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Splendours of the Seine Cruise - by Air

Revel in the chic city of Paris before traversing a landscape of medieval castles, cathedrals and villages as you cruise through the heart of beautiful Normandy, admiring the splendours of the Seine.

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Eiffel Tower, Paris
Notre Dame, Paris
The Louvre, Paris
Claude Monet Foundation, Giverny
Monet's Garden, Giverny
Japanese Bridge, Giverny
Honfleur harbour
Chateau Vascoeuil near Rouen (optional)
Rouen Cathedral
Half-timbered houses, Rouen
Les Andelys

DAY 1: UK - Paris.

Fly to Paris where you will be met and transferred to your ship, MS Seine Princess, for embarkation. After a welcome cocktail party and dinner on board, enjoy an introductory cruise along the Seine, passing many of Paris' legendary sights including the shimmering Eiffel Tower, stunning Louvre and breathtaking Notre-Dame Cathedral. (D)

DAY 2: Paris.

A fabulous day-long opportunity to savour the unutterable magic of Paris. Start with an optional tour of its landmark attractions, marvelling at everything from the soaring Eiffel Tower to the awesome Notre Dame, grandiose Arc de Triomphe and graceful Champs Elysées. This afternoon, there's free time to explore this beautiful city at your leisure, perhaps dipping into its chic shops and marvellous brasseries, or admiring the stunning collections of art and antiquities at the Louvre. (B, L, D)

DAY 3: Vernon.

After a morning cruising, arrive in the charming town of Vernon - the stepping-stone for an unmissable optional excursion to the Claude Monet Foundation in Giverny. Beautifully restored and maintained, this enchanting pink-and-green house offers an enthralling insight into Monet's everyday life and work. Tour this huge workshop, flooded in the gauzy natural light he loved, admire his pretty, blue living room and yellow dining room and marvel at the celebrated gardens which inspired many of his works, including the lily pond that spurred him to paint his 'Water Lilies' masterpiece and the famed Japanese bridge. (B, L, D)

DAY 4: Caudebec-en-Caux.

Enjoy the scenery this morning as you cruise past charming villages and sheer cliffs towards Caudebec-en-Caux, a quiet town set around a historic square and ornate 15th century Gothic church. In the afternoon, join a fascinating optional tour following the legendary 'Abbey Trail' from Caudebec's church to the ruined, towered Abbey of Jumièges and onto the Church of St Pierre, a marvellous example of 10th century Norman architecture. (B, L, D)

DAY 5: Honfleur.

Enjoy an optional excursion to Normandy's 'Côte Fleurie' or 'Flowered Coast', passing romantic sandy beaches and the elegant resorts of Trouville and Deauville, before stopping at a Calvados distillery in Breuil Castle to sample the famous apple liqueur. Later, revel in the charms of colourful Honfleur, undoubtedly one of France's prettiest ports. Situated on the Seine estuary, this enchanting town has a higgledy-piggledy old quarter crammed with slate-roofed 17th century cottages and cobbled lanes, and boasting the medieval Church of St Catherine, which was made entirely from wood. An optional tour features all of Honfleur's major sights, leading you through its picturesque streets to its quaint harbour, where the waters bob with tiny fishing boats. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Rouen.

During breakfast, wonder at the views as you cruise through serene valleys cast in the soft, subtle light that inspired many great impressionists. Sail under the stupendous Pont de Normandie, a massive cable-stayed bridge spanning the Seine, before arriving in Rouen. This afternoon, join an optional guided tour and immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of this historic city, where Joan of Arc was imprisoned, tried and burnt at the stake in 1431. Admire its crooked cobbled lanes, half-timbered houses and impressive cathedral before visiting the old market place where Joan met her death. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Les Andelys.

After breakfast, your cruise continues to Les Andelys, arriving in time for an optional excursion to the Chateau of Martainville. Built in 1485, this museum of Norman Arts and Traditions displays an array of 15th and 19th century furniture, everyday costumes, jewellery and decorative objects. Return to your ship this evening and enjoy a gala dinner. (B, L, D)

DAY 8: Paris - UK.

After breakfast, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

Note: The 24 April and 7 October departures will be operated by MS Botticelli. Facilities are similar and they are of the same standard.

Early Booking Offer

Book before 1 February to receive a 30 Euro per person drinks voucher.

Drinks with meals included on cruise

Wine, beer, fruit juice, mineral water and one cup of tea or coffee.

Optional Excursion Package

£140 per person

The following optional excursion package can be purchased at the time of booking and includes:

Paris

Day 2 - City tour

Vernon

Day 3 - Excursion to the Claude Monet Foundation in Giverny

Caudebec-en-Caux

Day 4 - Tour following the Abbey Trail

Honfleur

Day 5 - Excursion to Normandy's 'Côte Fleurie' and city tour

Rouen

Day 6 - City tour

Les Andelys

Day 7 - Excursion to the Chateau of Martainville

Note: All optional excursions are subject to change and a minimum number of participants are required for them to operate.

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Splendours of the Seine Cruise - by Air

MS Seine Princess
Twin cabin, MS Seine Princess
Restaurant, MS Seine Princess
Restaurant, MS Seine Princess
Lounge bar, MS Seine Princess
Lounge dance floor, MS Seine Princess
Library and reading room, MS Seine Princess

MS Seine Princess

Offering a welcoming and refined atmosphere, MS Seine Princess is a Prestige Category ship, designed specifically to navigate some of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. With its light, spacious and fully air-conditioned public areas, MS Seine Princess provides accommodation for up to 138 passengers in 67 comfortably furnished cabins and offers a great base from which to enjoy one of the most attractive regions in Europe.

Public Rooms & Facilities

Large sun deck; restaurant and dining room; lounge; bar with dance floor; gift shop.

Dining

Your cruise includes full board. The dining room is large enough to accommodate all passengers in one sitting. Breakfasts are buffet style while lunch and dinner consist of regional specialities and a Serge Dubs wine list. Aperitifs, coffee and digestifs are available at a charge in the lounge bar. Vegetarian meals and any special dietary requirements should be requested at the time of booking. There is a programme of evening entertainment throughout your cruise, along with a complimentary cocktail to welcome you on your first night and a gala dinner on the final evening.

Cabins

All cabins are outside cabins and have twin or double beds; air-conditioning/climate control; TV; radio; safety deposit box; hairdryer; shower and wc. Your holiday price includes a main deck cabin, or you may choose to upgrade.

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Cabin Categories & Descriptions:

Twin/double main deck cabin with large window

Twin/double upper deck cabin with large window

MS Seine Princess

MS Seine Princess Sun Deck
MS Seine Princess Upper Deck
MS Seine Princess Main Deck

Upper Deck twin or double cabin with large window

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