Magical Seine Cruise

Upon arrival in Paris, find your own way to the port in Paris (transfer not included). Check-in begins at 04:00 PM. Today you embark on the vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening enjoy your welcome dinner with live music in the lounge as your cruise departs at 2000 Hrs.

Dinner and overnight on board

After breakfast, enjoy morning and afternoon cruising towards Rouen, the capital of the northern French region of Normandy, which is a port city on the river Seine. Important in the Roman era and Middle Ages, it has Gothic churches, such as Saint-Maclou and Saint-Ouen, and a cobblestoned pedestrian center with medieval half-timbered houses. The skyline is dominated by the spires of Cathédrale Notre-Dame, much-painted by Impressionist Claude Monet. The Cruise will sail for Le Havre at 19:00 Hrs.

Dinner and overnight on board

Optional: Rouen city tour: Price is Part of Excursion package

Join us on a tour of the birthplace of Gustave Flaubert. Numerous Gothic buildings give the impression of being in an open-air museum. The Norman capital lives from contrasts: old half-timbered houses and churches in the center and on the banks of the Seine high harbor cranes next to banal post-war buildings. Victor Hugo once called Rouen the city of a hundred steeples. Countless buildings were destroyed by bombing during World War II, especially in the area between the cathedral and the Seine. Nevertheless, about 2000 half-timbered houses are still preserved today. You will be amazed by the charm of this city.

Enjoy your breakfast as you reach Le Havre early in the morning. Le Havre was greatly destroyed in World War II and rebuilt to be an important port city in Normandy. You have an opportunity to explore the Normandy coastline such as the Ètretat’s cliff-top paths for a view of steep rocks with impressive needle-like formations. Nearby, you may visit the city of Honfleur, where the Seine meets the Atlantic. This harbor town is regarded as a jewel on the Côte Fleurie and is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. The Cruise will sail for Caudebec en Caux at 19:00 Hrs.

Dinner and overnight on board

Optional: Excursion to the picturesque and artist town of Honfleur: Price is Part of Excursion package

At the mouth of the Seine where it meets the English Channel is the “picturesque Honfleur”, which has a long history, but also presents itself as a future-oriented harbor city. Visiting Honfleur means immersing yourself in history and finding yourself again in a unique environment. The historical harbor basin, the picturesque streets and traditional half-timbered houses make this small artist town one of the most charming coastal towns in Normandy. In the heart of the old sailors’ district, you will find a unique building, a real must-see: Sainte Catherine’s Church (15th-16th century) is the largest wooden church in France with a separate bell tower.

Optional: Guided tour of Le Havre with excursion to the seaside resort Étretat: Only Bookable onboard

Étretat is a French seaside resort, which is impressive mainly due to the steep rocky cliffs with their imposing rock formations. The town, which is located on the high Chalk Cliffs, is one of the most beautiful places on the Alabaster Coast. Numerous painters, including Monet, Courbet and Isabey, drew their inspiration from here, putting the countryside around the seaside resort onto canvas. Numerous authors also succumbed to the charm of Étretat. The composer Offenbach was also greatly attracted to the little town, which is why he had a villa built there. During your stay, let yourself be enchanted by this unique flair.

You will reach Caudebec en Caux before sunrise. Caudebec-en-Caux, nestled along the Seine River in Normandy, charms visitors with its picturesque riverside setting and historic architecture. Explore its quaint streets, admire the Gothic church, and soak in the peaceful ambiance of this delightful French town. In the afternoon Cruising from Caudebec-en-Caux to Rouen offers a picturesque journey along the Seine River, passing through the beautiful Normandy countryside. Today, enjoy a French chanson evening on board. The cruise will sail for Vernon at 23:30 Hrs.

Dinner and overnight on board

Optional: Excursion to the monastery road with Jumieges monastery and St. Martin de Boscherville: Price is Part of Excursion package.

The French writer Victor Hugo already called the Abbey of Jumièges \"the most beautiful ruin in France\". The imposing ruins still captivate visitors today and are a testimony to Romanesque architecture. The former Dominican abbey of St. Martin de Boscherville dates from the 12th century. Its late Romanesque church impresses with its simple architecture, while the adjacent chapter house is lavishly decorated with sculptures.

After breakfast, enjoy your morning cruising towards Vernon, a commune in the French department of Eure, an administrative region of Normandy, northern France. It lies on the banks of the river Seine, about midway between Paris and Rouen. The town is known for its production of engines by the SNECMA group. In the afternoon the cruise will sail from Vernon to Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. Enjoy dinner.

Overnight on board

Optional: Giverny excursion to the Monet house with its garden and the water lily pond: Only Bookable onboard

Giverny is the inspiration and home of the genius Claude Monet—a world-renowned master impressionist painter. Explore the beautiful grounds and get a look at Monet’s elegant and magnificent residence and take a walk through the water and flower gardens that he captures in his famous masterpieces, take part in a Guided Visit to the amazing Bizy Castle—also named “Normandy’s Versailles” because of its marvelous courtyard, incredible water garden, and stables.

After breakfast, the morning is to explore Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. The name of Conflans derives from its position at the confluence of the Seine and Oise rivers. The Latin word ‘confluentes’ means ‘(at the) merging of rivers. The name is like that of Koblenz in Germany, a city situated at the confluence of the Rhein and Mosel rivers. The name of Sainte-Honorine was added circa 1200 and refers to St. Honorina who is the oldest revered virgin martyr of Normandy. Legend has it that her body was thrown into the Seine near Le Havre and drifted to the site of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. There it was collected and buried by the Christian community. In the afternoon you will return to your cruise as it sails back towards Paris.

Dinner and overnight on board

Optional: Excursion to the James Bond film set “Château de Chantilly”: Only Bookable onboard

France’s splendid Château de Chantilly castle is located 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Paris. Rebuilt after the French Revolution, the palace that stands today dates to the 19th century and is renowned for its opulence. It is also home to the Musée Condé: considered one of the country's most important art collections.

Optional: Visit a Cabaret show in Paris in the evening: Only Bookable onboard

Feast your senses on the vibrant color and charisma of the ‘Féerie’ show at Paris’ iconic Moulin Rouge during an extravagant evening in the City of Light. Take a seat in the atmospheric theater and prepare for a dazzling spectacle of drama, dance and music. See elaborately dressed showgirls dominate the stage; marvel at dancers as they perform compelling choreography.

Morning breakfast onboard before reaching French Capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the river Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Enjoy a guided tour through the cosmopolitan city of Paris with the most famous sights, such as the Eiffel Tower or the Champs-Élysées (included). Upon your return enjoy your final night of the voyage with music and the farewell dinner.

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Optional: Guided city of Paris: Price is Part of Excursion package

The French capital on the Seine is home to countless ecclesiastical and secular buildings, streets, squares, museums, and parks which attract tourists from all over the world every day. The Seine promenade in Paris was added to the World Heritage List in 1991. During a city tour through the French metropolis, you will see the most important sights, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc of Triumph, Notre Dame Cathedral or the Champs-Élysées. With a short walk through the Parc du Luxembourg, you will enjoy the tranquility in the hectic city and let the many impressions of this unforgettable visit to the city of love take effect.

Optional: Montmartre excursion with a visit to the famous Sacré-Coeur Basilica: Only Bookable onboard

This exclusive gastronomic tour puts the tastiest treats of Paris—from gourmet cheeses to delicate pastries— at your fingertips. Get insider knowledge on the most happening hotspots in Montmartre, the city’s cobblestoned arts district, and meet some of the most talented food artisans in the capital. The gigantic dome and snow-white facade gazing down over the city from the Butte de Montmartre (Montmartre Hill), the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur—or Basilica of the Sacred Heart—is one of Paris’ most magnificent monuments.

After you have enjoyed breakfast on board, you will have until 9:00 am to disembark the river cruise in Paris. Make your own way to the airport for your flight back home.