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Emerald Waterways has opened the books on its 2020 river cruise season, which includes fresh new itineraries on some of Europe’s most popular rivers.

For foodies, the new eight-day ‘Flavours of Burgundy and Provence’ sails round-trip from Lyon with four departures in July and August 2020. Guests will enjoy truffle hunting in Tournus, sampling the famous red wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a visit to the Valrhona Cité du Chocolat museum and a gourmet city tour of Lyon.

To entice clients to book their 2020 European river cruises now, Emerald Waterways is offering free or reduced airfare, depending on the itinerary, if booked by August 31. Additionally, those booking by July 15 will receive a launch bonus:

• Guests booking any 2020 ‘Splendours of Europe’ sailing – or another European sailing of 15 days or more – will receive free round-trip air or a $1,250 air credit. Launch bonus of a free hotel night in Budapest applies to guests booking by July 15.
• Book a balcony suite on any 7- to 14-day Rhine, Main or Danube sailing to receive free round-trip air or a $1,000 air credit, while guests booking any stateroom will receive round-trip air for $295 or an $800 air credit. Booking bonus of an additional $200 off the sailing rate applies to guests booking by July 15.
• Guests booking any 2020 France or Portugal river cruise will receive round-trip air for $295 or an $800 air credit. Booking bonus of an additional $200 of the sailing rate applies to guests booking by July 15.

Travelers have the option to extend the holiday with pre- and post-cruise land tours in popular cities like Paris, Madrid, Berlin and Prague. Emerald Waterways also offers the ability to combine two itineraries to create a custom voyage.

See Clark’s travel planning and booking guide for the best tips on stress-free travel.