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France River Cruise Excursions — Private Tours from Rhine and Rhône Ports

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Enhance your France river cruise with private shore excursions designed for Rhine and Rhône itineraries. Step ashore in Strasbourg, Kehl or Breisach to discover Alsace’s wine route and villages, or from Arles and Avignon to explore Roman Provence, medieval cities and Rhône Valley wine — with pick-up at the dock and a guaranteed return to your ship.

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France’s rivers are lined with some of the country’s most beautiful towns and wine regions. Whether you are cruising the Rhine through Alsace or the Rhône through Provence, a well-designed shore excursion turns a brief stop into a memorable day of discovery. Our river cruise excursions are private, created specifically for river cruise guests and carefully timed around each ship’s programme. Your English-speaking driver-guide meets you at the gangway, accompanies you throughout the tour and returns you to the dock before departure. Rhine river cruise excursions (Alsace) From Strasbourg: Half-day or full-day tours along the Alsace Wine Route, visiting storybook villages ...

France’s rivers are lined with some of the country’s most beautiful towns and wine regions. Whether you are cruising the Rhine through Alsace or the Rhône through Provence, a well-designed shore excursion turns a brief stop into a memorable day of discovery.

Our river cruise excursions are private, created specifically for river cruise guests and carefully timed around each ship’s programme. Your English-speaking driver-guide meets you at the gangway, accompanies you throughout the tour and returns you to the dock before departure.

Rhine river cruise excursions (Alsace)

  • From Strasbourg: Half-day or full-day tours along the Alsace Wine Route, visiting storybook villages such as Obernai, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg or Eguisheim, often with a wine tasting at a local estate.

  • From Kehl: Short transfer into Strasbourg for a guided city tour, or a full-day excursion into Alsace combining Colmar, villages and a castle or wine tasting.

  • From Breisach: Cross-border excursions to Colmar and nearby villages, or focused wine tours to family producers along the Alsace Wine Route.

Rhône river cruise excursions (Provence)

  • From Arles: Walking tours of Arles’ Roman monuments and Van Gogh locations, or countryside excursions to Les Baux, Saint-Rémy or the Camargue.

  • From Avignon: Guided visits of the walled city and Palais des Papes, wine tours to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, or full-day trips to hilltop villages and the Pont du Gard aqueduct.

What is included

  • Private guiding and transport for your party only (typically 2–8 guests).
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the river dock in each port.
  • Itineraries and timing matched to your ship’s arrival and departure.
  • Comfortable air-conditioned minivan for excursions beyond walking distance.
  • Wine tasting fees on wine-focused tours and pre-booked entrance tickets where applicable.

Why book with a France specialist

  • Consistent quality across both Rhine and Rhône segments of your cruise.
  • Guides who understand river cruise timing constraints and work regularly with major lines.
  • Itineraries that balance headline sights with authentic local experiences in each port.

Whether you prefer a gentle walking tour, a village and wine outing or a full-day exploration with several stops, these excursions turn each river stop into a highlight of your journey through France.

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