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1 your Cruise PaCKage includes: travel ian Winter Holiday to 8 Days 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the alluring River Baroness All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 174) taste ALL-INCLUSIVE All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Captain s Welcome and Farewell Receptions Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and bottled water explore 10 excursions, fully hosted by Englishspeaking local experts Guided Taste of Christmas, Do as the Locals Do, and Gentle Walking programs 2 unesco World Heritage sites Services of an experienced uniworld Cruise Manager State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions use of Nordic walking sticks experience Captivating onboard local entertainment Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture: urban Planning in the City of Light From$ 2,699 per person, cruise only 130

2 Rouen to Day Port/City Les Andelys Seine River Vernon Mantes-la-Jolie FRANCE Auvers-sur-Oise Conflans-Sainte-Honorine 1 (embark) 2 Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (Versailles) 3 Rouen 4 Les Andelys, Vernon 5 Mantes-la-Jolie (Auvers-sur-Oise), (disembark) 7-NIGHT CRUISE Versailles Cruise start Dates Dec 6, 13, 20, 27 # NIGHTS ONSHORE LAND CRUISE UNESCO SITE Note: Christmas Markets are generally open from the beginning of Advent until January 3. France is a dazzling package just waiting to be unwrapped. The City of Light glows with extra magic during the holidays. Every town in France boasts a marché de Noël in December, but naturally boasts many, each one typical of its neighborhood. Stroll down the Champs Élysée for your Christmas shopping this year, or visit one of the boutiques on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Walk through the Tuileries Gardens and marvel at the spectacular holiday décor of the great department stores in the city where they were invented. Experience winter in the majestic countryside, too, with a visit to Rouen, where you can experience a Taste of Christmas, Normandy style. Sample the seasonal delights with a visit to a historic café for tarte tatin and then peruse the artisan ceramics on display at the Rouen marché de Noël, which takes place directly in front the famous cathedral. Medieval cobblestoned squares, the Sun King s Versailles, sacred music sung in a legendary cathedral it all adds up to a special gift that s just for you. And those sailing over New Years will be in for an extraspecial treat with a wonderful New Year s Eve celebration. Plan now to welcome in 2015 in ian style with the backdrop of the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower brightening up the sky. Who will enjoy this cruise Romantics will relish this chance to see dressed up in all her holiday splendor. Art lovers, history buffs, and shoppers will all find special gifts in this winter holiday., France, France, France uniworld.com 131

3 ian Winter Holiday to 8 Days Day 1 b e D Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport in, where you will be transferred to the ship. u U b BB L WD Day 2 Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (Versailles) FeatureD excursion: Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Versailles Palace The Palace of Versailles was the official residence of France s kings and queens from 1682 until the revolution. As you enter the Hall of Mirrors, you ll immediately understand why Versailles established the universal standard of palatial opulence. it will take a full day to explore the decadent world of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVi with your specialist guide. From the Grands Appartements to the Queen s Bedchamber, you will be taken on an exclusive tour of this fabled palace one that gives you a peek behind secret doors. in the evening, enjoy a Captain s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner. Day 3 Rouen U c BB L D FeatureD excursions: Rouen walking tour with Rouen Cathedral choir recital and Christmas Market, and exclusive Taste of Christmas, Normandy style tour Rouen is one of France s best-preserved cities and the ideal setting for a Christmas Market. Admire the Medieval quarter with its half-timbered houses and Renaissance clock tower. Walk to Vieux Marché to see the bronze cross that marks the spot where Joan of Arc was executed. in the square near Notre Dame Cathedral, a Nativity scene adds to the festive atmosphere of the marché de Nöel. The scent of mulled cider fills the air as you shop for traditional crafts. Step inside the church to see the Christmas crèche and hear a recital. You may also wish to join a special Taste of Christmas, Normandy style outing with a visit to a historic café for tarte tatin served with coffee or chocolat au lait. Day 4 BB L D Les Andelys, Vernon FeatureD excursions: Les Andelys village stroll and walking tour of Vernon Take an invigorating hike up to the ruins of Château Gaillard, built by Richard the Lionheart, for a wonderful view of the winding Seine in her winter splendor. The castle was completed in a little more than a year by 3,000 workers and it survived for centuries. Although it was ultimately destroyed, its enchanting ruins are fascinating and reveal much about Richard s canny grasp of Medieval warfare. Back on the ship, you ll enjoy the traditional winter treat of galettes thin buckwheat crepes and Normandy s famous cider. Later in the day, guides will lead you through Vernon, whose 15th-century core has survived the centuries largely unchanged. Admirers of Monet s work will recognize the late- Romanesque church from several of his paintings. Day 5 b BB L D Mantes-la-Jolie (Auvers-sur-Oise), FeatureD excursion: Vincent van Gogh s Footsteps walking tour of Auvers-sur-oise Vincent van Gogh spent the last two months of his life in Auvers-sur-oise. While strolling through the village, you will pass the inn where he stayed, the Town Hall, and the church all buildings that inspired him and were immortalized on canvas. You ll also see the restored home of Dr. Gachet, who tended to the artist. As you follow in Van Gogh s footsteps, your guide will paint a captivating portrait of the life and work of this troubled impressionist master. Note: A Holiday Gala Dinner will be served on the December 6 and 13 departures. For the December 20 departure, a Christmas Dinner will be served. For the December 27 departure, a New Year s Dinner will be served., France; Opposite page: Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France u UNESCO Site y Choice Is Yours U Uniworld Exclusive b Motorcoach d Flight e Embark/Disembark m Museum c Concert v Village Day i Do as the Locals Do G Go Active w Wine/Beer Tasting f Dining Out CB/BB Continental Breakfast/Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner WD Welcome Gala Dinner FD Farewell Gala Dinner 132

4 Day 6 u U b i BB L FD FeatureD excursions: Exclusive Do as the Locals Do walking tour of the Île de la Cité and Latin Quarter, and Seine Heart of cruise with Christmas Markets Explore the Île de la Cité, which is not just the center of but of France (all distances are calculated from the isle). The island is home to the Cathedral of Notre Dame, with its grimacing gargoyles and impressive façade. The cathedral is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and, though damaged during the French Revolution, it managed to survive both world wars unscathed. Cross the Seine to enter the Latin Quarter and, as ians do at this time of the year, visit the gourmet shops to savor the season s fleeting treats. Then climb aboard a boat for a look at the heart of from the Seine. Later, visit some of the city s delightful Christmas Markets, which take place directly across the river from the Eiffel Tower. Go ahead and shop with gusto. in the evening, enjoy a Captain s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner. Day 7 u U b BB L D FeatureD excursions: Walking tour to the opera and department stores with Christmas Markets, and exclusive Winter illuminations tour Begin at the Place de l opéra, where you ll go inside the famed Palais Garnier. Then visit two of the city s most celebrated department stores, Le Printemps and Les Galeries Lafayette which are lavishly decorated during the holidays. (Don t miss the view from the latter s rooftop terrace.) Spend the afternoon at leisure in the city, and take advantage of a shuttle that will run between the ship and the Christmas Markets. Following dinner, take a scenic drive past illumine ( Lights up ), the sparkling holiday display created by the city s most talented lighting designers. e b CB/BB Day 8 Depart Disembark the ship and transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home. Pay-in-FuLL savings save $900 per couple on Suites, and Category 1 staterooms. save $600 per couple on Category 2, and 3 staterooms. Offer expires March 31, early BooKing savings save $300 per couple. Offer expires april 30, PriCing Per Person Ship Cruise Start Dates Cruise River Baroness Dec 6 $2,799 Dec 13, 20 $2,699 Dec 27 $2,999 Category upgrade Add the following per-person price to upgrade to a higher category stateroom: Category 2 + $425 Category 1 + $900 Suite + $1,795 See Deck Plan on page 164. Port Charges: $140 per person Prices shown above include cruise in Category 3, double occupancy. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Airfare is not included in the prices listed above. Please inquire at time of booking for best available airfare pricing. Pay-in-Full Savings requires full payment at time of booking. Early Booking Savings requires a deposit at time of booking. Pay-in-Full and Early Booking Savings cannot be combined. uniworld.com 133

5 River Baroness River Baroness inaugurated: 1994 remodeled: 2011 length: 361 ft Width: 37.5 ft Voltage: 110/220 volts Guests: 116 Staff: 41 Suites: 4 (256 sq ft) categories 1 3 Staterooms: 54 (128 sq ft) Sun Deck Bridge Art gallery on Normandy Deck Normandy Deck Staterooms and suites on this deck have French balconies Boutique Reception Library Bar Monet Lounge Brittany Deck Van Gogh Restaurant Van Gogh Restaurant Fitness Center Serenity River Spa Suite Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Note: Standard staterooms and suites have two twin-size mattresses that can be positioned together to form one queen-size bed or moved slightly apart to form two twin-size beds. Suite Category 1 stateroom Categories 2 Stateroom Marble bathroom 164

6 Ship features and amenities: public areas & amenities Monet Lounge with full-service bar Van Gogh Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chess and shuffleboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa Boutique 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar Free Internet and Wi-Fi access Resplendent art can be found throughout the ship s corridors, in suites, and in the Monet Lounge, creating a visual feast at every turn. StateroomS & SuiteS Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir of England beds draped in 100% Egyptian cotton linens and European duvets, along with a menu of pillow options. Staterooms and suites on the Normandy Deck have French balconies. Stateroom and suite amenities include: generous built-in closets, hair dryer, individual climate-control thermostat, direct-dial telephone, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, bottled water, and safe Marble bathrooms include: L Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes, and slippers All suites are uniquely decorated and have additional amenities and services, including: daily fruit and cookie plate, and an evening amuse-bouche; bathroom towel warmers; private DVD player; ipod dock; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; refrigerator; bottle of wine upon arrival; morning coffee and tea; continental breakfast; shoe shine; and free laundry service. Suite Monet Lounge Lobby uniworld.com 165