The Seine: Holiday Magic
From $4,690 per person
8 days
1 countries
Ships: ms Reverie, ms Serene
Tauck
8 days, 7 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Arrive Paris / Embark Ship
- Day 2 - The joys of Paris at holiday time
- Day 3 - The Cluny Museum or Sainte-Chapelle
- Day 4 - Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
- Day 5 - Charms of Normandy
- Day 6 - The beaches of D-Day or Rouen Fine Arts Museum
- Day 7 - Les Andelys & Château Bizy
- Day 8 - Journey home from Paris
Itinerary highlights
Flowing through the heart of Paris, the river Seine is the epicenter of life in the French capital. Storied sights, centuries old, line its banks where history unfolds in grand gestures, artistic grace and cultural delights. Settle in aboard a riverboat warmly designed to make you feel at home here, taking in the spirit of the season with culinary feasts, festive traditions and landmark sites dressed in their holiday best. Enjoy Paris at one of the most wondrous times of the year with a choice of excursions that indulge your spirit for adventure. While fondly referred to as the "City of Light" all year long, you'll discover that Paris literally glows with the joys of the holiday in December. Stroll through the Christmas markets at Tuileries Gardens, where wooden cabins sell small gifts and seasonal treats, and evergreened stands brim with the handicrafts of French artisans, from glass blowers to woodworkers, Parisian designers and more. Further along the river, country towns are all aglitter with good tidings, good food and good fun. Explore an elegant château - the inspiration for Versailles - for a tour, holiday lunch and afternoon tea. Meander through riverside towns on guided walking tours with visits to local Christmas markets. Visit Normandy's memorialized D-Day beaches on a choice of excursions. View the fortified castle of Les Andelys and make merry during a royal holiday cocktail reception at Château Bizy, exclusively Tauck, for a special celebration reflective with the magic of the holidays in France.
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The ms Reverie.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the ms Reverie, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
A new 125m riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, MS Reverie debuts in 2027 with a deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness – with 85% of her cabins measuring 230 square feet or larger – and accommodating no more than 124 guests. Guest amenities inside her 20 Tauck Suites at roughly 300 square feet include luxurious bathrooms with separate showers and walk-in closets. She also sports 30 cabins around 225 square feet, and 12 around 180 square feet. Two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open onto a balcony in the fresh air and idyllic riverscapes; all have in-room minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries. Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and themed fun.
Public spaces emphasize Tauck’s signature refinement, with a river-view dining room, an intimate Lounge & Bar, and a skylit fitness spa. Dining options include a main restaurant with panoramic river views, a casual bistro, and private dining experiences by request; shore experiences are complemented by Tauck’s award-winning guided excursions, seamlessly integrated with Reverie’s on-board programming.
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