Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, a representative will greet you and transfer you to the ship.

Choose a morning scenic hike or visit the hilltop Château de La Roche-Guyon, its gardens and its views over the Seine. Later, explore Monet’s gardens, arriving by bike through the countryside or by coach.

Explore Rouen’s historic quarter, including the cathedral painted by Claude Monet and the cross marking where Joan of Arc was martyred.

From Caudebec-en-Caux on the Seine Estuary, choose between a drive through the Calvados countryside to the seaside harbor of Honfleur or a game of golf by the cliffs of Étretat.

Take a full-day outing to the Normandy beaches, choosing to visit the American, British and Commonwealth, or Canadian beaches. Afterwards, attend a private memorial ceremony commemorating Operation Overlord.

Visit the private rooms of the Palace of Versailles.

Choose a panoramic overview of Paris or a walk through two neighborhoods with a local expert.

Disembark the S.S. Joie de Vivre and transfer to Paris Gare de Lyon Station for a champagne reception. Board the Golden Eagle Danube Express and travel through the French countryside to Champagne for a guided vineyard tour and tasting.

Travel by train through the Alps and Austrian countryside, arriving in Vienna at twilight. Have dinner in town and attend a private classical concert by the Vienna Supreme Orchestra.

After lunch, join a confectionery masterclass with Catering Manager Krisztian and Head Pastry Chef Rebeka. In the evening, ride an underground train into Postojna Caves to see its formations and hear a saxophonist perform.

Explore Tito’s blue train, enjoy a traditional Serbian feast at a local restaurant, and sample Rakija at Belgrade’s oldest brewery. Discover the city’s streets before boarding the train.

Spend the morning aboard the train heading toward Bulgaria. In Sofia, explore the Roman ruins of Serdica, walk through the City Garden by the National Theatre Ivan Vazov, and see the Presidential Palace. Later, descend into the Crypt of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral for a private “Cosmic Voices” performance by the Vanya Moneva Choir.

Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the Four Seasons Sultanahmet for a one-night stay. Explore the city at leisure, then attend a Farewell Dinner on the banks of the Bosphorus.

Check out of the hotel. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, travel to an airport in Istanbul for your flight home.