Mega Sale:•Organized tours  Up to 70% OFF

Deals end: 22 Apr, 2026

Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2
Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
US $10,220 per person

Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal 2026 - 15 Days (including Nice)

15 days
•
From Porto to Nice
4.1
31 traveler reviews
  • Aerial view of a city along a river at sunset
  • Map depicting travel itinerary across Portugal and France.
  • A historic building with colorful, patterned roof tiles.
  • Close-up of a historic building with ornate roof tiling.
  • Facade of a Gothic-style church with cloud-filled sky.
    View all
  • Historic building with a cobblestone courtyard and arches.
  • A distant view of a historic building on a hillside.
  • Historic village with stone buildings and a church tower.
  • Aerial view of a historic town with dense rooftops.
  • The iconic Pont d'Avignon bridge with a historic palace in the background.
    View all
From
US $10,220 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Operator
Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Porto to Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)

    Included Activities

    • Full day sailing through Douro Valley
    • Welcome dinner and cocktail reception
    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
  3. Day 3

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walk through local vineyards
    • Kayak excursion along the river
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
  4. Day 4

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Tuna music performance in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    University of Salamanca
  5. Day 5

    Pocinho to Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
    • Port wine cocktail lesson on board

    Optional Activities

    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
  6. Day 6

    Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Quinta da Pacheca
  7. Day 7

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto
    • Cruise through Porto
    • Guided active walk in Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
    • Guided bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
  8. Day 8

    Porto to Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lyon
    • Guided bike tour of Lyon

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Pérouges (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviére
  10. Day 10

    Mâcon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beaujolais wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Beaujolais Wine Region
  11. Day 11

    Tournon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tournon
    • Guided hike through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
  12. Day 12

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Viviers

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Chauvet Pont d'Arc (extra expense)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  13. Day 13

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Avignon
    • Canoeing excursion in Avignon
    • Provençal dinner hosted by local chef Fabien Morreale
    • Classical concert in Avignon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Pont du Gard (extra expense)
    • Visit to Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
    Pont d'Avignon
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  14. Day 14

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Arles with arena visit

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Les Baux de Provence (extra expense)
    • In the footsteps of Van Gogh: painting workshop (extra expense)
    • Provencal Soap Making Workshop (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Arles Amphitheatre
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  15. Day 15

    Arles to Marseille

    Meals
    Breakfast
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.1
(31 reviews)

Number of tours

691

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

There’s nothing quite like an Emerald Waterways river cruise. From Europe to...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Reviews from other tours by Emerald Cruises

  • Dirk
    July 7th, 2022
    5.0
    It was a great trip with beautiful views , good excursions and excellent meals . The locks in the river were...
    Show more
  • Joe
    September 27th, 2019
    5.0
    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
  • Suzanne
    June 22nd, 2019
    4.5
    Traveling with the Brits and Aussies was fun and there were not too many other Americans on the trip. The food was...
    Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 22 Apr, 2026
  • -49%
    From Saturday
    25 Jul, 2026
    To Saturday
    8 Aug, 2026
    English
    From:
    $24,750
    US $12,560 per person
    Start Marseille, End Porto Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Saturday
    25 Jul, 2026
    To Saturday
    8 Aug, 2026
    English
    From:
    $12,100
    US $11,002 per person
    Start Marseille, End Porto Version
    View this tour
  • -9%
    From Saturday
    25 Jul, 2026
    To Saturday
    8 Aug, 2026
    English
    From:
    $12,100
    US $11,002 per person
    Start Nice, End Porto Version
    View this tour
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $150 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Emerald Cruises with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.
From
US $10,220 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 294785

  • Currency
    €
    Euro
    France, Portugal and Spain
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Emerald Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
  • People also viewed

Similar Tours

Keep Exploring Europe

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec