Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Paris
An Emerald Cruises representative meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in central Paris. You'll get settled into your accommodation right in the heart of the city, ready to start exploring.
- Day 2
Paris
A local guide takes you through Paris's key sights, showing you Notre Dame Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe. Later you board a river cruise on the Seine that heads toward the Eiffel Tower, giving you a different view of the city from the water.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Paris
- Seine river cruise
Landmarks/POIs Notre Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower Seine River - Day 3
Paris to Vernon
You transfer to the Emerald Lumi, a contemporary river ship where you'll meet other guests at a welcome dinner on board. The ship departs Paris overnight and heads toward Vernon while you sleep.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 4
Vernon (Giverny)
Near Vernon sits Giverny, where impressionist painter Claude Monet spent over forty years. An early morning tour takes you through Monet's restored gardens and former home, letting you see the spaces and landscapes that influenced his most well-known paintings.
Included Activities
- In the footsteps of Claude Monet tour
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Giverny
- Paint like Monet (extra expense)
- Rouen by Night (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Giverny Gardens Claude Monet House - Day 5
Rouen
You arrive in Rouen, a city along the Seine with deep historical roots as a former Roman settlement and Viking stronghold. A guided walk through the medieval center covers the city's past, and later on the ship there's a World War II lecture that prepares you for tomorrow's D-Day beach visit.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rouen
- World War II lecture on board
Optional Activities
- Active walk in Rouen
- Camembert Cheese farm visit with tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Rouen Cathedral Rouen Medieval Centre - Day 6
Normandy D-Day Sites
This full-day tour focuses on the D-Day landings and World War II history. You visit Allied landing beaches, memorials, and museums that honor those who fought and died during this critical moment in the war.
Included Activities
- Historic Normandy: Allied Landing Sites tour
Landmarks/POIs D-Day Landing Beaches - Day 7
Honfleur
Honfleur is a harbor town known for its old port and preserved timber-framed houses. Your morning walking tour covers the town's character and Normandy coastal flavor, including St. Catherine Church. The tour ends with fresh oyster tasting to try local flavors.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Honfleur with oyster tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Honfleur
Landmarks/POIs Honfleur Old Port St. Catherine Church - Day 8
Seine River Cruise
While the ship cruises along the Seine, you attend an exclusive cheese tasting on board. In the afternoon you visit a traditional cider farm in the Normandy countryside where you learn how the region makes cider from locally grown apples, followed by tasting local products.
Included Activities
- Cheese tasting on board
- Exclusive local cider farm visit with tasting
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard
Landmarks/POIs Château Gaillard - Day 9
La Roche-Guyon
The ship docks at La Roche-Guyon, and Château de La Roche-Guyon is within walking distance. You can take a morning tour of the historic estate, its gardens and period rooms, or choose to kayak along the Seine for a different way to see the area.
Included Activities
- Visit to Château Guyon & Gardens
Optional Activities
- Kayak on the Seine
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 10
River Cruise to London
You transfer from the ship to Gare du Nord station and take the train to London St. Pancras. After arriving in London, a transfer takes you to your hotel for a 3 night stay. Once you're settled, you have free time to explore the city on your own.
Landmarks/POIs River Thames - Day 11
London
A guided city tour covers London's key landmarks including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. You'll walk through the West End theatre district, see Trafalgar Square, and watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tea (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square - Day 12
London
The day is yours to spend however you like. Options include the London Eye for panoramic views, the British Museum, strolling through Hyde Park, checking out street art in Shoreditch, or catching a show in the West End theatres.
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Camden and Borough Market (extra expense)
Landmarks/POIs London Eye British Museum Hyde Park Shoreditch West End Theatre District Camden Market Borough Market - Day 13
Departure from London
After breakfast you're transferred to the airport for your flight home. You leave with memories of London's iconic sites, royal heritage, and the experience of traditional English afternoon tea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
