Discover the magic of FRANCE & PORTUGAL
Cruise in luxury with APT, fly in style with Emirates and enjoy the breathtaking majesty of western Europe's most beautiful landscapes
River cruises are rapidly becoming one of the best ways to experience the ever-shifting vistas of Europe. APT's ships glide along the continent's idyllic waterways at a stately pace, allowing you to soak up generations of history and culture alongside that matchless natural beauty, with a new landscape to greet you each day.
For Francophiles, the authentic heart of the nation awaits as you cruise along the Rhône in a boutique APT Aria river ship, designed for access to smaller riverside towns and picturesque fairytale villages. Follow that with a journey through romantic Paris down the Seine, before visiting the sumptuous wine
“We have just returned from our cruise on the Rhône, Rhine and Moselle Rivers. It was the most relaxing yet fulfilling holiday we have experienced.” - MR. AUSTIN
country of Bordeaux courtesy of the Dordogne and Garonne.
As you would imagine from a country famous for its cuisine, French flavours also colour onboard life, with local culinary treats hand-delivered to you each day along with all the landscapes, art, history and architecture of this wonderful country.
If France isn't your destination of choice, Portugal offers a different view of western Europe – that intimate, earthy and carefree existence that characterises life under the sun on the Iberian Peninsula. It's the very definition of a summer holiday as you cruise the flowing waters of the Douro River.
Ashore, you'll have the opportunity to wander through 16th-century streets and marvel at Baroque churches while immersing yourself in the local culture and cuisine of this underrated destination.
Back aboard the MS Ama Vida, you can unwind in the spa, or cool off in the sundeck pool or watch the rural Portuguese riverbanks pass by from your stateroom balcony. Every onboard chef is internationally trained, making each meal a fine-dining experience.
Whichever cruise you choose, you can relax knowing Emirates will get you to Europe in style, and APT will give you a luxury travel adventure filled with lasting memories.