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| Ref No.: | 6 | |||
| Travel Agent: | GALAXYMILLS TRAVELS | |||
| Holiday Title: | A PORTRAIT OF MAJESTIC FRANCE 2019 | |||
| Destination: | UINITED STATES | |||
| Contact Tel.: | 4802762735 | |||
| Package: | Refer to Itinerary | |||
| Hotel Rating: | 5 star | |||
| Duration (nights): | 15 | |||
| Fixed Price (per person): | $14,678 $ | |||
| Dates Available: | From: 07/07/2019 To: 21/07/2019 | |||
| URL: | galaxymillstravels.com | |||
| Description: | ||||
| The quintessential voyage for gourmets, oenophiles and lovers of all things French. This picture-perfect journey blends your passion for the good life—art, culture and gastronomy—with a broad sweep of lovely French landscapes. Experience the romance of Paris and then sail the Seine to Normandy, discovering the gems of the region. Marvel at magnificent Rouen Cathedral, and tour the former smugglers’ harbor in Honfleur and follow in the footsteps of Monet at his beloved Giverny. Travel to beautiful Bordeaux and delight in the countryside of southwest France. Explore Roman Saint-Émilion, with its astonishing Monolithic Church, and ancient Blaye, with its famous citadel. Journey through a land of noble wines, tasting the flavors of the regions as you go. Enjoy the best France has to offer with Uniworld’s plethora of exclusive excursions (including an exclusive wine tasting of famous Médoc and Sauternes wines and an extraordinary evening tour of Bordeaux) as you cruise four rivers, visit bustling cities and charming towns and sample myriad culinary delights. Who will enjoy this cruise Gourmets, oenophiles and lovers of life’s finer things will savor this quintessential French voyage. A Portrait of Majestic France is a combination of Paris & Normandy and Brilliant Bordeaux. | ||||
| Itinerary: | ||||
| DAY 1: Bordeaux (Embark) Arrive at Bordeaux-Mérignac International 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: Blaye, Bourg sur Gironde Featured Excursion: Bourg sur Gironde walking tour Choice of Scenic drive along the Route de la Corniche Fleurie with Blaye Fortress or “Let’s Go” yoga in the historic heart of Blaye Fortress Connoisseur Collection Excursion: Rendez-vous chez Rémy Martin This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Connoisseur Collection program. DAY 3: Cussac Fort Médoc, Pauillac la Fayette Choice of Médoc Châteaux route with private wine tasting or Bunker archaeology tour or “Let’s Go” bike in the Médoc vineyards DAY 4: Bordeaux, Cadillac, Libourne Choice of Sauternes Vineyard with private artisanal wine tasting at Château de Cazeneuve or The colorful life of Toulouse Lautrec at Château de Malromé DAY 5: Libourne A full day in Libourne means you’ll have plenty of time to explore the majestic landscape of villages and vineyards. Nestled along the confluence of the Isle and Dordogne rivers, the quaint town is as pretty as a postcard. On the outskirts of Libourne, you’ll find neighboring Saint-Émilion. Discover the wine-making town by foot on a tour of its most picturesque sights, such as the magnificent Monolithic Church, all capped by a wine tasting at a beautiful château. Featured Excursion: Saint-Émilion walking tour with wine tasting DAY 6: Libourne, Bordeaux The French insist that the key to their superb wines is the soil in which they’re grown, the terroir. That same terroir also makes for extraordinary produce—the foundation for the country’s acclaimed cuisine—as you’ll discover today at a local farmers’ market. Featured Excursions: Libourne “Village Day” with farmer's market Bordeaux night stroll Connoisseur Collection Excursion: Bordeaux open deck bus This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Connoisseur Collection program. DAY 7: Bordeaux There’s so much to discover with a full day in Bordeaux’ port of Quai des Chatrons. The architecture is impressive, the wine is exquisite and the shopping is to die for. Explore La Cité du Vin, a one-of-a-kind cultural center and museum that brings the heritage of wine to life through interactive exhibits, shows, academic seminars and more. Do as the locals do and uncover Bordeaux’ unique heritage on a walking tour or choose to traverse the city by bike. Celebrate the end to a spectacular trip with a farewell dinner onboard. Featured Excursion: Cité du Vin Museum visit Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Bordeaux walking tour or ”Let’s Go” bike Bordeaux backstreets Connoisseur Collection Excursion: Bordeaux walking tour with caviar tasting This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Connoisseur Collection program. DAY 8: Bordeaux (Disembark), Transfer to Paris via High-Speed TGV Train (Embark) Disembark the breathtaking S.S. Bon Voyage and transfer to Paris via high-speed, first-class TGV train. Your next ship, the magical S.S. Joie de Vivre, waits to carry you along the Seine on the next leg of your adventure. DAY 9: La Roche-Guyon, Vernon Giverny Today is a celebration of Northern France’s natural beauty, with an excursion to a splendid chateau and gardens situated in an equally grand setting, plus a chance to immerse yourself in the very landscapes that inspired Impressionist master Claude Monet. Visit the hilltop Chateau La Roche-Guyon, surrounded by beautiful gardens and offering sweeping views over the Seine. Later, you can visit the home and gardens of Impressionist master Claude Monet—the inspiration for many of his most beloved works. Or, take in the beautiful French countryside in a more invigorating way, with a guided bike ride from Vernon to Giverny. Choice of Château La Roche-Guyon or "Let's Go" hike on the Crests trail or Monet’s gardens at Giverny or “Let's Go” bike ride to Giverny This evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you. DAY 10: Rouen (Normandy Beaches) The Normandy coast will forever be associated with the Allies’ D-Day invasion, a day that comes vividly to life today on an excursion to the beaches of 1944. Immerse yourself in the tactics, desperate courage and horrendous human cost of the 1944 Allied invasion of France, the first step in the ultimately victorious land campaign against the Third Reich. It began here, on these Norman beaches. Choice of Full-day Normandy beaches with Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, Airborne museum, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery and private ceremony at Omaha Beach or Full-day Normandy beaches with Arromanches and Bayeux, Tapestry Museum, American Cemetery and private ceremony at Omaha Beach or Full-day Normandy beaches with Juno Beach, Centre Juno Beach, American Cemetery and private ceremony at Omaha Beach DAY 11: Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat) Golfing? On a river cruise? This delightfully unexpected excursion—a Uniworld exclusive—features a dramatic links course set atop Normandy’s Alabaster Coast at the windy cliffs of Étretat .In a word, magnifique. Not into golf? Stroll through the beautiful Calvados countryside to seaside Honfleur, captured on canvas by generations of artists. Choice of Honfleur walking tour or “Let’s Go” bike ride to Villequiers Village or “Let's Go” golfing in Étretat Connoisseur Collection Excursion: Oyster tasting in Honfleur This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Connoisseur Collection program. DAY 12: Rouen Walk in the footsteps of greatness in Normandy’s medieval capital, a city with a historic quarter that remains amazingly intact. From the cathedral Monet painted dozens of times to the cross marking to spot where Joan of Arc was martyred, Rouen is a treasure trove for the culturally curious. The medieval capital of Normandy, Rouen has managed to preserve much of its historic core, despite being turned into a battlefield numerous times. The roll call of famous people who lived or died in Rouen is long and varied— Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, Gustave Flaubert and Claude Monet are among them. Featured Excursion: Rouen walking tour, the Dukes of Normandy’s capital Connoisseur Collection Excursion: La Couronne restaurant where Julia Child first experienced French cuisine This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Connoisseur Collection program. 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. DAY 13: Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles) How did France’s rulers live over the centuries? Step into the private rooms of either the Palace of Versailles, the lavish palace built by the Sun King, or Marie Antoinette’s hamlet to find out. Choice of Versailles Palace secret apartments or “Versailles Gardens and Queens Hamlet” or “Let’s Go” scenic bike ride along the Seine River to La Butte Verte Parc A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening. DAY 14: Paris Whether you’re a first-time visitor to the “City of Light” or you’ve been here many times before, there’s something for everyone today in Paris. Enjoy a panoramic overview of the city, or join a local expert for a walk through two much-loved neighborhoods. Choice of Paris city tour or “Do as the Locals Do” Île de la Cité and Latin Quarter walking tour or “Heart of Paris” Seine River cruise or “Let's Go” Seine riverbanks bike ride DAY 15: Paris (Disembark) Disembark the ship. 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 | ||||
| Accommodation Details: | ||||
| Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (162-180 sq ft - 15-17 sq m) Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, and bottled water Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, cozy bathrobes and slippers | ||||
  
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| Please visit our website @ galaxymillstravels.com | ||||
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| Contact Email: | galaxymtravels@gmail.com | |||
| Contact Phone: | 4802762735 | |||
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