The Must-see Sights of the Seine Valley (port-to-port cruise)

4 nights from £860pp departing Friday 17th May 2024

Embark on a cruise where heritage and history are as rich as they are exciting. Visit the iconic Palace of Versailles France at its most luxurious! Discover the Alabaster coast, bathed by the greeny blue waters of the Channel, offering the most impressive landscapes of Normandy. Visit Rouen, a real museum city, a memorable experience with its beautiful half-timbered houses, cobbled streets and Gothic churches.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	17th17	MayMay	202424	Paris, France, embark on the MS Botticelli	18:00	18:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll set out for a cruise through Paris by night (depending on the water level).
	18th18	MayMay	202424	Poissy, France	06:00	18:00
We'll arrive in Poissy early in the morning. Join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided visit of the Palace of Versailles(1)(only on pre-booking before departure).DISCOVERY: Tour through the most beautiful parts of the gardens of Versailles(1).We'll return on board and start cruising towards Honfleur.
	18th18	MayMay	202424	Mantes-la-Jolie, France	11:30	18:00
	19th19	MayMay	202424	Honfleur, France	07:00
Honfleur, the most picturesque of the Côte Fleurie's seaside towns, is a time-burnished place with a surplus of half-timber houses and cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact—especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades. Maritime expeditions (including some of the first voyages to Canada) departed from here; later, Impressionists were inspired to capture it on canvas. But the town as a whole has become increasingly crowded since the Pont de Normandie opened in 1995. Providing a direct link with Upper Normandy, the world's sixth-largest cable-stayed bridge is supported by two concrete pylons taller than the Eiffel Tower and designed to resist winds of 257 kph (160 mph). Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Honfleur.This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Stroll along La Cte d'Albtre between cliffs and villages.DISCOVERY: Hike across the cliffs of tretat to bask in the landscapes that have been dramatically shaped by weather and erosion.We'll return on board in Honfleur and sail towards Rouen through the night.
	20th20	MayMay	202424	Honfleur, France		03:00
Honfleur, the most picturesque of the Côte Fleurie's seaside towns, is a time-burnished place with a surplus of half-timber houses and cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact—especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades. Maritime expeditions (including some of the first voyages to Canada) departed from here; later, Impressionists were inspired to capture it on canvas. But the town as a whole has become increasingly crowded since the Pont de Normandie opened in 1995. Providing a direct link with Upper Normandy, the world's sixth-largest cable-stayed bridge is supported by two concrete pylons taller than the Eiffel Tower and designed to resist winds of 257 kph (160 mph). Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour on foot of Rouen.We'll spend the afternoon cruising. An authentic 'guinguette will recreate the atmosphere 'of Sundays on the banks of the Marne. We'll cruise through magnificent landscapes of steep chalk cliffs. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
	20th20	MayMay	202424	Rouen, France	08:30	18:00
	21st21	MayMay	202424	Paris, France, disembark the MS Botticelli	06:45
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Botticelli

Launch Year

2004

Refit Year

2016

Capacity

149

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£860	£860
C_DBL_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Double Bed)	£860	£860
B_GLS_PP	Cat B (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£889	£889
A_GLS_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£936	£936

The double, single and twin cabins all offer guests the perfect view from their large picture window, and are very spacious and tastefully decorated with the option of double or single beds. An ensuite is provided with shower, W.C. and a hairdryer. For extra comfort central heating is available during the Winter season∘ and air-conditioning for the Summer season.

For your entertainment a satellite tv and radio are provided for you to use at your leisure.

There is one accessible cabin on board.

AMENITIES

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

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Restaurant

Located on the upper deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Holiday Summary

	4 nights cruising on the Seine
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Fri 21st Jun 202421 Jun 24	714
Fri 20th Sep 202420 Sep 24	860
Mon 21st Oct 202421 Oct 24	813	932
Fri 25th Oct 202425 Oct 24	788	932
Mon 21st Jul 202521 Jul 25	845	998
Sun 28th Sep 202528 Sep 25	879	1,036
Sun 26th Oct 202526 Oct 25	807	960