Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you if you've booked the group transfer or arranged private transportation. From there, they'll get you to the ship for your journey to begin.
- Day 2
Giverny
This morning you can either hike the scenic crests or visit Château de La Roche-Guyon with its gardens overlooking the Seine. Later in the day, you'll head to Monet's gardens by either bike through the countryside or by coach, depending on which option you choose.
Optional Activities
- Château de La Roche-Guyon
- Let's Go: Hike on the Crests Trail
- Monet's Gardens at Giverny
- Let's Go: Bike Ride from Vernon to Giverny
Landmarks Château de La Roche-Guyon Monet's Gardens at Giverny 
- Day 3
Rouen
In Rouen, you'll walk through the medieval quarter and see the cathedral that Monet painted repeatedly, plus the site where Joan of Arc was martyred. You can attend a private concert at the cathedral, then either take a walking tour of the Dukes' capital or visit a Camembert cheese farm.
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Private Concert at the Rouen Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Rouen Walking Tour, the Dukes of Normandy's Capital
- Camembert Cheese Farm
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 4
Caudebec-en-Caux
Based in Caudebec-en-Caux, you have two different options for the day. You can drive to Honfleur, a harbor town filled with painters' history, or head out to the cliffs at Étretat for golf.
Optional Activities
- Honfleur Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Golfing in Étretat
Landmarks Honfleur Étretat - Day 5
Normandy Beaches
You'll spend the full day on Normandy's D-Day beaches, choosing between American, British and Commonwealth, or Canadian sites. After visiting your chosen areas, you'll participate in a private memorial ceremony to honor Operation Overlord.
Optional Activities
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of American Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of British & Commonwealth Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of Canadian Sites
- Day 6
Versailles
You'll tour the private rooms of the Palace of Versailles and learn how French rulers lived through the centuries in this grand palace built by the Sun King.
Included Activities
- Versailles Palace Secret Apartments
Landmarks Palace of Versailles - Day 7
Paris
Paris offers choices for everyone today, whether you're visiting for the first time or returning. You can take a panoramic overview of the city or walk through specific neighborhoods like the Latin Quarter with a local guide.
Optional Activities
- Paris City Tour
- Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter
- Day 8
Paris to Champagne
You'll leave the S.S. Joie de Vivre and head to Gare de Lyon for a champagne reception before boarding the Golden Eagle Danube Express. As the train moves through the French countryside toward Champagne, you'll tour a vineyard and taste AOC-protected sparkling wine.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Exclusive guided tour of Champagne vineyard with tasting
- Day 9
Champagne to Vienna
The train winds through the Alps and Austrian countryside on your way to Vienna. You can relax in your cabin with an attendant at hand or enjoy views from the Bar Lounge Car. By evening you'll arrive in Vienna for dinner and a private classical concert with the Vienna Supreme Orchestra.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sumptuous dinner in town)
Included Activities
- Private classical concert featuring the Vienna Supreme Orchestra
- Day 10
Vienna to Postojna Caves
You'll explore Vienna's palaces, coffee houses, and cultural sites. In the afternoon, there's a pastry masterclass with the head pastry chef. Later, you'll take an underground train through Postojna Caves and see the rock formations while a saxophonist performs.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Confectionary masterclass with Catering Manager and Head Pastry Chef
- Postojna Caves underground train tour with live saxophonist performance
Landmarks Postojna Caves 
- Day 11
Belgrade
In Belgrade you'll tour Tito's historic blue train, then have a traditional Serbian meal at a local restaurant. You'll visit the city's oldest brewery to learn about and sample Rakija, Serbia's traditional spirit, while hearing stories about Belgrade's history.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Serbian feast at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Exclusive exploration of Tito's blue train
- Traditional Serbian feast at local restaurant
- Rakija tasting at Belgrade's oldest brewery
- Day 12
Sofia
The morning offers a relaxing time in the Bar Lounge Car as you head toward Sofia. Once there, you'll see Roman ruins of ancient Serdica, the City Garden with its National Theatre, and the Presidential Palace. Later you'll attend a private performance by the Vanya Moneva Choir in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral's crypt.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Roman city of Serdica ruins
- City Garden and National Theatre Ivan Vazov visit
- Presidential Palace and iconic landmarks tour
- Private performance by Vanya Moneva Choir in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Crypt
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral City Garden (Gradska Gradina) National Theatre Ivan Vazov 
- Day 13
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul, the city straddling Europe and Asia, and transfer to the Four Seasons Sultanahmet for a one-night stay. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace, then you'll join a Farewell Dinner on the Bosphorus in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell Dinner on the atmospheric banks of the Bosphorus)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner on the banks of the Bosphorus
- Day 14
Istanbul
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight home if you've arranged the group or private departure transfer.
