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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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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 2016 include five Jewel Class ships accommodating no more than 118 passengers, and four Inspiration Class vessels with a maximum of 130 guests.
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Riverboating on ms Swiss Sapphire from Paris to London by way of the Seine, on a river cruise filled with Tauck exclusive experiences... winding through fishing ports and medieval towns, tasting Normandy cuisine, visiting the beaches of Normandy in the 70th anniversary year, finding the deep essence of calvados, pausing in ancient abbeys and the picturesque haunts of Impressionist painters, dining at a chateau in Rouen, exploring cobblestone lanes, walking in Monet's garden at Giverny, visiting Van Gogh's muse in Aubers-sur-Oise, a visit to a private castle, and finally, Paris... well, riverboating seems like the only way to get there. Private tasting tours, from wine to cheese to chocolate... a presentation by Sir Winston Churchill's granddaughter, Celia Sandys... Conclude in London, and you'll have a tale of two cities you'll want to tell over and over again...
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Arrive Paris
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Versailles. A transfer is included from Charles De Gaulle International Airport, Gare de Lyon Station, Charles de Gaulle Station or Gare du Nord to the Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace in Versailles; check-in begins anytime after 4:00 PM. Early arrivals will be offered suggestions for independent sightseeing or lunch. Your luxury hotel is a palace itself in Belle Époque style, in easy reach of Versailles' main attractions. Settle in and join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner.
Trianon Palace Versailles – A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
A visit to a private castle in the countryside and an evening as you please in Versailles
Travel into the hauntingly beautiful countryside for a visit to Château Vaux le Vicomte, the largest privately owned castle in France. Built by Nicolas Fouquet in the 17th century, the château was the inspiration for the Palace of Versailles, and a pioneer of French formal gardens; a private guided tour reveals stories of intrigue intertwined with some of history's most colorful figures, art masterpieces, and architectural triumphs, followed by a rustic country luncheon served in one of the historic buildings on the grounds. Enjoy free time to peruse the gardens and estate on your own before returning to Versailles. The evening is free to spend as you please; Versailles is renowned for its fine restaurants.
Château de Versailles or Bohemian Montmartre and the start of your Seine river cruise
This morning it's your choice – a day at the Palace of Versailles, or a day in Montmartre. Explore Chateau Versailles, the stunning palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV, with its sumptuous salons, halls, and mirrors, and legendary gardens. Alternatively, explore one of the most fascinating districts in Paris – colorful Montmartre, beloved by artists and writers, home to bohemian cafes and cabarets like the Moulin Rouge. Your visit includes sightseeing aboard the famed petite "miniature train". Enjoy lunch on your own and free time to spend as you please, then board the riverboat on the Seine this afternoon; join the Captain this evening for a welcome reception.
ms Swiss Sapphire
C'est Paris... a choice of museum visit and Paris by night
Take a guided orientation tour of Paris this morning, then have your choice of three museum visits (subject to opening times and days): Musée National de l'Orangerie, near the Tuilleries, designed by Monet specifically to display his giant water lily canvases; Musée Rodin, dedicated to the works of the French sculptor; or the Musée d'Orsay, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works housed in a former railway terminal. Spend time on your own, then join us tonight for dinner aboard ship followed by entertainment.
In Paris – a military museum and a visit to the Marais District
Visit the palatial War Museum, Musée de l'Armé, with its astonishing collection of military weapons from different time periods; aptly, Napoleon's tomb is here, at the Church of the Invalides. Or you can choose a tour of the exclusive Marais District, with its fashionable shops and classic sidewalk cafés. Tonight your ship leaves Paris for Conflans-Sainte-Honorine.
Auvers-sur-Oise and Vincent van Gogh
Dock in Conflans, then drive to the town of Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent van Gogh spent his last days. The town has hardly changed since, so you'll be able to recognize scenes from his paintings, including the view of the town hall, seen from the upper window of his room at the inn. You can also visit van Gogh's room, No. 5 at the Auberge Ravoux, which has never been rented since he died in 1890. While you're in town, you'll also have a Tauck Exclusive visit to the Absinthe Museum, dedicated to the legendary green drink (banned since 1915, until recently), which was said to be the muse (and downfall) of so many turn-of-the century poets, painters, and writers. Return to the ship for lunch and free time before sailing to Vernon, a charming town of winding lanes, half-timbered houses and medieval chateaux; enjoy a stroll after dinner.
Explore Giverny, where it's all about Claude Monet, and a special evening at a castle
Leave your riverboat for a visit to Giverny and Claude Monet's house and exquisite gardens. The gardens were personally designed by the artist as subjects for his paintings, where he could rearrange the composition at will, and they've been maintained as he originally intended – the Japanese bridge, the pond of water lilies, and exotic flora – so that you'll feel like you've entered a Monet landscape. Return to the ship for lunch, then the afternoon is free to explore Vernon as you please – it's a fabulous place for walks. Smaller towns and villages are home to a wealth of cultural treasures, and offer you the chance to immerse in daily life. Half-timbered houses, and wrought-iron shop signs line cobblestone streets that retain their Middle Ages character... the neo-classical architecture charming! This evening, you'll visit Château Bizy, "the Versailles of Normandy" that was once home to Louis XV, for a Tauck Exclusive reception and dinner with music in a setting of Baroque splendor.
Medieval Rouen
This morning, sail to Rouen, which Victor Hugo called "the city of a hundred bell towers". Once the prosperous medieval capital of Normandy, Rouen still bristles with spires and entices with Gothic churches, impeccably restored half-timbered houses, and picturesque cobblestone lanes. Joan of Arc was tried and burned at the stake here in 1431, and her presence is immortalized everywhere – in monuments within the town, in churches, and even in chocolate-almond confections called "Joan of Arc's tears." A walking tour of Rouen reveals the heart of the town including the Notre Dame Cathedral that inspired artists and writers, the Astronomical Clock, Château Rouen, and the Saint Joan Tower. Enjoy free time to explore the city's historic center on your own before returning to the riverboat for dinner; tonight you sail for the Normandy Coast.
Exploring Étretat and Honfleur with a visit to a chèverie
This morning, visit Étretat on Normandy's Alabaster Coast, where sheer white cliffs plunge to the blue sea, and the elements have carved astonishing giant arches from the cliffside rock; an orientation tour of the town, once a magnet for artists like Boudin and Monet, is followed by a visit to a chèvrerie, a farm that produces goat cheese and exquisite chocolate. Continue on to Honfleur, an old picturesque trading port where 17th-century houses line the harbor and cobblestone backstreets beckon… a favorite haunt of Impressionist painters. (In fact, the painters drawn to the town, like Boudin, Courbet, Monet and Jongkind, were the center of the école de Honfleur, which gave rise to the Impressionist movement.) Following lunch and free time on your own, return to the riverboat. This afternoon, a lecture on the D-Day invasion offers insights into the historic locations you'll visit tomorrow.
A poignant visit to the beaches of Normandy
Leave the ship in Le Havre for a tour of the beaches where the D-Day landings occurred on June 6, 1944. See Omaha Beach and Pointe-du-Hoc, where American troops scaled sheer cliffs with ropes and fire ladders to reach enemy artillery batteries, and visit the American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer, on a bluff overlooking the beach; the tranquil setting and its history will not fail to move you. Lunch at the Omaha Beach Club; visit the museum at Arromanches, where the remains of an artificial harbor used in the invasion still lie offshore, or spend free time on your own. Then depart for the town of Caudebec-en Caux, where your riverboat awaits you.
Arrive in Les Andelys and discover the secrets of cider and calvados
Arrive in Les Andelys, two fishing villages at a scenic bend in the river where the imposing ruins of Château Gaillard rise on a cliff. The castle was built in 1198 by Richard the Lionhearted, Duke of Normandy, to defend against an invasion from the King of France; it fell after a siege in 1204. The ruins in their picturesque setting overlooking the Seine are still there to inspire – as they have generations of painters like Nicolas Poussin. Visit a ciderhouse (another Tauck Exclusive) to learn how the many variations of Norman apple cider – and calvados, an apple brandy renowned in this region – are made... and of course enjoy a tasting of both. Ramble in the classic French village, known for its medieval lanes, before returning to the riverboat to cruies to Paris. Tonight, join the Captain for a farewell reception and dinner.
Under the Channel to England by high speed train for two nights in London
Depart the ship in Paris this morning and board a TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse / "high-speed train") that will whisk you to England by way of the tunnel under the Channel. Arrive this afternoon in London, where you'll stay two nights at The Savoy hotel on the Thames, a luxury landmark since 1889; as the hotel boasts, "you'll follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra, Claude Monet and Katharine Hepburn at this iconic hotel reinvented for the 21st century where an unashamedly old fashioned glamour sparkles with a new lustre." Dine on your own this evening in a city where virtually every cuisine in the world is well represented!
The Savoy
A day in London... well spent
You'll get a good introduction to some of the major sights, after which you'll have free time to explore on your own. What to do? Your hotel's central location puts you in easy reach of all the landmarks of this legendary city, including the Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square... and if you want to see it all in one go, you might consider a ride on the London Eye, the giant ferris wheel (or as they call it in London, "cantilevered observation wheel") where spectacular 360-degree views afford you an opportunity to see everything as far as Windsor Castle if the weather is right. Join us for a Tauck Exclusive at our special farewell reception and dinner this evening – a presentation by acclaimed author and television presenter Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill. The perfect ending to our unique Paris to London journey!
Journey home
Tour ends: London. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from The Savoy to Heathrow Airport. You should allow at least 3 hours for flight check-in.
Don't see the date you're looking for? Go to Cruising the Seine plus Versailles, Paris and London – southbound for additional departure dates!
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 Category 4 and 5 on the April 8, 17, July 25 and October 22 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.
Cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship including regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks, all shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals.
Note: 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. South and north itineraries are similar. 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!
Just a short trip from Paris, Trianon Palace Versailles – A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, is situated in the heart of Versailles on the edge of the royal domain in a three-acre wooded park, less than a mile from Louis XIV's famed Cháteau de Versailles. The resort combines the excellence of a legendary luxury hotel with the comfort of newly-enhanced contemporary décor, and offers guest rooms and suites in both the historic Palace building surrounded by lush gardens, and in the modern Pavilion building. Exquisite French-inspired cuisine created by internationally acclaimed Chef Gordon Ramsay awaits at Gordon Ramsay au Trianon, his first restaurant in France. Guests can also enjoy fine cuisine in a more casual setting at La Veranda; unwind at the Gallery Bar or Sports Club Bar; or experience the exclusive Guerlain Spa, a kingdom of 30,140 square feet dedicated to beauty and well-being, as well as a beautiful indoor heated swimming pool.
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.
While the likes of Sir Winston Churchill, Katherine Hepburn, Claude Monet, Maria Callas and Frank Sinatra may have gotten here first, now it's your turn to live large at one of the world's most prestigious hotels, The Savoy. Located in the banks of the Thames in the heart of the city, this legendary hotel has undergone the most ambitious restoration in British history, which has achieved a rare blend of unabashedly old-fashioned glamour and 21st-century amenities and style. Everywhere you look, you'll see the gracious ambiance so appreciated by her illustrious past and present guests. Guest rooms, which retain much of their original character, welcome with just about everything you could want to ensure a comfortable stay, such as a Loewe flat-screen TV, Vita Audio iPod docking station, bespoke furnishing, well-appointed marble bathroom with giant showerheads, large chrome fittings and Le Labo amenities and more. As comfortable as your room is, when you leave it, you'll find an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped Health Club the beautifully designed Beauty & Fitness at The Savoy facility situated above the historic Savoy Theatre. When it's time for a little refreshment, classic venues such as the American Bar, Simpson's-in-the-Strand, the Thames Foyer with its afternoon tea and the Savoy Grill are beloved London institutions. Although you may not be able to dance on The Savoy roof as Fred Astaire and his sister once did, after your stay here you'll understand why The Wall Street Journal has said, "The Savoy is in a class of its own, and so it should be."
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.
Trianon Palace Versailles
1 Boulevard de la Reine
Versailles, France
Phone: 33 01 30 84 5000
Fax: 33 01 30 84 5001
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 Trianon Palace and Spa Versailles Hotel is included, regardless of the time you check into 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 Savoy to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport or St. Pancras or Waterloo 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. 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.
Complimentary all-day soft drinks, coffee and tea service, cookies and fruit are available in the Bistro. A continental breakfast of muffins, pastries, fruit and yogurt is served here daily, as well as a light lunch of soup, salad and sandwiches.
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship now include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.
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 – General
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.
Tauck Directors assist with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance, but they 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 to enter the United Kingdom and France. You are not required to obtain a visa to enter the United Kingdom or France for short duration of this tour.
If you are a citizen of another country traveling internationally, you should contact an embassy or consulate of the United Kingdom and of France 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.
Air transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included.
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, airline 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 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 7:00 PM at the the Trianon Palace and Spa Versailles 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 at The Savoy 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 to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here.
We pledge to make every effort to operate all tours 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 tour of any persons who are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.
We recommend that you contact your bank in advance of departing on your journey 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 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.
Age Recommendations ― Children 8 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 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.
During evenings aboard the riverboat, dress is resort casual. Items such as slacks and collared shirts are appropriate for men. For women, slacks, a dress or a skirt and blouse are suitable. For dinner and throughout the evening, guests should refrain from wearing shorts, t-shirts, jeans, sandals, flip-flops or sneakers. Your journey also includes one or two special occasion dinners, where a sport coat and tie for gentlemen and a dress/pantsuit for ladies are suggested. (Your Tauck Director will advise you prior to those evenings.)
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 7 cabins feature their own irons and ironing boards.For other cabins, they are available by request from Reception.
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 the French and British embassies or consulates to determine what vaccinations may be required for you to visit.
Both hotels and the motor coaches are air-conditioned for your comfort. European air conditioning 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 the United Kingdom is the British Pound and in France, it is the Euro. In London, ATMs are available and Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted; visitors with other cards should check with their credit card companies in advance. Foreign currency can be exchanged at exchange bureaus and large hotels, however better exchange rates are likely to be found at banks. Travelers' checks are also accepted; however, they are best taken in British Pounds to avoid additional charges. 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. 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. The ms Swiss Sapphire does not have a currency exchange counter.
Each country visited has its own Customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with the United Kingdom's and France'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 traveling internationally 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 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 traveling internationally, 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.
The electrical current in both the United Kingdom and France is 230 V, 50 Hz, AC. In the United Kingdom, the plug type is "G" and uses three rectangular blades, in France the plug type is "E" and uses two round pins and a receptacle for a round male grounding pin. Guests whose appliances do not conform to these standards may need to bring the appropriate converters and adapters. These items can be purchased in a store that specializes in travel products.
Each riverboat cabin has one two 110 V outlet 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 Bistro 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.
London is in the same time zone as Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time); Paris is 1 hour ahead. From Late March through October, these cities switch to Daylight Savings Time and are 1 and 2 hours ahead, respectively. To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to the website, timeanddate.com, by clicking here.
The maximum land elevation on this tour is approximately 925 ft (282 m).
Weather – The weather in London and Paris is variable. Generally, daytime temperatures in the spring and fall range from 50 to 65 °F (10 to 18 °C) and in summer, 65 to 75 °F (18 to 24 °C). Rain falls evenly throughout the year and averages 1.5 to 2.5 in (38. to 64 mm) per month. Europe has experienced unusually warm temperatures during the summer months in recent years, so do include some lighter clothing in your travel wardrobe.
To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.
Average Temperature
London, England
Paris, France
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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.
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 Transamerica 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: Transamerica 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.
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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.
James F
Overall Rating:
This was our 8th Tauck Tour and it didn't disappoint us. From the Savoy Hotel in London to our last evening on the SS. Swiss Sapphire everything was excellent, due in large part to the four young tour directors. Anymore, we're spoiled and only want to travel with Tauck!
The most memorable moments were the visit to the American Cemetery in Normandy. How can you not be humbled and saddened by the loss of life exemplified by the number of white crosses and Star of David's? The other memorable moment was listening to the presentation of Celia Sandys, Churchill's granddaughter...history, incarnate!!
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Definitely
We were on our 2nd part of 2 Tauck trips, Our first one was through Italy with Tinalini, we were on such a high from the great experience we had we just wanted the momentum and energy to keep going. This was our first Tauck ever and assumed that they were all this good. Got to London, and energy fell hard, our guide fell asleep on the bus to ship.
Meeting one of our guides, she is so sweet and in the right position. Moments can only be made with good guides such as her.
Would you recommend Tauck to a friend?Maybe
Cabin was too small would not re book on any future cruise. Tour enjoyable except for Chateau Dinner,long coach tour with excellent dinner being "force fed" in limited time! Abbey visit excellent - more time! Trianon/Versailles hotel service poor. Welcome function crowded venue, poor quality food/beverage.
Rouen was a city which not enough time allowed for a more detailed tour.A city with interest and history.Also the Normandy Beach visit- despite the weather- was memorable. Savoy Hotel a real highlight.
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Guides facilities, (boat, hotel accomodations), experiences, boat crew could not have been better. Food was not up to par from what I expected after a previous river cruise with Tauck from Amsterdam to Budapest. In particular, food and service were not what they should have been at the chalet.
Omaha Beach experience
From the arrival pick up at the airport to the drop off at departure, every detail was anticipated and executed seemingly effortlessly. The food was excellent at every meal, the bar tenders knew their business, and the tour directors made for added pleasure on the excellent tours. The staff sparkled and added a special dimension to the tours.
While there were many memorable events, the tour of the US cemetery in Normandy had to be our high point. All Americans should see it and recall the sacrifice of the heroic D Day liberators.
Pete Jenks
This was our first Tauck tour and river cruise. We thoroughly enjoyed this great history lesson and the interface with others on the cruise. Especially commendable were the three tour directors as well as the boat captain, wait staff and crew. The side tours were great and the hotels were world class.
Visiting and touring Omaha Beach and reliving the Normandy invasion. Churchill and the Allies were brilliant tacticians and planners. Looking at the cliffs, it seems like an impossible task to scale them with weapons and equipment while under fire. A close second was the address by Churhill's granddaughter.
The river cruise north on the Seine was fantastic! I must go back back to Paris. It is an amazing city! We ended the trip in London at the Savoy with a talk by Churchill's granddaughter. Couldn't be much better!
Impossible to choose. Loved Momartre and the trip to Omaha Beach was really something everyone should experience.
The above trip is very interesting. I appreciate all the visits included in the itinerary: it is well presented: art, history, architecture, nature, culture...on leisure time is very good for me to discover what I would like to see with my own space.
In general the services in the ship are very good, I have no complaint about the food or the whole
It was the first time I have occasion to cross the English channel. I was very excited to be able to do the crossing and to understand a little the functioning of the channel.
I thank Tauck about this.
Janice Nastasi
My trip started off by Corina giving me a big hug. She remembered me from two previous Tauck tours. This made me feel like part of a big family. The tour guides Veronica and Elisabeth could not have done enough to insure a wonderful life time experience. The weather was perfect and so was the trip.
The gardens at Giverney. It was so nice to be able to go in an hour before it officially opened. Then when I went to L'Orangerie I was in awe when I saw the room size Monets and understood Monet's process and why he is called the painter of light.
I also enjoyed the bike ride from Vernon to Giverney.
Enjoyed our riverboat trip - Paris to London. Wonderful directors, informative local guides and great time with other guests. Many wonderful sights and a joy not to have to pack and unpack every few days.
Recommend -- one less day in Versailles, fewer farms, more evening entertainment on the riverboat, and more days in London.
Visit to Normandy, bus tour of London, and Winston Churchill's granddaughter
We enjoyed the whole experience. The riverboat was so luxurious and all of the staff were professional, friendly and fun.
Our three Tauck guides were outstanding.
They were so knowlegable about where we were touring and added
the right amount of their personality to each. They were fun to be around.
My favorite stop was Giverny to visit Monet's gardens, home and the village. So beautiful.
My husband's favorite was visiting Normandy. He is a retired
Air Force Colonel and hearing about the D-Day invasion and seeing
Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery moved him. I found this
visit very moving.
We had a wonderful river cruise on the Seine, starting in Paris, ending in London. The excursions each day were a fine mix of history, art and fun. The riverboat crew on the MS Sapphire worked tirelessly to make sure we were well cared for. Our three tour directors were knowledgable, upbeat and engaging. Great trip!
Visiting the American Cemetery near Omaha Beach. It was even more memorable because we were there on Memorial Day and every grave was adorned with both the American and French flags. It was quite beautiful and moving.
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris, Versailles and London.
We've been on a few "big ship" cruises before - with a thousand or so of our "closest" friends. Never a river cruise. "Tauck doesn't miss a thing," friends had said, "you oughta try 'em."
We did... and they don't. Small river ships ROCK!
FABULOUS trip, GREAT directors... We'll be back!
Visiting Normandy Beaches and the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer on Memorial Day 2015 was overwhelming. All of the land tours were well run and VERY informative. Best memory, though... gaining a dozen or so really good new friends among our 98 fellow travelers.
We are so glad you had such a fabulous time on our river cruise! We strive to offer the finest river cruise experience along with land excursions that you simply cannot get on your own. Thank you for travelling with Tauck.
We loved every minute of our wonderful trip on the Seine. Our tour directors were so gracious and helpful. Our cruise director went out of her way to help us find a doctor for my husband and insisted on accompanying us to the pharmacy to pick up the prescription and then to the doctor so she could translate.
The D Day tour of Normandy - very moving! And, of course, our private tour of Giverny before the crowds were allowed in. A very special morning!
Thanks, Tauck, for doing a fantastic job yet again!! The cruise ship and the staff were excellent - made me feel like The Queen. All our Tour Directors were stunning and Alex - as Cruise Director - put it all together beautifully. And there is something about room service breakfast at the Savoy in London that is beyond words!
I was particularly touched by our visit to the D-Day beaches, Arromanches and the US cemetery. Our driver was kind enough to also give us a brief drive around Juno beach - which as a Canadian I certainly appreciated.
Having never been to France, this was a wonderful trip. We arrived two days early , and spent time in Paris with my son and his girlfriend, who lives in Paris. The trip up the Seine was ideal, the ship staff, cruise directors, and the local guides were all excellent. The meals on the ship were excellent, better than any restaurant.
Seeing the beaches in Normandy, and the talk the night before was impressive. Also seeing Monet Gardens, with our interest in art, was really special.
Charles James O'Gara
Personal,ship,&events were up to excellent standard But the trip advertised was somewhat disappointing! Expectation was a River cruise 1st 3days/nights in port only 2 days enjoyed deck other days sailed at night!
Help suitcase ruined by ship & new purchased. Report sent in by guide Joe very helpful Need assist for refund Ins. or ? paid 96 euro
Normandy beach visit and night sail into Paris viewing lit Eiffel tower from ship.
Also very appreciated help from Joe & staff replacing damaged luggage.
Now hope Tauck home office will be of equal help as were tour personnel.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry that some aspects of this trip fell below expectations but pleased that you enjoyed some memorable moments. We will immediately look into your coomments and take any and all corrective actions where necessary. We thank you for your patronage and do hope you will travel with us again.
Hannah Banana
This was an extraordinary trip fulfilling dreams of walking through Monet's garden and the Hall of Mirrors in Palace Versailles, of sipping Angelina's hot chocolate and savouring Laduree eclairs and Pierre Herme macarons. The Tauck staff truly made it exceptional--sincere care for their guests, enthusiasm, and energy at every moment.
Having dinner in a chateau in Rouen and dancing to the band. What a perfect way to celebrate our anniversary that evening, with the full "super moon" reflecting on the lawn.
Also, staying at Trianon Palace will be treasured forever, many thanks to Tauck's Shireen.
We appreciate Tauck researching "secret" places, special guest speakers and singers.
The Diving Duo
This trip is absolutely fantastic! Though there are a couple of scheduling kinks to work out (like not spending ALL morning talking about Napoleon at the Invalides Military Museum, and too much time in Montmartre) I felt this trip was well paced. Our tour guides were fabulous, making this the trip of a lifetime!
I loved that we were brought nearly up to the Eiffel Tower at night, making for beautiful photo opportunities. Lunch at the Abbey in Cernay was both delicious and beautiful. The goat farm was memorable as well as the snail farm, but nothing tops the historical significance of Normandy. Really, each day brought special moments.
Swiss Sapphire was outstanding as were our hotels, meals and crew. Three fine
guides. Loved the itinerary and never having to wait in lines. Excellent excursion
guides, especially Montmartre, Giverny and D-Day Beaches.
Our negatives are that the schedule was too packed. No free time, shopping.
Too much bus time. 3 days in Le Havre too long.
One: Excursion to D-Day Beaches. Excellent tour. Harsh reality of the
Landing. Poignant to receive white rose from Elizabeth to place on a grave.
Days in Paris. Wish there had been more free time! Excellent tour guides
Two fine speakers: Nigel Stewart and Celia Sandys. Would have loved
more speakers & more daylight cruising.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your overall trip but disappointed that some aspects fell below your expectations. Rest assured we will look into your comments immediately and take any and all corrective actions. Thank you for your patronage and we do hope you will travel with us again.
Colum Gorman
A carefully chosen itinerary enjoyed at the right pace, enhanced by capable staff while on board and excellent local guides while ashore. We have recommended Tauck to several of our friends.
Monet's gardens.
Cruising Europe
This rating is for "Cruising the Seine plus Versailles, Paris and London" our second cruise in two years with Tauck. While this trip was five stars, I only gave it 4 stars because our first Tauck cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest was our "Best Vacation Ever". London and Paris hotels were top notch. Time cruising was too short but expected.
Many very memorable moments in both Paris and London but we will never forget the time we found ourselves inside the Versailies Palace property after they had lock all but the main gate. Very long walk to get out after we discovered our situation plus it was threatening rain and getting dark quickly. :)
It was a fabulous trip and was true to the high standard set by Tauck. However, the hotel in Versailles was a big disappointment in several areas: lack of air-conditioning and lack of hot water.
Visiting the beaches of Normandy and the visit to the American cemetery.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your overall journey and experienced some truly memorable moments. We are very sorry that your stay at the Waldorf Astoria Trianon Palace fell below your expectations but rest assured this matter will be addressed directly with hotel management.
We love traveling with Tauck and usually give 5 stars. This was a new itinerary that we were excited about and we did have a wonderful time. The sights were excellent;you can't beat the hotel facilities Tauck uses, and they offered outstanding speakers and guides. There were a few quirks that need to be worked out, but still a great experience.
Monet's home and gardens (Giverney), and the Normandy beaches were both on my bucket list. Tauck served up both these experiences on a silver platter!
Over all the trip was excellent. In the beginning in France, it seemed more like a bus tour than a river cruise. We realize that to see all the attractions, especially the Normandy beaches, that there was no real alternative. But it was a lot of time on a bus. Would have liked more time cruising while we were awake and enjoying the country side
the whole experience at the Normany beaches, including the American Cemetery.
Comment: Would strongly recommend emphasizing hand washing with soap and water since norovirus that infected many on our boat is NOT prevented by alcohol hand sanitizer. My wife and I were one of the few couples where at least one member did not get sick, very lucky.
The Vigliones
Tauck exceeded our expectations. The itinerary was superb, and allowed plenty of free time to explore on our own. Because this was Tauck's "maiden" Seine River cruise, there were some things that could be improved, but overall we were very happy, and would definitely consider Tauck for future travel.
The highlight was the day spent at the Normandy beaches and American Cemetery. I heard some complaints it was too long of an outing and they didn't care for the Golf Club lunch stop, but I disagree completely. Visiting the beaches (and the chunnel experience) was the reason we took this trip. I would not want a shortened excursion to the beaches.
oxnard lady
The trip was WONDERFUL except one thing. Not enough time to have lunch and enjoy the area. It was either enjoy and explore the area or have lunch.
The entire trip was most memorable.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted you enjoyed your overall tour and will be sure to pass along your comments to our Operations Team. We look forward to hosting you in the near future journey.
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Oklahoma has made it extremely difficult for independent voters to make their voices heard, form their own political parties and run their own presidential candidates. We've not had an alternative party with an alternative presidential candidate in more than 12 years. The Legislature refuses to rectify this problem. If the current Legislature refuses to alleviate the grievances of independent voters, then those voters need to force their hand.
Independent voters need to become independent candidates for the Legislature. Only by becoming candidates for office and running against comfortably seated incumbents will we see a change in the laws blocking alternative parties and candidates. It doesn't take much to run for office, but by doing so, we can get many issues in front of voters that the major party candidates refuse to address in public. We can become a force for change.
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Nastia Liukin's dream of competing in the London Olympics came to a heartbreaking end Sunday.
The 22-year-old gymnast fell face down during her uneven bar routine at the U.S. team trials in San Jose, Calif. The 2008 Olympic gold medalist received a standing ovation from fans in the stadium after she picked herself up and finished her routine.
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"Seeing all of the thousands of people on their feet, you couldn't have planned out a better way to end a career," Liukin said via The Associated Press.
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Liukin now plans to study sports management at NYC next year and thanked her fans on Twitter for all of their support.
"Thank you to the 18,000 people that gave me a standing ovation tonight. I will remember this moment for the rest of my life," she tweeted. "Most importantly...Thank you to my parents and special people in my life that always kept me calm, believed in me and shown their love and support. Overwhelmed by the love and support. I would have never imagined anything like this... Thank you, from the bottom of my heart."
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Is the influence of quality of life on urban growth non-stationary in space? A case study of Barcelona
There are several determinants that influence household location decisions. More concretely, recent economic literature assigns an increasingly important role to the variables governing quality of life. Nevertheless, the spatial stationarity of the parameters is implicitly assumed in most studies. Here we analyse the role of quality of life in urban economics and test for the spatial stationarity of the relationship between city growth and quality of life.
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I don't have a .htaccess file in my wordpress folder.. or should it be in another folder?
I don't have a .htaccess file in my wordpress folder.. or should it be in another folder?
To update my blog I used the list provided by masquerade and compared that to a list of files that I've customized for my site. Any pages that were changed in 2.0.2 that I had also customized were manually tweaked, then all of the "delta" pages were posted to my site. I see people have done simple upgrades and were done in x minutes but I'm guessing they have no customizations. I did not upload the entire package to my hosted site and I did not do an upgrade operation. This is a very manual and tedious process, took a couple hours, and is subject to error. I did the same operation when upgrading 2.0 to 2.0.1 and it feels like I'm doing surgery every time. Can someone suggest a more simple process, perhaps some tools in Windows or Linux, that will allow me to do this more elegantly? Thanks!
Done 56 seconds to update, after uploading which took 2 minutes.
Why couldn't SMF, phpBB, or other php software be this easy?
And as Starbuck asks, yes, I have not customized it. I think that is a major problem with php software is once you customize it, forget about upgrading and keeping anything--pain the the keyboard. So I guess that is the reason for me that it was easy. I will never customize any php or software, it causes headaches, and what adds to them is when the creators of the software tell you to customize but don;t tell you the repercussions down the road--this is what SMF does. then they look at you stupid for customizing.
I reinstalled the old version I had (1.5.2) and it works fine. I copy all new files from version 2.0.2 and run the upgrade.php. It says all went fine and my wordpress upgraded. But the moment I try opening wordpress again in my localhost I get the "The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request." error again :-S
My upgrade from 2.0.1 to 2.0.2 doesn't seem to have worked. I followed the instructions. However it seems to want a wp-settings.php file that doesn't exist. any ideas?
Never mind, I just forgot to upload that file.
Just thought I'd post my upgrade experience. Went well. Got nervous right after upgrading because I was getting "cannot find server" errors, but a few seconds later, everything worked fine. The upgrading process could be streamlined though.
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guys. i still have the wordpress 2.0 — 0.31 seconds version.
could you tell me please, which files should i replace to have the latest version of wordpress which is the 2.0.2? thanks!
The 2.0 to 2.0.1 changed in excess of 70 files see here. I don't have a list of 2.0.1 to 2.0.2, but it would probably easier to follow the 'replace everything' method rather than just swap out the changed files.
thank you iand, i'll try it later and tell you
by the way, the new 2.0.1 files where can i find them? should i unzip the 2.0.2 files instead?
Old versions are at http://static.wordpress.org/archive/
If you want to (and have the tools) you could do something like
diff -rq 2.0 2.0.2 to get a new list. As I said previously, replacing everything is a better and quicker method, unless you have specific reasons not to.
im just new to this. and im worried, lol
I need helpt. I setup subdirectory and moved my blog from http://www.afzaljaved.com to http://www.afzaljaved.com/family but later decided to revert it. Now when I wam trying to upgrade from 2.0.1 to 2.0.2 and type http://www.afzaljaved.com/wp-admin, it takes me to upgrade page with link "UPGRADE" but when I click the link, instead of taking me to http://www.afzaljaved.com/wp-admin/upgrade.php it tries to take to subdirectory "family" which doesn't exist i.e. http://www.afzaljaved.com/family/wp-admin/upgrade.php. Please help me to get rid of this subdirectory and upgrade to my origina directory i.e. http://www.afzaljaved.com
Thanks in advacne for your help
EDIT: I seem to have suddenly got my site alrite... no idea how :D
I must be the only one who doesnt know how to properly upgrade even after reading instructions for an hour :(
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