Combine a passion for the good life with art, culture, & brilliant landscapes & you have Northern France. Is there a more romantic city in the world than Paris? Stroll along the Seine as evening falls & the lights begin to glimmer on the water. Stop by a café in the Latin Quarter for an aperitif while an accordion plays in the background. Marvel at Notre Dame’s flying buttresses & magnificently grotesque gargoyles. Paris’s charm is without peer, & it is the perfect place to begin & end your Seine River journey.
Starting from | R30 250 |
Package Validity | Set departure date: 09 OCT 2016. *** Book & pay by 31 AUG 2016 to qualify for the special, discount already included in the price *** |
Duration | 7 nights |
Destination | France |
Starts in | Paris |
Ends in | Paris |
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- All transfers on arrival & departure days
- 7 nights cruise in a riverview stateroom on-board the River Baroness
- All dining & unlimited beverages on-board including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee & tea & bottled water
- Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Receptions
- Welcome & Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages on-board, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, speciality cofee & teas & bottled water
- 6 excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options
- Assistance of an English-speaking local expert & experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Guided "Go Active", "Do as the Locals Do" & "Gentle Walking" programs
- Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- On-board local entertainment
- Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture: “The Seine River in Impressionist Paintings”
- Port charges & upgrade fee
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Paris
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship.
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Vernon (Giverny), Les Andelys
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Monet’s Giverny & hike to Château Gaillard
Visit Monet’s former home & famous gardens, the inspiration for many of his most beloved works. Later, you can hike up to Château Gaillard to see the ruins of Richard the Lionheart’s 12th-century stronghold & take in the remarkable views. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner.
Note: Giverny will be closed during the March 13 & 20 cruise departure dates. Instead of Giverny, guests will visit the gardens of Versailles.
{tab Day 3}Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Full day Normandy Beaches with choice of Arromanches 360° Cinema OR Juno Beach & Canadian Centre OR Tapestry Museum in Bayeux
Visit historic Omaha Beach & choose from several options: a circular cinema that brings D-Day to life; Juno Beach & the Canadian Centre; or travel to Bayeux to view its famous 11th-century tapestry. At the American Cemetery & memorial honoring U.S. soldiers, you may also join a special remembrance ceremony.
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Rouen
FEATURED EXCURSION: Rouen walking discovery tour
During your time in historic Rouen, you’ll see the city's medieval quarter, a large Renaissance clock tower, & the bronze cross marking the site where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. Another highlight is Rouen's Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral, a favorite subject of artist Claude Monet.
{tab Day 5}Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Honfleur walking discovery tour
Travel through Normandy’s bucolic countryside to Honfleur, a charming seaside town painted by generations of artists. Tour the former Smuggler's Harbor of Vieux Bassin—the town's most frequently painted scene—& St. Catherine's Church, built by shipwrights.
{tab Day 6}Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (Auvers sur Oise)
FEATURED EXCURSION: “Vincent van Gogh’s Footsteps” walking discovery tour of Auvers-sur-Oise
Follow in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise, where he spent the last two months of his life & created a number of notable works. You’ll also see the cemetery where Vincent & his brother Theo are buried side by side. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Reception & Gala Dinner.
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FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Paris city tour OR exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter walking tour
Today’s panoramic tour of Paris features all the top sights, with a stop at Luxembourg Gardens for a more intimate perspective of Parisian life. Or, “Do as the Locals Do” on an expertly tour of the lively Latin Quarter & Île de la Cité, the historic centre of Paris & the site of Notre Dame Cathedral.
{{tab Day 8}}Paris (disembark), transfer to the airport
Disembark the ship & transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.
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