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Enjoy an intensive insight into French life combined with scenic beauty on this diverse cruise on Seine River!
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Easy Tours are accessible for all travelers. There will be limited periods of standing or walking during sightseeing excursions as pre-booked transportation will take passengers between destinations.
This cruise journey starts and ends in Paris, a fascinating journey into the past of the Impressionist Masters, through some of the most beautiful landscapes of France. This tour travels along the Seine River into Normandy, one of the most beautiful regions of France. Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of delightful little towns and admire the imposing Chalk Cliffs on the Alabaster Coast. This cruise goes all the way up to Le Havre. You can relax as a troll through the small seafaring and artist town of Honfleur. The cruise will complete in Paris with an opportunity to explore the exciting and culture-packed cosmopolitan capital of France before your final departure.
Private Tour
Prices are per person on a Twin/Double room sharing basis in Main Deck Cabin. Cabin upgrades to Middle & Upper Decks are available through the booking process.
A single supplement is available, starting at CAD 1899 per person
Disclaimer: Kindly note that optional tours must be booked in advance to secure availability. Please be aware that optional tours booked on board are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Make your own way to the airport for your flight to Paris. Enjoy inflight meals and services on board.
Overnight on board flight
Upon arrival in Paris, you will be transfered to the port in Paris. Check-in begins at 05:00 PM. Today you embark the vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening enjoys your welcome dinner with live music in the lounge.
Dinner and overnight on board
After breakfast, enjoy morning and afternoon cruising toward Rouen — the capital of the northern French region of Normandy. This port city lies along the River Seine. Important in the Roman era and Middle Ages, it has Gothic churches, such as Saint-Maclou and Saint-Ouen, and a cobblestoned pedestrian center with medieval half-timbered houses. The skyline is dominated by the spires of Cathédrale Notre-Dame, much-painted by Impressionist Claude Monet.
Dinner and overnight on board
Optional: Excursion to “Gothic open-air museum” of Rouen: Price is Part of Optional tour package
Rouen is often called the “Ville musée” (Museum Town). Do not miss the fascinating heritage with Gothic churches and mansions, restored, half-timbered houses and well-maintained public gardens. Visit the cathedral that inspired Claude Monet and the modern Church of Joan of Arc with its magnificent 16th-century stained-glass windows. See the “Gros Horloge,” the astronomical clock, and the Parliament of Normandy. Also, in Rouen is the “Place du Vieux Marché”, the site where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake.
After breakfast, enjoy morning cruising towards Le Havre. Le Havre which was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt to be an important port city in Normandy. You have an opportunity to explore the Normandy coastline such as the Ètretat’s cliff-top paths for a view of steep rocks with impressive needle-like formations. Nearby, you may visit the city of Honfleur, where the Seine meets the Atlantic. This harbor town is regarded as a jewel on the Côte Fleurie and is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
Dinner and overnight on board
Optional: Excursion to the picturesque and artist town of Honfleur: Price is Part of Optional tour package
At the mouth of the Seine where it meets the English Channel is the “picturesque Honfleur”, which has a long history, but which also presents itself as a future-oriented harbour city. Visiting Honfleur means immersing yourself in history and finding yourself again in a unique environment. The historical harbour basin, the picturesque streets and traditional half-timbered houses make this small artist town one of the most charming coastal towns in Normandy. In the heart of the old sailors’ district, you will find a unique building, a real must-see: Sainte Catherine’s Church (15th-16th century) is the largest wooden church in France with a separate bell tower.
Optional: Guided tour of Le Havre with excursion to the seaside resort Étretat: Only Bookable onboard
Étretat is a French seaside resort, which is impressive mainly due to the steep rocky cliffs with their imposing rock formations. The town, which is located on the high Chalk Cliffs, is one of the most beautiful places on the Alabaster Coast. Numerous painters, including Monet, Courbet and Isabey, drew their inspiration from here, putting the countryside around the seaside resort onto canvas. Numerous authors also succumbed to the charm of Étretat. The composer Offenbach was also greatly attracted to the little town, which is why he had a villa built there. During your stay, let yourself be enchanted by this unique flair.
Morning breakfast on board as you cruise, In Caudebec en Caux, whisch one of it smajor highlight is the 15th century gothic style church of Notre-Dame, so attractively ornate that Henry IV said was the most beautiful church in his kingdom. Today you can enjoy excursion of the monastery road.
Dinner and overnight on board
Optional: Excursion to the monastery road with Jumieges monastery and St. Martin de Boscherville: Price is Part of Optional tour package
Embark on an excursion along the Monastery Road to visit the impressive Jumièges Abbey and St. Martin de Boscherville. The French writer Victor Hugo once described Jumièges Abbey as 'the most beautiful ruin in France.' The imposing ruins still attract visitors and are a testimony to Romanesque architecture. In Saint-Martin de Boscherville, situated on a bend in the river, stands one of the finest Romanesque abbeys of Haute Normandy. We will inspect the complex from the outside. Enjoy an evening of French Chanson on board.
After breakfast, enjoy morning cruising towards Vernon.Vernon is a commune in the French department of Eure, administrative region of Normandy, northern France. It lies on the banks of the river Seine, about midway between Paris and Rouen. The town is known for its production of engines by the SNECMA group. Return to the ship and enjoy entertainment on board.
Dinner and overnight on board
Optional: Giverny excursion to the Monet house with its garden and the water lily pond: Only Bookable onboard
Giverny is the inspiration and home of the genius Claude Monet—a world renowned master impressionist painter. Explore the beautiful grounds and get a look at Monet’s elegant and magnificent residence and take a walk through the water and flower gardens that he captures in his famous masterpieces, take part in a Guided Visit to the amazing Bizy Castle—also named “Normandy’s Versailles” because of its marvelous courtyard, incredible water garden, and stables.
After breakfast, enjoy morning cruising towards Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. The name of Conflans is derived from its position at the confluence of the Seine and Oise rivers. The Latin word ‘confluentes’ means (at the) merging of rivers. The name is like that of Koblenz in Germany, a city situated at the confluence of the Rhein and Mosel rivers. The name of Sainte-Honorine was added circa 1200 and refers to St. Honorina who is the oldest revered virgin martyr of Normandy. Legend has it that her body was thrown into the Seine near Le Havre and drifted to the site of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. There it was collected and buried by the Christian community. In the evening you will return to your cruise as it sails back towards Paris.
Dinner and overnight on board
Optional: Excursion to the James Bond film set “Château de Chantilly”: Only Bookable onboard
France’s splendid Château de Chantilly castle is located 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Paris. Rebuilt after the French Revolution, the palace that stands today dates to the 19th century and is renowned for its opulence. It is also home to the Musée Condé: considered one of the country's most important art collections.
Optional: Visit to a Cabaret show in Paris in the evening: Only Bookable onboard
Feast your senses on the vibrant color and charisma of the ‘Féerie’ show at Paris’ iconic Moulin Rouge during an extravagant evening in the City of Light. Take a seat in the atmospheric theater and prepare for a dazzling spectacle of drama, dance and music. See elaborately dressed show girls dominate the stage; marvel at dancers as they perform compelling choreography.
Enjoy breakfast on board before arriving in the French capital, Paris — a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Enjoy guided tour through the cosmopolitan city of Paris with the most famous sights, such as the Eiffel Tower or the Champs-Élysées (included). Upon your return enjoy your final night of the voyage with music and the farewell dinner.
Dinner and overnight on board
Optional: Guided city of Paris: Price is Part of Optional tour package
The French capital on the Seine is home to countless ecclesiastical and secular buildings, streets, squares, museums, and parks which attract tourists from all over the world every day. The Seine promenade in Paris was added to the World Heritage List in 1991. During a city tour through the French metropolis, you will see the most important sights, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, or the Champs-Élysées. With a short walk through the Parc du Luxembourg, you will enjoy the tranquility in the hectic city and let the many impressions of this unforgettable visit to the city of love take effect.
Optional: Montmartre excursion with a visit to the famous Sacré-Coeur Basilica: Only Bookable onboard
This exclusive gastronomic tour puts the tastiest treats of Paris—from gourmet cheeses to delicate pastries— at your fingertips. Get insider knowledge on the most happening hotspots in Montmartre, the city’s cobblestoned arts district, and meet some of the most talented food artisans in the capital. The gigantic dome and snow-white facade gazing down over the city from the Butte de Montmartre (Montmartre Hill), the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur—or Basilica of the Sacred Heart—is one of Paris’ most magnificent monuments.
After you have enjoyed breakfast on board, you will have until 9:00am to disembark the river cruise in Paris. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
Our MS SEINE COMTESSE is a true countess. She glides through the romantic Normandy elegantly and in style. Generously furnished cabins with a lot of comfort are waiting for your duration of the trip. Fantastic panoramas are not guaranteed by large panorama windows in the cabins, but also in the other public areas. Frances cuisine is world-famous. And naturally you will also experience that on-board. Dishes prepared fresh every day are always a poem and round-off the unforgettable travelling experience duly
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Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
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What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
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When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
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Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
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