Paris (Honfleur)

See the icons of Paris on an enlightening drive through the city and while cruising the Seine, experiences that an exploration of Versailles and Monet’s home beautifully complement.

Hinweis: This program is limited to a maximum of 16 guests. Should you have any special dietary needs, please advise no later than 90 days before the cruise sailing. This program is suitable for guests who use a wheelchair provided the steps on and off the bus can be negotiated, the chair is collapsible and there is someone to push the chair during the tour. Some sites and restrooms will have limited access.

DAY 1 - 06. Juni 2025

Your tour begins as you board your minibus in Honfleur for a drive through the Norman countryside to Monet's home at Giverny on the Seine.

Claude Monet spent the last four decades of his life creating a magnificent garden at his home and memorializing it in oil on canvas. Upon arriving, enjoy a guided walk through a flower garden called Clos Normand.

Visit the pink crushed-brick house adorned with green shutters where you will see the salon, Monet’s bedroom, his Nympheas Studio, the yellow dining room and the tiled kitchen, before continuing to the water garden.

Marvel at the Japanese-inspired lily pond water garden with its Japanese bridge surrounded by wisteria and azaleas. The pond and bridge were the subjects of one of Monet's late masterworks.

Next, enjoy lunch in Giverny before continuing to Paris.

On a guided panoramic tour in Paris, you will discover the most important monuments of the city including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, the Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower, Saint Germain des Prés district, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and the Invalides.

The group will have some free time along Champs Élysées, a street that connects the Arc de Triomphe with the Place de la Concorde. It is considered to be one of the world’s most famous commercial streets.

Your city tour will end with the group checking in to the hotel which is located in the midst of the economic, artistic and creative activity of Paris. Der Rest des Tages steht zur freien Verfügung. Ihr Dinner organisieren Sie in Eigenregie. Within a ten- minute walk from the hotel you will find the Opéra Garnier, Grands Magasins (department stores), Madeleine Church, Edouard VII Theatre, Olympia Theatre, Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré and its major global fashion outlets, Jardin des Tuileries and the Place de la Concorde.

Hinweis: The gardens at Giverny are accessible however it is not possible to access the house with a wheelchair as steps are required to enter the first floor.

DAY 2 - 07. Juni 2025

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and board your minibus for a drive to Versailles.

Upon entering the Palace of Versailles, you will marvel at its size and grandiose furnishings, gilded décor, and all its riches. The chateau has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for thirty years, and is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art.

The site began as Louis XIII’s hunting lodge before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. Each of the three French kings who lived there until the French Revolution added improvements to make it even more impressive. Hinweis: Headsets will be used during the tour.

After your guided tour of the castle and its gardens, return to Paris and the Port de la Bourdonnais for a scenic cruise on the Seine River. Sail aboard a panoramic restaurant boat with a breathtaking view of the monuments of Paris.

You'll enjoy a traditional and tasty lunch prepared by the chef on board while taking in the sublime view of the most beautiful sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre Museum, the Institut de France, the Institut du Monde Arabe, the Hôtel de Ville, the Conciergerie and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France just to name a few.

After lunch, return to your hotel. Der Rest des Tages steht zur freien Verfügung. Ihr Dinner organisieren Sie in Eigenregie.

Hinweis: While the cruise boat is accessible, the restrooms on board are accessible only by stairs. There are accessible public restrooms at the dock.

DAY 3 - 08. Juni 2025

Following breakfast at your hotel, check-out (don’t forget to settle any incidentals before departing), meet your local escort and transfer to Antwerp where you will re-board the ship.

End of service

Minibus or bus with escort

Landprogramm – Schritt für Schritt:

Hinweis: Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Endgültige Reiserouten mit den aktuellsten Details erhalten Sie vom Destination Services Team an Bord des Schiffs. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

TAG 1

08:30 Uhr Disembark in Honfleur, meet your guide

09:00 Uhr Transfer to Giverny

10:45 Uhr Arrival to Giverny

11:00 Uhr Visit of Giverny and the Claude Monet Foundation

12:45 Uhr Lunch at the Moulin de Fourges in Giverny or similar venue

14:00 Uhr Transfer to Paris (short comfort-stop on the way)

16:15 Uhr Panoramic city tour (number of sites seen will depend on traffic)

18:15 Uhr Transfer to your hotel

Check-in, remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera and Spa or similar hotel

TAG 2

Frühstück im Hotel

07:45 Uhr Transfer to Versailles

09:00 Uhr Guided tour of the Castle and gardens

11:45 Uhr Return to Paris for a cruise with lunch along the Seine River

Duration of the cruise is approximately 2 hours

15:30 Uhr After the cruise, return to your hotel

Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera and Spa or similar hotel

TAG 3

AM Early breakfast at the hotel and check out

08:00 Uhr Meet your local English-speaking escort (not a guide) for the drive to Antwerp with a comfort stop on the way

12:30 Uhr Approximate arrival in Antwerp, reboard the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter:

In June you can expect temperatures in Paris to be approximately 74° F / 23 ° C during the day and 57°F / 14 ° C in the evenings.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten:

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Landeswährung:

The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and traveler’s checks are also accepted.

Stromspannung:

220 Volt We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor for electric devices.

Luggage information:

The luggage compartment in the vehicle cannot accommodate more than one standard suitcase per person

Anschrift des Hotels:

Hotel Saint Petesrbourg Opera and Spa

35 Rue de Caumartin, 75009 Paris

The Superior rooms at the Hotel Saint Petersburg Opera & Spa are ideal for a short stay. Located on the inner courtyards, they are peaceful and decorated in grey and beige, or ochre and chocolate. The bathrooms are equipped with bath or jet shower.

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Wird ein Hotel durch ein anderes ersetzt, handelt es sich um ein Hotel mit derselben Bewertung und demselben Standard. Gäste werden im Voraus darüber informiert. Sollten Gäste vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, findet die Übernachtung in dem in diesem Programm aufgeführten Hotel statt.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•Two nights at the Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera and Spa or similar hotel – Superior Room

•English speaking guide on day 1 and day 2 and English-speaking host from Paris to Antwerp on Day 3

•Entrance tickets: Giverny and Palace of Versailles and its gardens

•Lunch at Giverny Restaurant Moulin de Fourges or similar with a three-course menu + drinks

•Bateaux Parisiens cruise with lunch with a three-course menu + drinks

•City taxes

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Any meals or services not mentioned above

•Gratuities to drivers and guide

•Hotel incidentals including laundry, mini bar and room service

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Kopfsteinpflaster, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind. Dem Wetter angemessene Kleidung, Kopfbedeckung, Sonnenbrille und flache, bequeme Wanderschuhe werden generell empfohlen.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Überlandprogramme während der Kreuzfahrt sind spätestens 90 Tage vor dem Start der Kreuzfahrt zu buchen. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Enjoy guided walks through the Old Towns of Honfleur, Rouen and Lille for a greater appreciation of the architecture and culture of northern France, which you can explore further on your own in the evenings.

Hinweis: This program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. It begins in Honfleur and ends in Antwerp, where guests will re-board the ship. Please advise at the time of booking if there are any dietary restrictions or requirements. This information needs to be received within 100 days of sailing.

DAY 1 – 06. Juni 2025

Once the cruise ship arrives in the Port of Honfleur, you will join the guide for an enlightening city tour. You will begin in the fortified district of l’Enclos, where you will pass the 17th-century old harbor Vieux Bassin and Sainte-Catherine Church, which apart from its clock tower is entirely wooden.

Afterwards, you will visit the Eugène Boudin Museum – named for the Honfleur-born landscape artist – which includes a collection of Norman ethnography and works by famed French painters that include Boudin’s friend Claude Monet and numerous others that were inspired by the area’s scenic beauty. The collection also contains drawings and paintings that Eugène Boudin bequeathed to the museum.

Free time and lunch at a restaurant in Honfleur follows, after which you will drive to Domaine d'Apreval, a family-owned estate and distillery that produces apple-based ciders, calvados and pommeaus. You will sample an inspiring selection of these products, along with locally sourced cheeses.

Continuing on, you will next visit Étretat, a seaside village famous for its white cliffs: Falaise d'Amont and Falaise d'Aval. Étretat’s extraordinary natural beauty and charm has long been a source of inspiration for painters and authors such as Guy de Maupassant and Victor Hugo, who both wrote there.

Once you reach Rouen, you will check in at your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on you own.

DAY 2 – 07. Juni 2025

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will commence a guided walking tour of the historical center of Rouen, which lies on the River Seine. Along the way, you will pass landmarks that include most famously the Place du Vieux-Marché, the ancient square where 19-year-old Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431. Her ashes were tossed into the Seine.

Other architectural highlights include the spectacular Gothic cathedral Notre-Dame, which Monet, overwhelmed by its beauty, painted numerous times from different vantage points. Saint-Ouen Abbey Church is another Gothic masterpiece. It was founded as a Benedictine monastery in 563.

Following the enlightening walking tour of Rouen, you will enjoy lunch in town and then depart for Lille, an enchanting city on the Deûle River. Upon arriving, you will check into your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 3 – 08. Juni 2025

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will enjoy a guided walking tour of Lille’s historical center Vieux Lille, a cultural hub with strong Flemish influences due to its proximity to Flanders.

As you stroll along the cobblestone streets, you will likely see landmarks such as the Palais Rihour – a former private residence, parts of which date to the 15th century – the neoclassical Opera House and the Old Stock Exchange, which is known for its opulently decorated façade.

Afterwards, you will travel to Antwerp to re-board the cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

TAG 1

08:30 Uhr Meet guide for a tour of Honfleur

10:00 Uhr Browse the Eugène Boudin Museum

11:15 Uhr Free time

12:00 Uhr Lunch in Honfleur

13:30 Uhr Transfer to Domaine d’Apreval

14:00 Uhr Visit Domaine d'Apreval for tasting of local specialties

15:30 Uhr Transfer to Étretat

16:30 Uhr Guided tour and possible free time

18:00 Uhr Transfer to Rouen

20:00 Uhr Arrival in Rouen and check in at the hotel

Evening at leisure and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu Rouen or similar hotel

TAG 2

Frühstück im Hotel

09:00 Uhr Walking tour and free time in Rouen’s historical center

12:00 Uhr Lunch at Bistro d’Arthur or a similar venue in Rouen

14:00 Uhr Depart for Lille

17:00 Uhr Arrive in Lille

Check in at the hotel

Evening at leisure and dinner on your own

Overnight at the Carlton Lille Hotel or similar hotel

TAG 3

Frühstück im Hotel

09:00 Uhr Guided walking tour of Old Town Lille

10:30 Uhr Depart for Antwerp

13:00 Uhr Approximate arrival in Antwerp, re-board the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

June — around 68° Fahrenheit (20° Celsius)

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Landeswährung

The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and traveler’s checks are also accepted.

Stromspannung

220 Volt We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor if you bring electric devices.

Gepäck

Bring one overnight bag per person to be stored in the luggage compartment of the coach and a small personal item that can be brought into the coach with you.

Unterkunft

Radisson Blu Rouen

6-8 Rue du Donjon, 76000 Rouen, France

Telefon: +33 2 77 64 57 57

Carlton Lille Hotel

3 Rue Pierre Mauroy, 59000 Lille, France

Telefon: +33 3 20 13 33 13

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Wertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 night at the Radisson Blu Rouen (Premium Double Room) with breakfast

•1 night at the Hotel Carlton Lille (Superior Double Room) with breakfast

•English-speaking guide for the day tours

•English-speaking escort for the drive from Lille to Antwerp

• Ausflüge und Eintrittsgelder für die Reiseroute

•Three-course lunch and drinks in Honfleur

•Three-course lunch and drinks in Rouen

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Any meals not mentioned above

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

•City taxes

•Dinners

•Lunch on Day 4

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel andnatural paths. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.