Paris & Normandy

Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)

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. (B/L/WD)

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

Note: 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. (B/L/D)

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 OR Mont Saint Michel - Wonder of the Western World

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. You could drive through the beautiful Calvados countryside to Honfleur, a delightful seaside harbor and city of painters, or head to the windy cliffs of Étretat for a game of golf. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Honfleur Walking Tour OR Let's Go: Golfing in Étretat OR St. Wandrille - Silent Monks & Monastery

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. (B/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Normandy Beaches: Highlights of British & Commonwealth Sites OR Normandy Beaches: Highlights of Canadian Sites OR Normandy Beaches: Highlights of American 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. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursion: Versailles Palace Secret Apartments

Note: A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Paris City Tour OR Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter OR Moulin Rouge OR Retro Sidecar Montmartre Discovery OR Parisian Gourmet Tour OR Musée du Louvre OR Retro Sidecar Illuminations Tour

Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home. (B)