FRANCE: Boutique Cruise : Seine Valley River Cruise : Paris – Paris (port to port) – 5 days

Destination:  FRANCE: Paris Seine River Cruise

Tour Commences In:  Paris

Tour Concludes in:  Paris

Number of Days:  5 days / 4 nights

Tour Style; Ship Cruise (groups, couples)

Accommodation: Modern Boutique Ship

Meals: Breakfasts; 4: Lunches; 3: Dinners; 4:

Leaders: One or more professional local guides

Transportation: Ship - Cruise & Bus for Excursions

Tour Grading: Moderate: Suitable for travellers with an average level of fitness and mobility

Cruise Highlights

• Begin and end your journey in the City of Light, one of the world’s most celebrated cultural capitals.

•    Enjoy authentic Parisian ambiance on board and a perfect mixture of history and nature

• Join us for an extensive overview of the Seine

• Visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles Experience the grandeur of France’s most iconic royal residence

• Discover the charming riverside towns of Poissy and Mantes-la-Jolie

• Marvel at Normandy’s dramatic white cliffs of alabaster, along the English channel

• Visit the picturesque harbour town of Honfleur, with its cobbled streets,  colourful houses, and soak up the artistic charm that inspired generations of painters.

• Discover historic medieval Rouen — the ‘Museum City’ with half-timbered houses and visit remarkable Gothic churches, including the famous Rouen Cathedral.

• Relax on board while sailing past rolling countryside, historic villages, and picturesque Norman landscapes.

Cruise Program:

Day 1:    Paris – “Paris by night":    (D)
Guests are invited to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. Once you have settled comfortably into your cabins, join us for a welcome cocktail and an introduction to our crew. Dinner will be served on board, Later, we’ll cruise through Paris by night, taking in the city’s illuminated landmarks.  (depending on water levels)

Day 2:    Poissy – Mantes-la Jolie:    (B/L/D)
We’ll arrive in Poissy early in the morning.
Join us for proposed optional afternoon excursions:
Guided tour of the Château de Malmaison
Walking tour of the gardens at the palace of Versailles
Guided tour of the Château de Versailles
We'll return on board and start cruising towards Honfleur.

Day 3:    Honfleur:    (B/L/D)
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Honfleur.
This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Stroll along La Côte d'Albâtre between cliffs and villages.
DISCOVERY: Hike across the cliffs of Étretat to bask in the landscapes that have been dramatically shaped by weather and erosion. (Duration: 1h30 to 2h, 5km, elevation gain: 100m)
We'll return on board in Honfleur and sail towards Rouen through the night. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.

Day 4:    Honfleur – Rouen:      (B/L/D)
Join us on an optional excursion for a Guided tour on foot of Rouen.
We'll spend the afternoon cruising. An authentic "guinguette” will recreate the atmosphere "of Sundays on the banks of the Marne.” We'll cruise through magnificent landscapes of steep chalk cliffs. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Day 5:    Paris:   Cruise Concludes:    (B)
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m.

End of our services.

it is time to say farewell to acquaintances, new-found friends.

At your leisure before transferring to the airport for your onward or homebound journey.

Depending on your departure itinerary, you may have time for some last-minute sightseeing and shopping. We are able to organise our private guide to accompany you.

Some guests may wish to stay another day or more. Please don’t hesitate to contact Boutique Tours & Travel for further travel arrangements

MS Deborah:
A canal barge cruise is an authentic and timeless experience. A privileged moment where you take the time to discover “la douce France” in a different way.

• Year of construction: 2016

• Number of decks: 2

• Crew members: 6

• Length: 38,5 meters

• Width: 5,07 meters

• Number of cabins: 11

• Number of passengers: 22
  PRM cabin(1): 1

UPPER DECK:  1 CABIN with high windows • 1 PRM cabin(1) - 1 large bed - 11 m2

MAIN DECK:  10 CABINS with high windows • 10 double cabins - 2 single beds - 9 m2

AMENITIES:

• TV

• Bathroom with shower and toilet

• Towels

• Hair dryer

• Telephone (for internal calls only)

• Safe

• Independent air-conditioning

• Electricity 220V

• Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

TEMPORARY EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER:
Valid only during your cruise: 00 33 (0)6 85 07 82 33

Cruise Includes:

• Official welcome from the captain and crew

• Welcome cocktail & dinner

• All meals included; as per program

• Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)

• Double occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom

• Gala Dinner with aperitif and wines

• Excursion mentioned in the program x 1

• Private services of one or more international bilingual tour guides

• The "Titi Parisien” evening - the "Paris by Night” cruise

• Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/ hostess

• Gala dinner

• Travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees

• Free Wi-Fi onboard

Not Included:

• International and or Domestic air fares & Transfers/travel to and from departure/ arrival points

• Passport and visa fees : Requirements Valid national identity card or passport

• Cost of any ‘luggage delivery’ via FedEx or postal services

• Personal travel insurance : Cancellation and baggage insurance

• Porterage, tipping and gratuities

• Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers

• Excursion mentioned in the program x 1

• Any services not specifically mentioned in the program

• Personal expenses.