The Seine, Paris and Normandy
Other dates available between June 2024-October 2025
Luxury River Cruise
From Paris we slip our moorings and commence our wonderfully scenic cruise along the beautiful and majestic Seine into the heart of one of France's most historic and picturesque regions, Normandy. Catch the remarkable sights that line the beautiful Seine, with visits to Honfleur, Richard the Lionheart’s imposing castle and a charming, ancient fishing port.
8 INCLUDED EXPERIENCES
4 guided tours of picturesque Honfleur, Rouen, Paris and to the Bayeux Tapestry and the D-Day Normandy Beaches
4 visits including Les Andelys, charming Caudebec-en-Caux, Claude Monet’s house and garden, and quaint Vernon
Personalise Your Holiday (optional excursion):
Explore the Louvre Museum in Paris: Don’t miss your chance to visit the world’s largest museum and admire one of the most impressive art collections in history. From €17 per person.
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Riviera Travel is one of the oldest and most reliable river cruise operators in the world, with 40 years of experience running guided and escorted tours, a land and water all around the world, including river cruises.
Riviera Travel operates a unique cruising experience, partnering with local guides and experts to create a programme of guided tours and river cruises, bringing like-minded travellers together and offering a selection of authentic and bespoke travel experiences.
The operator runs river cruises on European waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Douro, but also the Nile, Mekong and Yangtze. Championing escorted tours and guided holidays, Riviera Travel line also specialises in solo travel, providing a safe, friendly and social environment for travellers going it alone.
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