Cruise through picturesque scenery on rivers of dreams

ON YOUR BIKE

Pedal power rules on this trip with AMAWaterways (0808 223 5009/amawaterways.co.uk) through picture-postcard Provence, where you can ride towpaths bordering the River Rhône and pass through pretty vineyards lining the route.

Hillside villages, impressive Roman ruins and beautiful scenery are the hallmarks of this voyage through southern France on board AmaDagio. 

This sleek 150-capacity vessel is chic and stylish with modern furnishings and cabins boasting French balconies. 

There are easy-on-the-eye sights ashore too, especially in the evocative medieval city of Avignon dominated by its Gothic Palais des Papes, seat of the Papacy in the 14th century, and in Vienne, take a “mini-train” to visit the ruined Roman amphitheatre and medieval churches.

– A seven-night sailing from Arles to Lyon from £2,129pp (two sharing), full board. Price includes return flights from the UK, free use of bicycles and excursions. Departs July 17.

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE…

…with the sound of music on this Uniworld/Titan Travel (0800 988 5867/titantravel.co.uk/uniworld) sailing along the Danube, thanks to special guest Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of the famous Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired the Oscar-winning film starring Julie Andrews.