Ultimate France (2025)

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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

Starts Bordeaux, France
Ends Provence, France

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TOUR OVERVIEW

The trip "Ultimate France (2025)" is cruise tour that boards in Bordeaux and disembarks in Provence. You will be cruising through France and visit Versailles, Viviers, Bordeaux 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: Cussac Fort Médoc
Day 3: Cadillac
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 Provence 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 123 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 122 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 13 January 2025, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 13 January 2025, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 122 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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