Paris - 4 nights
Day 1: Arrive in Paris
Take in the splendor of the landscape as your driver takes you to your hotel. When you arrive in Paris, drop off your bags at your hotel and start exploring. Spend the afternoon discovering the magic of the City of Light.
48-HOUR HOP-ON-HOP-OFF BUS AND ENTRANCE TO OVER 60 ATTACTIONS
Gain admission to more than 60 top Paris attractions with the Paris Pass—a flexible sightseeing pass that lets you access the best the French capital has to offer, such as the Palace of Versailles and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy entrance to Parisian showstoppers like the Louvre Museum, and Centre Pompidou. The hop-on-hop-off bus makes it easy to get to all the most popular attractions.
Day 2
EIFFEL TOWER SEINE RIVER CRUISE
Highlights: Enjoy the views of the monuments of Paris and river banks on this one-cruise down the River seine.
Day 3:
Don't forget to taste all the yummy food Paris has to offer. Here are some recommendations.
Creperie Genia
This is if you want to spend a little more money and have a fancy meal. The beef bourguignon is outrageous and their desserts are great as well.
Day 4:
Free day to explore on your own and make the most of your last day in Paris.
Day 1: Arrive in Paris
Take in the splendor of the landscape as your driver takes you to your hotel. When you arrive in Paris, drop off your bags at your hotel and start exploring. Spend the afternoon discovering the magic of the City of Light.
48-HOUR HOP-ON-HOP-OFF BUS AND ENTRANCE TO OVER 60 ATTACTIONS
Gain admission to more than 60 top Paris attractions with the Paris Pass—a flexible sightseeing pass that lets you access the best the French capital has to offer, such as the Palace of Versailles and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy entrance to Parisian showstoppers like the Louvre Museum, and Centre Pompidou. The hop-on-hop-off bus makes it easy to get to all the most popular attractions.
Day 2
EIFFEL TOWER SEINE RIVER CRUISE
Highlights: Enjoy the views of the monuments of Paris and river banks on this one-cruise down the River seine.
Day 3:
Don't forget to taste all the yummy food Paris has to offer. Here are some recommendations.
Creperie Genia
- euf champions fromange (egg cheese and mushrooms)
- Nutella
- Great for lunch
- Steak au poivre or confit de canard (duck confit) and fries
- Gratin de fromboises for dessert
- Rice pudding (Caller rise au lait)
This is if you want to spend a little more money and have a fancy meal. The beef bourguignon is outrageous and their desserts are great as well.
Day 4:
Free day to explore on your own and make the most of your last day in Paris.
Champagne - 2 nights
Day 5: Head to Champagne
Spend two nights relaxing, enjoying the countryside, and sipping champagne in a Chateau.
Day 6:
Discover the pleasures and history of Champagne. In the Champagne wine region, visit the house of Moët & Chandon and meet a local producer. Learn about the growing, harvesting, and bottling process, and sample different types of Champagne. See the resting place of Dom Perignon, the monk who developed the French bubbly wine.
Day 5: Head to Champagne
Spend two nights relaxing, enjoying the countryside, and sipping champagne in a Chateau.
Day 6:
Discover the pleasures and history of Champagne. In the Champagne wine region, visit the house of Moët & Chandon and meet a local producer. Learn about the growing, harvesting, and bottling process, and sample different types of Champagne. See the resting place of Dom Perignon, the monk who developed the French bubbly wine.
- Visit Moët & Chandon and a local wine producer
- Taste several types of Champagne
- Gain insight into the growing, harvesting, and the bottling process
- Stop by the chapel and gravestone of Dom Perignon
Athens - 1 Night
Day 7: Head to Athens
Spend a relaxing night in Athens, in preparation for the 7-Day Cruise on Norwegian Jade
Day 8: 05:00 PM Embark
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
This is the cradle of civilization, the oldest city in Europe. Not only is this city home to the Acropolis and some of the most important architectural structures and archaeological finds in the Western world, It is also a very modern city, an urban amalgam of extraordinary art, culture, cuisine and shopping. Explore more of Athens on a European cruise!
Day 9: 06:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kusadasi, Turkey
Take a journey into the past in richly historic Ephesus. Once an ancient Greek city, Kusadasi was known for the famed Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built, destroyed, and rebuilt again through several notably historical periods, Ephesus boasts abounding ruins and archaeological excavation sites. View what remains of the Roman Library of Celsus, the Gate of Augustus, the Tomb of John the Apostle, and the Basilica of St. John, among several other ancient remnants.
Day 10: 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Istanbul, Turkey
There's a new aura of excitement in Istanbul these days, as this centre of the Ottoman empire has become one the world's focal points for art, fashion, haute cuisine and nightlife. Of course there's always an abundance of ancient monuments and grand mosques with stunning frescoes to see here, like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Head to any park and you'll see why tulips have long been the symbol of this city. Explore more of Istanbul on a European cruise!
Day 11: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Volos, Greece
Step into the bustling city of Volos, one of Greece's largest cities and top tourist destinations. Located at the northern end of the Pagasitikos Gulf, this city embodies living like a local to the fullest. From riveting archaeological sites, to historical and mesmerizing museums, to shopping on Ermou Street and learning about its mythical background, you'll leave Volos feeling like a true Greek. And for all the foodies at heart, indulge in mouthwatering recipes originating from the Pelion mountain villages. These are just a few of the things that will make you glad you stopped by Volos.
Day 12: 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM (Tender Port)
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is a classic Greek Island with whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and windmills. Add a reputation for beautiful beaches and you'll understand why Mykonos is the most popular island in the Cyclades. Explore the island in a 4 x 4 or take a ferry to the tiny island of Delos. Explore more of Mykonos on a European cruise!
Day 13: 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Rhodes, Greece
This Greek island just off the coast of Turkey exudes beauty and history. Take a walking tour of the old fortified city and stand in awe of the impressive Grand Master's Palace. See where the Colossus of Rhodes, a onetime Wonder of the World, once stood and savour the charm of this remarkable walled town. Along the scenic coast lies the whitewashed town of Lindos with its ancient acropolis and stunning views.
Day 14: 08:00 AM - 09:30 PM (Tender Port)
Santorini, Greece
Whitewashed villages clinging to the sides of the sea cliffs have made the volcanic island of Santorini one of the most widely photographed places in the world. The island's charm and subtle mystery have even made it a target of speculation as the location of the lost city of Atlantis.
Day 15: 06:00 AM Disembark
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
This is the cradle of civilization, the oldest city in Europe. Not only is this city home to the Acropolis and some of the most important architectural structures and archaeological finds in the Western world, It is also a very modern city, an urban amalgam of extraordinary art, culture, cuisine and shopping. Explore more of Athens on a European cruise!
Optional 4 Nights Stay After the Cruise
Day 7: Head to Athens
Spend a relaxing night in Athens, in preparation for the 7-Day Cruise on Norwegian Jade
Day 8: 05:00 PM Embark
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
This is the cradle of civilization, the oldest city in Europe. Not only is this city home to the Acropolis and some of the most important architectural structures and archaeological finds in the Western world, It is also a very modern city, an urban amalgam of extraordinary art, culture, cuisine and shopping. Explore more of Athens on a European cruise!
Day 9: 06:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Kusadasi, Turkey
Take a journey into the past in richly historic Ephesus. Once an ancient Greek city, Kusadasi was known for the famed Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built, destroyed, and rebuilt again through several notably historical periods, Ephesus boasts abounding ruins and archaeological excavation sites. View what remains of the Roman Library of Celsus, the Gate of Augustus, the Tomb of John the Apostle, and the Basilica of St. John, among several other ancient remnants.
Day 10: 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Istanbul, Turkey
There's a new aura of excitement in Istanbul these days, as this centre of the Ottoman empire has become one the world's focal points for art, fashion, haute cuisine and nightlife. Of course there's always an abundance of ancient monuments and grand mosques with stunning frescoes to see here, like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Head to any park and you'll see why tulips have long been the symbol of this city. Explore more of Istanbul on a European cruise!
Day 11: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Volos, Greece
Step into the bustling city of Volos, one of Greece's largest cities and top tourist destinations. Located at the northern end of the Pagasitikos Gulf, this city embodies living like a local to the fullest. From riveting archaeological sites, to historical and mesmerizing museums, to shopping on Ermou Street and learning about its mythical background, you'll leave Volos feeling like a true Greek. And for all the foodies at heart, indulge in mouthwatering recipes originating from the Pelion mountain villages. These are just a few of the things that will make you glad you stopped by Volos.
Day 12: 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM (Tender Port)
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos is a classic Greek Island with whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and windmills. Add a reputation for beautiful beaches and you'll understand why Mykonos is the most popular island in the Cyclades. Explore the island in a 4 x 4 or take a ferry to the tiny island of Delos. Explore more of Mykonos on a European cruise!
Day 13: 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Rhodes, Greece
This Greek island just off the coast of Turkey exudes beauty and history. Take a walking tour of the old fortified city and stand in awe of the impressive Grand Master's Palace. See where the Colossus of Rhodes, a onetime Wonder of the World, once stood and savour the charm of this remarkable walled town. Along the scenic coast lies the whitewashed town of Lindos with its ancient acropolis and stunning views.
Day 14: 08:00 AM - 09:30 PM (Tender Port)
Santorini, Greece
Whitewashed villages clinging to the sides of the sea cliffs have made the volcanic island of Santorini one of the most widely photographed places in the world. The island's charm and subtle mystery have even made it a target of speculation as the location of the lost city of Atlantis.
Day 15: 06:00 AM Disembark
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
This is the cradle of civilization, the oldest city in Europe. Not only is this city home to the Acropolis and some of the most important architectural structures and archaeological finds in the Western world, It is also a very modern city, an urban amalgam of extraordinary art, culture, cuisine and shopping. Explore more of Athens on a European cruise!
Optional 4 Nights Stay After the Cruise
