6 nights on board the 4-star-plus river ship Excellence Royal for 2 people
3 cabin categories to choose from
Included services
Your itinerary
*Mittendrin package bookable directly with Excellence Cruises
Ship
The Excellence Royal combines French « savoir-vivre » with refined river cruise culture: in a noble and elegant atmosphere, you travel from Paris through the picturesque Normandy region all the way to the sea – accompanied by first-class cuisine and excellent service. On board you will find 2 restaurants, including the exclusive Excellence Restaurant and the cosy Riverlounge with bar, bow veranda, sun deck with whirlpool, loungers and shaded areas, as well as a small wellness area with sauna and fitness room. Free Wi-Fi, luggage and laundry service, an audio system for excursions, and water, tea and coffee available around the clock ensure comfort. Culinary delights begin with an Early Bird breakfast from 6am, followed by vitality snacks in the lounge. Main meals with fine menus and buffets are served in the restaurant, with vegetarian or vegan options available on request. A table reservation in the stylish Salon Rive on the upper deck is also possible. In the afternoon, sweet creations with coffee and tea await in the lounge. As a holder of the Gold Green Award, the Excellence Royal meets the highest standards in safety, environmental friendliness and social responsibility.
Use
Departure according to the purchased voucher
Not included
Seat reservation in coach 1st to 3rd row (can be requested from the partner when booking)
Booking
Excellence Cruises
excellence.ch
3 cabin categories to choose from
- Overnight stay on the main deck: 2-berth cabin on 15m² with upper windows (cannot be opened)
- Overnight stay on the middle deck: 2-berth cabin on 16m² with French balcony, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and sliding door
- Overnight stay on the upper deck: 2-berth cabin on 16m² with French balcony, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and sliding door
Included services
- Premium full board
- Comfort coach for outward/return journey subject to availability (the timetables for intermediate stops are available on the website)
- Luggage service at the port
- An evening of chanson on board
- CO2 climate protection contribution from the Myclimate Foundation
- Experienced German-speaking Excellence tour guide and German-language travel documents
- Free WLAN on board
- All inclusive services here
Your itinerary
- IMPORTANT: You are of course free to book only individual chargeable services listed below and/or explore the destinations on your own (15% advance booking discount).
- Day 1: Swiss boarding point > Paris
Travel to Paris. Arrival at the port. The Excellence crew welcomes you with a welcome aperitif. At 7pm, your Excellence river ship casts off. You will be dining with a view of the river. A delicious Excellence-style menu is prepared for you. Whatever you need during the journey – one word is enough. - Day 2: Rouen
- Stroll through the narrow streets of Rouen's Old Town. The city of 100 towers is a true open-air museum of Gothic architecture. Alternatively: Be inspired by masterpieces by Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley and Auguste Renoir at the Museum of Fine Arts (available on 2026 departures). Alternatively: Joan of Arc and the heart of the Old Town, including a visit to the multimedia Historial Jeanne d'Arc, which vividly brings the moving story of France's national heroine to life (available on 2027 departures). Chanson singers come on board as Rouen shines at dusk.
- Optional shore excursions (price per person)
- Guided walking tour of Rouen: CHF 35.– (Mittendrin* package)
- Rouen Museum of Fine Arts: CHF 60.–
- Rouen Joan of Arc: CHF 48.–
- Day 3: Le Havre > (Honfleur/Mont-Saint-Michel)
- Morning city tour of the avant-garde port city with a tasting of regional specialities beneath the vaulted roof of the market hall. Alternatively: Discover Deauville with its fine sandy beach and elegant atmosphere. Spend an afternoon in Honfleur among pastel-coloured façades, sailing boats in the old harbour basin and the scent of salt and cider in the air. Alternatively: A full-day excursion to the spectacular Mont-Saint-Michel. Bird watching in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel: fascinating birdlife in a unique tidal landscape (available on 2027 departures).
- Optional shore excursions (price per person)
- Le Havre city tour with market halls: CHF 59.– (Mittendrin* package)
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur: CHF 40.–
- Le Mont-Saint-Michel: CHF 88.–
- Deauville: CHF 36.–
- Bird Watching at Mont-Saint-Michel: CHF 155.–
- Day 4: Caudebec-en-Caux > (Étretat)
- Excursion to the Alabaster Coast at Étretat with its iconic chalk cliffs, the Aiguille («The Needle») and the famous natural arch. In the private atmosphere of his manor house, Michelin-starred chef David Görne (Michelin star since 2016, Michelin Green Star since 2020) invites you to a 6-course gourmet menu. Afternoon: Route du Cidre. A scenic tour for both the eyes and the palate.
- Optional shore excursions (price per person)
- Walking tour of Étretat: CHF 45.– (Mittendrin* package)
- Gourmet lunch with David Görne: CHF 225.–
- Route du Cidre: CHF 69.–
- Day 5: Vernon
- Excursion to Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny or to Château de Bizy, «the little Norman Versailles» (departures on 29.10.2026 and 04.11.2026; included in the Mittendrin* package for 2026 departures). Picturesque and «Gin-credible»: Château La Roche-Guyon with gin distillery and tasting – every room is a gin experience, from the Grand Salon to the library (available on 2026 departures). Afternoon: Artists' village of Auvers-sur-Oise – Vincent van Gogh, the final days of the genius (including an aperitif, available on 2027 departures). Alternative programme: A day at the Royal Palace of Versailles (including lunch, available on 2027 departures).
- Optional shore excursions (price per person)
- Monet's Garden in Giverny: CHF 60.– (Mittendrin* package)
- Château La Roche-Guyon and gin distillery (including gin tasting): CHF 105.–
- Artists' village of Auvers-sur-Oise: CHF 95.–
- A day at the Royal Palace of Versailles: CHF 125.–
- Day 6: Paris
- Morning cruise on the Seine with an Olympic flair aboard the Insolite, the boat of the Swiss Olympic delegation. Afternoon: The Marais district and the places associated with Victor Hugo. Alternatively: Guided tour of the Louvre featuring selected masterpieces (minimum of 20 participants). The famous Mona Lisa is just one of the museum's many treasures. In the evening: Showtime and dinner at the Moulin Rouge cabaret.
- Optional shore excursions (price per person)
- Panoramic boat cruise with Olympic flair: CHF 66.– (Mittendrin* package)
- Paris district: Marais and Victor Hugo: CHF 36.–
- Paris with a private guide (approx. 3h for 1-4 people): CHF 400.–
- Louvre: CHF 68.–
- Cabaret Moulin Rouge : CHF 395.–
- Day 7: Paris > Swiss boarding point
After breakfast, return to your departure point.
*Mittendrin package bookable directly with Excellence Cruises
Ship
The Excellence Royal combines French « savoir-vivre » with refined river cruise culture: in a noble and elegant atmosphere, you travel from Paris through the picturesque Normandy region all the way to the sea – accompanied by first-class cuisine and excellent service. On board you will find 2 restaurants, including the exclusive Excellence Restaurant and the cosy Riverlounge with bar, bow veranda, sun deck with whirlpool, loungers and shaded areas, as well as a small wellness area with sauna and fitness room. Free Wi-Fi, luggage and laundry service, an audio system for excursions, and water, tea and coffee available around the clock ensure comfort. Culinary delights begin with an Early Bird breakfast from 6am, followed by vitality snacks in the lounge. Main meals with fine menus and buffets are served in the restaurant, with vegetarian or vegan options available on request. A table reservation in the stylish Salon Rive on the upper deck is also possible. In the afternoon, sweet creations with coffee and tea await in the lounge. As a holder of the Gold Green Award, the Excellence Royal meets the highest standards in safety, environmental friendliness and social responsibility.
Use
Departure according to the purchased voucher
Not included
Seat reservation in coach 1st to 3rd row (can be requested from the partner when booking)
Booking
- After purchase, the voucher will be available for download in your account under «Orders» > «Coupons»
- Valid passport or identity card (ID) is mandatory and must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date
- Booking is only possible by email: info@excellence.ch (please attach the voucher as a PDF)
Please provide the following information: full names, dates of birth and mobile numbers of all travellers, bus pick-up point in Switzerland - Confirmation deadline: Contact Excellence Cruises no later than 3 days after purchase to confirm the trip (after this time, bus seats can no longer be guaranteed)
- Telephone enquiries only for questions: 0041 71 626 85 85 (mention voucher, no telephone bookings possible)
- The timetables and boarding points are specified when booking
- Booking on request and subject to availability
- Payment by credit card - no problem: If the amount for the credit card is too high, you are welcome to contact our customer support by email at support@deindeal.ch or by phone at 0848 500 501
- Cancellation and terms and conditions: No cancellation possible after booking. From the time of booking, the general terms and conditions of Excellence Cruises c/o Reisebüro Mittelthurgau apply. Cancellation insurance can be added at the time of booking. Routes and programmes are subject to change.
- The partner's terms and conditions apply from the time of booking
Excellence Cruises
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