Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll land in Paris by 2:30 pm and board the river cruise ship by 5 pm. This afternoon is yours to wander around the city, hit some shops, or grab a croissant and coffee while soaking in the Parisian vibe. Dinner happens onboard as you start cruising toward Vernon.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Paris
- Strolling through Paris neighborhoods
- Café experience
- Day 2
Les Andelys
The morning starts at the Adventure Center where you pick your activity: explore Chateau des Tourelles, take a guided tour through Monet's gardens in Giverny, or visit Bizy Castle. After lunch on the ship (crepes and a pastry demonstration), head to Les Andelys for an afternoon hike to Chateau Gaillard ruins or a walking tour of the town. You'll cruise to Caudebec by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided Tour of Giverny and Claude Monet's residence and gardens (option 2)
- Guided Visit to Bizy Castle (option 3)
- Traditional French lunch with authentic French crêpes
- Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard ruins (option 1 in Les Andelys)
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys (option 2)
Landmarks/POIs Chateau des Tourelles Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Les Andelys - Day 3
Caudebec
Choose between a bike ride along the river or a guided tour of the Normandy Abbeys Route to see over 100 medieval abbeys and churches along the Seine. The afternoon gives you an optional visit to the old seaside town of Honfleur. Later, there's an onboard lecture about D-Day and the Normandy landing. You stay docked in Caudebec overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route (option 2)
- Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy D-Day landing
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
Landmarks/POIs Normandy Abbeys Route Honfleur - Day 4
Rouen
Pick one of three guided tour options: WWII Normandy beaches and American sites, British and Canadian commemorative areas, or Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados. Live entertainment happens onboard as you cruise to Rouen in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery (option 1)
- Full-day Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (option 2)
- Guided Tour of authentic Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados (option 3)
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks/POIs Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery (Normandy) Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 5
Conflans
Check out Rouen either on a guided bike tour or walking tour through this historic city where Joan of Arc was martyred. You'll see the medieval quarter, the 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. An evening cruise takes you to Conflans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Rouen (option 1)
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen with medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral (option 2)
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Notre-Dame de Rouen Astronomical Clock - Day 6
Paris
Select your activity: a relaxing bike ride along the Seine, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise (Van Gogh's home), or a tour of Chateau de Malmaison (Napoleon's residence). There's an optional stop at the Palace of Versailles if you want. Live entertainment is on deck before you cruise back to Paris in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh (option 2)
- Guided tour of Château de Malmaison, home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine (option 3)
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Landmarks/POIs Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 7
Paris
Three guided options are available: walk Paris along the Seine, explore the ancient heart with Palais-Royal and the Louvre, or take a city tour hitting the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier, and Champs-Elysees. Spend the rest of the day however you like, wandering around or sitting in literary cafes. You stay overnight docked in Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter, and more (option 2)
- Guided City Tour showing Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Champs-Élysées (option 3)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Paris
- Wine in a literary café on the Left Bank
Landmarks/POIs Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Left Bank Latin Quarter Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées - Day 8
London
After breakfast, a transfer gets you to the train station. You'll take the high-speed Eurostar train to London in Standard class.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to train station
- High-speed Eurostar train travel to London (Standard class)
- Day 9
London
Join a guided morning tour of London's landmarks. You'll pass the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall's mounted guards, Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace before heading to Piccadilly Circus. The tour includes a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral (closed Sundays) to see Sir Christopher Wren's iconic dome.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning Guided Sightseeing tour of London's famous landmarks
- Visit St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays)
Landmarks/POIs Houses of Parliament Big Ben Westminster Abbey Whitehall Downing Street Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Circus St. Paul's Cathedral - Day 10
London
This is your free day in London to do what you want. Options include the London Eye for views, Windsor Castle and State Apartments, a West End show, a traditional pub meal, or a night cruise on the Thames River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Flight on the London Eye
- Tour of Windsor Castle and State Apartments
- West End show
- Traditional London pub dinner
- Night-time cruise on the Thames River
Landmarks/POIs London Eye Windsor Castle Thames River - Day 11
London
Your trip wraps up after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
