Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll land at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where your day begins. If you've booked the arrival transfer through Uniworld, a representative will be waiting to meet you and take you directly to the ship. This gets you settled and ready to start your river journey without worrying about navigating the airport or finding transportation on your own.
Optional Activities
- Paris City Tour
- Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter
- Moulin Rouge (€300 EUR)
- Retro Sidecar Montmartre Discovery (€300 EUR)
- Parisian Gourmet Tour (€130 EUR)
- Musée du Louvre (€100 EUR)
- Retro Sidecar Illuminations Tour (€380 EUR)
- Day 2
La Roche-Guyon - Vernon - Giverny
The morning offers a choice between two activities. Head to the hilltop Château de La Roche-Guyon for scenic views over the Seine, or if you prefer something more active, take the Crests Trail hike. Later in the day, you'll visit Monet's Gardens at Giverny either by bike ride through the countryside or by coach, depending on your preference.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Walk through Rouen, Normandy's medieval capital, and see the cathedral that Monet painted repeatedly along with the site where Joan of Arc was martyred. A private concert at Rouen Cathedral is included, then you'll choose between a walking tour of the city or a visit to a Camembert Cheese Farm to round out the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Private Concert at the Rouen Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Rouen Walking Tour, the Dukes of Normandy's Capital
- Camembert Cheese Farm
- Mont Saint Michel - Wonder of the Western World (€170 EUR)
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral - Day 4
Caudebec-en-Caux
From your base in Caudebec-en-Caux, a riverside town, you have two excursion options. Take a walking tour of Honfleur, a charming seaside harbor known for its painters, or head out for golfing at the dramatic cliffs of Étretat if that's more your speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Honfleur Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Golfing in Étretat
- St. Wandrille - Silent Monks & Monastery (€60 EUR)
Landmarks Honfleur Étretat - Day 5
Rouen
You'll spend the full day on Normandy's beaches learning about World War II history. Choose between visiting American, British and Commonwealth, or Canadian sites, and each option includes a private memorial ceremony to honor those who served.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of British & Commonwealth Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of Canadian Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of American Sites
- Day 6
Mantes-la-Jolie
Step into the private rooms of the Palace of Versailles to see how France's rulers lived over the centuries. The lavish palace built by the Sun King offers a look into royal life across different periods of history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Versailles Palace Secret Apartments
Landmarks Palace of Versailles 
- Day 7
Paris
In Paris, you can enjoy a panoramic overview of the city, or join a local expert for a walking tour through neighborhoods like the Latin Quarter or other areas you want to explore more thoroughly in the City of Light.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Paris City Tour
- Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter
- Moulin Rouge (€300 EUR)
- Retro Sidecar Montmartre Discovery (€300 EUR)
- Parisian Gourmet Tour (€130 EUR)
- Musée du Louvre (€100 EUR)
- Retro Sidecar Illuminations Tour (€380 EUR)
Landmarks Latin Quarter Moulin Rouge Montmartre Musée du Louvre - Day 8
Paris to Lyon
You'll disembark from the S.S. Joie de Vivre and take the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, where you'll board the S.S. Catherine. After settling in, explore Lyon, which sits alongside the Saône River and offers plenty to discover in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Lyon
Lyon blends Roman history with modern architecture and Renaissance character. Choose a panoramic tour with traboules, a walking tour with a silk weaver, or a bike tour of the peninsula. There's time to grab lunch at a traditional bouchon restaurant on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lyon Panoramic Tour with Traboules Visit
- Silk Weavers Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Lyon Peninsula Bike Tour
- Day 10
Mâcon
Visit Beaune, Burgundy's wine trade center, known for its history and prestigious wines. You'll tour the medieval Hospices de Beaune and explore the surrounding wine country landscapes that make this region so special.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Burgundy Landscapes, Beaune, and the Hospices
Optional Activities
- Château de Rully Wine Tasting & Lunch (€140 EUR)
Landmarks Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 11
Tain-l'Hermitage - Tournon
Explore the twin villages of Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage, both known for fine wines. See Tournon's 10th-century hilltop castle, merchant houses, a 14th-century church, and France's oldest secondary school. Choose between a village stroll with wine tasting or a hike through the Hermitage Terrace Vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tournon and Tain-l'Hermitage Twin Villages Stroll with Wine Tasting
- Let's Go: Hermitage Terrace Vineyards Hike with Wine Tasting
- Premium Wine Tasting on the Hermitage Hill (€220 EUR)
Landmarks Tournon Castle - Day 12
Viviers
Walk through a village that feels like time stopped centuries ago. You'll see both the upper part where clergy lived and the lower section where regular residents lived, discovering Viviers' long history and architectural character from 1,600 years of development.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Village Day: Ardèches
Optional Activities
- Truffle Farm & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tasting (€100 EUR)
- Day 13
Avignon
Explore Avignon, one of southern France's most fascinating towns with its walled city center. Visit the Palace of the Popes, the fortress residence where rebellious popes broke from Rome, or choose to see a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct or bike to the Chartreuse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Avignon Walking Tour with Palace of the Popes
- Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct Visit
- Let's Go: Biking to the Chartreuse
- Cooking Lesson at La Mirande (€230 EUR)
- Let's Go: Kayak Ride on the Gardon River (€60 EUR)
- Collector's Island (€30 EUR)
Landmarks Palace of the Popes Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct 
- Day 14
Arles
Walk through Arles, a Provençal town with remarkable Roman ruins and the city that inspired Van Gogh to paint around 200 paintings. The town's rich history from ancient Greek and Roman times comes alive as you move through its streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arles Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Olive Oil Tasting with Les Baux de Provence (€50 EUR)
Landmarks Les Baux de Provence - Day 15
Arles
The ship pulls into Arles and it's time to disembark. If you've arranged the departure transfer, you'll be picked up and driven to Marseille Airport for your flight home. This takes the hassle out of figuring out how to get from the port to the airport, so you can focus on saying goodbye to the river and heading to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arles Walking Tour
Landmarks Arles 
