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Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul (2027, Paris to Istanbul)

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  • View of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River with a tourist boat.
  • Front view of Notre-Dame Cathedral against a cloudy sky.
  • Eiffel Tower at sunset along the Seine River with a boat.
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Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
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  3. Day 2

    La Roche-Guyon - Vernon - Giverny

    La Roche-Guyon - Vernon - Giverny

    Optional Activities

    • Château de La Roche-Guyon
    • Monet's Gardens at Giverny
    • Let's Go: Bike Ride from Vernon to Giverny
    • Let's Go: Hike on the Crests Trail
    Landmarks
    Château de La Roche-Guyon
    Monet's Gardens at Giverny
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  4. Day 3

    Rouen

    Rouen

    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
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  5. Day 4

    Caudebec-en-Caux

    Caudebec-en-Caux

    Optional Activities

    • Honfleur Walking Tour
    • Let's Go: Golfing in Étretat
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
    Étretat Cliffs
  6. Day 5

    Rouen - Normandy Beaches

    Rouen - Normandy Beaches

    Optional Activities

    • Normandy Beaches: Highlights of American Sites
    • Normandy Beaches: Highlights of British & Commonwealth Sites
    • Normandy Beaches: Highlights of Canadian Sites
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  7. Day 6

    Mantes-la-Jolie - Versailles

    Mantes-la-Jolie - Versailles

    Included Activities

    • Versailles Palace Secret Apartments
    Landmarks
    Palace of Versailles
  8. Day 7

    Paris

    Paris

    Optional Activities

    • Paris City Tour
    • Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter
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  9. Day 8

    Paris - Champagne

    Paris - Champagne
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of a Champagne vineyard with tasting
  10. Day 9

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private classical concert featuring the Vienna Supreme Orchestra
    • Dinner in Vienna
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  11. Day 10

    Vienna - Postojna

    Vienna - Postojna
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Confectionary masterclass
    • Postojna Caves tour with underground train and saxophonist performance
    Landmarks
    Postojna Caves
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  12. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive exploration of Tito's blue train
    • Traditional Serbian feast at local restaurant
    • Rakija tasting at city's oldest brewery
    • Belgrade streets exploration
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  13. Day 12

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Roman city of Serdica ruins
    • City Garden and National Theatre Ivan Vazov visit
    • Presidential Palace and iconic landmarks viewing
    • Private performance by Vanya Moneva Choir in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Crypt
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    City Garden
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  14. Day 13

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell Dinner on the Bosphorus)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Dinner on the Bosphorus
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  15. Day 14

    Istanbul

    Istanbul

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Ship

  • S.S Joie de Vivre
    S.S Joie de Vivre
    Uniworld’s latest pride and joy, the magnificent S.S. Joie de Vivre, is symbolic of the quintessential French philosophy ‘joy of living… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2017
    Guests
    128
    Crew
    54
    Length
    125 m
    Width
    11.4 m
    Suites
    10
    Staterooms
    54
    Registry
    The Netherlands
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    110/220 volts
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Approx. 5.7 ft
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  • Eveline4.0•May 2026
    excellent service, the bed was not so suitable for me but the cabin was very good. however, I would not choose...
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  • Marta4.0•October 2024
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    Food was excellent at all times. Some excursions were better than others but majority of guides were great. At times,...
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