The Seine: Holiday Magic 2025
Overview
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
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Trip includes
- A private lunch and afternoon tea at Château Vaux-le-Vicomte with time to explore the 100-room moated palace and formal gardens as you wish A private tour and a holiday cocktail party with live entertainment at the opulently decorated Château de Bizy built in 1740 and still owned privately owned by a descendant of Napoleon Visits to Christmas markets in Paris, including Tuileries Garden, and markets in towns along the River Seine Holiday merry making aboard ship including musical entertainment, onboard holiday activities with a local artist and more All meals aboard ship, snacks and complimentary all-day beverages onboard, including regional wine, beer and spirits, specialty teas and more All private Tauck shore excursions – $2,327 Value! A private cocktail reception at Château Bizy
Itinerary
Walk off the boat into one of the most beautiful cities in the world, where cultural treasures await around every bend. Kick off the holiday season by taking in the sights of Paris with a wonderful excursion in the city. After lunch...
A choice of excursions this morning includes a visit to the impressive Musée de Cluny in the lively Latin Quarter. Built atop the ruins of a second-century Roman bath, it houses one of the world's finest collections of French mediev...
Indulge in a leisurely morning today as you take the opportunity to sleep in or watch Paris wake up, café in hand, from aboard your riverboat. Enjoy a holiday brunch before driving to the moated Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in nearby ...
Spend the morning enjoying onboard activities as your riverboat sails to Rouen, resplendent with Gothic churches, including the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, oft-painted by Impressionist Claude Monet, a cobblestoned pedestrian center charm...
Spend the day as you wish, choosing the excursion that interests you most. Embark on a guided visit to the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy (Omaha Beach and Arromanches), the American Cemetery, and, schedule permitting, visit the r...
Arrive in Les Andelys this morning, crowned by the ruins of the medieval fortress of Château Gaillard. Built in 1196 in just one year by Richard the Lionheart, Duke of Normandy and King of England, the château was constructed to kee...
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PORTOFCALL : Paris, France
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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.
In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.
Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.
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MS SAPPHIRE Of the five 361-foot (110-meter) riverboats in Tauck's Destination Fleet, this newly redesigned riverboat debuts in 2017 with a new deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness – with 70% of her cabins measuring 225 square feet or larger – and accommodating no more than 98 guests, while similar-sized riverboats average about 160. Guest amenities inside her 14 lush 300-square-foot Tauck Suites include brocade upholstery, roomy walk-in closets with built-in drawers, spacious marble baths with full-size tubs, and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to idyllic riverscapes. She also sports twenty roomy 225-square-foot cabins, four 183-square-foot cabins and one 182 square-foot cabin, similarly furnished. Eight 150-square-foot cabins are cozy and comfortable, and are similar in décor and style to our larger suites. 85% have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air; all have in-room movies, minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries. In addition to our main dining room, The Compass Rose, the ship also features Arthur's, a second dining venue offering casual fare.
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