Embark on your river cruise ship at 5pm in Paris. Enjoy a welcome cocktail onboard, followed by dinner as we set sail (at 7pm) in the direction of Rouen.

We have breakfast as we spend our morning cruising the River Seine. After lunch on board, we arrive around 1pm in Rouen. We set off on our optional guided visit of Rouen, ancient capital of Normandy, where we see the wonderful Cathedral, historic districts and the Market Square (place du March?) where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. We return on board for dinner and moor for the night

We set sail early this morning and have breakfast as we cruise. We arrive in Caudebec en Caux around 8am. We have a full day's excursion to Honfleur and the C?te Fleurie (Floral Coast). We set off by coach to Honfleur, where we arrive around 10am. We begin with a guided visit of Honfleur, the most picturesque of fishing ports, with its charming narrow streets, old houses, salt warehouses and St Catherine's Church, which is the largest church in France made entirely of wood. After lunch in a local restaurant, we continue our journey by coach to the C?te Fleurie, where we visit the resort of Deauville, a symbol of elegance, luxury and sophistication. Take a stroll along its famous promenade, or admire the fine exterior of the Casino Barri?re. Next we head for the famous Calvados distillery at the Ch?teau du Breuil, without doubt one of the finest examples of the architectural heritage of the region. Our visit naturally concludes with a tasting of the Calvados liquor. During our excursion, our ship continues its cruise along the Seine and we rejoin her in Rouen in plenty of time to prepare for dinner. Tonight we have the Gala Dinner and Evening on board as we continue our cruise through the night back towards Paris

We spend the morning cruising gently back to Paris, having breakfast and lunch on board, before arriving in the French capital city around 3pm. We set off by coach for our optional visit of Paris, where we learn a little more about the fascinating attractions of the capital. Since the creation of the Gallo-Roman city of Lutetia on the Ile de la Cit?, over two thousand years of history have passed, on which clergymen, Monarchs and Heads of State have all left their mark, constructing churches, erecting monuments and palaces, creating prestigious museums and plotting magnificent perspectives. Paris enjoys a reputation of taste and elegance which is largely due to its couturiers, perfume houses and jewellers. Paris is also a town of celebrations, theatre, famous cabarets and the glittering sequins. We return on board for a special Christmas Eve dinner, and are joined at some stage by Father Christmas. Midnight Mass takes place in Paris. Return on board for some festive ?vin chaud?.

Enjoy Christmas Day exploring Paris at your leisure. Breakfast and dinner are served on board. We moor in Paris this evening.

Breakfast on board. Disembark in Paris.