For a holiday season experience that will truly take your breath away, embark on a luxury cruise on the Seine during Advent. It should come as no surprise that the City of Lights pulls out all the stops during the Season of Lights, yet Paris still manages to astonish locals and visitors alike with its festive displays. As we venture into the countryside, we’ll enjoy private visits to festively decorated chateaux, plentiful shopping opportunities, and even a few French Christmas markets.

1. Day 1
   Paris (Embark)

   Tue, Nov 23, 2027

   Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
   Meals: Dinner
2. Day 2
   Paris

   Wed, Nov 24, 2027

   Embrace the holiday spirit as we ferry you around the best Christmas markets of Paris, where you’ll find delicious seasonal goodies and some excellent gifting opportunities waiting for you. Later, you’re in for a real treat: a private welcome to a beautiful château.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3. Day 3
   Paris, Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles)

   Thu, Nov 25, 2027

   How did France’s rulers live over the centuries? Step into the private rooms of the Palace of Versailles, the lavish palace built by the Sun King, to find out.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4. Day 4
   Rouen

   Fri, Nov 26, 2027

   Walk in the footsteps of greatness in Normandy’s medieval capital, a city with a historic quarter that remains amazingly intact. From the cathedral Monet painted dozens of times to the cross marking the spot where Joan of Arc was martyred, Rouen is a treasure trove for the culturally curious.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5. Day 5
   Caudebec-en-Caux

   Sat, Nov 27, 2027

   The Seine-Maritime is a breath of fresh air. An idyllic department tucked away between the Seine and France’s northwestern coastline, this area is replete with historic towns, seaports, and locals who are passionate about keeping the traditions of France alive.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6. Day 6
   Vernon

   Sun, Nov 28, 2027

   Fall even deeper in love with the Normandy countryside today. In addition to a private visit to “the Little Versailles,” you can spend your day sipping on farm-fresh Normandy cider.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7. Day 7
   Paris

   Mon, Nov 29, 2027

   Today is all about the glamor that makes Paris Paris, as we honor Parisian shopping culture with a walking tour of the city’s famous seasonal window displays, complete with a visit to the opera house.
   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8. Day 8
   Paris (Disembark)

   Tue, Nov 30, 2027

   Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.