A Paris and Normandy river cruise has all the cosmopolitan trappings you would come to expect from such a stylish country. Watch iconic sights such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower float by as you enjoy delectable meals on board a Normandy river cruise.
Paris & Normandy Cruise 2012
Enjoy a picturesque cruise on the wonderful Seine
Enjoy an enchanting all inclusive cruise along the River Seine, from the bright lights and romance of Paris to the incomparable charm of Honfleur. Relax and enjoy serene journeys surrounded by the beauty of the Norman countryside on our Paris and Normandy river cruise.
Key features:
- Paris
- 4-night cruise with all meals included
- Optional walking tour of historic Rouen
- Gala evening on board
- Optional shore excursion to the Chateau of Martainville
- Optional walking tour of Honfleur
- Optional excursion to visit a local Calvados Distillery
Included:
- Return rail travel
- 1 night's hotel accommodation with breakfast
- 4 night cruise in twin main-deck cabin with all meals included
- Selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Gala evening on board
- The services of a Tour Manager
- Single room prices include the supplement for single occupancy throughout: £215
Transport Used: Train, river cruise ship
Tour highlights
- Paris
- 4-night cruise with all meals included
- Optional walking tour of historic Rouen
- Gala evening on board
- Optional shore excursion to the Chateau of Martainville
- Optional walking tour of Honfleur
- Optional excursion to visit a local Calvados Distillery
Day 1 - London to Paris on the Eurostar
We leave St Pancras International by Eurostar for Paris. On arrival in the French capital we transfer to the Mercure Gare de Lyon, where we overnight. You are free this evening to dine in a local restaurant.
Day 2 - Exploring Paris
Today you are at leisure to explore Paris. It is a chance to visit some of the fantastic sights that we see on tonight's dinner cruise. In the afternoon we transfer to our floating hotel, the MS Botticelli or MS France, our home for the next four nights. After a welcome cocktail, we enjoy dinner on board while cruising through the French capital. During our dinner cruise we see the illuminated sights of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais, the Orangerie, the Louvre and Notre-Dame Cathedral. (B,D)
Day 3 - Les Andelys and Rouen
Our day begins with breakfast on board as we cruise away from Paris. We sail through a number of locks as we make our way past some of the region's delightful towns and villages, including Conflans St Honorine, the bustling town of Vernon and on towards Les Andelys. This afternoon you can join an optional shore excursion to visit the Château of Martainville, a fantastic 15th century Renaissance castle. We rejoin the boat in Rouen, the former capital of Normandy. After dinner this evening you have the chance to join an optional walking tour of the historic Old City. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Honfleur
This morning we arrive in the pretty fishing port of Honfleur, located on the Norman coast. Honfleur was the inspiration for artists like Monet, Courbet and Boudin who chose this historic fishing port as the location for the Ecole de Honfleur, an artists' colony which inspired the Impressionist movement. Despite its popularity, Honfleur retains its timeless character and charm. An optional walking tour of Honfleur explores the picturesque streets and visits Saint Catherine Church, built entirely of wood. Our optional excursion this afternoon includes a visit to a local Calvados distillery for a tour and tasting of Normandy's celebrated spirit. We leave Honfleur after dinner, sailing under the superb Pont de Normandie and up the Seine. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Gala evening
We spend the day cruising upstream, passing charming towns and villages as we head through the picturesque countryside that lines the banks of the Seine. During the cruise we enjoy a traditionally Parisian "guinguette" experience on board. This evening we have dinner and a gala evening on board to celebrate the final night of the cruise. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Homeward bound
We reach Paris this morning, where we transfer to the station and connect with the Eurostar to St Pancras International in London. (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
These meals, where shown, are included in the price of your holiday.
| Departure date | Single Room Prices From | Twin Double Prices From | Rail Class | Holiday Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2012 | £1,000 | £785 | Standard | 2SNR01 |
| 22 Jun 2012 | £1,040 | £825 | Standard | 2SNR02 |
| 08 Jul 2012 | £1,040 | £825 | Standard | 2SNR03 |
| 23 Jul 2012 | £1,010 | £795 | Standard | 2SNR04 |
| 30 Aug 2012 | £1,010 | £795 | Standard | 2SNR05 |
All prices are per person and assume full occupancy of the room.
What's Included
- Return rail travel
- 1 night's hotel accommodation with breakfast
- 4 night cruise in twin main-deck cabin with all meals included
- Selected wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Gala evening on board
- The services of a Tour Manager
- Single room prices include the supplement for single occupancy throughout: £215
Not Included
- Cancellation and travel insurance: from £19.50 per person
- Optional excursions to visit the Chateau of Martainville, walking tour of Rouen, walking tour of Honfleur and a visit to a local Calvados distillery for a tour and tasting of Normandy's celebrated spirit.
To book, call Treyn Holidays on 01904 734 250 Quoting TravelRecipes
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