El apacible ambiente del pintoresco puerto de Honfleur junto al Sena ha atraído por años a numerosos artistas y escritores, como el pintor inglés Bonington, el francés Boudin, el poeta francés Charles Baudelaire y más tarde, a los pintores impresionistas. A lo largo de toda su historia, numerosos viajes marítimos se iniciaron en Honfleur. Es especialmente famosa por su antiguo puerto pintoresco con casas cubiertas de pizarra.
Make everlasting memories in Paris while dining in the Eiffel Tower, cruising the Seine at night and browsing the Louvre with a side trip to historical Rouen to enhance the experience.
Aviso: Guests should be able to walk over cobbled and possibly uneven ground and manage a few steps. For guests with dietary restrictions, please advise at the time of booking so that the restaurants can be informed accordingly. This program is limited to 20 guests.
DAY 1 – 30 de septiembre de 2026
Disembark the ship in Honfleur, meet your guide and begin your journey with a drive to Rouen where you will discover its architecture from Roman times. The alignment of its two main streets – Rue du Gros Horloge and Rue des Carmes, still reflects the layout of the early city.
Follow your guide through the historical part of the city. See the Old Marketplace where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431 and the modern Joan of Arc Church completed in 1979. Other sites you will find during your walking tour are the Gros Horloge Street with its belfry and a sculpted archway on which rests a Renaissance lodge decorated with clock faces that still indicate the time of the day, the phases of the moon and the days of the week. Discover the Law Courts, the seat of Normandy’s Parliament and the cathedral, made famous by Claude Monet’s paintings of its façade.
Aviso: There will be some cobbled streets, uneven ground and / or steps encountered while walking through Rouen. Walking time is approximately one hour.
Next, drive to Paris for an unforgettable experience which will begin with a Seine dinner cruise.
After some time to freshen up at your hotel, meet you guide in the lobby for a transfer to the river where you will embark on a glass-covered sightseeing riverboat for a scenic cruise on the River Seine.
Enjoy views of this monumental city from the water while enjoying a delightful dinner. See the famous Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and much more before returning to your hotel for the night.
For those with a keen eye on the fashion scene, this program takes place during Paris Fashion Week! For those looking to spot some of the famous fashion trend setters, the night is yours to discover the hot spots. Perhaps the Hospitality Desk team or the hotel’s Concierge will have a few suggestions on where to start.
Aviso: Smart attire required for the dinner cruise (no shorts, flip-flops or sportswear). The dinner cruise is accessible by fifteen steps, a ramp may be available, and the restrooms on the boat will be on the lower level only accessible by stairs. An accessible restroom is located on the pier. Guests with dietary restrictions must advise in advance.
DAY 2 – 1 de octubre de 2026
After breakfast and check out, meet your guide and drive to the Louvre Museum and marvel at this former royal palace. Today, it’s perhaps the greatest repository of fine art in the world.
An experienced museum guide will offer highlights of its vast collection, including the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory, Leonardo de Vinci's immortal Mona Lisa, and other paintings by such master’s as Delacroix and Gericault. After this visit, appreciate some free time to browse in the museum shop before departing for lunch at the Eiffel Tower.
Ascend to the first floor and the famous Madame Brasserie Restaurant where you be seated at a table near the bay windows. Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch while contemplating the spectacle of the Seine and the perspective from the Trocadéro to La Défense Business district.
Aviso: Lunch at Madame Brasserie includes access ticket to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. Access to the upper levels is not included.
Following lunch, transfer back to Honfleur where you will reboard the ship.
Programa terrestre paso a paso:
Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
DÍA 1
1:30pm Disembark the ship in Honfleur and drive to Rouen
3:00pm Guided walking tour of Rouen
4:30pm Drive to Paris
6:00pm Check in at your hotel
Hospitality desk at the hotel
7:15pm Meet in the lobby of the hotel
7:30pm Drive to the Seine River
8:00pm Seine dinner cruise (guide does not remain with group)
10:30pm Cruise ends, you are met and returned to your hotel
11:00pm Approximate arrival back at your hotel
Overnight at the Hotel du Collectionneur or similar hotel
DÍA 2
AM Breakfast buffet at your hotel
8:15am Check out and meet in the lobby, meet your guide
8:30am Transfer to the Louvre Museum
9:00am Guided visit of the Louvre plus some free time to browse
12:00pm Drive to the Eiffel Tower
1:00pm Access to the first floor of the Eiffel Tower
1:30pm Lunch at Madame Brasserie Restaurant
3:30pm Return drive to Honfleur – approximately 3 hours
6:30pm Approximate arrival in Honfleur and reboard the ship
Pronóstico del tiempo:
In September/October the average temperature in Paris is 68°F (20°C)
Qué debe traer:
Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen. Smart attire is required for the dinner cruise (no shorts, flip-flops or sportswear).
Moneda Local:
The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and credit cards are also accepted.
Electricidad
220 voltios. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor if you bring electric devices.
Luggage information
We recommend one small carry-on size piece per person for this short program however, one standard size suitcase will be permitted as well.
Dirección del Hotel:
Hotel du Collectionneur
51-57 RUE DE COURCELLES - 75008 PARIS
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares, y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en el hotel que figura en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Hotel du Collectionneur in Paris – Prestige King Room including buffet breakfast
•English-speaking guide
•Hospitality Desk on Day 1
•Porterage at the hotel
•Dinner cruise on the Seine River - Service Premier (tables for 2 to 10 people) with a choice of starter + main course + cheese + dessert and 2 glasses of champagne + selection of fine wines: 1 bottle of red and 1 bottle of white wine between 4 people
•3 course pre-set lunch at Madame Brasserie, Tables of 2 near the window including a glass of champagne + 2 glasses of superior wine + filtered water + coffee
•All tours and entrances per the description
•Paris city tax
El programa no incluye:
• Comidas o bebidas no mencionadas anteriormente
•Gratuities for guides and drivers
•Gratuities for staff on the dinner cruise
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda.
Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty
See the icons of Paris on an enlightening drive through the city and while cruising the Seine, experiences that an exploration of Versailles and Monet’s home beautifully complement.
Aviso: This program is limited to a maximum of 16 guests. Should you have any special dietary needs, please advise no later than 90 days before the cruise sailing. This program is suitable for guests who use a wheelchair provided the steps on and off the bus can be negotiated, the chair is collapsible and there is someone to push the chair during the tour. Some sites and restrooms will have limited access.
DAY 1 - 6 de junio de 2025
Your tour begins as you board your minibus in Honfleur for a drive through the Norman countryside to Monet's home at Giverny on the Seine.
Claude Monet spent the last four decades of his life creating a magnificent garden at his home and memorializing it in oil on canvas. Upon arriving, enjoy a guided walk through a flower garden called Clos Normand.
Visit the pink crushed-brick house adorned with green shutters where you will see the salon, Monet’s bedroom, his Nympheas Studio, the yellow dining room and the tiled kitchen, before continuing to the water garden.
Marvel at the Japanese-inspired lily pond water garden with its Japanese bridge surrounded by wisteria and azaleas. The pond and bridge were the subjects of one of Monet's late masterworks.
Next, enjoy lunch in Giverny before continuing to Paris.
On a guided panoramic tour in Paris, you will discover the most important monuments of the city including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, the Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower, Saint Germain des Prés district, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and the Invalides.
The group will have some free time along Champs Élysées, a street that connects the Arc de Triomphe with the Place de la Concorde. It is considered to be one of the world’s most famous commercial streets.
Your city tour will end with the group checking in to the hotel which is located in the midst of the economic, artistic and creative activity of Paris. Tendrá el resto del día libre; la cena no está incluida. Within a ten- minute walk from the hotel you will find the Opéra Garnier, Grands Magasins (department stores), Madeleine Church, Edouard VII Theatre, Olympia Theatre, Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré and its major global fashion outlets, Jardin des Tuileries and the Place de la Concorde.
Aviso: The gardens at Giverny are accessible however it is not possible to access the house with a wheelchair as steps are required to enter the first floor.
DAY 2 - 7 de junio de 2025
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and board your minibus for a drive to Versailles.
Upon entering the Palace of Versailles, you will marvel at its size and grandiose furnishings, gilded décor, and all its riches. The chateau has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for thirty years, and is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art.
The site began as Louis XIII’s hunting lodge before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. Each of the three French kings who lived there until the French Revolution added improvements to make it even more impressive. Aviso: Headsets will be used during the tour.
After your guided tour of the castle and its gardens, return to Paris and the Port de la Bourdonnais for a scenic cruise on the Seine River. Sail aboard a panoramic restaurant boat with a breathtaking view of the monuments of Paris.
You'll enjoy a traditional and tasty lunch prepared by the chef on board while taking in the sublime view of the most beautiful sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre Museum, the Institut de France, the Institut du Monde Arabe, the Hôtel de Ville, the Conciergerie and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France just to name a few.
After lunch, return to your hotel. Tendrá el resto del día libre; la cena no está incluida.
Aviso: While the cruise boat is accessible, the restrooms on board are accessible only by stairs. There are accessible public restrooms at the dock.
DAY 3 - 8 de junio de 2025
Following breakfast at your hotel, check-out (don’t forget to settle any incidentals before departing), meet your local escort and transfer to Antwerp where you will re-board the ship.
End of service
Minibus or bus with escort
Programa terrestre paso a paso:
Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
DÍA 1
8:30am Disembark in Honfleur, meet your guide
9:00am Transfer to Giverny
10:45am Arrival to Giverny
11:00am Visit of Giverny and the Claude Monet Foundation
12:45pm Lunch at the Moulin de Fourges in Giverny or similar venue
2:00pm Transfer to Paris (short comfort-stop on the way)
4:15pm Panoramic city tour (number of sites seen will depend on traffic)
6:15pm Transfer to your hotel
Check-in, remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera and Spa or similar hotel
DÍA 2
Desayuno en el hotel
7:45am Transfer to Versailles
9:00am Guided tour of the Castle and gardens
11:45am Return to Paris for a cruise with lunch along the Seine River
Duration of the cruise is approximately 2 hours
3:30pm After the cruise, return to your hotel
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera and Spa or similar hotel
DÍA 3
AM Early breakfast at the hotel and check out
8:00am Meet your local English-speaking escort (not a guide) for the drive to Antwerp with a comfort stop on the way
12:30pm Approximate arrival in Antwerp, reboard the ship
Pronóstico del tiempo:
In June you can expect temperatures in Paris to be approximately 74° F / 23 ° C during the day and 57°F / 14 ° C in the evenings.
Qué debe traer:
Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Moneda Local:
The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and traveler’s checks are also accepted.
Electricidad:
220 voltios. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor for electric devices.
Luggage information:
The luggage compartment in the vehicle cannot accommodate more than one standard suitcase per person
Dirección del hotel:
Hotel Saint Petesrbourg Opera and Spa
35 Rue de Caumartin, 75009 Paris
The Superior rooms at the Hotel Saint Petersburg Opera & Spa are ideal for a short stay. Located on the inner courtyards, they are peaceful and decorated in grey and beige, or ochre and chocolate. The bathrooms are equipped with bath or jet shower.
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. Si no se notifica a los huéspedes sobre los cambios antes de la salida, se usarán los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•Two nights at the Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera and Spa or similar hotel – Superior Room
•English speaking guide on day 1 and day 2 and English-speaking host from Paris to Antwerp on Day 3
•Entrance tickets: Giverny and Palace of Versailles and its gardens
•Lunch at Giverny Restaurant Moulin de Fourges or similar with a three-course menu + drinks
•Bateaux Parisiens cruise with lunch with a three-course menu + drinks
•City taxes
El programa no incluye:
•Any meals or services not mentioned above
•Gratuities to drivers and guide
•Hotel incidentals including laundry, mini bar and room service
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda.
Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.
Enjoy guided walks through the Old Towns of Honfleur, Rouen and Lille for a greater appreciation of the architecture and culture of northern France, which you can explore further on your own in the evenings.
Aviso: This program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties. It begins in Honfleur and ends in Antwerp, where guests will re-board the ship. Please advise at the time of booking if there are any dietary restrictions or requirements. This information needs to be received within 100 days of sailing.
DAY 1 – 6 de junio de 2025
Once the cruise ship arrives in the Port of Honfleur, you will join the guide for an enlightening city tour. You will begin in the fortified district of l’Enclos, where you will pass the 17th-century old harbor Vieux Bassin and Sainte-Catherine Church, which apart from its clock tower is entirely wooden.
Afterwards, you will visit the Eugène Boudin Museum – named for the Honfleur-born landscape artist – which includes a collection of Norman ethnography and works by famed French painters that include Boudin’s friend Claude Monet and numerous others that were inspired by the area’s scenic beauty. The collection also contains drawings and paintings that Eugène Boudin bequeathed to the museum.
Free time and lunch at a restaurant in Honfleur follows, after which you will drive to Domaine d'Apreval, a family-owned estate and distillery that produces apple-based ciders, calvados and pommeaus. You will sample an inspiring selection of these products, along with locally sourced cheeses.
Continuing on, you will next visit Étretat, a seaside village famous for its white cliffs: Falaise d'Amont and Falaise d'Aval. Étretat’s extraordinary natural beauty and charm has long been a source of inspiration for painters and authors such as Guy de Maupassant and Victor Hugo, who both wrote there.
Once you reach Rouen, you will check in at your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on you own.
DAY 2 – 7 de junio de 2025
After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will commence a guided walking tour of the historical center of Rouen, which lies on the River Seine. Along the way, you will pass landmarks that include most famously the Place du Vieux-Marché, the ancient square where 19-year-old Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431. Her ashes were tossed into the Seine.
Other architectural highlights include the spectacular Gothic cathedral Notre-Dame, which Monet, overwhelmed by its beauty, painted numerous times from different vantage points. Saint-Ouen Abbey Church is another Gothic masterpiece. It was founded as a Benedictine monastery in 563.
Following the enlightening walking tour of Rouen, you will enjoy lunch in town and then depart for Lille, an enchanting city on the Deûle River. Upon arriving, you will check into your hotel. The remainder of the day will be at leisure with dinner on your own.
DAY 3 – 8 de junio de 2025
After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will enjoy a guided walking tour of Lille’s historical center Vieux Lille, a cultural hub with strong Flemish influences due to its proximity to Flanders.
As you stroll along the cobblestone streets, you will likely see landmarks such as the Palais Rihour – a former private residence, parts of which date to the 15th century – the neoclassical Opera House and the Old Stock Exchange, which is known for its opulently decorated façade.
Afterwards, you will travel to Antwerp to re-board the cruise ship.
Land Program Step by Step
el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. All program details and the timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
DÍA 1
8:30am Meet guide for a tour of Honfleur
10:00am Browse the Eugène Boudin Museum
11:15am Free time
12:00pm Lunch in Honfleur
1:30pm Transfer to Domaine d’Apreval
2:00pm Visit Domaine d'Apreval for tasting of local specialties
3:30pm Transfer to Étretat
4:30pm Guided tour and possible free time
6:00pm Transfer to Rouen
8:00pm Arrival in Rouen and check in at the hotel
Evening at leisure and dinner on your own
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Rouen or similar hotel
DÍA 2
Desayuno en el hotel
9:00am Walking tour and free time in Rouen’s historical center
12:00pm Lunch at Bistro d’Arthur or a similar venue in Rouen
2:00pm Depart for Lille
5:00pm Arrive in Lille
Check in at the hotel
Evening at leisure and dinner on your own
Overnight at the Carlton Lille Hotel or similar hotel
DÍA 3
Desayuno en el hotel
9:00am Guided walking tour of Old Town Lille
10:30am Depart for Antwerp
1:00pm Approximate arrival in Antwerp, re-board the ship
Pronóstico del tiempo
June — around 68° Fahrenheit (20° Celsius)
Qué debe traer
Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Moneda Local
The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and traveler’s checks are also accepted.
Electricidad
220 voltios. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor if you bring electric devices.
Equipaje
Bring one overnight bag per person to be stored in the luggage compartment of the coach and a small personal item that can be brought into the coach with you.
Alojamiento
Radisson Blu Rouen
6-8 Rue du Donjon, 76000 Rouen, France
Teléfono: +33 2 77 64 57 57
Carlton Lille Hotel
3 Rue Pierre Mauroy, 59000 Lille, France
Teléfono: +33 3 20 13 33 13
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares, y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Radisson Blu Rouen (Premium Double Room) with breakfast
•1 night at the Hotel Carlton Lille (Superior Double Room) with breakfast
•English-speaking guide for the day tours
•English-speaking escort for the drive from Lille to Antwerp
• Excursiones y entradas según lo que indica el itinerario
•Three-course lunch and drinks in Honfleur
•Three-course lunch and drinks in Rouen
El programa no incluye:
•Any meals not mentioned above
• Propinas a guías y choferes
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service
•City taxes
•Dinners
•Lunch on Day 4
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel andnatural paths. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular.
Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda.
Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.
