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NZ $38,158 per person

Cruise & Rail: Istanbul to Paris (2026) (Istanbul to Paris, 2026)

15 days

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From Istanbul to Paris

4.7

89 traveler reviews

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Operator: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
Ages 16+

Places You’ll See

Istanbul
Sofia
Belgrade
Postojna
Vienna
Paris
Rouen

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Highlights

Explore ancient Sofia and its Roman ruins
Savor Serbian flavors and Rakija in Belgrade
Experience a private concert in Vienna
Tour Champagne vineyards and taste sparkling wines
Visit Monet's Gardens and Normandy's beaches

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Istanbul
Day 2 Istanbul (Embark)
Day 3 Sofia
Day 4 Belgrade
Day 5 Postojna, Vienna
Day 6 Vienna
Day 7 Champagne, Paris (Disembark)
Day 8 Paris (Embark)
Day 9 La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny
Day 10 Rouen
Day 11 Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat)
Day 12 Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Day 13 Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles)
Day 14 Paris
Day 15 Paris (Disembark)

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Operated by

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

4.7

(89 reviews)

Number of tours

146

Age Range

16 to 100 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

95%

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Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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Sustainability Programs

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Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Ship

S.S Joie de Vivre
Uniworld’s latest pride and joy, the magnificent S.S. Joie de Vivre, is symbolic of the quintessential French philosophy ‘joy of living… Read more
Capacity
Built
2017
Guests
128
Crew
54
Length
125 m
Width
11.4 m
Suites
10
Staterooms
54
Registry
The Netherlands
Gross Tonnage
Electricity
110/220 volts
Beam
Cruising Speed
Generators
Engines
Draft
Approx. 5.7 ft
Cabin
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
4.7

sabine
· August 4th, 2024
Well looked after all the way around...attention to detail requests were attended to with pleasure. Interesting stops along the way...great information on the tours. Very well organised. Loved the food and the whole experience
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Jerome
· April 5th, 2024
The ship, staff, food and hospitality experience were first class. Little touches like free transfers to airport, free self-serve laundry, and the all inclusive 24/7 aspect of the ship were added benefits. Overall a great experience.
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Marta
· October 30th, 2024
Excellent food and services.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 307862

Currencies
€
Euro
Austria and France
лв.
Bulgarian Lev
Bulgaria
$
US Dollar
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Serbia
Type E
Serbia
Type F
Serbia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria and Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before December 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 4th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 125 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Please familiarize yourself with the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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