U3A Luxury River Cruise on the Seine Paris roundtrip Onboard MS Amadeus Diamond EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT Available VALID UNTIL 28TH FEBRUARY 2023
U3A Luxury river cruise on the Seine
7 nights departing 25th October 2023 Paris Roundtrip
Aboard Amadeus Diamond
Your Itinerary:
• Day 1 – Fly Manchester to Paris to embark your luxury floating hotel MS Amadeus Diamond in the romantic City of Light. After unpacking, join your fellow travellers for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner.
• Day 2 – Conflans. Arrive early in the morning in Conflans-St.-Honorine, at the confluence of the rivers Oise and Seine. It is not hard to see why the town was an inspiration to many Impressionist masters, including Cezanne, Pissarro and Daubigny. The most famous of these artists is Vincent van Gogh, whose final resting place is here. Depart late this afternoon.
• Day 3 – Rouen - Wander through the streets admiring the houses - many are half-timbered, others are in red brick, some richly decorated and many covered with flowers. Late this afternoon, the vessel departs as it continues northward.
• Day 4 – Le Havre - The harbor of Le Havre is your convenient base. his stretch of coastline is one of the most beautiful for its horticulture and scenery. On board the vessel this evening, enjoy the music of local chanson singers.
• Day 5 – Le Havre > Caudebec-En-Caux - The chance to explore Fécamp, a seaside resort and home to Le Palais Bénédictine, which produces the famous liqueur. The vessel departs after dinner this evening.
• Day 6 – Les Andeleys > Vernon > Mantes-la-Jolie - Today, there are several choices for the day’s adventures. Relax in little town of Les Andelys or venture farther afield to the remains of the English king’s stronghold: Château Gaillard. Continue to Giverny, to visit the home of Impressionist Claude Monet and the beautiful gardens which were inspiration for several works of art. After lunch on board, join an excursion to Château de Malmaison, the former residence of Joséphine and Napoleon Bonaparte, to immerse yourself in the privacy of the Imperial couple. After you rejoin the ship in Mantesla-Jolie later this afternoon, your ship continues to Paris.
• Day 7 – Paris - In the early morning, it is once more “Bienvenue“ to the French capital. Explore the sights of the Eiffel Tower and the bustling Champs-Élysées, one of the world’s most famous commercial streets, during a morning city tour. Late this afternoon, enjoy a Captain‘s Gala Dinner and admire the city lights of the French capital.
• Day 8 – Paris - After breakfast, your AMADEUS crew bids you “adieu” for your return flight to Manchester.
What’s Included: Return economy flights from Manchester Overseas transfers Large, outside river-view stateroom with drop down panoramic windows Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard Gourmet dining onboard Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner Services of an experienced English-speaking onboard Cruise Director 24 hour coffee station All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music Bottled water in every stateroom In-stateroom infotainment centre Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard Complimentary use of onboard bicycles Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for optional excursions All local taxes & port charges included EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT Available VALID UNTIL 28TH FEBRUARY 2023 Cabin Grade Price C4 £1520 C1 £1720 B4 £2020 B1 £2870 C4 Single £1650 C1 Single £1850 B4 Single £2350 B1 Single £2920 Prices are correct at the time of print. Full terms and conditions apply. E&OE. Optional RETURN TRANSFER FROM ALSAGER TO MANCHESTER FROM £55PP
AMADEUS QUEEN Suite C-4 C-1 B-4 B-1 A-1 Suite A-1 B-1 B-4 C-1 C-4 Amadeus Queen Deck Plan Single Cabin Call Regent Travel on 01785 818202 or email info@regent-travel.co.uk for more information and to book.
Suite
Stateroom, Mozart and Strauss Deck