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Cruise & Rail: Istanbul to Paris (2026) (Istanbul to Paris, 2026)

15 days
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From Istanbul to Paris
4.6 (96 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul
    • Transfer to Istanbul Halkali Station
    • Champagne drinks reception
  4. Day 3

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit ruins of Roman city of Serdica
    • Explore City Garden and National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    • View Presidential Palace and iconic landmarks
    • Private concert performance by Vanya Moneva Choir in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Crypt
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    Serdica Roman Ruins
    City Garden
    National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    Presidential Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, 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 city's oldest brewery
    Landmarks
    Tito's Blue Train
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Postojna - Vienna

    Postojna - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner in Vienna)

    Included Activities

    • Underground train ride through Postojna Caves with cave formations and saxophonist
    • Confectionary masterclass with Catering Manager and Head Pastry Chef
    • Dinner in Vienna
    • Private classical concert by Vienna Supreme Orchestra
    Landmarks
    Postojna Caves
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna's elaborate palaces
    • Visit iconic Viennese coffee houses
  8. Day 7

    Champagne - Paris

    Champagne - Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive guided vineyard tour in Champagne region
    • Champagne tasting (AOC-protected product)
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to S.S. Joie de Vivre
  10. Day 9

    La Roche-Guyon - Vernon - Giverny

    La Roche-Guyon - Vernon - Giverny
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic hike on the Crests Trail
    • Visit Château de La Roche-Guyon with sweeping Seine views
    • Explore Monet's Gardens at Giverny
    • Bike ride from Vernon to Giverny through French countryside
    Landmarks
    Château de La Roche-Guyon
    Monet's Gardens at Giverny
  11. Day 10

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private concert at Rouen Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Rouen Walking Tour, the Dukes of Normandy's Capital
    • Visit Camembert Cheese Farm
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral
    Joan of Arc Martyr Site
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  12. Day 11

    Caudebec-en-Caux

    Caudebec-en-Caux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Honfleur Walking Tour through the seaside harbor city
    • Golfing at Étretat clifftop golf course
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
    Étretat Cliffs
  13. Day 12

    Normandy Beaches

    Normandy Beaches
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day visit to Normandy beaches
    • Private memorial ceremony for Operation Overlord

    Optional Activities

    • Normandy Beaches: Highlights of American Sites
    • Normandy Beaches: Highlights of British & Commonwealth Sites
    • Normandy Beaches: Highlights of Canadian Sites
  14. Day 13

    Mantes-la-Jolie

    Mantes-la-Jolie
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Versailles Palace Secret Apartments tour
    Landmarks
    Palace of Versailles
  15. Day 14

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Paris City Tour panoramic overview
    • Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter
    Landmarks
    Latin Quarter
  16. Day 15

    Paris

    Paris

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Rating
4.6 (96 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
87%
Cancellation policy
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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
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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