Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll have the full day in Paris to do exactly what you want. Browse through shops, walk around the neighborhoods, or just find a café, order a croissant and coffee, and watch people pass by. It's your time to set the pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Paris on your own
- Shopping in Paris
- Stroll through Parisian streets
- Café and people-watching
- Day 2
Paris to Saint-Malo
After leaving Paris, you'll head toward Saint-Malo with a stop in Caen along the way. There you'll visit the Abbaye aux Dames, a former Benedictine nunnery founded by William the Conqueror back in the 11th century. From there, continue on to Saint-Malo for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Abbaye aux Dames in Caen
Landmarks/POIs Abbaye aux Dames - Day 3
Saint-Malo
Start with a walking tour through Saint-Malo's walled city and learn about its piracy history. Then you'll pick between two options: either bike out to coastal Nielles for local tastings and exercise, or do a more relaxed discovery excursion that takes you to both Nielles and Dol-de-Bretagne.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour of walled city of Saint-Malo
Optional Activities
- Bike Ride to coastal village of Nielles with local product tasting
- Excursion to Nielles and Dol-de-Bretagne with local product tasting
Landmarks/POIs Saint-Malo Walled City Dol-de-Bretagne - Day 4
Saint-Malo to Le Havre
Board your cruise ship and head toward Le Havre. On the route, stop at Mont Saint-Michel to see the Abbey, which was one of the first places UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage Site. After settling in, you'll have dinner onboard and get a chance to explore your ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board ship)
Included Activities
- Visit Abbey at Mont Saint-Michel
Landmarks/POIs Mont Saint-Michel Abbey - Day 5
Le Havre
In Le Havre, you can check out the 20th-century architecture and the white cliffs of Normandy. Pick between cycling through neighborhoods, heading to Fécamp to see the Palais Bénédictine and try making cocktails, or taking a guided tour of Le Havre's rebuilt city center. The afternoon is free, or you can add an optional trip to Honfleur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard Lecture about D-Day and Normandy landing
Optional Activities
- Bicycle Tour through quartier Saint François in Le Havre
- Visit to Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp with Self-Guided Tour and cocktail workshop
- Guided Tour of Le Havre's modern city center architecture by Auguste Perret
- Free exploration of Le Havre
- Optional Excursion to Honfleur
Landmarks/POIs Palais Bénédictine Le Havre City Center - Day 6
Caudebec to Rouen
You've got options for what to do today. Choose a guided tour of local farming traditions with Calvados brandy tasting, a full-day WWII tour hitting Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, or visit British and Canadian commemorative sites. Later, the ship cruises to Rouen while you enjoy live entertainment onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition with Calvados brandy tasting
- Full-day Guided Visit to WWII US landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
- 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
Landmarks/POIs Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Normandy Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 7
Rouen
In Rouen, home of Joan of Arc, pick from a guided bike tour through the city's long history, visiting the Musée des Beaux-Arts to see works by Rubens, Monet, and Degas, or walking through medieval streets past the 16th-century Astronomical Clock and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The afternoon is yours to explore further. Evening brings live entertainment back on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour around Rouen through history
- Guided Visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
- Guided Walking Tour of Rouen medieval quarter with 16th-century Astronomical Clock and Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Free exploration of Rouen
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Notre-Dame Cathedral Astronomical Clock of Rouen Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen - Day 8
Rouen to Conflans
Travel down the Seine's most beautiful stretches. In Les Andelys, either hike to Château Gaillard ruins, tour Château de La Roche-Guyon on chalk cliffs with local product tasting, or walk around town and see Saint Sauveur's Church. Later in Vernon, you can see Monet's home and gardens, kayak through restricted areas, or take a leisurely tour of the medieval town. Cruise continues to Conflans tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
- Guided Tour to Château de La Roche-Guyon with local product tasting
- Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys and Saint Sauveur's Church
- Traditional French luncheon of authentic crêpes with Pastry Demonstration
- Guided Kayaking Tour through water-accessible areas
- Guided Tour of Giverny and Claude Monet's residence, flower gardens, and water gardens
- Guided Tour of Vernon's medieval streets
Landmarks/POIs Château Gaillard Château de La Roche-Guyon Saint Sauveur's Church Monet's Gardens at Giverny Claude Monet's Residence Vernon - Day 9
Conflans to Paris
Follow Van Gogh and Napoleon's paths today. Choose an e-bike ride to Château de Maisons-Lafitte with snacks, learn to make Chantilly cream at Chantilly Castle, explore Auvers-sur-Oise where Van Gogh painted, or tour Château de Malmaison where Napoleon and Josephine lived. The Palace of Versailles is available as an add-on. The ship heads back to Paris with evening entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided E-bike Tour to Château de Maisons-Lafitte with snack
- Chantilly Castle visit with Chantilly cream preparation workshop (or guided visit without workshop on September 6 departure)
- Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise following Van Gogh's life and work
- Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison, home of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine
- Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
Landmarks/POIs Château de Maisons-Lafitte Chantilly Castle Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 10
Paris
Experience Paris the way locals do. You can join a guided bike tour hitting major sights and history, take a food and cultural tour diving into why French cuisine earned UNESCO recognition, or go on a guided sightseeing tour of must-see spots. Or simply wander Paris on your own or sit in a literary café on the Left Bank with a glass of wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour of Paris exploring sights and history
- Food and Cultural Tour of Paris highlighting French culinary traditions
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Paris must-see sights
- Free exploration of Paris
- Relax in Left Bank literary cafés
- Day 11
Paris
Your trip ends this morning after breakfast before heading out for departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
