Colours of the Seine
London to Paris on Eurostar
8 days from £1,899 per personWe Love
Following in Vincent van Gogh's footsteps in Auvers-sur-Oise. Exploring Paris, the ‘City of Light’.Summary
A cruise on the Seine through the historic heart of Normandy is perhaps the most romantic of river cruises. The Seine is a river of enchanting landscapes, from vast orchards and dramatic coastal formations to bright white chalk cliffs and impressive castle ruins; it’s easy to see why this region remains such an inspiration for painters and artists. Sailing aboard the luxurious and friendly Amadeus Diamond, you will discover the many memorable highlights of this region with our included excursions.
Your holiday includes:
5 excursions and visits
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
- Walking tour of Rouen
- Walking tour of Etretat cliffs
- Paris city tour
- Visit to Monet's House and Garden with picture stop at Château Gaillard
Plus:
- 7 nights cruise on Amadeus Diamond
- 20 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8) 6 lunches (days 2-7) 7 dinners (days 1-7)
Plus
- Welcome cocktail
- Complimentary quality wine served with dinner
- Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
- Titan tour manager
- Return scheduled Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris (standard class)
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Day 1 - London - Paris
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London St Pancras and a scheduled Eurostar service to Paris. On arrival, we transfer to embark our ship, ready for our River Seine cruise. There'll be time to settle into your cabin and enjoy a welcome cocktail before dinner this evening.
MS Amadeus Diamond (4-star)
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Day 2 - Conflans
From Conflans, we take an excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, to follow in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh and see the subjects that inspired many of his paintings.
- Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise (all day)
MS Amadeus Diamond (4-star)
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Day 3 - Rouen
Rouen is a timeless city and on our included walking tour, we visit the stunning 12th-century cathedral, subject of numerous Monet paintings, and the old market square where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. This afternoon, we sail onwards towards Le Havre.
- Walking tour of Rouen (morning)
MS Amadeus Diamond (4-star)
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Day 4 - Le Havre
Take an included walking tour on the cliff paths of Étretat for beautiful views of alabaster cliffs and natural arches. This afternoon, we have an optional visit to Honfleur, a jewel on Normandy’s coast immortalised by many impressionist painters.
- Walking tour of Etretat cliffs (morning)
MS Amadeus Diamond (4-star)
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Day 5 - Le Havre - Caudebec-en-Caux
Take an optional excursion for a fascinating journey through Normandy, taking in Arromanches, the Bayeux Tapestry, and a Calvados tasting.
MS Amadeus Diamond (4-star)
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Day 6 - Les Andelys - Vernon - La Mantes Jolie
Arrive early at Les Andelys. We take an excursion to view the impressive ruined castle of Château Gaillard, built by Richard the Lionheart. Then, continue to Giverny, the lovingly restored house where Claude Monet lived. The Water Garden, shaded by weeping willows, with its famous Japanese Bridge, inspired the paintings of the water lily.
This afternoon, an optional excursion will take you to Château de Malmaison, the former residence of Joséphine and Napoleon Bonaparte, to immerse yourself in the privacy of the imperial couple. You'll rejoin the ship in La Mantes Jolie.
- Visit to Monet's House and Garden with picture stop at Château Gaillard (morning)
MS Amadeus Diamond (4-star)
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Day 7 - Paris
Join an included coach excursion of all the celebrated sights of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées. Another interesting area to explore on an optional excursion, is the quirky artists’ district of Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur, located on the highest hill in northern Paris.
- Paris city tour (morning)
MS Amadeus Diamond (4-star)
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Day 8 Paris - London
After breakfast, we disembark and transfer to the station for a return Eurostar service to London St Pancras. Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
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