CRUISE THROUGH LAVENDER FIELDS
IN HOT and sunny Provence, cruise through spectacular lavender fields (above) on an itinerary that includes the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, the old town in Viviers and the Roman theatre in Vienne. Guided sightseeing in Paris and Lyon is also a part of this gastronomic Avalon cruise.
COMBINE the sights of Paris with discoveries along the Seine — Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny, the Normandy Landing beaches, the Bayeux Tapestry, Joan of Arc’s cathedral at Rouen, Napoleon and Josephine’s chateau of Malmaison and Vincent Van Gogh’s last home.
A 14-NIGHT cruise between Amsterdam and Budapest includes a parade of iconic castles in the 40-mile Rhine Gorge. On the romantic Danube, the palaces and elegant cafes of Vienna and the Chain Bridge and Parliament building in Budapest, provide more unforgettable highlights.
BELGIUM is delightful cruising territory. Visit the village of Kinderdijk, with its 18th-century windmills. There’s also a poignant excursion to the battlefields of Ypres and guided visits to Ghent, Antwerp and Maastricht.
THIS June, don’t miss the chance to cruise from Portugal to Bermuda on Fred. Olsen’s Boudicca. Timed to arrive for the America’s Cup yacht race, this is a fantastic holiday. Visit magnificent Madeira and islands in the Azores before sailing to Bermuda to soak up glorious sunshine, snorkel alongside colourful tropical fish and explore caves and the 18th-century Royal Naval Dockyard, plus the bustling Front Street, where some of the best restaurants are found.