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Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul (2025) (Paris to Istanbul, 2025)

14 days
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From Paris to Istanbul
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Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul (2025) (Paris to Istanbul, 2025) - Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
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  • Train & Rail
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
Operator
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
Age range 16 to 100

Places You’ll See

  • Paris
    Paris
  • Rouen
    Rouen
  • Normandy Beach
    Normandy Beach
  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Postojna
    Postojna
  • Belgrade
    Belgrade
  • Sofia
    Sofia
  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
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Highlights

  • Explore Monet's Gardens at Giverny
  • Tour the Palace of Versailles
  • Attend a private concert in Vienna
  • Taste Champagne at a French vineyard
  • Discover Belgrade's historic blue train

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Paris (Embark)
  2. Day 2 La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny
  3. Day 3 Rouen
  4. Day 4 Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat)
  5. Day 5 Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
  6. Day 6 Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles)
  7. Day 7 Paris
  8. Day 8 Paris (Disembark), Transfer to Train (Embark), Champagne
  9. Day 9 Vienna
  10. Day 10 Vienna, Postojna
  11. Day 11 Belgrade
  12. Day 12 Sofia
  13. Day 13 Istanbul (Disembark)
  14. Day 14 Istanbul
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

4.7
(86 reviews)

Number of tours

142

Age Range

16 to 100 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

89%

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Ship

  • S.S Joie de Vivre
    S.S Joie de Vivre
    Uniworld’s latest pride and joy, the magnificent S.S. Joie de Vivre, is symbolic of the quintessential French philosophy ‘joy of living… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2017
    Guests
    128
    Crew
    54
    Length
    125 m
    Width
    11.4 m
    Suites
    10
    Staterooms
    54
    Registry
    The Netherlands
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    110/220 volts
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Approx. 5.7 ft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • sabine
    · August 4th, 2024
    Well looked after all the way around...attention to detail requests were attended to with pleasure. Interesting stops along the way...great information on the tours. Very well organised. Loved the food and the whole experience
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  • Jerome
    · April 5th, 2024
    The ship, staff, food and hospitality experience were first class. Little touches like free transfers to airport, free self-serve laundry, and the all inclusive 24/7 aspect of the ship were added benefits. Overall a great experience.
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  • Marta
    · October 21st, 2023
    Wonderful trip! Staff on the boat were always polite, helpful and accommodating. Excusion guides were very knowledgeable. Excusions were fun. Overall, the trip was well organized and managed from start to finish.
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Dates & Availability

14 days
Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul (2025) (Paris to Istanbul, 2025)
From Paris to Istanbul

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 284416

  • Currencies
    €
    Euro
    Austria and France
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    $
    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Serbia
    Type E
    Serbia
    Type F
    Serbia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria and Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $455 is required to confirm your booking with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 125 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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