Peter Deilmann
The Ultimate Cruise Tour 14 nights
Lake Como, Venice, Orient Express, Champagne Region Tour, 7 Night Seine Cruise aboard the 5 star MV Cezannne

MV Cezanne

Cruise Rates

Day 1 Milan/Lake Como
Begin your Ultimate Cruise upon arrival in Milan. Transfer to Lake Como. Tour with a private car transfer to the luxurious Villa d’Este, situated in a prominent position on the shores of Lake Como. The ancient villa from the 16th century is set in 10 acres of verdant, private parkland and features a floating pool, spa facilities, and several fine dining options. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to relax by the lake.

Day 2 Lake Como
Enjoy a private cruise on Lake Como, passing by some of the beautiful villas that dot the terraced landscape. Stop for a visit and tour through the Villa Carlotta and gardens, before continuing to Bellagio for a stroll through this charming town situated on a hill jutting out into the lake.
• Lake Como Cruise included

Day 3 Lake Como
Enjoy a free day on Lake Como to explore the grounds and gardens, wander down the lakeshore to the village of Cernobbio or take a trip into the town of Como.

Day 4 Lake Como/Venice
Bid farewell to Lake Como this morning as you are transferred by private car through the Lombardy and Veneto regions of Northern Italy, to Venice and the
Hotel Cipriani, a luxurious grand estate situated at the tip of the Guidecca Island
opposite the Piazza San Marco.

Day 5 Venice
Meet your private guide after breakfast in the Piazza San Marco for an ntroduction to the important sights, canals and architectural gems that make Venice so enchanting. This afternoon you’ll take an excursion to the islands of Murano and Burano.
• Venice City Tour included
• Islands Excursion included

Day  6 Venice/Paris/Orient Express
You’ll be transferred from the Hotel Cipriani for the short ride to the main rail station to board the famed Orient Express train for your overnight
journey to Paris. The Venice-Simplon Orient Express carriages set the standard for traveling in style and comfort. Along with the scenery and service, you are sure to be transported to a bygone era.

Day 7 Paris–Reims
After arrival into Paris’s Gare de l’Est station, relax while your driver transports you to the picturesque region of Champagne and the city of Reims. The Chateau of Les Crayeres, a destination of style and distinction awaits you.

Day 8 Reims
Reims, an ancient city with four sites listed under UNESCO’s World Heritage Organization, boasts a rich and colorful history from antiquity. Your guide will meet you this morning at the chateau for a leisurely sightseeing tour of the city of Reims, including the cathedral and charming old town. In the afternoon continue with a tour of the Champagne growing area, including a tasting with a local producer.
• Reims City Tour included
• Champagne Region Tour & Tasting included

Day 9 Reims/Paris/Embarkation
Paris, the “City of Lights” and the 5-star MV Cézanne, your floating hotel on the River Seine, await your arrival this afternoon. Meet your driver at the chateau
after a leisurely morning, and relax as you pass through vineyards and rich fields before arriving in Paris for embarkation.

Day 10 Paris
This morning an included sightseeing tour will introduce you to the best of Paris with visits to the Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum, the Church of Sacrè Coeur, Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triumph and the Eiffel Tower.
• Paris City Tour included

Day 11 Les Andelys
Les Andelys is well known for its association with Richard the Lionhearted, who built the Chateau Gaillard to protect his territory from the French armies. After breakfast enjoy an included tour of the castle ruins and the stunning views over the Norman landscape. • Chateau Gaillard Excursion included

Day 12 Le Havre/Honfleur
The beautiful seaside village and seafaring community of Honfleur has been an inspiration to such Impressionist artists as Monet, Renoir and Sisley. Enjoy an included walking tour through the village and visit the unique 16th century wooden church in the shape of a ship. Afterward continue to a producer
of Calvados for a tasting.
• Honfleur Excursion included Day

13 Caudebec-en-Caux/Rouen
This morning, you’ll have free time to explore on your own.

Day 14 Rouen
A visit to Rouen is a study in contrasts, as its characteristic
half-timbered houses sit aside more modern examples of 20th century architecture.
Enjoy a walking tour that begins with a visit to the Gothic Cathedral Notre Dame, one of France’s most magnificent churches with unique stained glass windows. The tour continues through the old town down the lively shopping street, Rue de Gros-Horlage, to the old market square, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431. Following the tour, you’ll have some free time to explore on your own, before re-boarding the ship.
• Rouen City Tour included

Day 15 Vernon/Giverny
This morning the ship arrives in Vernon, our starting point for a visit to the beautifully restored home and studio of Impressionist painter, Claude Monet. Tour the gardens, lily ponds and Japanese Bridge, and the home where Monet lived and painted from 1883 until 1926.
• Monet House Tour included

Day 16 Paris
Disembark in Paris this morning and transfer to the airport for
your optional flight home.
2008 Departure Dates

Services Included:
• 3 nights hotel accommodations at the Villa d’Este on Lake Como
• 2 nights in Venice at the Hotel Cipriani
• 2 nights at the Chateau Les Crayeres in Reims (or similar)
• One night aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express Train
from Venice to Paris
• 10 excursions
• Transfers as described in itinerary
• 7-night cruise on the MV Cézanne with accommodation in an outside cabin—category E–(American plan)
• All meals included on-board ship, including Captain’s welcome and farewell champagne receptions
• Nightly light entertainment on-board, including traditional and folklore performances

2009 Departure Dates