Jules Verne staff visited the Duke of Courland’s summer palace in Latvia. Set amidst the fertile Zemgale Plains the Baroque Rundāle Palace was previously used as a hospital for Napoleon's army and was later used as a school up until 1978. Their highlights included the knowledgeable yet hilarious guide and the fantastic artwork!

"The wonderful thing about Egypt is that it is so full of treasures, that you could never tire of cruising along this fascinating river, whether you do a classic week on the Nile or the whole 600 miles from Aswan to Cairo."

"As a prominent stop on the Silk Road, the city of Bukhara, which is more than 2000 years old, lived up to the reputation as home to Uzbekistan’s most intricate and important ancient buildings. While the old city of Bukhara is known for its Mosques, Mausoleums, Minarets and Madrasahs, it is also famous for its undercover bazaars."

"As we sailed towards Amarna we were able to view Prince Tawadros’ monastery from the Nile. Even on days where we spent most of the day sailing, there was always so much to see along the banks of the Nile."

The Jules Verne team share their first-hand experiences of India over the years.

"I did not expect to be transported to a different world, especially staying in the UK, but cruising along the Caledonian Canal allows you to experience the magic that Scotland has to offer."

David Deane, former Head of Product joined our special Christmas departure of A Musical Christmas on the Danube, a mini-cruise from Vienna to Budapest and Bratislava enjoying a special music and sightseeing programme.

Abigail Renshaw, Business Development and Communications Manager, joined our group on Péniche Alsacienne as they followed the ‘Great Canal Journey’ of Timothy West and Prunella Scales on the Marne-Rhine Canal cruising past fairy-tale castles through wonderful forests, mountains and valleys.

"The trip was so enjoyable, so relaxing and gave us all more confidence to travel again..."

"I personally found taking a few precautions such as wearing masks, having your temperature taken on entry into sights and no musical chairs on the coach was a small sacrifice for quieter sites and the possibility of travel..."

"I was fortunate to join the first departure of our new tour... This was an opportunity for me to experience a new Jules Verne tour first hand and to discover the countries in the same way as our guests."

"I was fortunate to visit Sicily and stay in 3 contrasting and wonderful hotels featured on our Treasures & Secrets of Sicily tour."