Luxury river barge cruise through European waterways.

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Enjoy the best hotel barge trip in French or Dutch waterways

A 7-day ultimate luxury experience

If your high-octane lifestyle begs for refreshment, a relaxing cruising holiday on the Dutch and French rivers and canals is the ultimate way to recharge your spirits. Come and stay with us to discover a world of enchantment, relaxation and true happiness!

Luxury barge cruise
A 6-star luxury experience on the rivers and canals of France and The Netherlands. During your stay enjoy all the luxuries aboard Aurora. This trip of your lifetime will focus not just on your well-being but on country’s gems such as art, history, music and food and will combine it with an ultra-deluxe 7-day barging experience aboard Aurora!
Exploring the French and Dutch waterways
Discover the highlights of Holland during a 7-day river cruise, from Schiedam to Alkmaar. The trip brings you at beautiful places as Haarlem, Leiden, Rotterdam and The Keukenhof Tulip Gardens. During the trip you visit wonderful places as the windmills, the tulip gardens, beautiful art and culture.
Discover the highlights of France from Paris to the vineyards in Champagne, with extensive champagne tastings and visits to the cellars, museums, chateaux, local markets or war memorials. Leaving the bustling city life, a magical voyage will bring you to the tranquility of the rural countryside with as much historical significance.
Excellent quality
If there’s one thing we take pride in regarding the luxury canal and river cruise in Holland, France and Europe, it’s quality. From the luxurious stay to the picturesque scenery, quality is the number one thing we strive for regarding our cruises. Getting fresh ingredients for the onboard foods or selecting the best routes and places to visit – you won’t forget your ultimate trip with Aurora!

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Discover Aurora’s 6-star luxury experience

Embark on a luxury barge cruise in Holland or France

A once in a lifetime journey through the French Waterways and Dutch Waterways.

Holland is the land of super relaxed atmosphere and extremely friendly people with a tourist-welcoming mindset. A place where everybody speaks English so there is no need to worry about getting lost in translation. It has amazingly delightful countryside dotted with picturesque houses, pretty windmills & never-ending canals and, of course The Keukenhof Tulip gardens

It is not only about cheese, flowers and windmills but there are plenty of events, fairs, festivals and numerous art exhibitions as well as many hidden gems waiting to be discovered. A generally welcoming atmosphere makes it your favourite home away from home. Bicycle along the waterways on our luxury bike and barge cruise since we also offer customized cycling tours.

France is the world’s most popular destination for all the keen travelers and its capital Paris captivates everybody’s heart and soul. The landscapes offer a lot of diverse sceneries great for outdoor lovers. The country is steeped with history and architecture demonstrated in every corner – castles, museums, galleries, cathedrals or manicured gardens. There is no better place to sample the local and regional specialties or wines than through the French waterways. It is also an endless source of inspiration for creativity with many famous and successful artists, painters, writers or musicians.

Tulips

Holland is renowned for its tulips due to its historical association with tulip cultivation and spectacular displays at The Keukenhof Tulip Gardens.

Biking

Holland is a famous biking/cycling country. With a flat landscape, widespread bike paths, and cycling-friendly cities, it’s a biking haven.

Old Cities

The country’s fame of its old cities is rooted in the rich history and well-preserved heritage. Many Dutch cities boast centuries-old architecture and charming cobblestone streets.

Wines and champagne

France is hands down the most sought-after destination in the world for all the wine and champagne lovers with many prestigious houses, brands and labels that originate here.

Art, culture and fashion

Many forms of art stream from France – it is a cradle of modern fashion, many iconic landmarks and monuments can be found here and a plethora of renown artists call France their home

Food

Culinary delicacies, exquisite cuisine, the overall bon-vivant attitude towards food – French gastronomy is recognized as a UNESCO cultural heritage

“Thank you for those people who make us happy for they are the gardeners of our souls! Thank you so very much for creating the ambience and barging our family through one of the most amazing weeks. We loved the food and the wine, the wonderful attention you gave us!”

- Lawrence Rockefeller, Rockefeller Centre, New York, USA -

“There is no water on the Moon! Canals on Mars are a hoax! Nothing can compare with a barge trip – a great relaxing trip with neat friends from Los Angeles. Thanks ever so much!”

- Buzz Aldrin, APOLLO XI

“Beautiful ship… Great to meet you! Sorry you were unable to come to the set!”

- Robert de Niro, USA -

Enjoy excellent food on Aurora during your trip through the European waterways

Delicious food during your 7-day river cruise through France or the Netherlands

Variety of food
Choose from your absolute favorite dishes on the cruises through The Netherlands and France or try something new! Everything is accounted for by our trusted Waterway Gourmet Chef. We also provide a wide variety of choice for vegetarians and vegans on Aurora.
Excellent meals and drinks
Fresh ingredients are purchased every day to serve high quality dishes. It is most important that every day only the best from the kitchen is served.
Wishes
If there are special requests for food or drink, we will make sure that we will deliver it to you during your luxury cruise trip.

Variety of food
Choose from your absolute favorite dishes on the cruises through The Netherlands or try something new! Everything is accounted for by our trusted Waterway Gourmet Chef. We also provide a wide variety of choice for vegetarians and vegans on Aurora.

Excellent meals and drinks
Fresh ingredients are purchased every day to serve high quality dishes. It is most important that every day only the best from the kitchen is served.

Wishes
If there are special requests for food or drink, we will make sure that we will deliver it to you during your luxury cruise trip.