Embark on a unique 5-day cruise along the Seine and celebrate Christmas aboard the MS Botticelli. Discover Rouen, a medieval and well-preserved city where you can attend Christmas Mass. You'll then go to Honfleur that will immerse you in the history of France: city of painters, its beautiful streets and its Old Basin will not fail to charm you.
Highlights
Tour of Martainville Chateau housing the Norman tradition and art museum
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Arrive in Paris and board MS Botticelli at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
This morning, you will cruise on the Seine, reaching Les Andelys in the afternoon. Join the team for an excursion to Martainville Chateau, the sumptuous country home of a 15th-century banker. Also, join Christmas Eve evening and dinner. Attend midnight mass as it will be celebrated in Rouen.
Join the team for a guided tour of Rouen. During this tour, you'll discover the wonderful cathedral, historic districts, and the historic Market Square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Paris. Tonight is the gala evening and dinner.
Day 5: Paris | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Arrive in Paris early in the morning. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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Main Deck-Cat A
51 cabins (46 twins, 4 double bed cabins, 1 Suite), equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck-Cat B
6 double cabins| 1 suite
-equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck-Cat C
23 double cabins| 1 single cabin
-equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat A
24 cabins (22 twins, 1 double bed cabin, 1 cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat B
3 double cabins|1 PRM
All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
4 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Accommodation in double cabins
Wi-fi access
All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
Port taxes
Insurance assistance / repatriation
Excluded
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
All services not mentioned in the program
Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers
The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.