Romance & Wonder with Avalon Waterways & Globus Tours

This Valentine’s Day, book a journey of dreams and discovery — an unforgettable escape through the heart of France with Avalon Waterways and Globus Tours. France, a land where every moment whispers romance, is waiting to reveal its treasures to those who dream big.

Why not promise yourself — or someone special — the adventure of a lifetime? With Avalon Waterways and Globus, the romance of France is just a booking away. Dream big, and let your next adventure begin! Contact our agency today and save up to $1,500 per couple on Avalon Waterways river cruises and up to $1,000 per couple on Globus tours.

Avalon Waterways river cruises and Globus tours and more than a vacation. They’re a glimpse into some of the most iconic destinations with storied pasts giving you an experience of a lifetime.

• Personalized, Guided Experiences – Both Avalon Waterways and Globus provide expertly guided excursions, ensuring guests connect deeply with France’s history, culture and traditions. Travelers gain insider insights from local guides, whether they’re exploring the iconic Châteaux of the Loire Valley or the artistic neighborhoods of Paris.

• Unique Access to Iconic Locations – These excursions allow travelers to access destinations in ways most can’t experience independently. Imagine an early morning tour of Monet’s Garden, exclusive wine tastings in historic Burgundy cellars, or excursions to hidden corners of Versailles that aren’t typically open to the public.
• Stress-Free Planning & Seamless Travel – Both Avalon and Globus take care of all the logistics, including transportation, guided excursions, and accommodations. This approach means guests can fully relax and focus on the joy of the journey without the hassle of organizing the details themselves.
• Immersive Culinary Journeys – Avalon and Globus bring France’s rich culinary heritage to life with specially arranged dining experiences, from authentic French cafés to five-star meals crafted by local chefs. The focus on local flavors and fresh ingredients transforms meals into a cultural experience.
• Thoughtfully Curated Activities – From a hands-on cooking class in Lyon to learning about the heroic history of Normandy’s beaches, each vacation offers curated activities tailored to each region’s unique heritage. These memorable, interactive experiences make France’s traditions, artistry and history come alive.

Avalon Waterways:

Saint-Emilion, France

7-Night Avalon Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

Avalon Artistry II

Multiple Departures: March – November 2025

Bid bonjour to the bountiful beauty of Bordeaux with a captivating cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers to delight in one of France’s most exquisite regions. From unparalleled panoramic drives to forested two-wheel excursions by bike to the delicacies of seaside Arcachon—the world is your oyster on this adventure in la belle vie of Bordeaux!

Roundtrip Bordeaux

Bike riding in Avignon, France

7-Night Avalon Active & Discovery on the Rhone (Northbound)

Avalon Poetry II

Multiple Departures: April – September 2025

Provence presents the ultimate field of dreams with row upon row of bursting purple haze. With its abundant menu of immersive experiences from Lyon to Arles, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along the Rhone presents the ultimate vacation of dreams, like Bird watching from the seat of a bicycle, gorge gorging from the perspective of a kayak or wine tasting from the cool depths of a cave.

Arles to Lyon

Vernon, France

8-Night Avalon Active & Discovery on the Seine (Southbound)

Avalon Tapestry II

Multiple Departures: May – September 2025

With a delicious menu of culturally immersive experiences, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise on the Seine serves up joie de vivre at every port. History meets happiness as you decide how to savor the castles, croissants, châteaux, and chèvre of fabulous France from Paris to Normandy.

Roundtrip Paris

Globus:

Paris, France

6-Night Globus London & Paris

Multiple Departures: April – December 2025

The beauty of visiting two of the world’s most fascinating cities in one vacation is that you can indulge in the delights of both. On this tour of London and Paris, you’ll enjoy in-depth guided sightseeing along the cities’ famous roads and rues, as well as from the perspective of the legendary Thames and Seine rivers as you take in the historic skylines on relaxing, story-filled cruises.

London to Paris

Bordeaux, France

10-Night Globus French Rendez-Vous

Multiple Departures: May – October 2025

Meet us for a rendez-vous to revel in the rues of Paris, the riverside where Jules Verne dreamed of deeper waters, and the royal chateau where cognac flows. Make a French connection from the City of Light to the dappled vineyards of Bordeaux. Break away from the ordinary with dreamy days in Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence, and the French Riviera in Nice. Try your luck at the tables in Monte Carlo and get the royal treatment in Monaco.

Paris to Nice

Booking Period: Today – 2/28/2025
Travel Period: 1/31/2025 – 12/31/2025

To take advantage of this exclusive offer, your trip must be booked with a TL365 travel advisor. Let us handle the details so you can focus on the adventure ahead!

Terms & Conditions
Avalon
*Book a select Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to save up to $1,500 per person on the cruise/land or cruise only price. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 for travel on select departures. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Combinable with Welcome Back Credit.  Applies to new bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn any time and is subject to change. Available from participating offices only. Promotional offer is in USD.   

Globus  
*Book and deposit a select 2025 Globus tour to save up to $500 off per person on the land price. Booking must be made and under deposit between December 14, 2024 – February 28, 2025 for select travel dates in 2025. Offer applies to select tours only. Does not apply to Custom Tours, Escapes by Globus or Independence by Globus single city stays. Offer combinable with valid Welcome Back Credits and select partner promotions only. Applies to new bookings only. The applicable promotional discount will apply to Groups of 8 or more who provide their Group Block Deposit within the promotion’s booking dates and will apply to all individual members of the Group until the due date of the passenger names/non-refundable individual deposits. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. May be withdrawn any time. Available from participating GFOB offices only. Promotional offer is in USD.