Splendor of the Seine River Cruise

Departure Date: September 2, 2020

EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSIONS

• 22 meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners)
• Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours
• Two-night hotel stay and touring in Paris, France
• Seven night cruise
• First-class service by an English-speaking crew
• Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides
• Personal listening device for onboard excursions
• All meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine
• Complimentary beverages onboard ship, all day, every day
• Complimentary WiFi onboard
• Complimentary mini-bar in all suites
• Butler service for all guests
• All gratuities included
• Complimentary e-bikes onboard for use ashore
• Variety of onboard evening entertainment
• $55 in Mayflower Money

Day 1 – Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Paris, France.

Day 2 – Paris: Upon arrival in Paris, transfer to your hotel. Your journey begins in Paris, the magnificent ‘City of Light’. The day is free to explore on your own or simply relax.

Day 3 – Paris City Tour: After breakfast, enjoy an included panoramic tour of this capital city. See such famous sites and landmarks as the Louvre, Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme, the trendy district of Le Marais on the Right Bank, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Bastille, the Trocadéro and the pièce de rèsistance….the Eiffel Tower. We’ve also allowed free time for you to explore this amazing city on your own. Meal: B

Day 4 – Embark the MS Scenic Gem: In the early afternoon, depart the hotel and embark the MS Scenic Gem, home for the next seven nights. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to unpack, discover the amenities aboard ship or take a leisurely stroll along the Seine. This evening, the ship departs Paris and a delicious welcome dinner awaits. Meals: B, D

Day 5 – Conflans Sainte Honorine / Auvers sur Oise: This morning the ship arrives in the charming medieval town of Conflans. In port, you have a choice of discovering the charms of Auvers-sur-Oise and seeing the house where Vincent van Gogh had a room, OR visiting the magnificent Chantilly Castle for a guided tour of this remarkable château set amidst beautiful parklands. Meals: B, L, D

Day 6 – Rouen: The ship arrives in this historic capital of Normandy and one of the most prosperous cities of medieval Europe. Your local guide leads you on an included walking tour to see the gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, the Rue du Gros Horloge – the main street of Rouen, and the amazing astronomical clock. Visit the historic district Place du Vieux-Marche where a monument marks the spot where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. Today this charming, bustling town square is dominated by the church of Saint Joan of Arc. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore this quaint city. Meals: B, L, D

Day 7 – Honfleur / Normandy: As the ship arrives in the picturesque village of Honfleur, you have a choice of activities for today. On an excursion to Normandy, see the now peaceful province which is very different than on June 6, 1944. Walk the historic beaches and visit the Landing Museum at Arromanches. At the Normandy American Cemetery, see thousands of white crosses marking the graves of our military heroes. OR, take an opportunity to explore postcard perfect Honfleur with its colorful fishing boats and historic houses. Meals: B, L, D

Day 8 – Honfleur / Caudebec-en-Caux: Today brings a choice of two excursions. Travel to Fécamp, situated in spectacular surroundings amidst the tallest cliffs of Normandy. The city’s natural setting contrasts perfectly with its architectural centerpiece, the Benedictine Palace. OR, choose to travel through picturesque landscapes that were once dotted with over 100 abbeys. Along the way, visit some of the abbeys of this magnificent region that are still operating today. Meals: B, L, D

Day 9 – Vernon: Your choice of activities includes an excursion to Giverny and Monet’s former residence and gardens where you will be amazed by the beauty of the landscape as you stroll along the paths. OR, if you’re feeling more adventurous, explore by bike, with a self-guided cycling tour that starts in Vernon.You’re in for a treat as you experience the opulence and grandeur of yesteryear as you attend a classical concert performed by the region’s most reputable musicians at the Château de La Roche Guyon. The memories are sure to last a lifetime! Meals: B, L, D

Day 10 – Paris: Arriving back in Paris, your free choice activities are: shop with a Chef at local food markets and enjoy exquisite tastings, OR, walk the city with a resident expert and hear tales that only the locals know. Alternatively, you may choose to explore beyond the city limits and tour the 17th-century estate of Château Vaux-le-Vicomte, featured in the James Bond movie Moonraker. Meals: B, L, D

Day 11 – Paris / USA: Bid ‘au revoir’ to France and return home with memories of wonderful experiences aboard the MS Scenic Gem along the Seine River. Meals: B

Cruise and Hotel Accommodations
Days Two and Three – Crowne Plaza Republique or similar, Paris, France
Days Four through Ten – Aboard the MS Scenic Gem

Departure Dates: September 2, 2020

Please add $350 per person for port charges and other fees.
Mayflower Cruises & Tours’ Guaranteed Share Program is not available in the
Deluxe Balcony Suites, Royal Balcony Suite and Royal One-Bedroom Suite.

FREE ROUND TRIP AIRFARE from Midland, TX
if booked and deposited by May 31, 2019.

After May 31, 2019, add $1,500 $750 per person twin with 2-for-1 airfare offer.

Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for the entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at which time availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend individual air reservations rather than booking air with the group.

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises - $499 per person (optional)
This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your trip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to be notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness or the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage.

Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)
• 91 days or more ......................... Deposit Amount
• 90 days to day of departure .............. 100% of the total tour
• No refund on unused portions of the tour

Exclusions: Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its refund and cancellation policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.