RIVER JOURNEYS For a relaxing way to travel from A to B, whilst enjoying fine food and wine and beautiful scenery, a journey on one of these selected boutique vessels might be the perfect solution.We can create tailor-made holidays to include a cruise through the major rivers of Europe or a gentle meander through the canals and waterways of France and Italy on a luxury hotel barge.
LA FRANCE PROFONDE: LUXURY HOTEL BARGING IN BURGUNDY on board L’Art de Vivre
This unique new itinerary on board the boutique hotel barge L’Art de Vivre is designed to explore the hidden sides of Burgundy which few visitors discover. Cruising the tranquil Canal du Nivernais, often called the prettiest in France, guests will enjoy ivy-clad lock houses, peaceful meadows and forested stretches known as La Petite Amazonie .This is the traditional rural heartland of La France Profonde . Pass fields of grazing Charolais cattle, visit the ancient, fortified town of Avallon with its terraced gardens and 12 th century church, explore the hilltop town ofVézelay and enjoy a wine- tasting at the 1,000-year old winery of Domaine Laroche. On board the hotel barge are just four guest suites, with twin or double beds and private bathrooms.The captain and crew provide friendly service and of course, excellent cuisine and selected fine wines, with a focus on the specialities of the local area – all meals and drinks are included in the price.To work up an appetite for lunch you can take a stroll along the towpaths, or borrow one of the bicycles provided for a morning excursion to the local village boulangerie.
Price from £5,998 per person for a seven night holiday including return Eurostar from London to Paris, a one-night stay at the 4* Hotel Westminster, private transfers, and a six night cruise on board the hotel barge L’Art de Vivre, including all meals, drinks and excursions. Based on departure from London on 18 July or 25 July 2026.
TULIP TIME IN THE LOW COUNTRIES with AmaWaterways
Spring in Holland is synonymous with tulips, and there are few more relaxing ways to traverse the Low Countries than on board a comfortable river cruise vessel, which will take you through the spectacular bulb fields and historic cities without having to leave the comfort of your stateroom.This spring cruise takes in the canal cities of Amsterdam, Ghent, Bruges,Antwerp and Rotterdam, as well asVermeer’s hometown of Delft, the windmill capital Dordrecht, the mediaeval harbour town of Zierikzee and Giethoorn, nicknamed the “DutchVenice”. We can highly recommend AmaWaterways as one of the leading river cruise specialists, and their
modern ships each carry up to 160 passengers in considerable comfort – all cabins have private facilities, great views, and the majority have large windows and balconies.There is excellent service in the bar lounge and restaurant – where Kirker clients enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at no extra cost – including complimentary wines. Price from £5,195 per person for an eight night holiday including return Eurostar Plus tickets from London to Rotterdam, private transfers, one night’s accommodation at the 5* Hotel Des Indes in The Hague and a seven night cruise on board AmaLucia staying in a Category CB stateroom with a French Balcony, including all meals, drinks and excursions. Based on departure from London on 25 March 2026 – alternative dates in March and April are also available.
THE DOURO VALLEY on board S.S. São Gabriel
Starting and finishing in the atmospheric Portuguese city of Oporto, from which the famous port wines are exported to the world, this cruise takes guests on a journey upriver, following the mighty Douro as far as the Spanish border and beyond.The Douro Valley is a spectacular landscape of steeply terraced vineyards and traditional hillside quintas, where you will meet winemakers and sample the best local wines and port. Highlights of the itinerary also include visits to Guimarães, Pinhao and the archaeological park of the Côa RiverValley, as well as an excursion to the Spanish city of Salamanca - famous for its perfectly formed cityscape of ancient roofs and churches, the elegant Plaza Mayor at the heart of the city and both cathedrals.The older one is dwarfed by its Gothic counterpart and contains a wonderful 15th-century retablo. Uniworld’s small but luxurious river ship S.S. São Gabriel offers
spacious, opulently furnished suites for fewer than 100 guests in total, as well as an elegant restaurant and stylish bar – breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, as are all drinks and excursions. Price from £7,598 per person for an eight night holiday including return flights from London to Oporto, private transfers, one night’s accommodation at the 4* Hotel Vintage Porto and a seven night cruise on board SS São Gabriel including all meals, drinks and excursions. Based on departure from London on 10 April 2026.
Prices are per person based on two sharing and include flights or Eurostar, return transfers, accommodation with breakfast, and a cruise with all meals and excursions included - see details above.
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