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Ernest Hemingway once said, “Wine and friends are a great blend.” This philosophy is at the heart of European Waterways’ dedication to offering its guests some of the most unique and exclusive wine excursions in the industry. Cruising with like-minded travellers, guests learn about the history and winemaking traditions, as well as the process, from grape growing to bottling. Excursions can feature tastings at family-owned vineyards and private tours of historic chateaux. Cruises also include gastronomic meals paired with the finest regional wines, sometimes from the very vineyard visited, where on board hosts explain the significance of each vintage and guide guests on how to best enjoy them.

European Waterways has launched new Christmas market cruises for 2023 in the Alsace and Lorraine region of France, where the old-world traditions of Europe’s colourful Christmas markets can be found in full swing during the holiday seasons.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.