River Seine Experience Cruise
- Duration: 9 days
- Board Basis: Full Board
- Tour Ref: D2TNEW99448
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Make your own way to port
8 nights. April 2021. From £1259.00.
France, Ireland & the Channel Islands
Spend a few relaxing days on board much-loved Magellan as she sails out of Liverpool to Normandy, calling at Ireland, the Isles of Scilly and Guernsey along the way. Call first at colourful Cobh, Irish maritime Gateway, and then continue south to the sun-kissed Scillies and beautiful Guernsey. Cross the Channel to Le Havre, then join the Seine and follow its meandering path to ‘Joan of Arc city’ Rouen, with its beautifully restored medieval centre, and before returning to Liverpool.
What's Included
8 nights' accommodation in your choice of cabinDelicious cuisine and full-board dining
Afternoon teas and late-night snacks
Captain’s Cocktail Party (cruises of six nights or more)
Self-service tea and coffee (6am to midnight)
Big-show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes
Daytime activities and leisure facilities
Guest speakers and arts-and-crafts groups (cruises of five nights or more)
Luggage porterage from port to cabin
Port taxes
Holiday Highlights
Two lazy days at sea to relaxCalling at five unforgettable ports
Discover Le Havre's striking architecture
Guernsey – a beautiful island with tax-free shopping
The glorious, floral Scilly Isles
Rouen's narrow streets and historic squares
Optional excursions to some of Southern Ireland's greatest sights from Cobh
PRICE FROM
?
£1259
per person
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Liverpool, UKDepart: 1600hrs Board Magellan in Liverpool today, and settle in to your cabin as she prepares to set sail.
Day 2
Cobh, IrelandArrive: 1030hrs Depart: 1900hrs Magellan arrives in Cork's long, narrow harbour at Cobh, this morning. Shore excursions here offer you the chance to discover this historic capital of southwest Ireland, to head into the beautiful rolling countryside to fashionable Kinsale or to visit famous Blarney Castle, just north of the city, for a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone.
Day 3
St Mary's, Isles of ScillyArrive: 0730hrs Depart: 1900hrs This morning finds us in the Isles of Scilly. Magellan anchors here in sheltered waters, giving you plenty of opportunities to go ashore. Explore Hugh Town on St Mary's and the flower-strewn byways beyond, and perhaps visit stunning Tresco, where the famous Abbey Gardens house Britain's finest subtropical plant collection.
Day 4
St Peter Port, GuernseyArrive: 0700hrs Depart: 1800hrs Guernsey's St Peter Port welcomes us this morning. See 800-year-old Castle Cornet, which guards the entrance to the harbour, wander the cobbled central quarter and make the most of the island's tax-free shopping.
Day 5
At seaSpend today relaxing on board.
Day 6
Le Havre, FranceArrive: 0800hrs Depart: 2115hrs At around lunchtime, Magellan arrives back at the mouth of the Seine and our final port of call: Le Havre. The striking modern architecture that you'll find everywhere in this historic port is the result of the post-war reconstruction project masterminded by Belgian architect, Auguste Perret, and has led to the city's classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 7
Rouen, FranceArrive: 0600hrs Depart: 1900hrs After a night spent cruising up the River Seine into the heart of Normandy, Magellan will arrive in the ancient city of Rouen. You'll spend a full day here, giving you plenty of time to explore. Stroll the pretty, cobbled streets, past the site of Joan of Arc’s martyrdom in the Place du Vieux-Marche and beneath the Renaissance arch that houses the ornate Gros Horloge (one of the oldest clocks in France), to the Place de la Cathedrale.
Day 8
At seaMake the most of your final day aboard Magellan as she cruises back towards Liverpool.
Day 9
Arrive Liverpool, UKArrive: 0900hrs Bid farewell to Magellan and all your fellow travellers, today, as you disembark at the end of your cruise. Back to top
Further Information
Passport requirements
British Citizens will need a full, 10-year passport to travel on this cruise. Since some countries require visitors to be valid for at least six months after the return date of the cruise we recommend that all customers ensure that this is the case. Holders of non-British passports should check with the relevant embassies to see if any requirements and restrictions exist for any countries visited during the cruise.Foreign Office travel advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas. Back to top