Paris & River Seine Cruise

None given.Paris & the Seine - JG Explorer

Travel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard aJG Explorercoach!
The cosmopolitan capital of France needs little introduction, thanks to its reputation as one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Europe. With iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, plus elegant boulevards and charming pavement cafés, Paris is always a delight to explore. On this French escape there's plenty of time to seek out the city's hidden gems, and we also include a cruise along the picturesque River Seine to tick off the sights from a different perspective - bon voyage!

Paris & the Seine - JG Explorer
Itinerary
Day 1
Ferry to Calais and on to our hotel on the outskirts of Paris, where we stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2 - Paris (with optional guided city tour £25pp)
We head into France's capital, Paris, where we spend the day at leisure to discover its many iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Wander through the quaint streets of the Latin Quarter or along the lovely banks of the Seine, there is so much choice! There's also the chance to join an optional guided city tour, taking in all the main sights. Later, there's time to enjoy an early dinner (not included) before the coach takes us back to our hotel.
Day 3 - River Seine Cruise
This morning we venture back into Paris where we're treated to a short cruise along the famous River Seine, the perfect way to take in the many sights of Paris. We spend the afternoon at leisure in this wonderful city, including time to enjoy an early dinner (not included) before the coach picks us up again to return to the hotel.
Day 4
Today we stop off en-route in the beautiful city of Amiens. Admire the spectacular Gothic architecture here, browse the unique shops along the narrow streets, delve into the world of Jules Verne at his former home, discover century-spanning art in the Musée De Picardie and don't miss the floating market gardens. We then continue to Calais for our return ferry home.

Paris & the Seine - JG Explorer

- Return coach travel aboard a JG Explorer Coach (see Helpful Information below)
- Ferry crossings
- 3 nights at a selected hotel on the outskirts of Paris (JG3 rating) with breakfast
- Cruise on the River Seine
- Free time in Paris
- En-route visit to Amiens

Optional guided city tour of Paris (£25pp)

Paris & the Seine - JG Explorer

- Cruise on the River Seine
- Free time in Paris
- En-route visit to Amiens


JG3
Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

JG Explorer
JG Explorer Coaches
We are pleased to introduce JG Explorer - a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.
Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so our JG Explorer coaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on the JG Explorer, with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.
The layout of the JG Explorer includes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.
Selected Hotel
JG3 ratingWe'll stay at a well-appointed hotel in the Paris area such as the B&B Paris Cergy Port (JG3 rating) and the Roi Soleil Prestige Plaisir (JG3 rating). The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.