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Duration
7 Nights
Journey Type
Sailing from France
Ports
12 Ports
30 March
Setting sail from Paris
Paris is a joyful expression of all that is glorious about France, a city of rarified tastes, romantic riverside walks and the occasional rather rude waiter. Although the sights will be familiar even to first-time visitors, this does nothing to lessen their impact; a word like 'iconic' doesn't quite do justice to that first glimpse of Gustave Eiffel's famous tower looming over the Seine. Culture vultures will be in seventh heaven, with a plethora of galleries and museums housing some of the finest art collections in the world, and the restaurant scene is absolutely first class.
![Eiffel Tower, Paris](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/6686-paris-eiffel-tower-low.jpg)
![Sacré Coeur, Paris](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/18066-sacre-coeur-paris.jpg)
Our tip
The latest ‘up and coming’ neighbourhood changes on a regular basis, though districts such as Montmartre and the Latin Quarter retain a timeless appeal.
31 March
France: Vernon
![Vernon, France](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/40023-vernon-france.jpg)
The picturesque town of Vernon, with its timber-framed houses and medieval church, is a pleasant place for a riverside stroll, but most visitors are just passing through en route to Claude Monet’s house and beautiful gardens in the nearby village of Giverny.
1 April
France: Rouen
![Rue du Gros Horloge, Rouen, France](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/72319-rue-du-gros-horloge-rouen.jpg)
Rouen has endured a turbulent history: it was here that Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake in 1431, and much of the city was destroyed during World War II. Many cruise visitors head straight for Paris, an hour away by train, which is a shame since there’s so much to see in Rouen, including a beautiful cathedral and the atmospheric Medieval quarter.
2 April
France: Caudebec
3 April
France: Rouen
![Rue du Gros Horloge, Rouen, France](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/72319-rue-du-gros-horloge-rouen.jpg)
Rouen has endured a turbulent history: it was here that Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake in 1431, and much of the city was destroyed during World War II. Many cruise visitors head straight for Paris, an hour away by train, which is a shame since there’s so much to see in Rouen, including a beautiful cathedral and the atmospheric Medieval quarter.
4 April
France: Mantes la Jolie
5-6 April
France: Paris
![Eiffel Tower, Paris](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/11060-paris-eiffel-tower-low.jpg)
Paris is a joyful expression of all that is glorious about France, a city of rarified tastes, romantic riverside walks and the occasional rather rude waiter. Culture vultures will be in seventh heaven, with a plethora of galleries and museums housing some of the finest art collections in the world, and the restaurant scene is absolutely first class.
7 April
Austria: Vienna
![Alte Hofburg, Vienna](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/32854-alte-hofburg-vienna.jpg)
Formerly the centre of the Habsburg Empire, Vienna is as grand a European capital as you can imagine, jam packed full of thrusting, bombastic buildings that stand as a reminder of Austria’s glorious imperial heyday.
8 April
Slovenia: Postojna
9 April
Serbia: Belgrade
![Kalemegdan fortress in Belgrade, Serbia](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/65499-kalemegdan-fortress-belgrade.jpg)
Belgrade has been invaded and occupied dozens of times over the centuries, a fact that's reflected in the mish-mash of architectural styles, from Ottoman and Art Nouveau to grim relics of the communist era. But Belgrade is also a city with real soul, emerging from a difficult recent history as one of Europe’s most exciting capitals.
10 April
Bulgaria: Sofia
11-12 April
Arriving in Istanbul
This is one of those destinations that really does live up to the hype! Istanbul is the place where East meets West, where Asia Minor reaches out across the Bosphorus and almost touches Europe. In its earlier incarnation as Constantinople, the city was the eastern bastion of the Byzantine Empire, holding out for centuries before finally capitulating to the Ottomans in 1453, and it remains a bristling, bustling cultural melting pot, the skyline dotted with magnificent minarets and domes.
![Sunset over the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_half/5428-sunset-over-the-blue-mosque-istanbul.jpg)
![Hagia Sophia, Istanbul](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/9858-hagia-sophia-istanbul.jpg)
Don't miss
Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, the Grand Bazaar, the Golden Horn, the Suleiman Mosque, the spice market, the shopping, the museums and galleries and… so much more!
Your home from home
![Uniworld - S.S. Joie de Vivre on the Seine](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/lanscape_half/97495-ss-joie-de-vivre-seine-low.jpg)
![Uniworld River Cruises - S.S. Joie de Vivre stateroom](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/39551-uniworld-river-cruises-ss-joie-de-vivre-stateroom.jpg)
![Uniworld - S.S. Joie de Vivre - Salon Toulouse](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/landscape_mosaicsmall/62680-uniworld-ss-joie-de-vivre-salon-toulouse.jpg)
What we love
Uniworld's newest Super Ship joined the fleet in 2017, bringing a new level of luxury to the river Seine. The decor is stylish but understated, inspired by 20th century Parisian design, and staterooms are surprisingly spacious, with a cleverly designed French balcony opening the room to the outside. Dining at the main Restaurant Le Pigalle and the café style Le Bistrot is an absolute treat, and the spa and wellness centre undergoes a miraculous transformation every evening to become Claude's, a glitzy cocktail bar and supper club.
Capacity | 128 Guests |
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Crew | 52 Staff |
Style |
Relaxed and informal during the day, giving way to an elegant evening atmosphere. |
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Tailor-make your trip
![Hotel Grandes Ecoles, Paris](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/15421-hotel-grandes-ecoles-paris.jpg)
Extend your stay in Paris
There are so many fantastic hotels. For good value and peace, how about the Grandes Ecoles, beautifully secluded.
![Palace of Versailles](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/18069-palace-of-versailles.jpg)
Day trips from Paris
If you’ve time, go out to Versailles for a fascinating visit to the great palace.
![Four Seasons Sultanahmet, Istanbul](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/7241-four-seasons-sultanahmet-istanbul.jpeg)
Our recommended hotel in Istanbul
We love the intimate Four Seasons at Sultanahmet, but – top Mundy tip! - it is so small that it’s often fully booked, so don’t hang about.
![Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/mundy.assets.d3r.com/images/related_video/9763-cappadocia-balloons.jpg)
See more of Turkey
Take a few extra days and travel to Cappadocia for the extraordinary Star Wars scenery, rock caves and churches.