Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Your first day in Paris is yours to do what you want before heading to the ship. You can shop, take walks through the neighborhoods, or find a café for a croissant and coffee. By 5 pm you'll board your suite ship and set out on an evening cruise toward Vernon.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Paris
- Strolling through Paris
- Café and people watching in Paris
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Louvre Museum - Day 2
Vernon to Les Andelys
You have choices for the morning: see Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles, wander through Giverny's gardens (which inspired Claude Monet), or check out the impressive Bizy Castle. After lunch onboard featuring crepes and a history talk, you'll cruise to Les Andelys. There you can explore the Chateau Gaillard ruins or take a walking tour of the town. Entertainment happens onboard this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot OR Guided Tour of Giverny gardens and Monet residence OR Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
- Traditional French Luncheon of authentic French crêpes
- Onboard history presentation
- Choice of: Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins OR Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Chateau des Tourelles Giverny Bizy Castle Château Gaillard Les Andelys - Day 3
Caudebec
This morning you'll pick between a relaxing bike ride along the river, a guided trip to a V-1 flying bomb launch site, or a tour of the Normandy Abbeys Route with over 100 medieval abbeys and churches to see. In the afternoon, you can optionally visit Honfleur, an old seaside town. A history expert gives a WWII lecture onboard this evening, and you'll stay overnight in Caudebec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Relaxing bike ride along the river OR Guided excursion to V-1 flying bomb launch site OR Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
- Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by history expert
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
Landmarks Honfleur - Day 4
Normandy D-Day Beaches to Rouen
You have three full-day tour options: see Normandy's WWII landing beaches (Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery), visit British and Canadian memorial sites like Pegasus Memorial and Juno Beach Center, or take a countryside tour with brandy tasting in Calvados. Afterward you'll cruise to Rouen for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches (Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery) OR Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites (British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery) OR Guided Tour of Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados
Landmarks Omaha Beach Pointe du Hoc American Cemetery Pegasus Memorial Arromanches Juno Beach Center Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery - Day 5
Rouen to Conflans
For the morning, choose between a guided bike tour of Rouen's famous spots and hidden corners, a guided trip to Dieppe where Operation Jubilee happened during WWII, or a walking tour through Rouen covering Joan of Arc's martyrdom site, the medieval quarter, the 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. An onboard history lecture takes place in the afternoon. You'll cruise to Conflans in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided Bike Tour of Rouen monuments and hidden gems OR Guided Tour to Dieppe (Operation Jubilee WWII Raid site) OR Guided Walking Tour of Rouen
- Onboard history lecture hosted by history expert
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Astronomical Clock Dieppe - Day 6
Conflans to Paris
Your morning options include a relaxing bike ride along the Seine, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise where Vincent van Gogh lived and is buried, or a guided tour of Chateau de Malmaison (home of Napoleon and Josephine). If you want, you can also join a guided trip to the Palace of Versailles. Entertainment happens onboard this evening as you cruise back to Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Relaxing bike ride along the Seine OR Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise OR Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
Landmarks Auvers-sur-Oise Château de Malmaison Palace of Versailles - Day 7
Paris
Your Adventure Host can guide you on several options: walk along the Seine, take a WWII tour of Paris visiting Les Invalides museum dedicated to the Free French Forces, do a guided walk through Ile de la Cite and the Latin Quarter to see ancient Paris, or join a city tour hitting iconic spots like the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and Champs-Elysees. You can also explore on your own or relax with wine at a Left Bank cafe. You'll stay docked overnight in Paris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Seine River walk by foot OR WWII tour of Paris with Les Invalides museum visit OR Guided Walk through Paris landmarks (Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter) OR Guided City Tour (Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, Champs-Élysées)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Paris
- Wine at a literary café on the Left Bank
Landmarks Palais-Royal Louvre Museum Île de la Cité Left Bank Latin Quarter Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Opéra Garnier Champs-Élysées Les Invalides - Day 8
Paris to Bordeaux
You'll travel to Bordeaux this morning and board your suite ship to begin your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. The ship stays docked in Bordeaux overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Travel to Bordeaux
- Day 9
Bordeaux to Pauillac
Onboard you'll have a wine experience with a presentation by a sommelier. Then you can choose three activities: a guided tour of Chateau de la Brede (birthplace of Montesquieu with an impressive moat), a guided visit with wine tasting at a local estate known for Sauternes golden wine, or explore Bordeaux further. Live entertainment happens this evening as you dock overnight in Pauillac.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard experience in Bordeaux wines with presentation by world-class wine sommelier
- Choice of: Guided Tour of Château de la Brède OR Guided Visit with wine tasting at local wine estate (Sauternes)
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Château de la Brède - Day 10
Pauillac to Blaye
You'll sail leisurely to Cussac Fort Medoc this morning. At the Adventure Center, pick from these activities: a relaxing e-bike tour through Bordeaux's wine region vineyards, a guided tour of Medoc culture and traditions at a chateau with wine tasting, or a scenic drive through famous Medoc wine country tasting Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Later you'll sail briefly to Blaye for an overnight dock.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux's wine region OR Guided tour to discover Médoc region culture at a château with wine tasting OR Scenic drive through Médoc wine country with wine tasting
Landmarks Cussac Fort Médoc Margaux - Day 11
Blaye to Bourg
Your Adventure Host can lead you on a power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye, a guided tour of Blaye with a local art gallery and wine tasting, or a panoramic drive along Route de la Corniche with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Citadel of Blaye. In the afternoon you'll sail the Dordogne River to Bourg and can choose a walking tour of Bourg's Citadel and carriage museum, or an optional guided trip to learn how Cognac is made at Remy Martin. Live entertainment happens onboard this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Power walk through historic Citadel of Blaye OR Guided Tour of Blaye including local art gallery with wine tasting OR Panoramic drive along Route de la Corniche with guided visit to Citadel of Blaye
- Choice of: Walking tour in Citadel of Bourg with carriage museum visit OR Optional guided excursion to Cognac production with Rémy Martin tasting
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Citadel of Blaye Citadel of Bourg Cognac - Day 12
Bourg to Bordeaux
You have three morning activity choices: a guided visit to Saint-Emilion (one of Bordeaux's must-see wine towns) with wine tasting, a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion (a UNESCO World Heritage site), or a walking tour of Libourne exploring the 12th-century fortified town. An onboard WWII lecture takes place in the afternoon, and you'll dock overnight in Bordeaux.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided visit to Saint-Émilion with wine tasting OR Guided tour of medieval village of Saint-Émilion (UNESCO World Heritage site) OR Orientation walking tour of Libourne
- Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by history expert
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Libourne - Day 13
Bordeaux
While sailing to Bordeaux, you'll watch a pastry demonstration onboard. For the morning, choose between a bike ride along Bordeaux's river views at Les Quais or a guided walking tour through the heart of Bordeaux to see its squares, avenues, and cathedral sights. You'll dock overnight in Bordeaux.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pastry demonstration while sailing to Bordeaux
- Choice of: Bike ride along Bordeaux's river views of Les Quais OR Guided walking tour of Bordeaux heart (squares, avenues, cathedrals)
Landmarks Les Quais - Day 14
Bordeaux
Pick your morning activity: a bike ride along Bordeaux's river views at Les Quais, a guided tour to La Cite du Vin (Bordeaux's wine museum and cultural center), or a full-day guided tour to Arcachon seaside resort on the Atlantic coast with 19th-century architecture and local oyster and wine tasting. You can also optionally join an afternoon excursion to Les Bassins des Lumieres for immersive art and music in a former submarine base. You'll stay docked overnight in Bordeaux.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of: Bike ride along Bordeaux's river views of Les Quais OR Guided tour to La Cité du Vin (wine museum and cultural center) OR Full-day guided tour of Arcachon (19th-century architecture, oysters and wine tasting)
Optional Activities
- Optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières (art and music immersive experience)
Landmarks Les Quais La Cité du Vin Arcachon Les Bassins des Lumières - Day 15
Bordeaux
Your cruise ends this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
