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Exploring the best that the continent has to offer can be done in a number of ways, and the latest late summer sun deals from European Waterways offer the perfect chance to take in the splendour of France or Italy from the comfort of a luxury barge.

The range of discounted holidays are for six-night departures and include all gourmet meals on board, selected quality wines, an open bar, daily escorted shore excursions, local transfers and the use of all barge facilities such as bicycles and spa pools.

The operator’s range of luxury barges can accommodate small and large groups alike, with a range of vessels that accommodate between four and 20 guests.

France

Pay a visit to Burgundy, Francethe region famed for its rolling countryside and fine wines, with a stay aboard the 12-passenger La Belle Epoque. Valid for departures on August 19 and 26, prices for the tour along the Canal de Bourgogne have been reduced from £2,690 pp to £2,190 pp.

Holidaymakers can also stay on the L’Art de Vivre which cruises along the Canal du Nivernais. It departs on August 19 and has also been reduced, from £2,690pp to £2,190pp. The boat can also be chartered for a September 2 departure for a 25 per cent discount.

Architecture fans will love the Baroque, Gothic and Romanesque-inspired building on offer in Alsace. The region is also the perfect place to relive history in one of the area’s many storybook castles.

Travel on the new 12-passenger Panache as it cruises along the scenic Canal de la Marne au Rhin from Strasbourg, departing throughout August and September. Prices have been reduced from £2,790pp to £2,290pp. The vessel is available for charter and is departing on September 2 with a discount of 25 per cent.

Italy

If Italy is more your style, European Waterways is offering a journey through breathtaking landscapes from the islands of the Venetian lagoon to the calm waters of the Po Valley along the Bianco Canal.

Visitors will stay on the 20-passenger La Bella Vita, departing on September 9 and 30. Prices for this tour have been reduced from £2,350pp to £2,140pp. A discount of 10 per cent is also available for a charter departing in August, September and October.

(Images: European Waterways, shapour bahrami)

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Oonagh ShielContent Manager at Cheapflights whose travel life can be best summed up as BC (before children) and PC (post children). We only travel during the school holidays so short-haul trips and staycations are our specialities!

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