Riviera Travel has announced four new European river cruise itineraries for 2026, including three focused on regional gastronomy and one comprehensive French cultural exploration.
The 15-day Grand Cruise of France will traverse the Seine, Saone and Rhone rivers, featuring 20 land experiences. The itinerary includes visits to the Arles amphitheater, Pont Du Gard aqueduct, Papal Palace of Avignon and Normandy's D-Day beaches. Cultural stops include Van Gogh's Provence and Claude Monet's home in Giverny. Departures run from April to October 2026, starting at $4,029 per person.
Three new eight-day gastronomic cruises have also been introduced. The Gastronomy of the Danube cruise explores Hungarian, Slovak and Austrian cuisine across 15 shore experiences, including apple strudel-making at Schonbrunn Palace and wine tasting in Wachau Valley. Departures run from April to October 2026, and prices start at $3,399 per person.
The Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle features 11 experiences focused on German culinary traditions and wine regions, including stops in Bernkastel, Rudesheim and the Koblenz Wine and Sparkling Wine Museum. Departures run April through August 2026, from $3,649 per person.
The Gastronomy of the Seine offers 13 experiences through Normandy, including macaron tasting in Paris's Latin Quarter, wine and cheese pairing at Bizy Chateau and onboard cooking demonstrations. Departures run April through October 2026, and prices begin at $2,799 per person.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Riviera Travel. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
