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Festive Christmas Markets & French Rivers

14 Day Fly, Stay & Luxury Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stays, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $4000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | November 2026

Book By 28 February 2026

Set Sail on 28 November 2026

Product Code: MC-38320

Festive Christmas Markets & French Rivers

14 Day Fly, Stay & Luxury Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stays, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $4000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | November 2026

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Enjoy a comfortable transit with full-service economy flights to London, returning from Nice

Explore the sights of London with a 3 night stay in a hand-selected, centrally-located hotel with breakfast daily

BONUS Scenic Rail Journey from London to Paris

Explore the sights of Paris with a 2 night stay in a hand-selected, centrally-located hotel with breakfast daily

BONUS Scenic Rail Journey from Paris to Lyon

Set sail on a 8 day luxury French River cruise from Lyon to Nice onboard an award winning Emerald Cruises Star Ship in an Emerald Stateroom

  • Savour locally inspired gourmet dining with 20 meals, including 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners, included in your fare
  • Sip on complimentary international and local wines, beers and soft drinks during lunch and dinner
  • Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee onboard, along with complimentary water onboard and during excursions
  • Enrich your journey with onboard evening entertainment, including live music and performances
  • Stay connected throughout your journey with complimentary onboard wifi
  • Enjoy first-class service without worry with prepaid onboard gratuities
  • All onboard port taxes and charges

Take advantage of this exclusively packaged luxury cruise holiday, brimming with elevated bonus extras that allow you to savour more

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Your Itinerary

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Get ready to sail! The below itinerary outlines all the amazing ports you’ll visit throughout your cruise journey. We’ve suggested the must-see attractions in destination, however, please note that these are not included in your package, unless specifically stated. Entry fees, transportation and guided tours may incur additional costs and are subject to availability. We recommend reviewing your package inclusions and planning ahead to make the most of your time in each port.

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London, UK

Welcome to London, the vibrant capital of the United Kingdom. A hub for lovers of history, fashion, food and art, London hosts an eclectic mix of old and new. No trip is complete without visiting the city’s treasures, enjoying a show on the West End, and tucking into a pub meal.  Enjoy a 3-night luxury hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

 
Paris, France

Enjoy your Scenic Rail Journey from London to Paris and enjoy a 2-night luxury hotel stay to explore this amazing city.

 
Lyon, France

Enjoy your Scenic Rail Journey from Paris to Lyon and embark your 8 day luxury cruise from Lyon onboard Emerald Star today.

 
Vienne, France

More information about this exciting port coming soon.

 
Tournon, France

Welcome to Tournon, one of France’s oldest medieval cities. A visit to this commune will leave you feeling as though you’ve journeyed back in time. During your stay, make sure to explore the town’s 16th-century castle and the Roman ruins tucked between the Rhone and the granite slips of the Hermitage.

 
Viviers, France

Welcome to Viviers, a tiny village seemingly lost in the Middle Ages. As you explore the pale stone buildings of the Romanesque Cathedral and Old Town, you’ll see how Viviers was shaped by historical Christian, Roman and medieval influences.

 
Avignon, France

Welcome to Avignon. Known as ‘The City of Popes’, this enchanting, town is bursting with history, music and art. Discover the monumental palace, once the seat of seven popes, explore the cellars of Chateauneuf-eu-Pape to taste this world-famous wine.

 
Arles, France

Welcome to Arles. The remarkable colours and light of this stunning Provincial city have inspired countless generations of artists. Take a tour of the city’s spectacular Roman Ruins, or simply enjoy a glass of French wine at the Le Café Van Gogh.

 
Nice, France

Disembark Emerald Star in Arles today. Welcome to Arles. The remarkable colours and light of this stunning Provincial city have inspired countless generations of artists. Take a tour of the city’s spectacular Roman Ruins, or simply enjoy a glass of French wine at the Le Café Van Gogh. Enjoy a 1-night luxury hotel stay to explore this incredible city.

 
Nice, France

Farewell Nice today as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights & extend your stay.

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Important Info Open All

Price based on cruise sail date 28 November 2026

Price based on departing from Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

  • Melbourne ($199pp)

Based on Emerald Stateroom Picture Windowview stateroom

Upgrade to Panorama Balcony Suite from $699 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Panorama Balcony Suite Vista Deck from $799 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Panorama Balcony Suite Horizon Deck from $899 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Grand Balcony Suite from $1099 per personview stateroom

Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
Some cruise lines may charge a higher deposit if upgrading from an interior stateroom or adding additional benefits. Your consultant will advise at time of booking. A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.


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Departure Point Sydney

Preferred Departure Date 28-11-2026

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