Cruising the Seine – Paris & Northern France

Tour Overview:

Inspirational landscapes and stunning natural beauty form the backdrop of this river cruise. Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of delightful little towns, admire the imposing Chalk Cliffs on the Alabaster Coast, and stroll through the small seafaring and artistic town of Honfleur. Starting and ending in the crowning glory of Paris, you will have the chance to enjoy a stroll down the Champs-lyses.

Your Holiday Includes:

• Just You Holiday Director

• Return rail travel from St Pancras on the Eurostar to Paris

• Overseas transfers, other transportation, and porterage

• 7 nights onboard Nicko cruises – Seine Comtesse

• 20 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners

• Unlimited drinks package*

• All gratuities and WIFI on the cruise

• All port fees

Itinerary:

Day 1: London – Paris

Make your own way to London St Pancras for the Eurostar to Paris where we will transfer you to your cruise. After time to settle into your cabin, meet your traveling companions over a welcome drink prior to dinner. Meals included: D

Day 2: Paris – Rouen

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and morning while sailing to Rouen, the capital of Normandy. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a guided tour through this gothic open-air museum, home to historic churches and a cobble-stoned center with half-timbered houses. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 3: Le Havre – Honfleur

Awake this morning in Le Havre. After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour to Honfleur – a seafaring and artistic town. Enjoy a stroll along its picturesque narrow streets lined by timber-framed houses. After lunch on board, there is the option of taking a guided tour of Le Havre and then on to the seaside resort of tretat (book and pay onboard the cruise). Meals included: B,L,D

Day 4: Caudebec-en-Caux – Rouen

After breakfast, enjoy a tour to Monastery Road to see the impressive Jumiges monastery and St Martin de Boscherville. Enjoy an evening of French Chanson onboard tonight. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 5: Vernon

This morning you are at leisure in Vernon, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before exploring this historical town situated on the Seine. An optional excursion (book and pay onboard the cruise) is available to Giverny to visit Monet’s house and garden. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 6: Conflans Saint-Honorine – Paris

A day at leisure to enjoy cruising back to Paris. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 7: Paris

Enjoy a guided tour of Paris including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elyses, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 8: Paris – London

After breakfast onboard, we’ll disembark the ship and transfer to Paris Gare du Nord station.