normandy sampling cider, crepes and cheese and seeing sights such as Monet’s gardens and the Bayeux tapestry. | | View details |
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| | | | Art and history on the Danube
Explore Vienna’s lavish Schönbrunn Palace and Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts, plus visit the historic towns and cities of the Danube. | | View details |
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| | | | Gardens and natural beauty of the Rhone
Wander through beautiful parks and gardens including the Eden Gardens and a botanical garden in Lyon, visit a local lavender museum and more… | | View details |
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| Featured trip | | Gastronomy of the Douro
| | | | Journey from Porto into the Douro Valley to sample fortified wine at a famous port producer, visit historic quintas to enjoy traditional food and sample regional delicacies at a local restaurant in Lamego. You’ll also follow in the footsteps of St Francis in Castelo Rodrigo and explore a market in Salamanca. | | View details |
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