Paris and NormandyOctober 2020

Richard and Dawn Furlong’s enthusiasm, good humour and senseof fun, combined with their meticulous preparation andprofessional but discreet tour management, are often quoted assome of the qualities that set us apart from the average touroperator. Our clients seem to enjoy our relaxed, informal tourstyle, while benefitting from our impeccable behind-the-scenesorganisation. Established since 1982, Furlongs Travel offersescorted tours for the discerning traveller. You'll stay in the besthotels, sail on board luxurious ships, experience quality food andbeverages, and enjoy a wide choice of excursions and activities, allincluded in your holiday price. Richard and Dawn personally escorteach tour, and all our holidays are ATOL protected by the CivilAviation Authority.

For your financial security the air holidays and flights in thisbrochure are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Our ATOL number is 3710. 3710

Water Lily Pond, Monet Garden © Shutterstock / Andre Quinou

All-inclusive luxury river cruising,8-day itinerary, Sunday 18th to Sunday 25th October 2020

Le Bistrot, S.S. Joie de Vivre © Uniworld

www.furlongs.co.ukTelephone 01892 785785

Cruise from Paris through Normandy’s countryside,uncovering its many charms ... Richard the Lionheart’sChâteau Gaillard, the medieval capital of Rouen,Monet’s beloved home in Giverny and the famousNormandy beaches.

An all-inclusive, luxury river cruise aboard Uniworld’sCrème de la crème, S.S. Joie de Vivre.

Richard and Dawn escort throughout.

In 2004, Uniworld was acquiredby The Travel Corporation (TTC),a highly successful internationaltravel group founded by StanleyTollman. TTC has more than 30top brands, including Trafalgar,Insight Vacations, and Contiki,as well as Red Carnation Hotels,a renowned collection of four-and five-star luxury properties.

TTC has made majorinvestments in Uniworld's ships,crew, and staff, with an eyetowards providing guests withall the elements of anunforgettable Six-StarExperience:- Expertise / Service /Luxurious Ships, UniquelyDesigned / Culinary / Choice /Truly All-Inclusive.

Combining the tour planningand hotel managementexpertise of TTC’s sistercompanies with Uniworld’sdecades of superior nauticalexperience has created anentirely new category of luxuryriver cruising.

Salon Toulouse, S.S. Joie de Vivre © Uniworld

S.S. Joie de VivreOur ship celebrates all thingsFrench, drawing inspiration fromthe elegance of Paris from the1930’s to the 1950’s. Throughoutthe ship, there are original linenposters dating between the 1860’sand 1940’s, and Le Salon Toulouseshowcases 64 pictures depictingParis in 1861 in a series known as“Paris dans sa splendour”.Additional art on board includesworks by George Goursat, a famedcartoonist from the early 1900’s. _____________________________

StateroomsWell-appointed staterooms havehandcrafted Savoir of England beds,high-thread count 100% Egyptiancotton sheets and duvets, and amenu of pillow options. ExpectAsprey bath and body products,plush towels, and cosy bathrobesand slippers!

Spectacular DiningFeaturing the finest and freshestingredients, from light options tomulti-course menus, dine in the LeRestaurant Pigalle or try the ship'svery own Parisian-style sidewalkcafé, Le Bistrot, a très bon spot tosavour panoramic views of theSeine. The ship’s Club L’Esprit Spatransforms each evening intoClaude’s, a vibrant bar andentertainment venue. Enjoyspeciality cocktails and view aclassic French film on select nightsin an intimate cinema. Lovers ofFrench food and wine can also optfor a special dinner in La Cave duVin. _____________________________

Unlimited beveragesThroughout your river cruise enjoycomplimentary beveragesincluding wine, beer, spirits, softdrinks, speciality coffee and tea,and mineral water.

Complimentary Wi-FiShip-wide Internet and Wi-Fi accessis included._____________________________

Excursions and activitiesA choice of 18 included excursionsand activities, with panoramictours, escorted walks, “Do as theLocals Do” and “Let’s Go” options._____________________________

Attention to detailIn partnership with its sistercompany, Red Carnation Hotels,Uniworld takes pride in its long-lasting relationships with guests,for whom there is “no request toolarge, no detail too small.” Uniworldemploys a professionally trained,dedicated, English-speaking staff.

8-day tour itinerarySun 18 Oct UK to ParisThe Furlongs Team will escort a late-morning flight from LondonHeathrow, but you may also choosean unescorted flight schedule fromyour local UK airport if you’d prefer,or round-trip Eurostar train travelfrom St Pancras in London, orEbbsfleet or Ashford in Kent.

Some flight and rail choices can beincluded at no extra cost and somemay attract a supplement, so pleaseenquire for further details.

NB: Depending on the level ofbookings, the Furlongs Team mayescort both a Heathrow flight and aEurostar train schedule!

On arrival in Paris your transfer isincluded to our luxury river cruiseship, S.S. Joie de Vivre.

Time to settle in and enjoy a drink inthe Salon Toulouse Bar before ourfirst splendid dinner on board.

Mon 19 Oct Vernon / GivernyA celebration of northern France’snatural beauty today, with anincluded excursion to the hilltopChâteau de La Roche-Guyon, which issurrounded by beautiful gardens andoffers sweeping views over the RiverSeine.

Later, you can also visit the homeand gardens of Claude Monet, theFrench Impressionist painter, or takein the beautiful countryside with aguided bike ride from Vernon toGiverny. _______________________________

Tue 20 Oct Normandy BeachesA special excursion today to visitsome of the Normandy beaches,where Allied troops, British,American, Canadian and more,landed on D-Day, 6th June 1944, tobegin the liberation of Europe.Depending on our final group size,we hope to feature one of thebeaches led by British forces and,time permitting, also offer theopportunity to visit the WW2Overlord Museum near OmahaBeach.

Wed 21 Oct Caudebec-en-CauxOur base today is the lovely littletown of Caudebec-en-Caux, which issituated on the right bank of theSeine Estuary.

An included excursion features adrive through beautiful Calvadoscountryside to Honfleur, a delightfulseaside harbour town known as thecity of painters. Alternatively, youmay join a golf day in Étretat or a“Let’s Go” bike ride to Villequiersvillage._______________________________

Thu 22 Oct RouenToday we visit Normandy’s medievalcapital, a city with a historic quarterthat has remained amazingly intact.

From the cathedral Monet paintednumerous times to the cross markingthe spot where Joan of Arc wasmartyred, Rouen is a treasure trovefor the culturally curious.

The roll call of the famous who livedor died in Rouen is long and varied ...Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc,the novelist Gustave Flaubert andClaude Monet are among them.

Fri 23 Oct VersaillesThe Palace of Versailles was theprincipal royal residence of Francefrom 1682, under Louis XIV, until thestart of the French Revolution in1789. Now an historical monumentand UNESCO World Heritage Site,Versailles is noted for its royalapartments, the Hamlet of MarieAntoinette, and its vast gardensfeaturing fountains, canals andgeometric flower beds. Your choiceof included excursion today ...visiting either the secret apartmentsor the Queen’s Hamlet and Gardens.

Sat 24 Oct ParisWhether you’re a first-time visitor tothe “City of Light” or you’ve beenhere many times before, there’ssomething for everyone in Paris.Choose between a panoramicoverview of the city, join a localexpert for a walk through two much-loved neighbourhoods, or cycle yourway along the Left Bank! Tonight aFarewell Dinner on board.

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Sun 25 Oct Paris / UKEnjoy a leisurely breakfast and somefree time, before your includedtransfer to airport or rail station foryour journey home.

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Les Andelys

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Étretat

Mantes-La-Jolie

Vernon

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S.S. Joie de Vivre Deck Plans

Classic French Balcony Deluxe French Balcony

1/ Bridge

2/ Restaurant

3/ Lift

4/ Reception

5/ Tea & coffee

6/ La Cave du Vin

7/ Lounge Bar

8/ Lounge

9/ Le Bistrot

10/ Spa

11/ Club L’Esprit

12/ Fitness Centre

13/ Guest laundry

Ship length 125 m

Ship width 11.4 m

Staterooms: 64

Guests: 128

Grand Suite: 38 m2

Suite: 24 m2

Deluxe F/Balcony 18 m2

French Balcony: 18 m2

Classic 15-17 sq m2

Deck de Montmartre / Sun Deck

Victor Hugo Deck

Balzac Deck

Jules Verne Deck

Suite Grand Suite

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8-day Tour PricesEarly Booking by 31st October 2019saves £1,000 per couple!!

£4,318 £3,818 £6,874 £6,374

£4,948 £4,448 £7,981 £7,481

£5,398 £4,898 £8,764 £8,264

£7,183 £6,683 on request

£8,893 £8,393 on request

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Early booking discounts are capacity controlled, subject to availability and valid forbookings confirmed by 31st October 2019. If you have sailed with Uniworld RiverCruises before, please tell us at the time of booking to be eligible for the extra saving.Please note, standard tour prices (before any applicable discounts) and taxes aresubject to change without notice. * Flights from alternative UK airports are onrequest and subject to applicable supplements. Flight and Eurostar upgrades may beavailable if required, subject to applicable supplements. Full tour details and termsand conditions online at www.furlongs.co.uk.

What’s included?

>> Round-trip economy class flights Heathrow/Paris, or standard round-trip Eurostar rail from St Pancras/Ebbsfleet or Ashford. Flights from alternative UK airports on request *

>> 8-days, 7-nights aboard Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre.>> Ship stateroom of your choice, assigned on booking.>> 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners on board.>> A lunch ashore exclusively for Furlongs Travel guests.>> A shipboard reception exclusively for Furlongs Travel guests.>> Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.>> Unlimited beverages onboard, including wine, beer, spirits,

speciality coffees and teas, soft drinks and mineral water.>> Comprehensive excursion programme featuring

Château de La Roche-Guyon, Monet’s Gardens, Normandy Beaches, Honfleur walking tour, Rouen walking tour, Versailles Palace apartments or the gardens and Queen’s Hamlet, andParis Panoramic tour.

>> “Do as the Locals Do” tours. >> “Let’s Go” bicycle rides and hikes. >> Use of Nordic walking sticks.>> State-of-the-art personal radio headsets for all tours.>> Onboard entertainment as scheduled by Uniworld.>> Current airport transfers, air taxes and port charges.>> All tips including ship crew, guides and drivers.>> Comprehensive ticket pack.>> Personally escorted by Furlongs Travel.

Classic

French Balcony

Deluxe French Balcony

Suite

Grand Suite

www.furlongs.co.ukTelephone 01892 785 785

Sailed with Uniworld before?Deduct an additional £75 per person!

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Photo credits: Front cover: Palace andPark of Versailles © Shutterstock / Fotosaga. Page 2: Water Lily Pond,Monet Garden © Shutterstock / AndreQuinou. Page 3: Le Bistrot, Page 4:Salon Toulouse and Page 5: Dessertbuffet © Uniworld. Page 6: Honfleurharbour © Shutterstock / StevanZZ.Military cemetery Normandy © Shutterstock / Lamax. NapoleonBonaparte Statue in Rouen © Shutterstock / Dimm3d. Page 10: GreatClock Rouen /© Shutterstock / AndreQuinou. Page 12: Apollo Fountain inVersailles Gardens /© Shutterstock /MisterVlad.

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Bookings are subject to terms and conditions shown on the separate leaflet and available to view at www.furlongs.co.uk. Payment terms: First deposit £750 per person. Second deposit £750 per person due 18th April 2020. Balance due 90 days before departure. All guests must have theirown comprehensive travel insurance.

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