We have improved our walking grade scale. Read more
30 Sep - 7 Oct 2026
7 nights. Trip notes
We have improved our walking grade scale. Read more
■ Location: France
■ Duration: 7 nights
■ Board Basis: Full Board
■ Travel Dates: Sep-Oct 2026, Sep 2027
■ Itineraries available: 1
■ Choice of Walking Grade: 3 details
■ Carbon Footprint: 182kg CO2 details
Trains included
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£3,049
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£2,999
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Newy refurbished in 2027, Amadeus Diamond brings new levels of luxury to your river cruise experience. For moments of relaxation, guests can enjoy the sun deck, fitness room, hair salon and massage room. In the restaurant, regional-inspired specialties are served alongside ever-changing river views.
Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hairdryer. Fixed panoramic or French windows fill the accommodation with natural light whilst thoughtful touches like a comfortable bed, ample wardrobe space, in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control and direct dial telephone ensure a restful stay.
Restaurant
Panorama lounge bar
Massage room
Fitness room
Lift between the Haydn and Mozart decks (sun deck not accessible by lift)
Shop
Amadeus Club with 24 hour tea and coffee station
Putting green, chess board, shuffleboard and loungers on sun deck
Construction: 2009
Renovation: 2019
Flag: Germany
Length x Width 110m x 11.4m
Draft: 1.3m
Decks: 4
Cabins/Suites: 62/12
Max.passenger: 146
Crew members: approx. 40
Speed: 25 km/h
From September 2026, we have expanded our walking grade scale from 6 to 10 points. While the holidays themselves have not changed (the routes, daily distances and ascent levels remain the same), our newly expanded 1-10 scale offers greater distinction between holidays and clearer grade descriptions, so you can choose a holiday that best suits you.
Gentle walking grade 3
Slightly longer walks, mostly on well-trodden paths, with some gentle gradients plus stiles and steps possible. Typically, 5-6 miles (8-10km) with around 650ft (200m) of ascent.
Return rail from the UK and transfers
Fully escorted from the UK by an HF Holiday Tour Manager
7-night river cruise with accommodation in an en-suite river view cabin
Full board dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunch and dinner with menu choices, afternoon tea and late-night snack
Wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
24-hour complimentary tea and coffee available in the Amadeus Club
Welcome cocktail reception and dinner and gala dinner
Guided walking excursions as described in the itinerary
Onboard entertainment as described in the itinerary
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[description] => Distance: 6.7 miles (10.73km)
Total ascent: 387ft (118m)
Total descent: 410ft (125m)
Wake up in Conflans-Ste-Honorine, where colourful houseboats and barges line the river. Join a guided walk through the medieval streets and along the riverbank, including a visit to a houseboat in the floating village. Sample local apple juice before returning to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure before we depart for Rouen.
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Total descent: 410ft (125m)
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[description] => Distance: 5.6miles (8.95km)
Total ascent: 485ft (148m)
Total descent: 462ft (141m)
Arrive in Rouen during breakfast. Follow in the footsteps of Joan of Arc on a guided walk through the medieval centre and Place du Marché. See the Gros Horloge astronomical clock and enjoy a tasting of Norman cider and cheese. Lunch onboard, with the afternoon free before sailing to Le Havre.
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Total ascent: 485ft (148m)
Total descent: 462ft (141m)
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[description] => Distance: 6.9miles (11.20km)
Total ascent: 282ft (86m)
Total descent: 282ft (86m)
Wake up in Le Havre and explore its mid-20th-century Brutalist architecture on a guided walk, including City Hall, St Joseph’s Church, and the marketplace. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lunch onboard, with the rest of the day free to explore. This evening, enjoy onboard entertainment from local chanson singers.
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Total ascent: 282ft (86m)
Total descent: 282ft (86m)
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[title] => Etretat and the Normandy Coast
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Total ascent: 597ft (182m)
Total descent: 577ft (176m)
Travel by coach to the Alabaster Coast and the town of Etretat, known for dramatic white cliffs and natural rock formations. Walk through the countryside to the cliffs, learning about the geology. Enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to the ship at Caudebec-en-Caux. The ship departs after dinner.
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Total ascent: 597ft (182m)
Total descent: 577ft (176m)
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[title] => Monet’s Giverny
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[description] => Distance: 5.3miles (8.67km)
Total ascent: 173ft (53m)
Total descent: 606ft (185m)
During breakfast, the ship stops at Les Andelys. Take a coach to Giverny, home of Claude Monet. Visit the house and gardens, learning about Monet and the Impressionist Movement. Walk along the Seine to the ship in Vernon. Lunch onboard, then relax as the ship continues its journey, stopping briefly in Mantes-La-Jolie before heading to Paris.
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Total ascent: 173ft (53m)
Total descent: 606ft (185m)
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[title] => Paris – Secret Passages
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[description] => Distance: 8.2miles (13.20km)
Total ascent: 98ft (30m)
Total descent: 114ft (35m)
Wake up in Paris. Discover iconic monuments on a guided walk through the city’s secret passages and pastry shops, with a pastry tasting and tea included. Lunch onboard, then the afternoon is yours to explore. A gala dinner rounds off your cruise.
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Total ascent: 98ft (30m)
Total descent: 114ft (35m)
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[description] => Say farewell to the crew and transfer to Gare du Nord for your Eurostar journey back to London.
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Say farewell to the crew and transfer to Gare du Nord for your Eurostar journey back to London.
Newy refurbished in 2027, Amadeus Diamond brings new levels of luxury to your river cruise experience. For moments of relaxation, guests can enjoy the sun deck, fitness room, hair salon and massage room. In the restaurant, regional-inspired specialties are served alongside ever-changing river views.
Each cabin features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, luxurious Rituals bath products, and a hairdryer. Fixed panoramic or French windows fill the accommodation with natural light whilst thoughtful touches like a comfortable bed, ample wardrobe space, in-room safe, flat-screen TV, individual climate control and direct dial telephone ensure a restful stay.
Restaurant
Panorama lounge bar
Massage room
Fitness room
Lift between the Haydn and Mozart decks (sun deck not accessible by lift)
Shop
Amadeus Club with 24 hour tea and coffee station
Putting green, chess board, shuffleboard and loungers on sun deck
Construction: 2009
Renovation: 2019
Flag: Germany
Length x Width 110m x 11.4m
Draft: 1.3m
Decks: 4
Cabins/Suites: 62/12
Max.passenger: 146
Crew members: approx. 40
Speed: 25 km/h
Before booking, you should check with your doctor to see whether any health precautions are needed for your trip. Health advice and requirements can change, so we recommend doing this in good time before travel.
As a general rule, travellers should ensure they are up to date with routine UK vaccinations and boosters, including, for example, MMR and diphtheria, tetanus and polio. Some countries may require you to have specific vaccinations such as Malaria, Rabies and Yellow Fever. Please check with your GP if you are unsure.
Please note that the use or possession of some common prescription or over-the-counter medicines is restricted or banned in certain countries. If you will be carrying medication, you should check with the relevant embassy or consulate before travelling. As an extra precaution, we recommend keeping medication in its original packaging, carrying a copy of your prescription, and, where possible, asking your pharmacist to provide the medication name in the language of the country you are visiting.
For further country-specific health advice, visit www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk or www.traveldoctor.co.uk. If you are travelling from outside the UK, please consult your own doctor and check local entry requirements.
This information is for those travelling with a full ‘British Citizen’ passport; for all other nationalities or passport holders, please check with your local consulate for advice.
This information applies to travellers holding a full British Citizen passport. Entry requirements vary by destination and can change at short notice. For most EU and worldwide destinations, passports must be valid for the entire duration of your stay. Some countries also require a minimum period of validity remaining on your passport (often up to 6 months beyond your return date), even if you are not staying that long.
We strongly recommend ensuring your passport has at least six months’ validity remaining at the time of travel to avoid any issues.
If you hold a different type of British passport or a passport issued by another country, you must check the requirements with the relevant embassy, consulate, or official government website.
Visa rules depend on your nationality, destination, length of stay, and purpose of travel, and they can change frequently. It is your responsibility to check whether you require a visa before travelling.
British passport holders should check the latest entry, passport validity and visa requirements for their destination on the UK government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) website:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Therefore, if you have not already arranged insurance, it is imperative that you do so before you travel.
For more information about healthcare and its costs, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/
Standards for drinking water vary widely around the world. In many destinations, tap water may not be safe to drink, brush your teeth with, or use for making ice. Where advised, you should drink only bottled or treated water and ensure that bottle seals are intact before use. If bottled water is unavailable, water should be boiled or filtered.
Staying well hydrated is particularly important in hot climates and during active holidays. Carry water with you and drink regularly.
If you are unsure about local water safety, check official country-specific health advice before travel, or ask your accommodation or local guides for guidance once you arrive.
To facilitate the transportation of your luggage to/from the ship, we ask you to affix a clearly visible luggage label on the outside.
Complimentary wireless internet access is available on board the ship. Please note that the connection during your cruise may be weaker within certain sections of the route and does not meet the standard of a land-based internet connection. In addition, downtimes may occur on board, as international borders are often crossed during the cruise.
Washing and pressing services are available onboard at a nominal fee and are handled through your cabin staff. Self-service laundry facilities, iron and ironing boards and dry-cleaning services are not available.
The currency on board is the EURO. You can pay on board with cash, debit card and credit card (Visa, Master Card, Diners Club and American Express). There are no ATMs on board and often only a limited number in the smaller towns along the rivers.
There is a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere on board. Smart casual clothing is acceptable for all meal times; jackets and ties are not required for meals. The Captain‘s Dinner is an opportunity to dress up should you wish.
A small-group guided excursion is included every day exclusively for HF Holidays guests. In addition the ship offers a range of optional excursions which can be booked and paid for onboard. Details will be provided by your Cruise Director.
Gratuities for the Amadeus onboard crew are included in the price of your holiday. You are not required to pay any additional tips for onboard services. Gratuities for local guides and drivers are not included in the price of your holiday. Should you wish to tip them for excellent service, it is customary to tip local guides between €2 and €5 per person and drivers €1 to €2 per person for a 1/2 day tour.
We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.
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