Detailed Itinerary City Escape: Paris & the Seine

CRUISE YEAR

7-night Cruise


Day 1

PARIS - EMBARKATION
Settle into your City Escapes river cruise in the heart of Paris. Meet your crew, explore nearby cafés, and take a short riverside stroll. You’ll appreciate the easy start, familiar comforts on board and flexible choices ashore that set the tone for longer port stays.

Day 2

PARIS
Choose how you want to experience Paris today. In the morning, join a small‑group city tour that highlights the city’s medieval past or explore the city by bike. In the afternoon, dive into the world of the Impressionists at the Marmottan Monet Museum, enjoy a guided shopping experience or craft a classic dish with a local chef aboard your ship.

Day 3

SCENIC CRUISING – LE HAVRE
Watch the Seine open toward the Channel as countryside scenes unfold from your stateroom or the Sun Deck. This day is ideal for relaxing, photographing river life and enjoying your ship’s amenities, with crew on hand for tips and suggestions tailored to your interests.

Le Havre

Day 4

LE HAVRE – NORMANDY BEACHES – HONFLEUR
Walk the U.S. Landing Beaches with a knowledgeable guide or wander Honfleur’s timbered harborside lanes, complete with tastings of local cider and Pommeau, a delightful apple-based aperitif. Later today, you can explore Le Havre’s architecture on a tour led by a local guide.

Le Havre

Day 5

ROUEN
Long Description: Experience Rouen on foot, by bike or through your taste buds with one of three morning experience options. In the afternoon, visit Lyon la Foret, nestled at the heart of the forest of Lyons, or Rouen’s Museum of Fine Arts, which features an extensive collection of pieces from the 15th century to present day. In the evening, you’ll be treated to a special onshore dinner at La Couronne, one of the oldest restaurants in France.

Rouen

Day 6

ROUEN
Discover more of Rouen this morning through hands‑on moments at a Norman pastry workshop or as you explore Musse de la Corderie Vallois visit. In the afternoon, step into an immersive Viking experience that brings the region’s legends to life.

Day 7

PARIS
Return toward Paris as the river widens into familiar city views. A private boat experience this evening invites you to enjoy the Seine from a more intimate vantage point, taking in bridges, landmarks and the rest of the City of Light.

Paris

Day 8

PARIS – DISEMBARKATION
Say goodbye to your crew and fellow travelers as you disembark in Paris.

Itinerary is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule provided with your final documents.

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