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 · Escorted tour
Impressions of France: Paris, Normandy & the Seine
Idyllic villages and historic towns are among the wonders that await in France on this scenic Seine river cruise toward the storied shores of Normandy.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Ship
To the French capital, where we board our premium ship
Arrive at London St. Pancras and meet the Tour Manager and travel group, then take the Eurostar to Paris. A coach transfers to the riverside to board the MS Amadeus Diamond, welcomed with a drink. First dinner onboard as the ship begins cruising toward Conflans St. Honorine.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Ship
Discovering van Gogh's inspiration in Auvers-sur-Oise
A guided tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, the village that inspired Impressionist painters including van Gogh. Free afternoon in Conflans St. Honorine, followed by an onboard talk on Impressionism and an overnight cruise to Rouen.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3overnight: Ship
A day in Rouen, the jewel of Normandy
A guided tour of Rouen, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Rouen Cathedral (subject of Monet's paintings) and the Church of Joan of Arc. Free afternoon before an evening cruise toward Le Havre.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Ship
Honfleur's artistry and a guest talk on the Normandy landings
A talk on the Allied landings by military historian Piers Storie-Pugh while sailing. A guided tour of the port town of Honfleur, followed by a five-course dinner and chanson singer performances.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5overnight: Ship
A step back in time amongst Normandy's legacy and beauty
A guided tour of Omaha Beach and Arromanches, including the D-Day Museum, or the option to unwind onboard as the ship sails to Caudebec en Caux. Overnight cruise to Les Andeleys.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6overnight: Ship
The ruins of Château Gaillard and Monet's Garden
Exploration of the medieval Château Gaillard ruins, then on to Giverny to experience Monet's Garden. Rejoin the ship in Vernon for lunch and the final leg of the sailing to Paris.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Ship
The city of Paris or the stately Palace of Versailles
Choice of relaxing onboard, visiting the Palace of Versailles, or joining an optional tour of Paris including the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Montmartre. Final night aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8rail
Traveling home
Disembark in Paris after breakfast. A coach transfer to the train station for the Eurostar back to London St. Pancras, where the vacation concludes.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
- 7 night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Diamond
- Excellent service onboard
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
- First and Standard Class rail options available
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, 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 can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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