Save up to £600 per couple on 2025-26 A-ROSA River Cruises until Thursday, 31 July.
Combine cruising, A-ROSA style, along the tree-lined meanders of the River Seine with visits to the historic ports of Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Les Andelys Vernon, and the glorious French capital – Paris.
As your A-ROSA river cruise vessel carries you gently downriver from Paris and back again, you'll have time to unwind and enjoy all the benefits of your Premium Inclusive package. And, whether that means cocktails and conversation at the bar, a leisurely meal from the ship's gourmet buffet and live cooking stations, or treating yourself to a little extra luxury and a pre-booked private meal in the elegant dining room, you can be sure that your time on board will be yours to fill as you please.
The choice and freedom to explore at your leisure continues on shore at each new port of call. Uncover the true story of Joan of Arc when in Rouen or venture further afield on an organised bike ride, join the included excursion from Caudebec-en-Caux to artists' retreat Honfleur, before rounding off your week with a full day and evening discovering the famous landmarks, fascinating museums, pavement cafes, jazz clubs, restaurants, celebrated cabarets and spectacular illuminated architecture of Paris, the 'City of Light'.
Highlights
- Stay overnight in the medieval town of Vernon
- Explore Rouen, the 'Joan of Arc' city
- Stay overnight in France's capital city
- Take an optional visit to Monet's House and Gardens at Giverny, from Vernon
- Included tour to Honfleur and Deauville on the Normandy coast from Caudebec-en-Caux
- Call in Les Andelys, beneath ancient Chateau Gaillard
- Climb the ancient Chateau Gaillard, nestled on a hilltop overlooking the Norman countryside
Inclusions
- Seven nights' Premium All-Inclusive cruise accommodation
- Return travel from the UK to Paris
- Included transfers to the ship
- Free Wi-Fi on board
- On-board activities and entertainment
- Gourmet buffet dining with live cooking stations
- Flexible mealtimes
- A FREE unlimited Premium All-Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening
- Occasional regional treats and specialities to complement your destination that day
- Afternoon tea with freshly prepared cakes and pastries
- The services of a Cruise Director and experienced English-speaking crew
Day 1
Travel to Paris - Land in Paris before heading to St Denis, in the north of the city, where A-ROSA VIVA awaits. Settle into your cabin as you commence your journey up the Seine this evening.
Day 2
Rouen, France - Wake up to views of the bucolic French countryside as A-ROSA VIVA heads north to Rouen. Arriving in the mid-afternoon, you'll have the chance to enjoy the city's stunning old town and discover the Place du Vieux-Marche, where Joan of Arc was burnt to death, the ornate one-handed clockface of the Gros Horloge and the city’s stunning Gothic cathedral. A-ROSA VIVA will spend the night and most of the following day here, leaving you plenty of time to explore the city’s sights, cafés and bars.
Day 3
Rouen, France - Today, spend the morning taking in the very best of Rouen's sights and make the most of a final few hours in the city. Why not take in the Seine's wonderful scenery from the comfort of a local café, or indulge in a little retail therapy while passing the city's shopfronts?
Re-board your ship this evening for dinner aboard and time at leisure on the water.
Day 4
Caudebec-en-Caux and Honfleur, France - This morning you'll wake to find your river cruiser docked in Caudebec-en-Caux and the elegant, modern curve of the Pont de Brottonne dominating the view. On 2025 sailings, an excursion to Honfleur at the mouth of the Seine is included which also takes in pretty Deauville on the Normandy coastline and a Calvados tasting.
A-ROSA VIVA will spend the evening in Caudebec, giving you the freedom to spend a leisurely evening exploring and perhaps enjoying a glass ashore with the locals before returning to the ship.
Day 5
Les Andelys and Vernon, France - After a morning cruising along the Seine you'll arrive in the tiny town of Les Andelys. It's a winding walk up to the hill-top remains of Chateau Gaillard, built by Richard the Lionheart as part of his attempts to secure control of Normandy in 1196, which tower above the town, the river and the surrounding countryside, but the views are worth the effort.
Enjoy a morning at Les Andelys before cruising downstream to Vernon, where you’ll spend the afternoon strolling streets lined with medieval half-timbered buildings, cafes and colourful shops or take a trip to Monet's gorgeous gardens at Giverny, which lie just a mile or so away on the opposite bank.
Late tonight, A-ROSA VIVA will leave Vernon behind to begin the final leg of your cruise back to Paris, arriving early the following evening.
Day 6
Paris, France - After spending this morning cruising back south along the picturesque Seine, arrive back in the French capital, Paris. A city of romance, sights and hidden secrets, Paris offers landmarks and culture abound. From the art of the Louvre to the history of Versailles, and from the shopping of the Galeries Lafayette to the sophistication of the Café de Flore, ‘la vie Parisienne’ gives every aspect of the city a unique and elegant air.
You'll also have the chance to join an optional tour of the city’s world-famous sights, before taking to the city's street at leisure for a truly authentic taste of Parisian life. As evening approaches, the café-lined streets of the Latin Quarter are the perfect place to enjoy a meal or relax with a drink.
Day 7
Paris, France - Make the most of your final full day on the Seine with time at leisure to further explore Paris. Whether you're revisiting your favourite spots from your guided tour, or making time for some of the city's lesser-known gems, you'll find plenty to do as you round out a truly memorable cruise experience.
Day 8
Fly back to the UK - Spend your final morning taking in Paris' best sights before saying goodbye to all your newfound friends on board as you begin your journey home.
Cruise Overview
Each of A-ROSA's elegant river cruise vessels has been built specifically for the river upon which it sails, offering spacious, contemporary public areas, light, bright cabins and a casual-yet-stylish cruising experience.
