9 Days Paris/Paris
from $1999 cruise only
YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES
- Airport transfers in Paris on days 2 and 9
- 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
- Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine with dinner
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Special highlights including local entertainment and enriching lectures
- Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
- On board facilities including a beauty salon and souvenir shop
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
- All local taxes
- Portfolio of travel documents
ITINERARY
- DAY 1 DEPART USA* Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
- DAY 2 ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE Welcome to France! You will be met and transferred to your ship. The balance of your day is free to begin exploring the “City of Light” on your own. (D)
- DAY 3 LES ANDELYS / ROUEN Disembark in the beguiling town of Les Andelys, once home to Richard the Lionheart. Sample traditional Normandy pancakes and cider, a delicious treat and a specialty of the area. Cruising to Rouen, attend a performance of the St. Evode Choir at the Cathedral, immortalized by the Impressionist painter, Claude Monet. (B,L,D)
- DAY 4 ROUEN This morning, a walking tour shows you the highlights of the medieval town of Rouen, the “City of a Hundred Steeples.” Then, there is time to browse through the shops, looking for the perfect gifts to take back home. (B,L,D)
- DAY 5 PARIS As you cruise along the Seine this morning, enjoy an inspiring culinary demonstration by an expert chef. Arriving in Paris, there’s time for a stroll down the Champs Elysées after lunch. A shuttle bus will be available to take you between the city and your luxurious cruiser. (B,L,D)
- DAY 6 PARIS A morning city tour takes you along Paris’ Left Bank. See the Luxembourg Gardens, Notre Dame Cathedral and more. Afterward, you might want to go shopping in some of the boutiques or relax in a sidewalk café. This evening, celebrate the season with a Holiday Gala Dinner on board your ship. (B,L,D)
- DAY 7 PARIS Another day in the capital of style and romance. Savor a Holiday Brunch this morning, then your afternoon is free to explore the city on your own, do some last minute shopping, or just relax on board. Tonight, take a highlight drive through Paris, gloriously illuminated for the holidays. See Place Bastille, the Hotel de Ville, Rue de Rivoli, the Opéra, and Place Vendome. Then, stop at the Eiffel Tower for a glittering light show. (BR,D)
- DAY 8 PARIS Head out this morning to visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles. See the opulent rooms and the dazzling Hall of Mirrors. There is time to stroll in the manicured gardens before returning to the ship. Your afternoon is free. (B,L,D)
- DAY 9 DEPART PARIS Bid your crew and new friends adieu as you disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (B)
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| December 12, 2009 | December 20, 2009 | $1,999.00 |
| December 19, 2009 | December 27, 2009 | $1,999.00 |
| December 26, 2009 | January 3, 2010 | $1,999.00 |
*Savings are cruise only, based on select new 2009 river cruises booked and deposited by September 30, 2008. Cabin upgrades are available at an additional cost. Port taxes from $84 - $168 per person are additional. Valid on new bookings only. Not valid for groups. Ask about our low international airfares. Other restrictions apply. Savings on select cruises include: Book and deposit by September 30, 2008 and save $150 per person ($300 per cabin) or Book and pay in full by September 30, 2008 and save $300 per person ($600 per cabin). Save $150 or $300 per person on: Casltes along the Rhine, Enchanting Danube, Paris & Normandy, Burgundy & Provence, Douro Valley, Paris & Europe River Romance, Danube Holiday Markets, European Holiday Markets, Parisian Winter Holiday and Imperial Russia. Book and deposit by September 30, 2008 and save $250 per person ($500 per cabin) or book and pay in full by September 30, 2008 and save $500 per person ($1000 per cabin). Save $250 or $500 per person on: Legendary Rhine & Moselle, European Serenade, Eastern European Explorer, European Jewels, Grand France. Book and pay in full 10 months in advance and save up to 7.5% on: Best of Egypt, Wonders of Egypt, Egyptian Voyager, Highlights of China, and China Discovery.
