Overview
Itinerary
Tour begins: 4:00 PM. A transfer is included from the Charles de Gaulle airport or the Charles de Gaulle, Gare du Lyon, or Gare du Nord train stations to Tauck's riverboat. Join us tonight for the captain's briefing, followed by a welcome reception and dinner in the Compass Rose. Stay Seven Nights: aboard your luxurious Tauck river ship (D)
Paris is home to charming arrondissements and instantly recognizable icons, from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe watching over the Champs-Élysées, filled with lamp-lit bridges spanning the River Seine. A choice of excursions this morning includes an orientation tour and a visit inside magnificent Opéra Garnier. Alternatively, go on a walking tour of the Latin Quarter and St. Germain and learn about the rich literary history of the area as you stroll through Luxembourg Gardens past the neoclassical Pantheon and Sorbonne University.
This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Paris as you choose; join our local guide for a visit to the Pantheon – explore Parisian and French history through the stories of those buried there; or join us for a guided visit to one of Paris' famed museums. Spend the evening at leisure as your riverboat charts a course along the Seine for the inimitable Château de Versailles; cocktail hour is followed by dinner in Compass Rose. (B/L/D)
The epicenter of French royal power until 1789, King Louis XIV's Château de Versailles epitomized the royal lifestyles in Old World Europe. Standing on the grounds of a once humble hunting lodge, the palace at Versailles was built to impress, inside and out. Your visit here today includes a look inside the most famous of its 700 rooms, the gilded Hall of Mirrors and the king's over the top royal apartments, and a tour of the gardens, one of the biggest in the world. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the amenities of your riverboat along with picturesque scenery as you cruise along the Seine to Rouen. (B/L/D)
Your riverboat docks in Rouen today, the historic capital of Normandy. A medieval city of history amidst half-timbered houses and storied squares, Rouen has been immortalized in paint and prose. One of its most immortalized residents is Joan of Arc who lost her fight and life here.
On your guided visit with a local guide, hear tales of her triumphs and trials, walking in places where she lived and died. You may recognize the Cathedral Notre Dame de Rouen the moment you see it; Monet painted it more than thirty times to capture the ever-changing play of light on it during different times of the day. Even the city's astronomic clock gracing a Renaissance arch has acquired renowned acclaim for its timely efficiency since 1527. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the sights as you wish before returning to the riverboat for an afternoon at leisure.
This evening join us for a Tauck Exclusive gala reception and dinner with music at the 16th-century Château du Taillis in Duclair, a true Renaissance treasure. (B/L/D)
2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in World II. Today's poignant visit to the beaches of Normandy is led by a local guide knowledgeable about the day's events, the heroics and the losses of this historic Allied operation of June 6, 1944, as well as its Allied liberation of Western Europe. See Pointe du Hoc where US Army Rangers scaled the 100-foot-high, crater-riddled cliffs and seized the German artillery pieces to keep them from firing on the American troops landing at Omaha and Utah beaches.
Visit Omaha Beach, one of the five landing areas of the Normandy Invasion of World War II, today dotted with the remains of German bunkers. Pause at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel, the final resting place for more than 9,300 troops who lost their lives in World War II. After lunch, meet your riverboat back in Caudebec-en-Caux. Dine at your leisure tonight. (B/L/D)
Look up as your riverboat pulls into Les Andelys this morning to see the ruins of Château Gaillard reigning atop its hillside perch. Built by Richard the Lionheart, King of England in 1197, it was considered the mightiest castle of its time. Exactly how did an English king lay claim to this important strategic stronghold in France? At the time, Richard I of England was the feudal duke of Normandy and he wanted to keep it that way. He constructed the fortress with the help of more than 6,000 workers in just one year in an attempt to keep the King of France from invading Normandy. Richard carefully chose the site for his fortress, building it where the Seine takes a sharp curve at Les Andelys.
Take a walking tour of the town and the castle ruins above before a drive into the countryside where apples are king. A tasting and visit to a local farm shares the bounty of the land in the form of freshly pressed cider and aged brandy with pâte and confiture, preserved fruit. Cruise to Vernon after lunch onboard ship, arriving in time for an orientation walk of the town before dinner.
Tonight, get ready to kick it up a few notches when dancers come aboard to perform the Parisian Can-Can! (B/L/D)
A Tauck Exclusive early opening visit to Monet's house and gardens in Giverny gives you the rare privilege of experiencing the beauty of his home in the changing light of the day as Monet did every morning. Go inside his pink house, left exactly as it was when the artist and his family lived here, and stroll through painted gardens you may have seen in Paris on your museum visit.
Flowers, planted according to their colors, are left to grow freely in the gardens and lilies bloom all summer long in the water garden where you will see the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, along with smaller bridges, weeping willows and a bamboo wood. You will have time to visit Giverny's Impressionist Museum at your leisure.
Back aboard ship, join in a painting class led by a local artist as he shares insights, tips and techniques about the Impressionist works you have seen during the cruise, in preparation for creating your own impressive work of art. Join us onboard your ship this evening for a farewell reception and dinner as we bid adieu to our new friends. (B/L/D)
Tour ends: Paris. Disembark ship by 9:00 AM. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Tauck's riverboat to Charles de Gaulle airport or the Charles de Gaulle, Gare du Lyon, or Gare du Nord train stations for your journey home. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport. (B)
Tour begins: 4:00 PM. A transfer is included from the Charles de Gaulle airport or the Charles de Gaulle, Gare du Lyon, or Gare du Nord train stations to Tauck's riverboat. Join us tonight for the captain's briefing, followed by a welcome reception and dinner in the Compass Rose. Stay Seven Nights: aboard your luxurious Tauck river ship (D)
Paris is home to charming arrondissements and instantly recognizable icons, from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe watching over the Champs-Élysées, filled with lamp-lit bridges spanning the River Seine. A choice of excursions this morning includes an orientation tour and a visit inside magnificent Opéra Garnier. Alternatively, go on a walking tour of the Latin Quarter and St. Germain and learn about the rich literary history of the area as you stroll through Luxembourg Gardens past the neoclassical Pantheon and Sorbonne University.
This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Paris as you choose; join our local guide for a visit to the Pantheon – explore Parisian and French history through the stories of those buried there; or join us for a guided visit to one of Paris' famed museums. Spend the evening at leisure as your riverboat charts a course along the Seine for the inimitable Château de Versailles; cocktail hour is followed by dinner in Compass Rose. (B/L/D)
The epicenter of French royal power until 1789, King Louis XIV's Château de Versailles epitomized the royal lifestyles in Old World Europe. Standing on the grounds of a once humble hunting lodge, the palace at Versailles was built to impress, inside and out. Your visit here today includes a look inside the most famous of its 700 rooms, the gilded Hall of Mirrors and the king's over the top royal apartments, and a tour of the gardens, one of the biggest in the world. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the amenities of your riverboat along with picturesque scenery as you cruise along the Seine to Rouen. (B/L/D)
Your riverboat docks in Rouen today, the historic capital of Normandy. A medieval city of history amidst half-timbered houses and storied squares, Rouen has been immortalized in paint and prose. One of its most immortalized residents is Joan of Arc who lost her fight and life here.
On your guided visit with a local guide, hear tales of her triumphs and trials, walking in places where she lived and died. You may recognize the Cathedral Notre Dame de Rouen the moment you see it; Monet painted it more than thirty times to capture the ever-changing play of light on it during different times of the day. Even the city's astronomic clock gracing a Renaissance arch has acquired renowned acclaim for its timely efficiency since 1527. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the sights as you wish before returning to the riverboat for an afternoon at leisure.
This evening join us for a Tauck Exclusive gala reception and dinner with music at the 16th-century Château du Taillis in Duclair, a true Renaissance treasure. (B/L/D)
2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in World II. Today's poignant visit to the beaches of Normandy is led by a local guide knowledgeable about the day's events, the heroics and the losses of this historic Allied operation of June 6, 1944, as well as its Allied liberation of Western Europe. See Pointe du Hoc where US Army Rangers scaled the 100-foot-high, crater-riddled cliffs and seized the German artillery pieces to keep them from firing on the American troops landing at Omaha and Utah beaches.
Visit Omaha Beach, one of the five landing areas of the Normandy Invasion of World War II, today dotted with the remains of German bunkers. Pause at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel, the final resting place for more than 9,300 troops who lost their lives in World War II. After lunch, meet your riverboat back in Caudebec-en-Caux. Dine at your leisure tonight. (B/L/D)
Look up as your riverboat pulls into Les Andelys this morning to see the ruins of Château Gaillard reigning atop its hillside perch. Built by Richard the Lionheart, King of England in 1197, it was considered the mightiest castle of its time. Exactly how did an English king lay claim to this important strategic stronghold in France? At the time, Richard I of England was the feudal duke of Normandy and he wanted to keep it that way. He constructed the fortress with the help of more than 6,000 workers in just one year in an attempt to keep the King of France from invading Normandy. Richard carefully chose the site for his fortress, building it where the Seine takes a sharp curve at Les Andelys.
Take a walking tour of the town and the castle ruins above before a drive into the countryside where apples are king. A tasting and visit to a local farm shares the bounty of the land in the form of freshly pressed cider and aged brandy with pâte and confiture, preserved fruit. Cruise to Vernon after lunch onboard ship, arriving in time for an orientation walk of the town before dinner.
Tonight, get ready to kick it up a few notches when dancers come aboard to perform the Parisian Can-Can! (B/L/D)
A Tauck Exclusive early opening visit to Monet's house and gardens in Giverny gives you the rare privilege of experiencing the beauty of his home in the changing light of the day as Monet did every morning. Go inside his pink house, left exactly as it was when the artist and his family lived here, and stroll through painted gardens you may have seen in Paris on your museum visit.
Flowers, planted according to their colors, are left to grow freely in the gardens and lilies bloom all summer long in the water garden where you will see the famous Japanese bridge covered with wisterias, along with smaller bridges, weeping willows and a bamboo wood. You will have time to visit Giverny's Impressionist Museum at your leisure.
Back aboard ship, join in a painting class led by a local artist as he shares insights, tips and techniques about the Impressionist works you have seen during the cruise, in preparation for creating your own impressive work of art. Join us onboard your ship this evening for a farewell reception and dinner as we bid adieu to our new friends. (B/L/D)
Tour ends: Paris. Disembark ship by 9:00 AM. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Tauck's riverboat to Charles de Gaulle airport or the Charles de Gaulle, Gare du Lyon, or Gare du Nord train stations for your journey home. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Dinner at 16th-century Château du Taillis in Duclair
- A locally guided walking tour of historic Rouen, including the Cathedral painted by Monet more than 30 times and Joan of Arc Square
- Guided exploration of D-Day sites with a local expert, including Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, with lunch at the Omaha Beach Club
- Cider and Calvados tasting at a farm in Tilly
- A visit to the Château Gaillard ruins in Les Andelys
- Early-opening visit to Monet's house and gardens and the Impressionist Museum in Giverny
- Choice of sightseeing in Paris includes visits to the Opéra Garnier or a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
- All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
- Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at AUD $3,620
- Airport and train station transfers on arrival and departure as noted
- Service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
- 20 included meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Dinner at 16th-century Château du Taillis in Duclair
- A locally guided walking tour of historic Rouen, including the Cathedral painted by Monet more than 30 times and Joan of Arc Square
- Guided exploration of D-Day sites with a local expert, including Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, with lunch at the Omaha Beach Club
- Cider and Calvados tasting at a farm in Tilly
- A visit to the Château Gaillard ruins in Les Andelys
- Early-opening visit to Monet's house and gardens and the Impressionist Museum in Giverny
- Choice of sightseeing in Paris includes visits to the Opéra Garnier or a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
- All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
- Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at AUD $3,620
- Airport and train station transfers on arrival and departure as noted
- Service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
- 20 included meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Deck Plans
Cabins
Category 1
- 150 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- Two windows, refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
- Telephone, safe and individual climate control, onboard wi-fi available
Category 2
- 183 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily,
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 3
- 150 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily,
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 4
- 183 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closets with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily,
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 5
- 183 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 6
- 225 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 7
- 300 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Pull-out sleeping sofa, two club chairs & coffee table, a desk and a TV credenza, Walk-in closet and dresser, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private Bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- Two floor-to-ceiling French Balconies with one sliding door that opens, Quad cabin made possible by pullout couch, Coffee maker plus mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily,
- 32" LED TV, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control
Deck Plans
Cabins
Category 1
- 150 sq. ft
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- Two windows, refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
- Telephone, safe and individual climate control, onboard wi-fi available
Category 2
- 183 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily,
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 3
- 150 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily,
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 4
- 183 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closets with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily,
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 5
- 183 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 6
- 225 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
- 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Category 7
- 300 sq. ft.
- 2 European twin beds that can slide together
- Pull-out sleeping sofa, two club chairs & coffee table, a desk and a TV credenza, Walk-in closet and dresser, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows
- Private Bathroom with shower
- Molton Brown toiletries, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- Two floor-to-ceiling French Balconies with one sliding door that opens, Quad cabin made possible by pullout couch, Coffee maker plus mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily,
- 32" LED TV, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control
Brochure
Tauck European River Cruising (2024)
Availability
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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person
| Cat 1 (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Cat 2 | $ 360 |
| Cat 3 | $ 580 |
| Cat 4 | $ 1,670 |
| Cat 5 | $ 2,540 |
| Cat 6 | $ 2,830 |
| Cat 7 | $ 3,550 |
Upgrade prices shown are per person. Upgrade prices can vary depending on the departure date & the month of travel. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will confirm and include the upgrade price in your quote.
Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person
| Cat 1 (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Cat 2 | $ 370 |
| Cat 3 | $ 600 |
| Cat 4 | $ 1,740 |
| Cat 5 | $ 2,650 |
| Cat 6 | $ 2,950 |
| Cat 7 | $ 3,710 |
| Cat 1 (Prices Shown) | $ 0 |
| Cat 2 | $ 370 |
| Cat 3 | $ 600 |
| Cat 4 | $ 1,740 |
| Cat 5 | $ 2,650 |
| Cat 6 | $ 2,950 |
| Cat 7 | $ 3,710 |
Upgrade prices shown are per person. Upgrade prices can vary depending on the departure date & the month of travel. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will confirm and include the upgrade price in your quote.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Tauck. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Tauck. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
