Embark on a unique 5-day cruise along the Seine and celebrate Christmas aboard the MS Botticelli. Discover Rouen, a medieval and well-preserved city where you can attend Christmas Mass. You'll then go to Honfleur that will immerse you in the history of France: city of painters, its beautiful streets and its Old Basin will not fail to charm you.
Highlights
Tour of Martainville Chateau housing the Norman tradition and art museum
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Paris and board MS Botticelli at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
This morning, you will cruise on the Seine, reaching Les Andelys in the afternoon. Join the team for an excursion to Martainville Château, the sumptuous country home of a 15th-century banker. Also, join Christmas Eve evening and dinner. Attend midnight mass as it will be celebrated in Rouen.
You will be transferred by coach to Honfleur. Join the team for an excursion and a guided tour of the city visiting the most picturesque of the fishing ports. This afternoon will be spent cruising towards Rouen along the scenic Seine River.
Join the team for a guided tour of Rouen. During this tour, you'll discover the wonderful cathedral, historic districts, and the historic Market Square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Paris. Tonight is the gala evening and dinner.
Day 5: Paris | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Arrive in Paris early in the morning. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking. Continue your independent trip back to your home.
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Main Deck-Cat A
51 cabins (46 twins, 4 double bed cabins, 1 Suite), equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck-Cat B
6 double cabins| 1 suite
-equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck-Cat C
23 double cabins| 1 single cabin
-equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat A
24 cabins (22 twins, 1 double bed cabin, 1 cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat B
3 double cabins|1 PRM
All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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