Itinerary
- Day 1
Mantes-la-Jolie
You'll arrive in Mantes-la-Jolie, a charming historic town sitting on the Seine about 50km from Paris. This is where your river cruise kicks off. After getting settled into your cabin, you'll have time to get familiar with the ship and meet other passengers onboard.
- Meals
- Snack (Embarkation snack)
Landmarks/POIs Mantes-la-Jolie - Day 2
Rouen
The ship pulls into Rouen, Normandy's capital, and you'll get your first look at this historic city. You can't miss the Big Clock here, a 600-year-old astronomical clock that's one of the oldest in the world with just a single hand marking the hour. Spend the day walking around and taking in the medieval character of the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Landmarks/POIs Big Clock (Gros Horloge) - Day 3
Rouen
Another full day in Rouen gives you the chance to explore at your own speed. You'll want to see the Big Clock again if you didn't catch it yesterday, check out the medieval architecture scattered throughout, and just wander the streets. There's plenty of history packed into this Normandy capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Landmarks/POIs Big Clock (Gros Horloge) - Day 4
Rouen to Le Havre
The ship heads downstream from Rouen toward Le Havre, arriving at this major Normandy port where the Seine meets the water. Once you dock, you can check out the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, which has a lot worth seeing if you want to venture off the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Landmarks/POIs Le Havre Historic Centre - Day 5
Le Havre
You'll have the full day to explore Le Havre at this mouth of the Seine. The UNESCO World Heritage historic centre is a good place to start, and the port city itself has several attractions to keep you busy. By evening you'll head back to the ship before departing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Landmarks/POIs Le Havre Historic Centre - Day 6
Caudebec-en-Caux
Early in the day you'll arrive in Caudebec-en-Caux, a small charming town in one of France's greener regions. The place is known for its flower-filled gardens and historic buildings, including the Church of Notre Dame and the Templar House. You'll have until evening to look around before the ship departs.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Landmarks/POIs Church of Notre Dame, Caudebec-en-Caux - Day 7
Vernon
Morning brings a stop in Les Andelys, a quiet riverside town where you can see the ruins of Château Gaillard perched above. From there you'll move on to Vernon for the afternoon. The highlight here is visiting Claude Monet's house and gardens in nearby Giverny, where you'll see the water lilies and pond that inspired so many of his paintings.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Visit Claude Monet's house and garden in Giverny
Landmarks/POIs Château Gaillard Claude Monet's House and Garden - Day 8
La Roche-Guyon - Le Pecq/Paris
You'll leave Vernon early and head to La Roche-Guyon for the morning. The Château there is impressive, and you can take a guided tour through the rooms and gardens while looking out over the Seine valley. After lunch, you'll arrive at Le Pecq near Paris, close to the birthplace of Louis XIV.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Château de La Roche-Guyon
Landmarks/POIs Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 9
Le Pecq/Paris
This is your last full day on the water in Le Pecq. You can explore this charming town and visit the nearby birthplace of Louis XIV if you're interested. Enjoy your final evening onboard the ship, knowing tomorrow morning you'll be heading back to reality.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Comprehensive breakfast buffet with live-cooking stations), Lunch (Comprehensive lunch buffet with live-cooking stations), Dinner (Comprehensive dinner buffet with live-cooking stations)
- Day 10
Mantes-la-Jolie
Your Seine river cruise wraps up as you return to Mantes-la-Jolie where everything started. You'll disembark early in the morning and head off to wherever your next adventure takes you from this historic town.
Landmarks/POIs Mantes-la-Jolie
