We wanted to create a trip in France that lined up with all the hallmarks of the country itself. It had to be high quality, refined and excellent. It had to provide excellent food and have an air of culture like no other, and with this outstanding river cruise, we have nailed it. 

While you will not want to leave your stunning river cruiser, we have designed a range of activities to help you explore rural France your way. Each day there are options to explore, whether you want to do it in an active capacity, cycling the backroads or playing delightful golf courses, or, if you would prefer a more sedate, cultural approach to the local highlights. Every evening, you will sit down to exquisitely prepared food in one of the three dining areas, sampling the best of the local produce and of course, the local wines. 

We have ensured that quality is at the heart of every second of this trip, enabling you to relax and soak in all the cultural and natural beauty that France has to offer. 

Your trip begins and ends in Paris, the vibrant capital of France. Here, staying on the glorious Champs-Elysées you have a couple of days to explore here before boarding an Air France flight down to Bordeaux. Here you will board your first ship and head along the Garonne River, visiting Bourg sur Gironde, Pauillac la Fayette, Cadillac, Libourne and Bordeaux itself. Then, you will board the TGV and whiz back up to Paris to board your second luxury cruiser from which you will visit Giverny, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, the Normandy Beaches and Versailles before finishing back in Paris where you will meet your onward connection.

We have chosen a 5-star hotel right in the heart of Paris, on the Champs-Elysées, that presents all the extravagance, class and services that match your two floating hotels on the river cruise sections. 

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Free WiFi 
• Spa lounge/relaxation area
• Steam room
• Spa Facilities
• Hammam
• Fitness centre
• Sauna

• Cocktail lounge 
• Infinity Pool
• Cooking demonstrations

IMPORTANT INFO

Exclusions

• International air ticket cost exceeding A$1500
• Visas
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance
• Tips & gratuities
  
  

Age restrictions

• This tour is restricted to guests aged 18 years or older
  
  

Occupancy

• Minimum number for this trip to operate is two people
• Double or twin share basis
  
  

Passport & visa requirements

• All visitors require a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants)
• Visitors may require a visa to enter
• It is the visitor’s responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting
• If the visitor is a non-Australian passport holder, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times
  
  

Travel insurance

• We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package
  
  

Health & vaccination

• Travellers are advised to check with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccinations require 30 days or more to be effective
• We do recommend wearing mosquito repellant and sunscreens
• It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance
  
  

Porterage

• Outside of your arrival and departure, porterage is available throughout the trip, although a tip is recommended
  
  

Tipping

• Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion
  
  

Fitness requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to negotiate uneven surfaces and in some cases climb stairs
  
  

Dietary Requirements

• Any dietary requirements must be received by DealsAway at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements
• In most cases DealsAway can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you
  
  

Transfers

• All transfers are included on this trip.
  
  

Documentation

• Any applicable pre-trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at support@dealsaway.com
  
  
  

DealsAway savings

• The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving
  
  

Itinerary amendments & changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time
  
  

Availability

• All DealsAway trips are available on a request only basis and are subject to availability. Once booked you should receive a payment confirmation and receipt via email, followed by a booking confirmation normally within 72hrs of making a booking, sometimes this can take a little longer subject to supplier delay
• If you have not received your confirmation within 5 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at support@dealsaway.com 
• In the event that your trip is unavailable for the dates you have chosen, we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates
  
  

Surcharges

• Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. DealsAway will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by DealsAway to the guest
  
  

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name change or corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted
  
  

Date changes

• Date changes are not permitted
  
  

Refunds

• Please refer to our Booking Conditions for all information on refunds.
  
  

Special requests

• If you or any members of your travelling party have any special requests (for example a dietary requirement, specific room location etc), please let DealsAway know at the time of booking and we will endeavour to assist you with your request.

Behaviour

• Please be aware that the booking conditions state that your holiday can be terminated, with no refund, if the behaviour of you or any members of your travelling party does not meet an acceptable standard. You will also often be required to pay for any damages you or members of your travelling party cause to accommodation, coach, train or cruise ship
  
  

Holiday Extras

• If you wish to purchase any extras or upgrades please contact us at support@dealsaway.com for information on our optional extras

DealsAway reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website's terms and conditions.