Seine Itineraries
Impressions from the Seine: Paris to Normandy – 2019
NEW for 2019! An 8-day riverboat cruise from Paris along the River Seine to the coast of Normandy and back, featuring art and daily life in Paris, small river towns, and a poignant visit to the beaches of Normandy.
8 Days - Tauck Bridges
Our River Seine cruise is designed for families – a fun family river cruise that’s all about everything français. You'll begin in Paris with two nights on the Left Bank at Pullman Paris Eiffel Tower, close to the famous landmark; enjoy a guided bicycle ride along the Seine, a Parisian picnic at the Eiffel Tower, and an art-filled scavenger hunt and guided tour in the Musée du Louvre in Paris. Explore artist Claude Monet's Giverny where you'll visit inside Monet’s house and experience the painted gardens at Giverny. In Les Andelys, take a hike up to Château Gaillard of Richard the Lionheart fame or a walk in a village steeped in history and country charm. All generations of your family will share poignant memories exploring the beaches of Normandy, touring the American Cemetery and visiting the D-Day Academy where a hands-on visit provides your family with a unique look at the year 1944 and the history of the 1944 Invasion. In Rouen, sightseeing includes historic sites immortalized by Joan of Arc, Notre Dame Square and a 3-D tour of the city’s Roman period. At Château de Versailles your family goes inside Louis XIV’s gilded palace to see how the royals lived, or they take a bicycle tour of the gardens and Marie Antoinette’s farm. All this and more aboard the newly redesigned ms Sapphire, with no more than 98 Tauck guests!
QUICK INFO
Impressions from the Seine: Paris to Normandy
- Tour Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Begins: Paris, France
- Ends: Paris, France
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: April - May - August - September - October
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Category 4, 5 and 6 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Seine Itineraries
Rendezvous on the Seine – 2019
10 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Your Parisian rhapsody... flows through the heart of the city of l’amour, meanders through painted landscapes and flowers with romance in seaside villages and exquisite gardens along the Seine on this Paris to Normandy river cruise aboard our ms Sapphire. Impressions of France... rendered on canvas on an after-hours private visit to Musée du Louvre, quickly captured by street artists in Montmartre, gilded into a golden palace at Versailles, indulged during a château dinner, distilled into apple brandy and cider, carved into a clifftop castle, and floating in a Water Garden... linger long after you return home. Follow the Seine to coastal Normandy on a 10-day journey that’s sure to impress. Discover the art of Paris for two nights before cruising to Rouen, Honfleur and Giverny, immortalized by Impressionist artists. Visit D-Day beaches, sample Calvados where it is made, dine at a private château and more before returning to Paris via riverboat.
Quick Info
Rendezvous on the Seine – 2019
- Tour Length: 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Begins: Paris, France
- Ends: Paris, France
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: April - May - June - August - September - October
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Category 4, 5 and 6 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Seine Itineraries
Cruising the Seine plus Paris & London – 2019
12 Days - Tauck River Cruising
Journey from London to Paris by way of a River Seine cruise aboard msSapphire filled with Tauck exclusive experiences... winding through fishing ports and medieval towns, tasting Normandy's cuisine, visiting the D-Day invasion beaches, finding the essence of calvados, pausing in ancient abbeys and the picturesque haunts of Impressionist painters, dining at a chateau in Rouen, exploring cobblestone lanes, walking in Monet’s garden at Giverny, visiting Van Gogh’s muse in Aubers-sur-Oise... and finally, Paris! Private tasting tours, from wine to cheese to chocolate... a presentation by Sir Winston Churchill's granddaughter, Celia Sandys, during a two-night stay in London at The Savoy... a private evening at a château... it's all part of a tale of two cities you’ll want to tell over and over again! Please note: Departures of May 13, September 13 and October 8 will feature a private, after-hours guided visit to the Musée du Louvre in Paris on night 3 or 4; ask at booking for details.
QUICK INFO
Cruising the Seine plus Paris & London
- Tour Length: 12 Days / 11 Nights
- Begins: London, England
- Ends: Paris, France
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: April - May - June - July - August - September - October
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Category 4, 5 and 6 on select departures; see Pricing & Availability for details.
This innovative 12-day trip combines a 2-night stay in London with a 9-night Seine cruise including Normandy, Giverny, exclusive farm visits and 3 days of exploration in Paris!
Seine Itineraries
Belle Epoch: London to Monte-Carlo – 2018
23 days from London to Monte-Carlo through the heart of France, north to south, begins and ends with two-night stays in both cities – highlighted by an 18-day river cruise on the Seine, Rhône and Saône.
23 Days - Tauck River Cruising
River Cruising along the Seine, Saône and Rhône
Embark on one of the great river tours Europe has to offer, on a river cruise experience that brings you an in-depth look at France, north to south. Begin in London... cruise through the beautiful countryside of France along the River Seine... explore the magic of Paris... take a high-speed train to Lyon... enjoy river cruising once again along the Rhône and Saône rivers... and complete your journey in Monte-Carlo. 23 days, 3 countries, 2 capital cities, and 3 of the most popular rivers in Europe... Begin in London, with a stay at one of the world's finest hotels, The Savoy... attend a presentation by Sir Winston Churchill's granddaughter, Celia Sandys... wind through fishing ports and medieval towns, tasting Normandy cuisine, visiting the World War II beaches of Normandy, finding the deep essence of calvados, pausing in ancient abbeys and the picturesque haunts of Impressionist painters, dining at a chateau in Rouen, exploring cobblestone lanes, walking in Monet’s garden at Giverny, visiting Van Gogh’s muse in Aubers-sur-Oise, and finally, Paris... well, riverboating seems like the only way to get there. Private tasting tours, from wine to cheese to chocolate... a private evening at a château... Along the Saône and Rhône, explore countryside that meanders past vineyards... discover river towns with Roman roots and lingering traces of medieval magic in their streets... experience the cowboy traditions and cuisine of La Camargue... explore a palace fit for a pope and an abbey that was once one of the most powerful in Europe... behold the landscapes of van Gogh's Provence... and spend two nights in Monte-Carlo. You'll find something new, something wonderful every day.
Belle Epoch: London to Monte-Carlo
- Tour Length: 23 Days / 22 Nights
- Begins: London, England
- Ends: Monte-Carlo, Monaco
- Activity Level: Level 2
- Level 2
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2018: April- August - May - August - September
Special Solo Traveler Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy savings in Category 4, 5 and 6 on select departures. Certain restrictions apply; see Pricing & Availability for details.
Seine Itineraries
Bon Voyage! France Family River Cruise – 2019
A scavenger hunt in the Louvre, a Tuileries Gardens picnic, French cowboys, chocolate tastings and more spell Tauck Bridges family fun francais on a 5-night Rhône cruise plus 2 nights in Paris!
2019 prices from $4,990 for 8 Days - Tauck Bridges
"Top River Cruise Line" for families – two-time winner – voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure! Kids of all ages love France and all things Français... Paris, where wide boulevards, like the Champs Élysées, mean wide open spaces filled with cafés, famous brasseries and shops of every kind... new food experiences, from divine pastries to fantastic bread and the most sublime "chocolat"... the fantastic Seine... a scavenger hunt through the Louvre... And then explore the heart of France river cruising along the Rhône deep into the heart of Provence, inspiration of the world's most famous artists such as van Gogh, Cézanne, Picasso, Gauguin, Matisse... Families of every generation feel perfectly welcomed aboard Tauck Bridges' fantastic riverboat, experiencing... Lyon, a modern city with a Renaissance heart... medieval villages... Roman ruins... a French ranch where you'll meet the daring gardians (cowboys)... a papal castle... a family cooking lesson in delectable French cuisine... our France family river cruise lets families experience the best of France – together.
Bon Voyage! France Family River Cruise
- Tour Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Begins: Paris, France
- Ends: Lyon, France
- Activity Level: Level 3
- Level 3
- Group Size: > 40
Departures 2019: June - July
Special Savings
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Child Savings: Children 12 and under; ask at time of booking.
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