A Seine River Cruise - What Are The Highlights?
Cruising the Seine River in France is a magical journey of culture, history, adventure and fun. However, the same label could be hung on just about any European cruise you decide to take. With that in mind I set out to lay out some of the highlights of a Seine River cruise, and what you can expect to see on this incredible vacation package.
Tour companies like Uniworld, Viking, Peter Deilmann and CroisiEurope all offer trips on the Seine, and you can’t really go wrong with any of these established heavyweights. All offer incredible luxury, impeccable service and world class amenities, and all will give you incredible memories of your journey through beautiful Northern France.
Though many travelers opt for the Saone or Rhone River cruises in Southern France the Seine is arguably the most popular French waterway voyage, and with good reason. The Seine is the only one of these three cruises that will take you into Paris, the capital city and the beating heart of the culture of France. Here you can visit the world famous Eiffel Tower, see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, or visit the monumental Arc de Triomphe. Of course, you won’t spend all your time in Paris. For those with a love of art a tour of the farmhouse in Giverny where Claude Monet once lived and painted his masterpieces can be arranged. For a little adventure, how about a tour of the spectacular Chateau Gaillard, Richard the Lionheart’s stronghold in Les Andelys. For World War II history buffs a tour to Le Havre can have you standing on the beach at Normandy where the famous D-day occurred.
As you can see, there are a plethora of things to do and see on a Seine river cruise - so much, in fact, that you may need to return for a second voyage just to pack it all in. If you have the luxury of traveling in France for an extended period many of the cruise lines can arrange packages that include hotel stays along the way. This is a great option if you are looking to save money, and are trying to find the most economical cruise and vacation package available.
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