Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport where a Uniworld representative will meet you for transfer to the ship. This is mainly a travel and check-in day, so plan to get settled once you're on board.
- Day 2
Paris - Giverny
Northern France's countryside is on the agenda. You can pick between a scenic hike or visiting Château de La Roche-Guyon to see its gardens and Seine views. After that, you'll head to Monet's Gardens at Giverny, either by bike ride or coach depending on what appeals to you.
Optional Activities
- Château de La Roche-Guyon
- Let's Go: Hike on the Crests Trail
- Monet's Gardens at Giverny
- Let's Go: Bike Ride from Vernon to Giverny
Landmarks/POIs Château de La Roche-Guyon Monet's Gardens at Giverny - Day 3
Rouen
Rouen is your destination today, Normandy's medieval capital with its well-preserved historic quarter. You'll see the cathedral that Monet painted and the spot where Joan of Arc was martyred. There's a private concert at the cathedral, then you can choose between a walking tour or a visit to a Camembert cheese farm.
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Private Concert at the Rouen Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Rouen Walking Tour, the Dukes of Normandy's Capital
- Camembert Cheese Farm
- Mont Saint Michel - Wonder of the Western World (€169 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Cathedral Joan of Arc Memorial - Day 4
Caudebec-en-Caux
From your base in Caudebec-en-Caux on the Seine Estuary, you have two options. Walk through Honfleur, a charming seaside harbor town that painters have loved for centuries, or try golfing on the windy cliffs overlooking Étretat if that's more your speed.
Optional Activities
- Honfleur Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Golfing in Étretat
- St. Wandrille Monastery (€89 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs Honfleur Harbor Étretat Cliffs - Day 5
Normandy Beaches
This is a full day focused on Normandy's World War II history. You'll choose between visiting American, British and Commonwealth, or Canadian beach sites, all connected to significant D-Day heritage. The day ends with a private memorial ceremony honoring Operation Overlord.
Optional Activities
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of American Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of British & Commonwealth Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of Canadian Sites
Landmarks/POIs Normandy American Beach Sites Normandy British & Commonwealth Beach Sites Normandy Canadian Beach Sites - Day 6
Versailles
Versailles is the focus today. You'll step into the private rooms of the Palace to see how France's rulers lived over the centuries. The lavish construction by the Sun King shows the scale of royal power and wealth during that era.
Included Activities
- Versailles Palace Secret Apartments
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles - Day 7
Paris
You've got flexibility for your Paris day. Take a panoramic city tour to hit the major sights, do a guided walk through the Latin Quarter to understand the neighborhood better, or bike along the Seine's Left Bank if you prefer exploring at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Let's Go: Seine Riverbanks Bike Ride
- Paris City Tour
- Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter
- Moulin Rouge (€299 EUR)
- Musée du Louvre (€99 EUR)
- Retro Sidecar Illuminations Tour (€359 EUR)
- Retro Sidecar Montmartre Discovery (€289 EUR)
Landmarks/POIs Latin Quarter Moulin Rouge Musée du Louvre - Day 8
Paris Departure
Your river journey concludes today. You'll disembark from the ship and transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.
