DAY 1: UK - Paris.
Fly to Paris where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your ship. After a welcome cocktail party and dinner on board, enjoy an introductory cruise along the Seine by night, passing many of Paris' legendary sights including the shimmering Eiffel Tower, stunning Louvre and breathtaking Notre-Dame Cathedral. (D)

DAY 2: Paris.
A fabulous daylong 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 marvellous brasseries, chic shops or admiring the stunning collections of art and antiquities at the Louvre. This evening, why not round off your visit in style with an optional cabaret evening? (B, L, D)

DAY 3: Vernon.
After a morning's 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 Japanese bridge and lily pond that spurred him to paint his 'Water Lilies' masterpiece. (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 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 drift through serene valleys cast in the soft, subtle light that inspired many great impressionists. Grab your camera as you cruise 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: Rouen - Les Andelys.
After breakfast, your cruise continues to Les Andelys, arriving in time for an optional excursion to the Chateau of Vascoeuil. This exquisite chateau is a vision in stone and houses wonderful art collections. There's time to roam around its manicured grounds and interiors, all decorated with stunning artworks and sculptures by Dali and other great names. (B, L, D)

DAY 8: Paris - UK.
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Paris airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)