UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISES
8 Days | Parisian Royal Holiday

ROUNDTRIP PARIS

Day 1 | Paris, France. Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2 | La Roche-Guyon. Vernon. Your journey begins in regal fashion today with visits to two châteaux. At Château La Roche-Guyon, you may venture inside for a peek at the sumptuous rooms where French kings were once entertained (and royal hijinks no doubt ensured). Or climb to the top of the fortress tower for marvelous views of the gardens, village and valley below. Spend the evening at another beautiful château, an ideal setting for a concert of classical music. Kings, dukes, duchesses, cardinals, counts—France’s nobility created splendid palaces and intriguing castles. Today the Seine and your luxurious ship carry you to châteaux with close links to the history of French royalty, in a region that was once the borderland between French and English royal power. A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Featured Excursions —
Château de Bizy concert
Choice of Château La Roche-Guyon OR “Let's Go” Château La Roche-Guyon fortress tower climb

Generations Excursion** —
"Let's Go" Château La Roche-Guyon fortress tower climb

Day 3 | Rouen. Normandy’s medieval capital has a historic quarter that remains amazingly intact. See Rouen’s top sights as well as its splendid Christmas market, held on the square in front of the cathedral Monet painted dozens of times. Inside, you can listen to ethereal liturgical music enhanced by the cathedral’s wonderful acoustics. Another treat awaits at La Couronne—tea and cake at the restaurant where Julia Child had a life-changing first meal in France. The medieval capital of Normandy, Rouen has managed to preserve much of its historic core, despite being turned into a battlefield numerous times.

Featured Excursions —
Rouen walking discovery tour with Christmas Market
Cathedral choir recital and tea time at La Couronne

Generations Excursions** —
Le Gros Horloge — Clocktower tour in Rouen
Paint class at Monet's studio

Day 4 | Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles). The magnificently flamboyant Palace of Versailles was built during a time of absolute power, setting new standards for over-the-top excess with its elaborate gardens, grand state apartments and glittering Hall of Mirrors. All this plus an exclusive “secret” tour that takes you were others cannot go? Priceless.

Featured Excursion — Exclusive “Secret Versailles” palace tour

Generations Excursion** — Versailles for Royals and Absolute rulers

Day 5 | Paris. Join a local expert for a guided walk through two of our favorite neighborhoods in the “City of Light,” the Île de la Cité and Latin Quarter. Admire the Gothic grandeur and grimacing gargoyles of Notre Dame, then wander the streets with stones worn by countless notable artists, writers and philosophers, including Matisse and Picasso, Hemingway and Fitzgerald. The cultural, political, artistic and financial heart of France, Paris is entrancing, magical and exhilarating. Every view is postcard worthy, and for the next few days it is yours to enjoy.

Excursions — Choice of Taste of Christmas walking tour to Paris Left Bank OR Exclusive guided "Let's Go" bike ride along the Left Bank

Generations Excursion** — Taste of Christmas with tasting and ferris wheel

Day 6 | Paris. After visiting Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Louis XIV was so green with envy that he gave his modest hunting lodge a total makeover. See the inspiration for Versailles on an excursion to this elaborately decorated winter wonderland, where the owner will host an exclusive reception for Uniworld guests. Tonight, we’ll treat you to a Paris illuminations tour.

Featured Excursions —
Exclusive reception at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Paris “Illuminations” tour

Generations Excursions** —
Scavenger Hunt at Musee du Louvre
Eiffel Tower tour

MASTERPIECE COLLECTION
Providing the most all-inclusive luxury to our guests is the heart and soul of our brand and that will never change. Yet sometimes our guests want something that goes even “above and beyond” our included experiences. In light of this, we now offer guests a curated selection of optional excursions, available for an additional charge.
• Moulin Rouge

Day 7 | Paris. The shop windows of Paris are truly an art form, particularly during the holidays when they attract throngs of delighted onlookers. See these enchanting displays for yourself today on one of the city’s chicest streets. We’ll also take you inside the Paris Opera, described by its architect as a “Versailles for everyone.” This evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner will be prepared for you.

Excursions — Choice of Walking discovery tour to the Paris Opera and Boulevard Haussmann OR Paris city roofs

Day 8 | Paris. Disembark. Say goodbye to your ship and fellow guests as you disembark after breakfast. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.

(**Note: These excursions are only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.)

NOTE: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.

PARISIAN ROYAL HOLIDAY 8 DAYS | ROUNDTRIP PARIS