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

Indulge in the luxuries of French living, then wind your way through 7 countries on the way to the inimitable city of Istanbul.

Summary:

Romantic Paris, imperial Vienna, majestic Istanbul ... we’ve composed an exceptional journey by luxury river cruise and private train to highlight these legendary cities and a plethora of lesser-known marvels in between.

Duration
7 Days
Countries
4
Next Departure
18-May-2025
Starting at
USD 23,198.00
Price per day
USD 3,314.00

  • Overview
  • Dates and Details
  • Ship Route
  • Map, Destinations
  • Uniworld
Operator
Uniworld
Ship
S.S. Joie de Vivre
Tour
Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul (2025) - Paris to Istanbul
Sub-Title
Indulge in the luxuries of French living, then wind your way through 7 countries on the way to the inimitable city of Istanbul.
Travel Quality
Luxury Tour

Summary

Romantic Paris, imperial Vienna, majestic Istanbul ... we’ve composed an exceptional journey by luxury river cruise and private train to highlight these legendary cities and a plethora of lesser-known marvels in between.

Map: Cruise & Rail: Paris to Istanbul (2025) - Paris to Istanbul (Uniworld)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1.
Paris (Embark)
Day 2.
La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny
Day 3.
Rouen
Day 4.
Caudebec-En-Caux (Honfleur Or Étretat)
Day 5.
Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Day 6.
Mantes-La-Jolie (Versailles)
Day 7.
Paris
Day 8.
Paris (Disembark), Transfer To Train (Embark), Cha...
Day 9.
Vienna
Day 10.
Vienna, Postojna
Day 11.
Belgrade
Day 12.
Sofia
Day 13.
Istanbul (Disembark)
Day 14.
Istanbul

Travel Countries (4): Austria, France, Serbia, Turkiye

Ports of call (8): Belgrade, Honfleur, Istanbul, Lyon, Paris, Rouen, Versailles, Vienna

Details

Romantic Paris, imperial Vienna, majestic Istanbul ... we’ve composed an exceptional journey by luxury river cruise and private train to highlight these legendary cities and a plethora of lesser-known marvels in between. Begin by following the path of the Seine River through Normandy to stroll Monet’s lush gardens at Giverny, sample camembert and crisp apple cider at a countryside farm, and sit for a private concert at the Rouen Cathedral, then glide your way through 7 scenic nations aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express. You’ll stop in Champagne, France, for a vineyard tour and tasting, listen to live saxophone music echo through the stone halls of the Postojna caves, and much more.

Ship Information

Ship Name
S.S. Joie de Vivre
Ship Type
River Cruise Premium (Luxury)
Max. Passengers
128

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Cruise...

Paris

Arrow Going To

Istanbul

River CruisesThis is an Organised River Cruise: you will eat and sleep on-board of the ship. The cruise operator set the itinerary, the destinations, duration and departure dates as well as the price per cabin type/deck. Excursions and activities can be included or optional. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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