Great Rail Journeys
Biarritz & Bordeaux Cruise
Ten-day escorted French trip pairing rail travel with a Bordeaux river cruise
10 daysfrom $4,005
40% rail
Vacations By Rail · River Cruise
Gardens of the Loire Valley & Seine Cruise
Explore famous châteaux that stud the verdant Loire Valley, before joining a cruise along the Seine which includes explorations of Monet's Garden.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Tours
To medieval Tours, the "Gateway to the Loire Valley"
Meet the Tour Manager at London St. Pancras and board the Eurostar to Paris, changing for the rail service to Tours. Check in to the hotel for the first of three nights, followed by a welcome dinner.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Tours
Château de Chenonceau and Leonardo da Vinci's Clos Lucé
An excursion to Château de Chenonceau, spanning the River Cher, then a coach to Amboise to visit Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's former manor house.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3overnight: Tours
History and beauty at Château de Chaumont
A coach journey to Château de Chaumont for a guided tour of its gardens and free time to explore the castle, with dinner independently this evening.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4railovernight: Ship
Boarding our ship in Paris
A rail journey to Paris to board the MS Amadeus Diamond, with a welcome drink and a five-course dinner as the ship sails toward Conflans St. Honorine.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Ship
Discovering van Gogh's inspiration in Auvers sur Oise
An excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, exploring the landscapes immortalized by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Pissarro and Daubigny, followed by a gentle overnight sail.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Ship
Exploring Rouen, the jewel of Normandy
A guided tour of Rouen following the Impressionists' footsteps, including Rouen Cathedral (depicted by Monet) and the Church of Joan of Arc, with a free afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Ship
Honfleur's artistry and a guest talk on the Normandy landings
A talk from military history expert Piers Storie-Pugh on the Allied Normandy landings while sailing to Le Havre, followed by a tour of the port town of Honfleur, with dinner and chanson singers onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: Ship
Normandy's legacy and beauty
Sailing to Caudebec-en-Caux, with a choice of a full-day guided excursion (with picnic lunch) to D-Day landing sites and Arromanches, or staying onboard to relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: Ship
Château Gaillard and Monet's Garden
Docking in Les Andelys with an optional excursion to the ruins of Château Gaillard, before rejoining the ship in Vernon to visit Monet's Garden, then sailing toward Paris.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Ship
Enchanting Paris or stately Versailles
A choice of a guided tour of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Montmartre, or a visit to the Palace of Versailles, with a farewell dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 11rail
Traveling home
Disembark after breakfast and board the Eurostar back to London St. Pancras.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 3 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
- 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Diamond
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- Eurostar Standard
- Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast each day, 6 lunches, 8 dinners including a spectacular gala dinner
- Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
- Superb excursions included
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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