Gastronomy of the Seine River Cruise

Gastronomy of the Seine River Cruise – Overview

Taste your way through Normandy on this unforgettable Seine river cruise – a perfect blend of history, culture, and French gastronomy.

At a glance

• Free drinks package
• 7 nights on board a five-star ship
• Return flights & transfers
• Return Eurostar & transfers
• 13 included experiences
• Full board (except one lunch)
• Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
• Free Wi-Fi
• Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
• 20kg+ checked luggage

Highlights

• Delve into the region’s history on a tour of the D-Day beaches, Arromanches and the ‘longest day’ museum, plus a visit to Château Gaillard
• Explore Caudebec-en-Caux and visit Claude Monet’s house to see the famous Water Lilies pond and Japanese Footbridge
• Visit a Normandy farm and cider house to discover apple-based specialities, with tasting included
• Guided tours of Rouen and Honfleur, with a stop at the oldest crêperie, plus your choice of a panoramic Paris tour or a walking tour of the Latin Quarter, where you’ll sample macarons
• Tour Bizy Castle and enjoy cider and Norman cheese tastings in an interactive experience

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Paris

Travel to our five-star ship, your home for the next 7 nights. Settle into your elegant cabin and enjoy a welcome dinner in the ship’s restaurant.

Day 2 – Château Gaillard & Cider Farm

• Morning sailing through Normandy’s stunning chalk cliffs and villages
• Visit Château Gaillard, built by Richard the Lionheart
• Guided tour of a Normandy cider farm with tastings of apple-based specialities

Day 3 – Rouen & Onboard Delights

• Guided tour of Rouen, Normandy’s medieval capital
• Free afternoon sailing with a tarte tatin cooking demonstration
• Evening Champagne reception with live French music

Day 4 – Normandy Beaches

• Full-day tour of the D-Day landing beaches
• Visit Ranville Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Arromanches
• See the British Normandy Memorial overlooking Gold Beach

Day 5 – Honfleur

• Guided walking tour of beautiful Honfleur
• Stop at the oldest crêperie for a traditional tasting
• Afternoon sailing upstream through Normandy’s countryside

Day 6 – Giverny & Bizy Castle

• Visit Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny
• Guided tour of Bizy Castle, with cider & Norman cheese tastings
• Evening cruising back towards Paris

Day 7 – Paris

• Choice of tours:
  • Panoramic sightseeing tour with macaron tasting
  • Walking tour of the Latin Quarter with macaron tasting
• Free afternoon to explore Paris at leisure
• Evening accordionist performance onboard

Day 8 – Return Home

After breakfast, disembark and begin your journey home.