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Grand France Holiday (2028, Paris to Arles)

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From Paris to Arles
4.6 (96 reviews)
  • Sweeping aerial of Paris with the Eiffel Tower towering over avenues and Haussmann buildings.
  • Ornate gilded façade of the Palace of Versailles seen from the expansive forecourt.
  • Panoramic view over Rouen and the winding Seine River with cathedral spire in the skyline.
  • Reflections of Lyon’s colorful Old Town and church in the still Saône River under clear blue skies.
  • Grand arches of Arles’ Roman amphitheatre captured head-on in bright daylight.
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

    Paris

    Paris
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  3. Day 2

    Paris - Mantes-la-Jolie

    Paris - Mantes-la-Jolie
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Versailles Palace Secret Apartments
    Landmarks
    Palace of Versailles
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  4. Day 3

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Rouen Christmas Market Visit
    • Children's Cathedral Choir

    Optional Activities

    • The Collector's Mansion
    • Rouen Walking Tour with Ateliers
    Landmarks
    Rouen Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Caudebec-en-Caux

    Caudebec-en-Caux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Palais Benedictine Visit
    Landmarks
    Palais Benedictine
  6. Day 5

    Vernon - La Roche-Guyon

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

    Included Activities

    • From Orchard to Glass
    • Private Reception at Château de La Roche-Guyon
    Landmarks
    Château de La Roche-Guyon
  7. Day 6

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private Reception at Château de Vaux le Vicomte & Parisian Holiday Magic
    Landmarks
    Château de Vaux le Vicomte
  8. Day 7

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Paris Opera & the Haussmann Displays
    Landmarks
    Palais Garnier (Paris Opera)
  9. Day 8

    Paris to Lyon

    Paris to Lyon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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  10. Day 9

    Lyon

    Lyon
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Lyon Walking Tour & the Museum of Fine Arts
    • Lyon Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Lyon Museum of Fine Arts
  11. Day 10

    Valence

    Valence
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Valence Walking Tour with Christmas Village
  12. Day 11

    Viviers - Grignan

    Viviers - Grignan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas at the Château de Grignan
    Landmarks
    Château de Grignan
  13. Day 12

    Avignon

    Avignon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Avignon Walking Tour with Opera House Visit
    • The Duchy of Uzès Private Visit
    Landmarks
    Palais des Papes
  14. Day 13

    Tarascon

    Tarascon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • A Taste of Provençal Christmas
    Landmarks
    Château de Tarascon
  15. Day 14

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full Day Aix-en-Provence with Christmas Market
    Landmarks
    Aix-en-Provence
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  16. Day 15

    Arles

    Arles
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • 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
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    Electricity
    110/220 volts
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Approx. 5.7 ft
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    Deck with Cabins
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    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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    The Porto to Porto trip/experience was excellent. The crew, excursions and everything was more than we expected....
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    Duoro river is very scenic. Exploring the different ports and wine was great. Uniworld cruise was excellent.

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