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NZ $8,119 per person

Paris to Normandy WWII Remembrance & History Cruise 2026

8 days
Start and end in Paris
4.9
12 traveler reviews
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NZ $8,119 per person
+ $391 Taxes

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Explore Paris on your first day
  • Tour Giverny and Monet's gardens
  • Visit historic Normandy beaches
  • Discover Rouen's medieval quarter
  • See Van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 VERNON
  3. Day 3 CAUDEBEC
  4. Day 4 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
  5. Day 5 ROUEN
  6. Day 6 CONFLANS
  7. Day 7 PARIS
  8. Day 8 PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Tapestry II
    Avalon Tapestry II
    The Avalon Tapestry II is a true haven on the river - two full decks of Panorama SuitesSM with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transf… Read more
    Built
    2015
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • 4.6
  • Most Recent
  • Most Popular
  • Highest First
  • Lowest First
  • AQ
    · July 13th, 2022
    It was a very comfortable and enjoyable cruise. The service staff were very friendly and attentive. The fellow passengers were very friendly and sociable which makes the whole cruise line one big happy family.
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    Trip date: July 2022
  • LP
    · August 27th, 2018
    Excellent in every respect.
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • Paris to Normandy WWII Remembrance & History Cruise 2026 reviewer 3
    · August 26th, 2018
    Really enjoyed it. excellent boat and very interesting locations.
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    Trip date: August 2018
  • MP
    · July 27th, 2016
    Great cruise with wonderful staff, I would highly recommend it!
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    Trip date: July 2016
  • BL
    · July 27th, 2016
    I loved everything about it! Our stateroom was so beautiful and comfortable. I really appreciated all the effort of Chef Oliver with my Gluten Free dietary issues. His food was amazing! I still dream about his amazing GF croissants. Thank you to all the staff for an incredible experience!!!
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    Trip date: July 2015
  • TC
    · July 27th, 2016
    Excellent! Wonderful, efficient employees. Great tour director. Friendly waiters and desk workers. Best food ever!
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    Trip date: July 2016
  • CB
    · July 27th, 2016
    It was a shot in the dark, trying to choose the...
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    Trip date: October 2015
  • TM
    · July 27th, 2016
    Ok
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    Trip date: July 2013
  • L
    · July 26th, 2016
    First river cruise and it was spectacular....
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    Trip date: September 2014
  • RL
    · July 26th, 2016
    we went with another couple and had a...
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    Trip date: May 2015

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    Don

    Asked on May 11th, 2023

    Does this include airfare to Paris ?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten May 2023

      International flights are not included in the price. If you are looking to add flights on this booking, we are able to request a quote with Avalon Waterways for you! In order to do that, we will need the following: Dates, Starting and ending cities, Are you looking for a non-stop flight or connecting flights?, Seat class.

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    Brittany

    Asked on May 15th, 2022

    Do you include airfare and transfers? Flight from Charleston,SC or Charlotte, NC

    Flights / Transfers
    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten May 2022

      Flights are not included in the pricing but can be added, however we need either a Hold or a confirmed booking to request a flight quote with Avalon Waterways. We offer a courtesy 48-hour hold to give you time to plan other travel aspects before committing to your booking.

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Tour ID: 218129

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