Active & Discovery on the Seine (Northbound) 2025

9 days
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Start and end in Paris
4.6
234 traveler reviews
  • Historical chateau with ornate architecture and cloudy sky.
  • Distant view of a cityscape with a prominent gothic cathedral.
  • Gothic cathedral with intricate architectural details against a blue sky.
  • Iconic view of the Eiffel Tower on a sunny day.
  • Sunset behind the Arc de Triomphe with vibrant skies.
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  • Ancient ruins with cloudy sky in the background.
  • Remains of a WW2 mulberry harbor on the beach.
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Gold Operator
Avalon Waterways
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

  • Paris
    Paris
  • Rouen
    Rouen
  • Normandy Beach
    Normandy Beach
  • Le Havre
    Le Havre
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Highlights

  • Board your Suite Ship in romantic Paris
  • Bike or taste your way through Paris
  • Explore Van Gogh's scenes at Auvers-sur-Oise
  • Visit Monet's home and gardens in Giverny
  • Tour the historic beaches of Normandy

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  2. Day 2 PARIS
  3. Day 3 CONFLANS
  4. Day 4 VERNON
  5. Day 5 ROUEN
  6. Day 6 CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
  7. Day 7 LE HAVRE
  8. Day 8 LE HAVRE (DISEMBARKATION)–PARIS
  9. Day 9 PARIS
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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

4.6
(234 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

75%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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Sustainability Initiatives

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

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
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Klaus
    · July 28th, 2024
    ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely friendly and helpful. One person was outstanding and needs to be mentioned: our cruise director GAYLE. She was just outstanding and the best we ever experienced.
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  • Lindsay
    · April 30th, 2024
    Great service, good guides, excellent food
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  • Julie
    · August 7th, 2025
    Unforgettable, stress-free trip.
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Tour ID: 254080

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