Ultimate France (2025)

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 22 days
  • tour type Cruise
  • age requirement 2-99 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • Tour Code BM-24029
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Bordeaux, France
  • Ends Arles, France
  • +14
TOUR OVERVIEW
The trip "Ultimate France (2025)" is cruise tour that boards in Bordeaux and disembarks in Arles. You will be cruising through France and visit Paris, Lyon, Libourne and 13 other destinations. The "Ultimate France (2025)" trip takes 22 days and include cabin accommodation onboard the cruise ship and others. Please see the package includes section for specific details.

This triumvirate of France brings you the very best of each region—Paris and the Normandy coast in the north, vineyard-rich Bordeaux in the southwest, and the sun-drenched Mediterranean delights of Burgundy and Provence. You’ll tour glamorous capital cities in leisure and style, explore ancient villages still unspoiled by modern life, and walk in the footsteps of famous artists such as Monet and Van Gogh. With Uniworld’s extraordinary excursions, you’ll visit the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, taste incomparable wines in Bordeaux, stroll the charming medieval lanes of Viviers, peruse a farmers market in Southern France, and take a scenic bike ride through Lyon before seeing the city spectacularly illuminated at night. All the while, savor the renowned wines and cooking traditions that have made French cuisine the most revered in the world.

Ultimate France is a combination of Paris & Normandy, Brilliant Bordeaux, and Burgundy & Provence.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Bordeaux (Embark)
  • Day 2: Cadillac
  • Day 3: Cussac Fort Médoc
  • Day 4: Blaye, Bourg sur Gironde
  • Day 5: Libourne (Saint-Émilion)
  • Day 6: Libourne, Bordeaux
  • Day 7: Bordeaux
  • Day 8: Bordeaux (Disembark), Transfer to Paris via High-Speed TGV Train (Embark)
  • Day 9: La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny
  • Day 10: Rouen
  • Day 11: Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat)
  • Day 12: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
  • Day 13: Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles)
  • Day 14: Paris
  • Day 15: Paris (Disembark), Transfer to Lyon via High-Speed TGV Train (Embark)
  • Day 16: Lyon
  • Day 17: Mâcon (Beaune)
  • Day 18: Tain-l’Hermitage (Tournon)
  • Day 19: Viviers
  • Day 20: Avignon
  • Day 21: Arles
  • Day 22: Arles (Disembark)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 21-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the breathtaking S.S. Bon Voyage, the magical S.S. Joie de Vivre and the striking S.S. Catherine
  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
  • Free Wi-Fi
Meals
  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 21 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 21 dinners
  • 3 Captain’s Welcome and 3 Captain’s Farewell Receptions
  • 3 Welcome and 3 Farewell Gala Dinners
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
Transport
  • Cruise Ship
Excursions
  • 18 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Guided “Let's Go,” “Do as the Locals Do,” and “Village Day” programs
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
  • Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experiences
  • 1 country: France
  • 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
  • Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
  • Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
  • TGV train between Lyon and Paris, and Paris and Bordeaux
  • Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Bordeaux and from Arles are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Ultimate France (2025) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Ultimate France (2025) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 121 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 120 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 26 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 26 July 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 120 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Ultimate France (2025) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Ultimate France (2025) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • This trip requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 atleast 14 days before embarkation. Young children who are not eligible to be vaccinated will be required to provide a negative PCR or Antigen test result taken within 72 hours of embarkation.
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