Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and head to the Emerald Lumi Star-Ship for check-in. This evening, join other passengers for a welcome dinner on board, then the ship sets sail toward Vernon overnight.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner on board
- Day 2
Giverny
An early morning tour takes you through Giverny Gardens and Claude Monet's former home near Vernon. You'll walk the preserved house and restored gardens that inspired his most iconic paintings. If you're interested, there's optional painting sessions like Monet or an evening visit to Rouen available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning tour of Giverny Gardens
- Visit to Monet's former home
Optional Activities
- Paint like Monet (extra expense)
- Rouen by Night (extra expense)
Landmarks Giverny Gardens Claude Monet's House 
- Day 3
Rouen
A guided walk through Rouen's medieval centre shows you this historic city's Viking heritage and Roman origins along the Seine. Later, an EmeraldPLUS World War II lecture happens on board to prepare you for tomorrow's D-Day visit. A Camembert cheese farm visit is offered as an option.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Rouen's medieval centre
- World War II lecture on board
Optional Activities
- Camembert Cheese farm visit with tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral - Day 4
Normandy D-Day Beaches
You'll spend the full day touring Normandy's D-Day landing sites. The itinerary includes the beaches where Allied vessels landed, plus memorials and museums honoring those who fought during World War II.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Historic Normandy: Allied Landing Sites full-day tour
Landmarks D-Day Beaches 
- Day 5
Honfleur
The morning takes you to Honfleur, a harbour town with its old port and timber-framed houses. You'll walk around the quay and see St. Catherine Church, France's largest wooden church, then participate in an authentic local oyster tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Honfleur
- Oyster tasting
Landmarks St. Catherine Church Honfleur Old Port - Day 6
Cider Farm
While cruising the River Seine, you'll join an exclusive EmeraldPLUS cheese tasting on board. Afterward, a traditional cider farm visit shows how the region makes apple cider using age-old methods, followed by tasting local products.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cheese tasting on board
- Exclusive local cider farm visit with tasting
- Day 7
La Roche-Guyon
With the ship docked at La Roche-Guyon, a morning tour takes you to Château de La Roche-Guyon. You'll explore this 14th-century estate with its elegant period rooms and antique furnishings, then stroll the maintained gardens. A Van Gogh-themed excursion is available as an option.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Château de La Roche-Guyon and Gardens
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh (extra expense)
Landmarks Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 8
Paris Hotel Check-in
After breakfast, you'll disembark from the Star-Ship and transfer to your hotel in Paris for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Paris
A local guide takes you down Paris's grand streets to see Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe. From there, you'll take a Seine River cruise before finishing at the Eiffel Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris
- Seine River cruise
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower - Day 10
Paris to Airport
Following breakfast, you'll say goodbye to fellow guests and transfer to the airport for your onward or homebound flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
