Cruise & Tour: Indulgence in France & Britain

Arrive at Edinburgh Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the Kimpton Charlotte Square for a 2-night stay. This vibrant city escape offers beautifully designed rooms, exquisite dining, and a lively glass-roofed courtyard—perfect for unwinding in the heart of Scotland's capital.

Tonight, toast the start of your journey with your fellow guests at our Welcome Dinner.

Explore the grounds of Edinburgh's “castle on the hill,” as your guide unlocks more than 900 years of history. This afternoon, meet a former bagpiper to the royals. Additionally, you can personalize your day with a choice to either visit the 17th-century Mary King's Close or participate in a stimulating whisky tasting.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Mary King's Close OR Edinburgh Castle Visit OR Edinburgh City Tour OR Meet a Professional Bagpiper OR The Johnny Walker Experience

Visit Alnwick Castle with a Local Expert, uncovering its storied legacy and cinematic allure. Journey onward through the picturesque English countryside to the Lake District, where you'll enjoy dinner and a magnificent stay at a charming country house hotel overlooking Lake Windermere.

Featured Excursion: Alnwick Castle Visit

Let the rugged beauty of the Lake District inspire you as you cruise across shimmering Ullswater. Pause for lunch at a traditional English pub before continuing to York. Stroll the cobbled lanes of The Shambles with your Travel Concierge, soaking in the city's rich medieval charm.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Orientation to Shambles OR Ullswater Cruise

Step back into the Middle Ages in York, where you'll join an expert-led tour of the York Minster or a walk on the 13th-century city walls. Enter the stately Castle Howard through landscaped gardens before sitting down to a traditional English afternoon tea and private tour of the house.

Featured Excursions: Choice of After-Hours Tour of Castle Howard with Afternoon Tea OR Visit York Minster OR York City Walls Walk

Trace the footsteps of Shakespeare with a stroll around Stratford-upon-Avon, the playwright's birthplace. Continue through the honey-colored villages and rolling hills of the Cotswolds before arriving in the elegant Georgian city of Bath.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Stratford Orientation OR Cotswolds Scenic Drive

Uncover the elegant history of Bath on a guided city tour, admiring its Georgian architecture and Roman legacy. Then indulge in a Michelin-starred lunch at The Olive Tree, where refined British cuisine is served in a beautifully relaxed setting. Personalize your day with a choice to either visit the Jane Austen Centre or visit the Roman Baths and Georgian Pump Room, Britain's only natural hot springs.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Bath City Tour OR Michelin-Starred lunch at the Olive Tree Restaurant OR Roman Baths Visit OR Jane Austen Center Visit

Savor a relaxed start to your day before standing in awe of mysterious Stonehenge, Britain's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to London and experience the centuries-old Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London, before settling in for the evening at The Rubens at the Palace.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Exclusive After-Hours Visit to the Tower of London OR Visit Stonehenge

Hear the bells of Big Ben and admire London's iconic landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament to Westminster Abbey. Take in the energy of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus before visiting the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. This evening, toast your journey with a Celebration Dinner at The English Grill, a refined dining experience in regal surroundings.

Featured Excursions: Choice of London City Tour OR Visit Horse Guards Parade and The Royal Mews in London

Transfer via high-speed train to Paris, where your Floating Boutique Hotel awaits. As you settle into your new home for the week, we'll begin our cruise on the Seine River.

Today is a celebration of northern France's natural beauty, with an excursion to a splendid château and gardens situated in an equally grand setting, plus a chance to immerse yourself in the very landscapes that inspired Impressionist master Claude Monet. In the morning, choose between a scenic hike or a visit to the hilltop Château de La Roche-Guyon, which is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers sweeping views over the Seine. Later, explore the beautiful gardens of Monet. You'll have the opportunity to take in the French countryside on your way there with an invigorating bike ride, or opt to arrive by coach instead.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Château de La Roche-Guyon OR Let's Go: Hike on the Crests Trail OR Monet's Gardens at Giverny OR Let's Go: Bike Ride from Vernon to Giverny

Please Note: Giverny will be closed during the March and November cruise departure dates. This evening, a special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Walk in the footsteps of greatness in Normandy's medieval capital, a city with a historic quarter that remains amazingly intact. From the cathedral Monet painted dozens of times to the cross marking the spot where Joan of Arc was martyred, Rouen is a treasure trove for the culturally curious. The roll call of famous people who lived or died in Rouen is long and varied—Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, Gustave Flaubert, and Claude Monet are among them.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Nights Out: Private Concert at the Rouen Cathedral OR Rouen Walking Tour, the Dukes of Normandy's Capital OR Camembert Cheese Farm

Caudebec-en-Caux, a lovely little town on the right bank of the Seine Estuary, is your base for one of two very different excursions. From here, drive through the beautiful Calvados countryside to Honfleur, a delightful seaside harbor and city of painters.

Featured Excursion: Honfleur Walking Tour

There are moments when we travel that move us on an otherworldly level—experiences that stir a profound emotional connection. The Normandy beaches certainly have that effect. On your full-day outing, you'll visit Normandy's beaches, with a choice to venture to either the American, British and Commonwealth, or Canadian beaches. After, partake in a private memorial ceremony for a sentimental remembrance of Operation Overlord.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Normandy Beaches: Highlights of American Sites OR Normandy Beaches: Highlights of British & Commonwealth Sites OR Normandy Beaches: Highlights of Canadian Sites

How did France's rulers live over the centuries? Step into the private rooms of the Palace of Versailles, the lavish palace built by the Sun King, to find out. A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursion: Versailles Palace Secret Apartments

Whether you're a first-time visitor to the “City of Light” or you've been here many times before, there's something for everyone today in Paris. Enjoy a panoramic overview of the city, or join a local expert for a walk through two much-loved neighborhoods.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Paris City Tour OR Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter

Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.