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Tauck Alaska vacations combine sightseeing by land, ship, floatplane, paddlewheel boat, and vintage railway to fully experience the 49th state. This is the realm of bald eagles, grizzlies, orcas, alpine peaks, and glacier-carved fjords. Raft through an eagle preserve, walk through centuries-old towns, pan for gold, and meet totem pole carvers. Tauck Bridges family Alaska tour will take you on an adventure that you will never forget. Alaska cruises open your eyes and heart to the natural wonderland that surrounds you morning, noon, and night.
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Tauck's Hawaii features ocean-view rooms the finest oceanfront resorts on multiple islands for the ultimate Hawaiian experience! From Kauai's rainforests to Maui's waterfalls and the Big Island's dramatic volcanic landscapes, discover the uniqueness of the islands. Enjoy a special visit to Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, an old whaling town, a working ranch, and a coffee farm, with luaus, cruises, and plenty of free time to enjoy one of the world's favorite tropical playgrounds!
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Tauck's New England tours take you to green mountain ridges with white village steeples, quintessential harbors with tall sailboat masts, and historical icons, city and countryside. Experience a breathtaking landscape, painted with bold impressionist colors, on Tauck's fall foliage tour.The region is rich in Colonial history, featuring quaint architecture, museums with costumed interpreters, and entertaining walking tours. Learn more about the patriots of Boston, the whalers of Nantucket, or the Pilgrims at Plymouth on our New England tours with accommodations in historic hotels and popular resorts.
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New England
So many choices – gracious antebellum plantations, formal gardens, warm beaches, Civil War battlefields, a
Victorian island, jazz in New Orleans, a capital capitol... Tauck's
Mid-America / Southern USA trips take you to places truly intertwined with all that defines America today. Together with filmmaker Ken Burns we crafted a
Civil War themed tour (Most Hallowed Ground), The Tauck Chicago Event in October 2013, and The Tauck Jazz Event in New Orleans. And make your plans early for our premiere sporting event in May 2014 – Run For Roses: The Kentucky Derby!
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South / Mid USA
Western USA travel features diverse landscapes from painted canyons
to inspiring national parks, ancient cliff dwellings, the Pacific Ocean,
vineyards and chic cities. Sightsee by floatplane, jeep, trolley,
horseback, sky gondola, narrow gauge railroad, jet boat... Stay at
historic lodges inside the great national parks and great hotels in the
heart of the cities.
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US West
Cultured, cosmopolitan cities combine with rugged coastal scenery and quaint fishing villages on these Eastern Canada tours. They take you from thundering Niagara Falls to peaceful island cruises, from chateau-style hotels to the weathered house that inspired Anne of Green Gables. Enjoy views from the world's tallest freestanding structure, or from the top of coastal bluffs along the Cabot Trail.
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Eastern Canada
This is a land of jagged snow-capped peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and a grandeur that is indescribable. Our Western Canada tours explore impressive national parks and stay in legendary mountain resorts, with unique ways to sightsee including Ice Explorer, floatplane, nostalgic train, ferry steamer, jet boat, or ski gondola.
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Western Canada Tours
This is the heart of Europe: alpine vistas in Switzerland, Germany and Austria; preserved medieval towns and castles along the lush Rhine and Danube waterways; imperial splendors in Vienna and Budapest; cafés, bistros, and bierstubes in villages off-the-beaten-path; and architectural triumphs in grand cities of Amsterdam, Berlin, Warsaw, Prague, Dubrovnik, and more. When you embark on Central and Eastern Europe travel days with Tauck, you go far beyond traditional sights to discover the a deep and rich cultural persona.
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Central & Eastern Europe
From the moving memorials at Omaha Beach to the glitz and glamour of the Côte d'Azur, Tauck's France tours combine insider expert insights with the cultural panache that defines all things Français. Tauck France tours explore colorful Provence, Loire chateaux, ancient abbeys, cobblestoned villages, Bordeaux and Côte du Rhone wine regions, the chic bouleverds of Paris, and more.
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Famous Irish castle-hotels and manor houses, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, pastoral Cotswold landscapes, mystical Loch Lomond and of course vibrant London are just some of the many highlights of these Ireland and Great Britain tours. Escape to centuries past as you watch a Shakespearean performance at Stratford-upon-Avon or view the mysterious monoliths outside of Dublin; imagine yourself as royalty aboard first-class trains, steam yachts and river cruise ships.
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Great Britain & Ireland
The name "Iceland" belies the wondrous summertime landscapes you'll explore during this 7-night cruise... fishing villages where you'll get a glimpse of daily life along rugged shores... fjords ringed by emerald mountains... craggy cliffs blanketed with whimsical puffins and arctic terns... rainbow-hued waterfalls and steamy geysers... lakes teeming with nesting ducks... and a blue lagoon that welcomes bathers with healing waters. With so much to see and do, Iceland is not only one of the hottest new destinations for those in-the-know, it's also a very cool place to cruise with Tauck.
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Timeless treasures of a legendary land await you on Tauck's Italy tours. Travel from the sun-kissed hilltowns of Tuscany to the stunning Amalfi Coast, enjoying Tauck's do-it-all-for-you service, fine accommodations and special experiences you can't get on your own, like private, after-hours visits to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel – hallmarks of the best Italy tours.
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What do you envision as a perfect Mediterranean travel getaway? Little can compare to a small ship's approach in Bonifacio, Corsica... antiquities discovered in the gentle Sicilian countryside... the whitewashed villages of a Greek isle... the dramatic Amalfi coastline... the colorful contrasts where Europe meets Asia in Turkey... or the secrets behind the centuries-old city walls of Dubrovnik. Mediterranean travel with Tauck includes land journeys and cruises along the Adriatic and Aegean Seas, combining the relaxation of sailing with in-depth discovery via private excursions to the historical ruins of Ephesus, Carthage, Pompeii and Segesta and cultural meccas along the Spanish, French, Italian and Turkish Rivieras.
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Mediterranean & Turkey
Nordic legends and Viking tales come to life in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Viking ships and a folk museum depict early eras; medieval castles and well-preserved port towns illuminate the Middle Ages. In Russia, fortresses, palaces, and treasures of the Czars contrast with the Kremlin, Red Square, and an infamous bunker. Priceless masterpieces hang in The State Hermitage Museum; ballerinas twirl at the ballet; and onion-topped buildings command the skyline. In Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, there are medieval districts so well preserved that they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Scandinavia, Russia & Baltics
Step inside the grand Moorish palace of the Alhambra, gaze at treasures – inside and out – at the world renowned Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, follow pilgrim's footsteps on the path of St. James to Santiago de Compostela or stroll the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sintra and Evora, and you will understand the historical, cultural and religious passion throughout these lands and carefully woven into a Portugal and Spain tour.
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Spain & Portugal
Tauck's Africa tours and safaris are compelling and intriguing, from the Great Pyramids to the savannahs of the Serengeti. Adventures include hot-air ballooning over African plains, cruising the River Nile, game drives in legendary game reserves, and extraordinary game drives in Botswana. From the Cape of Good Hope to Victoria Falls, spotting the "Big Five" in the Serengeti or Kruger National Park, a walk with young lions... a visit with the meerkats... a spice tour in Zanzibar... a wine-pairing dinner in the Cape Winelands... these Tauck journeys and safaris are the best in Africa tours today!
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Africa Tours
The ultimate Antarctica travel experience! Cruise aboard one of Tauck's newest luxe mega-yachts, Le Soléal or Le Boréal to the majestic ice-clad continent of Antarctica after spending two nights in Buenos Aires – an exciting 10-night expeditionary voyage with on-board naturalists, oceanographers and ornithologists. Floating castles of ice glisten in the warmth of the austral sun... glacial mountains rise from the sea, framed against a radiant sky... in an instant, a bright sun illuminates a floating regatta of ice formations... Explorers throughout the centuries have been mesmerized and captivated by the ice... Today, you are that Antarctic explorer.
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China offers a dynamic feast of sights and sensations. Willowed landscapes, tranquil gardens, majestic rivers, fabled monuments and imperial pavilions of red and gold stand as poignant symbols of an enduring and rich historical legacy. Countryside villages and bustling cities deftly combine time-honored traditions with the ever-quickening pace of today's modern times. And the great Yangtze River, home to some of China's most priceless cultural treasures, is poised to change the course of history in this 21st century.
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One of the world's most diverse countries, India is an incredible array of landscapes, languages, cultures and lifestyles as well as a fascinating complex of beliefs and customs. A visit reveals a nation of many contrasts, from opulent palace hotels, shimmering white marbeled monuments like the Taj Mahal and ancient fairy-tale cities of richly-decorated courtyards, fountains and frescoed galleries... to streets brimming with old traditions.
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An island nation of gentle beauty boasts an intriguing mix of ancient and present day, embracing a revolution of modern technology yet remaining staunchly immersed in age-old traditions and rituals. Experiencing rich cultural traditions and venerable Japanese customs are an intricate part of Tauck's Japan tour, where age-old cultures and lifestyles flourish, inspiring the spirit as well as the senses. Get a unique look at Japan, yesterday and today.
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Southeast Asia is a feast for the senses – the vibrant colors, fragrance of incense and spices, sounds of daily life in the streets, and the taste of fabulous food. It is a cultural treat sunrise to sunset. Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand have shared the same tropical peninsula for centuries, but for all their similarities, each country offers a diverse tapestry of art, culture and history uniquely their own. Unique experiences, from a visit to a hill tribe village to an elephant trek, provide an in-depth look at this complex cultural mosaic.
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South East Asia
Choose among two-week and three-week Down Under tours that cover distances primarily by cruise ship or private charter flights, but also include jet boat, tramcar, helicopter, catamaran and sky gondola rides. With joint New Zealand and Australia travel agendas, see glaciers, geysers, fiords, outback, reefs, koalas, kiwis, historic districts, notable architecture, and native culture.
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Australia Travel and New Zealand
Discover one of the richest ecotourism destinations in the world on an adventurious, active Tauck Central America tour or cruise. You'll go off-the-beaten-path as you explore the tropical rainforests, dry forests, freshwater wetlands, islands, beaches and lush jungles of Costa Rica and Panama, where ecological biodiversity, exotic wildlife, and cultural national treasures are found.
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Central America
South America is one of the most sought-after destinations for today's sophisticated travelers – vast cultural diversity and cosmopolitan pleasures from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, Santiago and Lima; breathtaking beauty from Iguazú Falls to Patagonia and the Andes; unique cultural heritages created by influences from destinations the world over; and the Galápagos Islands, home to species found nowhere else in the world. Tauck's South America travel adventures ignite the senses and satisfy the soul.
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South America
Explore ancient Egypt's treasures, from the Pyramids to the magnificent temples to the tombs of the pharaohs, and cruise along the River Nile with Tauck's expert Egyptologists. Discover the diverse cultures and traditions that have shaped Israel since antiquity and continue to define life today. Travel along Jordan's historic King's Highway from the shores of the Dead Sea to astounding Petra. Tauck combines authentic cultural connections, insights from local experts, our signature sightseeing and memorable experiences for our guests only to ensure that each journey is enriching and inspiring.
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Middle East
Just 90 miles from the Florida Keys and unlike anyplace else in the Americas, Cuba has been "close to home but far away" for decades. But now you can meet face-to-face with Cuban residents from different professions – artists, musicians, students, educators, farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, community leaders and more – through Tauck's People-to-People educational exchange travel to Cuba. Share thoughts, gain knowledge, and connect with the country's deep cultural heritage – rich in historic architecture, music, art and Latin and Afro-Cuban traditions.
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Built around included shore excursions that immerse you in each destination through exclusive access to cultural experiences, our river cruises explore the very heart of Europe: along entire length of the Danube from the North Sea to the Black Sea; the Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers in Germany; the Maas in the Netherlands; the Albert and Main-Danube canals; and the Rhône, Saône and Seine rivers in France.
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The Rhine & Moselle
The Romantic Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam
Belgium & Holland in Spring
Grand European Cruise
France Rivers
Rendezvous on the Seine
Cruising the Seine plus Versailles, Paris
and London
French Waterways
French Escapade: Monte-Carlo to Paris
Belle Epoch: London to Monte-Carlo
The Blue Danube
Budapest to Amsterdam by Riverboat
Danube Reflections
Budapest to the Black Sea
Themed Cruises
Musical Magic Along the Blue Danube
A Taste of France
Christmas Markets Along the Danube
Christmas Markets Along the Rhine
Family Cruises
Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure
Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure
Bon Voyage! France Family River Cruise
All featuring luxurious cabins and suites, personalized service rivaling that of a premium hotel, fine European-style shipboard dining with a choice of dining venues, and up to four times the number of suites as other European lines, our spacious, custom-designed riverboats for 2015 include five Jewel Class ships accommodating no more than 118 passengers, and two new Inspiration Class vessels with a maximum of 130 guests.
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Luxurious Ships
Maintaining the high standards of comfort and luxury set by our Jewel Class riverboats, our innovative Inspiration Class ships carry on our tradition of providing the most space per guest for an intimate, club-like atmosphere.
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ms Esprit
ms Inspire
ms Swiss Jewel
ms Swiss Sapphire
ms Savor
ms Treasures
Our river cruise experience revolves around four cornerstones: Uncommon Access on our included shore excursions blending in-depth sightseeing with Tauck Exclusives; All-Inclusive Value, with virtually every expense included in one upfront price; Personalized Cruising based on caring service from four Tauck staff on every cruise; and the Intimate, Club-Like Atmosphere of our custom-designed riverboats
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Your Parisian rhapsody... flows through the heart of the city of l'amour, meanders through Normandy's painted landscapes and flowers with romance in seaside villages and gardens immortal as you cruise the River Seine aboard our ms Swiss Sapphire. Impressions of France... immortalized on canvas in the Louvre, quickly captured by street artists in Montmartre, gilded into a golden palace at Versailles, indulged during a château dinner, distilled into apple brandy and cider, carved into a clifftop castle, and floating in a Water Garden... linger long after you return home. Follow the Seine to coastal Normandy on a 10-day river cruise that's sure to impress. Discover the art of Paris for two nights before a 7-night cruise to Rouen, Honfleur and Giverny, immortalized by Impressionist artists. Visit D-Day beaches, sample Calvados where it is made, dine at a private château and more.
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Arrive Paris
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
Parisian landmarks and museum treasures
From your first morning glimpse of iconic city sites outside of your hotel balcony to today's guided excursion to one of the city's most magnificent museums, your first full day in Paris promises to delight with an up-close look at the art and architecture that rightfully gives it a reputation as a city of arts par excellence. Join us for an orientation tour of landmark sites, stopping to explore the incomparable Musée du Louvre (subject to Tuesday closures) or the Musée d'Orsay (subject to Monday closures), a showcase of Impressionist paintings. The Louvre, housed in a former royal palace, astounds with an incomparable collection of old masters, sculptures and antiquities, including the beguiling Mona Lisa and the wingless Venus de Milo. The remainder of the day is free for you to experience Paris as you wish. Your Tauck Director can offer suggestions for sightseeing, people watching, art viewing, garden strolling and, of course, wining and dining. Whether you are looking forward to sampling a heavenly macaron or two in a pâtisserie, tea, chocolates and croissants in a salon de thé, a picnic lunch of warm-from-the-oven baguettes and creamy fromage in any number of garden-graced parks or wish to indulge in fine wine and an elegant gourmet dinner at a landmark brasserie, Paris caters to every taste and interest. Lunch and dinner are on your own today. Bon appetit!
A day in Montmartre or Versailles
You have a choice of sightseeing today. Join us for a walking tour of hilltop Montmartre or venture outside of the city to the Château de Versailles. Dominated by the distinctive white domes of the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, the "mont" was a favorite village hangout for free-thinking artists like Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Matisse and others, whose influence comes to life in the artists who still flock to its main square today. Stroll the bustling village-like streets with your Tauck Director, before having lunch on your own. Where Montmartre celebrates a more laid-back bohemian lifestyle with street artists, musicians and sidewalk cafés, the Château de Versailles is unequalled in its glittering display of regal splendor and privilege as you will see during your visit here. Prepare to be dazzled when your guide takes you inside the palatial estate to see opulently decorated rooms in the King's Apartments, including the Hall of Mirrors, and outside to stroll its park-like gardens. Everyone meets up this afternoon back in Paris to embark ms Swiss Sapphire for your 7-night cruise on the River Seine. Settle into your cabin and make yourself at home on your riverboat, designed to cater to your cruising comfort with spacious accommodations and premier amenities. Enjoy the Captain's welcome festivities this evening as we chart a course for Normandy in the northwest corner of France.
ms Swiss Sapphire
Historic monuments in Rouen
Enjoy informative insights about the history and sights you'll see today as we spend the morning cruising to Rouen. Victor Hugo called Rouen "the city of a hundred spires," and while the ravages of war destroyed many of the steepled buildings he was referring to, those that still stand today are rich with historical associations. A guided city tour this afternoon shows you the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame, immortalized in close to 30 paintings by Impressionist artist Claude Monet, and the Place du Vieux Marche, site of Joan of Arc's untimely death when she was burnt at the stake. Normandy is lush with fertile landscapes that make its agricultural endeavors flourish and prosper. World-renowned Camembert cheese is produced here along with meat, poultry and fruit products – local specialties that offer an authentic taste of the region. This evening you'll have the opportunity to experience life in Normandy when we enjoy a private reception, dinner and music at a picturesque château. Your riverboat departs for Le Havre late tonight.
A visit to a farm in Étretat and seaside Honfleur
From Le Havre on the English Channel coast, your first visit today explores a quintessential village steeped in history, cultural treasures and seaside pleasures. Agriculture and dairy products are mainstays here and farms, like the goat farm you'll visit today in Étretat, dot the countryside. A Tauck Exclusive – savor a taste of locally produced chèvre fermier (farmhouse goat cheese), made in accordance with time-honored traditions, before exploring the beach resort town on a guided tour. Sheer cliffs cut in a perfect arch protude into the sea, making it a great spot for a photograph. Then on to Honfleur for an orientation tour with time at leisure for lunch. The first Impressionist artists, including Claude Monet, Charles-François Daubigny and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, developed their painting style in Honfleur, one of the most charming fishing ports in all of Normandy. See a parade of Renaissance architecture and half-timbered houses along its cobbled streets as you discover for yourself why this colorful town was so beloved by artists. Back aboard ship, an interesting lecture about D-Day, one of the most somber dates in history, shares insights on the immortalized sites you will see tomorrow.
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy Beaches
The 70th anniversary of D-Day was commemorated in 2014; many of the beaches along the Côte de Nacre stand as poignant reminders of the historic Allied operation of June 6, 1944 when a massive armada of troops, with more than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft, converged on the heavily fortified Normandy coastline to fight Nazi Germany. The wartime code names for the beaches along this 50-mile stretch still exist – Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword – paying proud tribute to the heroism of the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives here. Your visits here today includes stops at Omaha Beach, bordered at each end by large rocky cliffs; the American Cemetery – located on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach, it is the eternal resting place for some 9,300 American World War II soldiers; and following a return to the riverboat for lunch, a visit to Arromanches, situated along Gold Beach.
A visit to Jumièges Abbey
After a morning at leisure and lunch aboard the riverboat, drive along country roads past churches and châteaux in various states of repair to visit Jumièges Abbey, once one of the great Benedictine abbeys of France. First built in 654, this wealthy limestone abbey grew to house 700 monks and 1,500 lay brothers in its first 50 years. Destruction came in waves when it was attacked by Viking raiders between 841 and 940, rebuilt in the 11th century, then razed again in a succession of French wars. Today it reigns unrivaled in a parklike setting that evokes memories of its former grandeur, giving measure to what Victor Hugo called "the most beautiful ruin in France." Return to ms Swiss Sapphire for dinner onboard this evening.
Château Gaillard and tastes of Calvados and cider
Château Gaillard is the crowning centerpiece of Les Andelys. Built in 1197 by the King of England, given the moniker Richard the Lionheart for his bravery on the battlefields, during a power play with Phillip II, the then reigning King of France, Château Gaillard, meaning well-fortified in French, was lauded as the strongest castle of its time. Unlike other castles of the period which took a decade or more to build, Château Gaillard was completed in just two years by some 6,000 laborers under the watchful, and often impatient, eyes of its king. What remains today evokes images of how this medieval castle looked and operated at its height of power, with the riverside views affording you the same vantage point coveted by its royal inhabitants. Pommes, apples in English, play an important part in the history of Normandy, with apple orchards taking root in Roman times. While the first cider was said to have been distilled in 1553, before that the Norman apple was used in poultices, ointments and cosmetics (hence the term "pommade"). With over two thousand varieties of apples, Normandy is naturally proud of its cider and of its Calvados – apple brandy, for which this region is also famous. Visit a local farm for a taste of both en route back to your riverboat. Have lunch onboard while we cruise to Vernon for a late afternoon arrival.
Impressionist painter Claude Monet's home & gardens at Giverny
In springtime, it's awash in pink and green, adorned in wisteria, azalea and water lilies, and basked in dappled sunlight that is reminiscent of the works of its famous 43-year resident, painter Claude Monet. Giverny invites discovery today on a visit that shows you the artist's home as he lived it and painted it. His pink stucco house gives the impression that his family of 10 still lives there; its rooms showcase his private furnishings and his collection of Japanese prints adorn walls throughout. Outside, you'll find easels displaying works-in progress in his garden studios, including replicas of the immense water lily paintings that hang in Paris at the Musée l'Orangerie, and the gardens that inspired them. You will have time to walk pathways bordered with nasturtiums, hollyhocks, hybrid lilies or snapdragons, depending on the season's blooms, and go through the tunnel that leads to the Water Garden and the oft-painted Japanese Bridge. You may want to pose for a photo or a quick sketch during your visit, perhaps painting your own impressionist work from it when you return home. Meet your riverboat in Conflans-Saint-Honorine after lunch in a local restaurant, and head back along the Seine, bound for Paris. Your last night aboard ship will be a festive affair as you are invited to celebrate with us during the Captain's Farewell reception and dinner.
Journey ends
Tour ends: Paris. Fly home anytime; a transfer from your riverboat to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Gare de Lyon Station, Charles de Gaulle Station and Gare du Nord. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in. For additional hotel nights in Paris, ask at booking.
Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!
Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1000 per cabin in Categories 4 and 5 on April 1 and October 6. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.
Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, and on all included meals.
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Further, museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking.
Traveling with Tauck ensures more than a memorable travel experience; it also enables you to take advantage of additional do-it-for-you travel services that take the hassle out of arranging them yourself. As an added service, we can make flight arrangements for your journey, if your travels originate in the United States, offering you a number of welcome advantages. With Tauck, you can:
What's more, if you purchase Tauck's Guest Protection, you'll receive a refund should you need to cancel your flights due to covered reasons. Another great reason to buy your air from Tauck!
Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!
Situated on the trendy Left Bank in the center of Paris, and conveniently just a short walk to the Eiffel Tour, Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel welcomes guests in a warm and personalized way. To ensure your comfort, guest rooms provide satellite and cable TV, minibar, coffee / tea maker, hair dryer, an in-room safe deposit box, bathrobes and slippers, complimentary bottled water and more. The 180 Restaurant, on the 10th floor, puts forth international cuisine and the 180 Bar is a delightful place to begin or end an evening in Paris. From the rooftop terrace, take in delightful views of the river, lovely streets and courtyards that provide a true "sense of place."
Click here – ms Swiss Sapphire – for complete details including deck plans, amenities and cabin category descriptions. Cruising the Seine exclusively for Tauck, ms Swiss Sapphire represents the epitome of luxurious river cruising. Along with her sister ships ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Jewel and ms Treasures, she features spacious, well-appointed cabins, including 14 beautiful 300-square-foot suites – equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble baths, flat-screen televisions and walk-in closets – as well as 7 junior suites, which means Tauck has the most suites on any European riverboat. The cabins, which range from 150 to 183 sq. ft., provide plush accommodations with plasma TV, terry bathrobes, fine Molton Brown toiletries, large windows and much more; 85% of the cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies. A crew of 36 attentively serves a maximum of 118 guests. The Restaurant offers both an elegant dining venue and a fine dining experience, while the spacious Panorama Lounge in the bow, with its bar, dance floor and entertainment, is a delightful gathering spot in the evenings. The gracious Lido Bar in the stern has a 180° glass wall that opens for an indoor / outdoor cocktail hour (weather permitting), and offers a second dining option featuring lighter fare.
Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before
their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end of their
trip. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before and after
your journey.
There are bound to be questions when travelling. Information on everything from weather to internet connections can be found below.
Cruise prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All riverboat and hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, port charges, land excursions, admissions, entertainment, special dinners, wine with dinner and all-day soft drinks while on the riverboat, sightseeing, porterage, and the services of the Tauck Directors, the Tauck Cruise Director, hotel and ship staff, and local guides and drivers are included. Transportation from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport or Paris-Orly Airport or Gare du Nord, Charles de Gaulle, or Gare de Lyon Train Stations, to the Pullman Paris Eiffel Tower Hotel is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least three weeks prior to the start of your tour. Transportation from the riverboat to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport or Paris-Orly Airport or Gare du Nord, Charles de Gaulle, or Gare de Lyon Train Stations is also included when you disembark the riverboat. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other Tauck guests.
Hotel and Riverboat Accommodations - The cruise price includes all hotel and riverboat accommodations. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Two-bedded rooms are reserved at the Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel. Triples are two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot and are not recommended for comfort.
If you request an adjacent, adjoining or connecting room, we will try to accommodate your request. However, we cannot guarantee such accommodations will be available. Please note that a hotel may define "adjacent" as "located across the hall".
Children under the age of 18 must be booked in a room or cabin with at least one adult.
The riverboat accommodates only 118 guests. Your well-appointed, outside-facing cabin is equipped with a plasma television, mini-bar, radio, international direct-dial telephone, safe and hair dryer. Your cabin also features adjustable air-conditioning and a bathroom with shower en suite. Most cabins have two twin beds that may be separated or combined. Triple accommodations are only available in Category 7 on this cruise. Quadruple accommodations are not available.
Other riverboat facilities include: lounge with a panoramic bar and dance floor; spacious restaurant that can accommodate all guests in one seating; large sun deck with deck chairs; a whirlpool; library; an exercise room features stationary bicycles and treadmills; and small boutique.
Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
On board the riverboat, an ample buffet breakfast, both hot and cold, is served in the spacious restaurant. At lunch, you are presented with a choice of entrée with several courses or a delicious buffet. Pre-selected international wines and beers are available with lunch and dinner. Please let us know about your special dietary requirements when booking your cruise, as we will be pleased to meet your special dietary requirements whenever possible. All guests with special dietary requirements will have the opportunity to meet with the Maitre d' to make certain their needs will be met. Kosher meals are not available.
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship now include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
A continental breakfast of muffins, pastries, fruit and yogurt is served daily in the casual dining restaurant, as well as a light lunch of soup, salad and sandwiches.
All guests may order complimentary snack baskets to their room. Room service breakfast is complimentary for Category 7 cabins. The legal drinking age aboard the riverboat is 21 years old.
Your cruise employs one Tauck Director for every 40 guests and one Tauck Cruise Director who will remain with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Directors are professional, fully trained employees of Tauck.
All customary gratuities for the hotel and ship staff, local guides and drivers, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director are included.
Checked Luggage
Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).
Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.
Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.
Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home!
Carry-on Luggage - General
Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.
For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.
Your Tauck Director will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.
If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally, you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into France. You do not need a visa for the short duration of this journey.
If you are a citizen of another country internationally, you should contact a French consulate or embassy to determine what travel documentation is required.
Please note that longer stays abroad for any purpose may require additional travel documentation.
You will be issued a boarding card for the riverboat, which you must present before embarking the ship in each port. This security measure also ensures that only Tauck guests are permitted onboard.
We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.
To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may wish to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your cruise. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the cruise cost. Train and airport transfers are included for these extended stays as described above under Inclusive Prices. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section above on this webpage and discuss it with a Tauck Reservations Sales Consultant or your travel agent when you book your cruise.
Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, riverboat, airline, train and group carrier handling. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Tauck Travel Protection Product section below on this webpage for more information.
Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:
Your Tauck Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.
Personal Expenses such as phone calls, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning (at hotels), airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual airport or train station transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant.
The journey begins at 7 PM at the Hotel Pullman Paris Eiffel Tower Hotel on the first day of the tour. When making flight arrangements, please allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs in order to join the cruise on time. The journey ends after breakfast on the riverboat on the last day of the cruise. Each carrier and each airport has different rules regarding how early you must arrive for flight check in. Please contact your individual carrier for this information.
Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many state, religious and civic holidays locally observed. You may wish to log on to Wikipedia.org to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here.
We pledge to make every effort to operate all cruises as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication.
Occasionally, we will use photographs and/or video taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your cruise for print, Internet and other media promotional purposes. If you prefer that your image not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.
Membership will be granted to all persons. We reserve the right to terminate the cruise of any person who is abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the cruise.
We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing on this cruise to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM and credit cards while traveling. When contacting your bank, notify them of your travel dates so that they will anticipate charges being made outside of your hometown and do not suspend your cards for what may appear to them to be "suspicious" charges. We also recommend that you make a photocopy of the front and back sides of your ATM and credit cards to leave behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your cards are misplaced, lost or stolen.
We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone while on the motor coach, during group functions, when sightseeing with your fellow guests, and when the Tauck Director is addressing the group as a whole. There will be many opportunities to make and receive calls at times when it does not affect others.
Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine whether your cell phone service extends to France.
Age Recommendations ― Children 5 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, we have a minimum recommended age for each journey to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation.
Babysitting ― Our journeys are designed for adults and children to share the wonder of discovery together. If you require babysitting services, your Tauck Director will put you in contact with the appropriate hotel staff with whom you may make babysitting arrangements. There is usually an additional fee for these services. Many hotels do offer on-site babysitting services; however, babysitting services may not be available at all of our hotels.
There are no babysitting services available on the riverboat. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services.
Safety and Welfare Responsibility ― We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety during the cruise. By traveling with us, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling.
Special Travel Documentation for Children
Authorization for Travel
If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a notarized note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed.
If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (parent deceased, sole custody, etc.), other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, or a death certificate, will be useful.
Many other countries also share this concern for children who travel without both parents. To ensure smooth travel, we require you to comply with the travel regulations of each country visited. This information may be obtained from a country's consulate or embassy.
Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment
In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child's parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child.
Children who are U.S. citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the journey.
We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.
If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver's license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport.
If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information.
For more information on the TSA's requirements, please visit their website by clicking here.
If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport.
Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times.
Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with New Headings who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site.
Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing. For the welcome and farewell receptions, casual resort wear is appropriate; formal wear is never required for dining with your fellow guests at a Tauck-provided dinner. When dining on your own, you may choose to dine at a restaurant that may require men to dress in coat and tie, and women in more elegant eveningwear.
Valet laundry service is available at the hotel and on the riverboat for a fee. There is no valet dry cleaning available on the riverboat. Ironing facilities are available on the riverboat by request to the front desk. Category 6 cabins feature their own irons and ironing boards.
We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed. No medications are sold on board the riverboat.
We suggest that you pack the following items your journey:
To enjoy this cruise, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. The amount of walking you do, however, is at your discretion.
The ms Swiss Sapphire has four decks: Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Sun. The elevator runs between the Diamond Deck and the Dining room, which includes stops at the Lounge and the Ruby Deck. There is no chair lift between any of the decks.
On the Emerald deck, you will find a Fitness & Massage Center on board. The Fitness Center is complimentary and includes a limited variety of fitness equipment such as treadmills, stationary cycling machines and free weights. Massages are available for a fee in a private room off of the Fitness center.The water on board the ship is potable and complimentary bottled water is placed in your cabin each day. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches.
Smoking is permitted in a limited area of the Sun deck. Smoking is not permitted in any cabin, restaurant, lounge or any other interior space.
PLEASE NOTE: We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate service animals on any river cruise for medical and legal reasons.
Because you will be cruising on a river and not on the open sea, you are never far from land and, therefore, there is no doctor onboard the riverboat. In case of emergency, we can easily dock the boat and call for an ambulance or medical assistance.
If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
The ms Swiss Sapphire is registered in Basel, Switzerland. Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.
If you are a resident of the U.S., please contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to obtain information regarding vaccinations that may be required for your journey. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here.
If you are a resident of another country, please contact a French embassy or consulate to determine what vaccinations may be required for you to visit.
The Pullman Eiffel Tower Hotel, ms Swiss Emerald and the motor coaches are air conditioned for your comfort. Please note that in Europe, air conditioning in hotels should be considered as a climate-control system; most have three settings for the fan, plus a "cool" setting. Very few of the European systems actually have a temperature setting. In general, the amount of cool air that is produced from a European air-conditioning system may be less than what you may have in your own home.
The currency in France is the Euro. In Paris, currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels, though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travelers' checks. Foreign currency is not accepted.
All shipboard accounts may be settled using euro, American Express, MasterCard or Visa. The riverboat does not have a currency exchange counter.
To obtain the most current exchange rates for all national currencies, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to oanda.com by clicking here.
Each country we visit has its own customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with each country's specific required declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries. You may find additional information by visiting VisaHQ.com by clicking here.
If you are a U.S. resident who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchase abroad, as long as you physically bring them home with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go.
If you are a resident of another country, please refer to your own country's rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return.
Many countries levy Value Added Taxes (VAT) on consumer goods and services. (The tax rate may be higher for luxury items and lower for basic goods.) As a rule, if you are not a resident of the country (or of the country's intergovernmental economic community, e.g., the European Union) in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop.
France has 230 V, 50 Hz, alternating electrical current that accommodates standard European plugs with two round prongs. Each riverboat cabin has three 110 V outlets to accommodate U.S. standard plugs. All other outlets are 220 V, 50 Hz, alternating electrical current that accommodate standard European plugs with two round prongs. To use these outlets you may need to bring the appropriate adapters and converters. The riverboat has a few adapters available for rent.
Internet Access is available as indicated below:
Hotels - Complimentary basic Internet where available in hotel rooms; service levels are not guaranteed.
Riverboats - Complimentary internet service and WIFI are available for your use while traveling on board the riverboat. You will need to use a password provided by the front desk to access the wireless internet service for your own laptop. You may also use a stationary computer located in the Lido or you may borrow a laptop from the front desk. PLEASE NOTE: Internet access is made possible by means of cellular service, and reception is impacted by several factors such as weather patterns, signal strength and the ship's location. Some email providers such as AOL, Comcast, and Bellsouth may not be available along the river. Internet reception is poor while in locks and may not be available at certain locations along your route. Your patience and understanding regarding connectivity limitations are appreciated.
To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to timeanddate.com by clicking here.
The maximum elevation on this cruise is 528 ft (161 m).
Northern France, including Paris, has a temperate climate similar to southern England with warm summers, cold winters and rainfall throughout the year. From April through October, the average high temperature in Paris ranges from 60 to 80˚F (16 to 27˚C) and the average low temperature ranges from 50 to 70˚F (10 to 21˚C). The warm season in Rouen lasts from June 16 to September 9 with an average daily high temperature above 68°F. The hottest day of the year is August 5, with an average high of 74°F and low of 56°F. The cold season lasts from November 15 to March 7 with an average daily high temperature below 49°F. The coldest day of the year is February 4, with an average low of 33°F and high of 43°F.To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.
Average Temperature
Paris, France
Rouen, France
Hi/Lo ºF
Hi/Lo ºC
44 / 36
7 / 2
42 / 35
6 / 1
47 / 37
8 / 3
44 / 35
7 / 1
53 / 41
12 / 5
51 / 38
11 / 4
58 / 44
14 / 7
56 / 40
13 / 5
66 / 51
19 / 11
63 / 46
17 / 8
71 / 56
22 / 13
68 / 51
20 / 11
76 / 60
24 / 16
72 / 55
73 / 55
23 / 13
69 / 54
21 / 12
67 / 51
19 / 10
60 / 49
16 / 9
58 / 46
15 / 8
51 / 41
11 / 5
49 / 40
9 / 4
46 / 38
6 / 2
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To help expedite your booking, please have the following information ready before you call us:
For reservations, call 800-788-7885 or contact your travel agent to book today!
Tauck Reservation Sales Counselors are available:
Monday through Friday 6 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm (Eastern Time)
Monday through Friday 6 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm (Eastern Time)
The Deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking. Your deposit is $800 per person.
Special Requests
We will be happy to advise hotels of any special requests, provided we receive them at time of booking. We regret that requests cannot be guaranteed.
Final Payment is due at Tauck's Norwalk, CT office 90 days before departure. Any bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice.
Final Documents, which may include airline tickets, when applicable, are sent by first class mail upon receipt of final payment. They include joining instructions, hotel lists, tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, luggage tags and other pertinent information. We recommend overnight mailing service for any reservation that is made within 30 days of the tour departure date to ensure timely delivery. The additional expense will be added to your tour cost.
Tauck's Cruise Protection
Guests booking a Tauck cruise have the option of purchasing cancellation protection from Tauck in the event they need to cancel their cruise after booking. Tauck's Travel Protection is available to all travelers, with the exception of residents of Puerto Rico.
Under Tauck's all-inclusive Cruise Protection, you can cancel your cruise for any covered reason up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the cruise cost, based on your original method of payment. The following conditions apply:
Section I Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck: Should you have to cancel your cruise for any reason, Tauck's Cancellation Waiver reduces the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your cruise departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply (see below*).
Section II – Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company. Should you have to cancel your trip due to illness, injury, death or other covered reason, any cancellation or airline penalties not refunded by Tauck under Section I's Cancellation Waiver would be reimbursable under Section II. This Protection also provides 24-hour emergency assistance services as well as:
The cost of Tauck's Cruise Protection is $575.00 per person.
This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.
Travel insurance is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, OH; NAIC #10952, (all states except as otherwise noted) under Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OH, OR, VT, WA and WY Policy Form #'s TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS. Certain coverages are under series TAHC6000 and TAHC7000. 26325543
This optional Cruise Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included in initial payment. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your cruise reservation. Cruise Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Cost is not refundable under any circumstances. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.
*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.
If You Have To Cancel
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, the fees listed will apply.
Guests choosing to purchase Tauck's Cruise Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
90 days or more before departure
Loss of cost of Tauck's Cruise Protection ($575.00) per person
89 – 46 days before departure
Loss of 25% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee, per person
45 – 1 days before departure
Loss of 50% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee, per person
Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck's Cruise Protection will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
90 days or more before departure
$800.00 per person
89 – 46 days before departure
Loss of 50% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person
45 – 1 days before departure
Loss of 100% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person
Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation and transfer terms outlined herein.
Cruise Interruption Fees – If you have to interrupt your cruise en route, you may be entitled to a refund for the unused land portion if it exceeds 24 hours; certain restrictions apply. Such refunds are based upon the number of overnights missed less a fee of $40 per person per day for unused transportation and other fixed expenses.
Partial Room Cancellation – A person who cancels or leaves a cruise while a roommate remains constitutes a cancellation of one type of accommodation and rebooking of another type of accommodation. The price charged the remaining person is the new, higher price for the new accommodation.
Click here to download our complete Description of Coverage.
Airfare may be purchased through us for travel originating in the United States. By using our air services, you agree that we, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, are acting only as your agent and are not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by us. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline only, even if purchased through us. We are not liable for, and do not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). We must handle ticketing for our special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Our air services can only be purchased in conjunction with one of our tours. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. If you cancel or change your air booking before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
Note: This cruise may operate aboard multiple boats; click on the ships below for corresponding deck plans.
ms Swiss Sapphire defines l'amour Parisienne... cruising the magnificent Seine and le plaisir of the French countryside, her sweetly elegant decor accommodates 118 Tauck guests in gracious style.
Overall Rating:
The cruise on the Seine was well-planned, well-executed, and overall right up there with Tauck's high standards. If you have any disability for which you will need accommodation, be sure to let Tauck know well in advance. Tauck does well at providing reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities if you tell them before the trip.
My most memorable experience was learning about the Pegasus bridge and then visiting the area in Normandy where the June 1944 D-Day invasion took place, seeing the beaches, the bunkers on the hill, the remnants of the Mulberry artificial harbor, the museum at the Gold Beach, and the extremely moving Normandy American Cemetery and visitor center.
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely
Walt and Alice
Wonderful trip, well paced, excellent choice of activities and tours. As usual, the boat, staff, and food were top notch. The Tauck tour directors were wonderful, well versed in the area and things to do, and always seem to come up special little surprises that make the trip even more memorable. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
The visit to the Normandy Beaches and the American Cemetery. It was one of the reasons we chose the trip. The Monet home and gardens were a close second, absolutely beautiful. Fall was a perfect time, the weather was great, sunny and warm throughout the cruise.
joe & Nadia
Very pleasantly surprised at the hotel - wonderful staff, great room and absolutely super view! Your guides, Pierre, Elisabeth, Gabrielle and on the boat Axelle, were outstanding. The local guides were very knowledgeable. The riverboat experience met all expectations. The staff was wonderful.
It is also all the touches that make a Tauck tour.
We loved the Rouen tour. The local guide, Martin, made it come alive! The early tour of Giverny was wonderful. The piece de resistance, of course, was Normandy. It was such a moving and memorable experience.
Denise B
What a wonderful experience! We were able to visit all of the beautiful landmarks in Paris that we had only seen in pictures. After the city visit we absolutely loved the intimacy of the river cruise on the Seine. We experienced the "real France." Thank you Tauck!
We had so many it would be impossible to choose!
There is very little more for which we could ask! The staff, ship, tours and guides,etc., were superb! There was nothing(information, assistance in any field) that wasn't immediately addressed! The service everywhere was immediate and profuse! The only thing they didn't do was pack for us! Food and flowing, excellent wines, top rate! P&CMOD
The tour of Normandy!
Good way to get a taste of Paris and small towns nearby. A lot of areas covered that one may not get to if traveling w/out Tauck, but need to go back to some because there wasn't enough time to spend, such as Honfleur especially.
The staff on the boat and the tour guides were all great. Even giving us candies or other treats on the bus. Enjoyed!
The last night on the trip, it was warm enough to go on top deck and see the Eiffel Tower twinkling in front of us as we sailed along the river. Very romantic!
Tauck has hit another home run! All one could ask for in a trip: excellent choice of itinerary,relaxing mode of travel, outstanding food, and an accessible, knowledgeable,professional staff.
Just when you think you have seen it all, the Eiffel Tower comes to life with its thousands of twinkling lights illuminating Paris's evening sky.
First I would like to say Tauck exceeded our expectations! We have been to France but never on a Tauck tour. We chose this tour because of the destination to Normandy. The Normany country side is one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. I hope to return again.
There were so many special moments. Tauck has wonderful surprises all along the journey. Being a daughter of a WWII veteran, our trip to Ohama beach, visiting the Cemetery and war museum was very special for me.
Jack Acker
Tauck runs a first class operation. We have taken many cruises with other companies but this one was the best. The entire crew was friendly and easy to work with. The hotel was okay but the daily excursions were extraordinary. The tour guides were terrific. I enjoyed the venues in Paris (Louvre and Versailles were wonderful.
The humble experience visiting Normandy. Standing amongst the 9500 graves of our American soldiers and realizing the ultimate sacrifice those soldiers gave to protect us and our freedom was overwhelming. It was raining that day which seemed appropriate.
The river boat, the food, the wine, the sights, the crew, cruise director, tour director, guides were absolutely first rate. I would do this cruise again in a heart beat. The downside was the Pullman hotel in Paris. The place was dirty because of construction, and egg soup for breakfast didn't cut it. Not up to Taucks standards. Very disappointed
Had to be the beaches of Normandy and the American cemetery. Monet's garden was a very close second. The small villages we tied up at were outstanding. So many things and so little space to elaborate. Loved it.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are very pleased you enjoyed your overall journey and returned with some truly memorable moments. Our Guest Relations Department will be reaching out to all guests regarding the their comments on the Pullman Hotel in Paris. We thank you for your patronage and do hope that you will travel with us again in the future.
-The Tauck Guest Relations Team
It was decadent and the care of all staff members from tour and cruise boat directors to every staff member on the river boat. Very top notch. The hotel in Paris was not as described "luxuriously refurbished". Between unfinished walls, dusty lobby, in the breakfast buffet, waffles/pancakes/crepes were set on an unheated metal platter.
The local docents were so throughly knowledgeable of the locations we visited. The Normandy countryside was beautiful and we were so lucky for the early Spring as we visited Monet's Giverny!
This was our first trip and since we didn't want to miss any side trips we were not on the boat as much as I would have enjoyed but now we know.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your overall journey and experienced some truly memorable moments. Rest assured, your comments regarding the Pullman Hotel in Paris and will be shared with our Operations Team and addressed appropriately. Again we thank you for your patronage and do hope that you'll travel with us again.
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Title: Super Fun Purchase!
Date: Nov 24, 2013
I was so pleased with how these bright, fluffy hanging decorations looked at my daughter's crayon-themed birthday party - they were super easy to hang, and everyone commented on the punch of color and texture that they added to her party decor. I will be buying these in other colors for future events.
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Reviewed by: mailedaflower
Title: saved me time
Date: Jul 30, 2013
I typically make my own but these were adorable and saved me time. They are time consuming since you have to separate them individually to get the FUN factor. But believe me, it would take more time if you did the whole thing yourself.
Reviewed by: Suki02
Title: Fluffy decorations
Date: May 04, 2013
Time consuming to pull apart and can tear easily in the process. Was easier for me to make my own.
Reviewed by: RobertaT
Title: Smelly and Hard to "assemble"
Date: Feb 28, 2013
They have a terrible odor when taking them out of the package and "working" them into the fluffy shape. I had one set of red (3) and one set of yellow (3) and after putting all 6 together they still weren't fluffy and round and I didn't really love them. They looked cute - but not the soft, fluffy rounds pictured.
Reviewed by: bluesweety2
Location: Spokane, WA
Title: very time consuming
Date: Feb 27, 2013
They look really cool when they are put together but they take a lot of time to get ready before you can put them up. I usually don't even bother with them.
Reviewed by: jessku
Location: Tennessee
Title: Love these!!
Date: Sep 13, 2012
These are amazing- I wish the ultimate package came with more!! They make any room and party theme pop!
Reviewed by: HLJ1
Location: Greenville, SC
Title: Poor purchase
Date: Jun 18, 2012
Hard to assemble. The tissue paper tears easily and does not form a good ball shape.
Reviewed by: Takoda8
Title: Added Fun
Date: Jun 10, 2012
Bought these for a 1st birthday. My daughter found them fun and interesting --something new. And they looked great!
Reviewed by: chellebdawn
Location: Bluejacket, Ok
Title: Amazingly beautiful
Date: Mar 14, 2012
I love these puffs, they will make the baby shower fabulous, can't wait to put this all together and see the finished picture, thanks for great products
Reviewed by: njh514
Location: Lincoln, NE
Title: Details!
Date: Feb 25, 2012
These are bigger than I expected, which I appreciated. They were easy to "assemble" and looked really cute. I hung them in my daughter's room after the party.
Reviewed by: Sarahjanec27
Title: Love these!
Date: Feb 07, 2012
Love these! They're great for party decorations or to just hang in your kids room for decorations!!
Reviewed by: JessaM
Title: Perfect Party Poofs!
Date: Feb 06, 2012
I hung six of the multi-color poofs at my daughter's 1st birthday party and they were adorable. A little time-consuming to fluff, but they added a lot to the room and the overall decorations. My daughter loves them and now they are hanging in her room. They were a lot of fun.
Reviewed by: coloradotransplant
Title: Great Decoration
Date: May 02, 2011
These fluffy paper decorations were very easy to create and an easy, good looking decoration for any type of party. I had 15 hanging for a baby shower and it REALLY added to the other decorations.
Reviewed by: Syavyy
Date: Apr 25, 2011
kind of annoying to make pretty, but well worth the work, they turned out great!!
Reviewed by: tonk
Title: a pain to open
Date: Mar 24, 2011
while these look great on line and in the photo on the packaging, they were more than a little tough to get open correctly or at least to look half as cute as in those photos. One side was much easier to open than the other which then left the other side slightly lopsided, despite the directions of keeping the ribbon in the center. would just buy the paper lanterns in the future.
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