FRANCE
4 DAYS
7 DAYS
The River Seine and the Eiffel Tower
Honfleur
ALL INCLUSIVE
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Please ask for details
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Please ask for details
FULL BOARD
Paris & the Seine Valley to Normandy Take in the stunning natural beauty of the Seine as we sail from Paris to the Normandy coast, appreciating the beauty and history of France on its riverbanks – from Melun to Honfleur with Giverny and Rouen in between. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Embark in Paris We arrive in Paris and board our ship at 18.00, enjoying a Paris by night cruise (depending on river levels). Day 2 Paris - Melun We have the option of visiting the Fontainebleau Palace, an impressive Renaissance- style château with 1,500 rooms and beautiful gardens, before enjoying dinner and entertainment back on board. Day 3 Melun - Paris A morning of cruising is followed by an optional guided tour of Paris, discovering some of the city’s most iconic sights and attractions. Day 4 Mantes-la-Jolie - Giverny - Rouen We can visit Monet’s Garden at Giverny today, admiring the studio, water garden, Japanese bridge and waterlily pond. Day 5 Rouen - Honfleur Today’s optional excursions include a guided tour of Rouen & a guided tour along the Norman Abbey Trail to discover the region’s religious heritage. Tonight is our gala evening. Day 6 Honfleur This morning’s optional guided walking tour of Honfleur is followed by a trip to the Côte Fleurie, including Trouville, Deauville and a Calvados distillery. Day 7 Disembark in Honfleur After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and make our way home. Cruise Highlights • Admire picturesque scenery along the Seine Valley • View the riverside illuminations on a Paris by night cruise
Paris Mini Cruise With its grand monuments and gardens laid out along the
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River Seine, Paris makes the perfect mini-cruise destination. On this cruise, we experience the French capital’s iconic sights, savour a gala dinner amid the evening illuminations, and enjoy time to soak up the many delights of the ‘City of Lights’. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Embark in Paris We arrive in Paris and embark on our ship at 18.00. This evening, we enjoy a Parisian themed dinner on board. Day 2 Paris This morning we set off on a guided tour of Paris by coach, experiencing its most iconic sights. Admire highlights such as the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées, Place de la Concorde, Eiffel Tower, and Notre-Dame Cathedral among others, and drink in the city’s handsome 18th-century boulevards along the way. We then spend the afternoon at leisure, giving us the opportunity to revisit some of the attractions viewed this morning. Afterwards, we return to our ship for an evening of dancing. Depending on the water level of the Seine, we may also cruise to La Défense this evening. Day 3 Montmartre, Paris & Paris by Night Cruise Our day begins with a guided visit to old Montmartre to admire its crowning glory - the stunning, white-marble Sacré-Coeur Basilica. This afternoon brings more free time Cruise Highlights • Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the River Seine • Marvel at the French capital’s many iconic landmarks on a guided city tour
in the city, enabling you to delve deeper into its art, history, and culture, and sample its world-leading fashion and gastronomy. Back aboard, our last evening brings a delicious gala dinner and a scenic Paris by night cruise (depending on the water level of the river). Day 4 Disembark in Paris After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and make our way home.
Sacré Coeur
Arc de Triomphe
Palais Garnier
OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS
English Channel
Musée du Louvre
• Fontainebleau Palace • Paris guided city tour • Monet’s Garden, Giverny • Rouen guided tour • Norman Abbey Trail • Honfleur guided walking tour • Côte Fleurie
Rouen
Honfleur
Eiffel Tower
Notre Dame
Giverny
Mantes-la-Jolie
Paris
Montparnasse Tower
Melun
CRUISE SHIPS
CRUISE SHIPS
MS Seine Princess or MS Botticelli (standard ships)
MS Seine Princess, MS Botticelli (standard ships) or MS Renoir (superior ship)
3 Nights Full Board MAR 2025 & OCT-DEC 2024 & 2025 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • 3 course lunch (set menu) on 2 days • 3 course dinner (set menu) on 2 nights
6 Nights Inclusive APR - OCT 2025 Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage
• Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers and local performers • 3.5 hour panoramic guided tour of Paris (own coach required) • 3.5 hour guided visit of old Montmartre
• 3 course lunch (set menu) on 5 days • 3 course dinner (set menu) on 5 nights • Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers and local performers • Paris by night cruise Please note, this cruise operates in reverse on selected dates.
• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine)
(own coach required) • Paris by night cruise
Cruise itineraries are based on 2024 schedules and may be subject to change for 2025
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