Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris and get transferred to your ship, the Star-Ship Emerald Lumi. After settling into your cabin, you'll head to the welcome dinner that evening before the ship departs overnight toward Vernon.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner on board Star-Ship Emerald Lumi
Landmarks Paris 
- Day 2
Giverny
The ship takes you to Giverny, where Claude Monet spent over 40 years living and creating. You can tour his home and see the gardens that inspired his most famous works. There's the option to do an e-bike tour or try a painting class if you want something more interactive.
Included Activities
- Early morning tour of Giverny Gardens and Monet's former home
- In the footsteps of Claude Monet guided tour
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Giverny (EmeraldACTIVE)
- Paint like Monet (extra expense)
- Rouen by Night (extra expense)
Landmarks Giverny Gardens and Monet's House 
- Day 3
Rouen
You'll explore Rouen, a city with Roman and Viking roots sitting along the Seine. A guided walk takes you through the medieval center to learn about its history, or you can pick a more active walking option. Later that evening, there's a World War II lecture on board to prepare you for the D-Day sites you'll visit tomorrow.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rouen medieval centre
- EmeraldPLUS World War II lecture on board
Optional Activities
- EmeraldACTIVE active walk in Rouen
- Camembert Cheese farm visit with tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Rouen Medieval Centre - Day 4
Normandy D-Day Sites
Today focuses on D-Day history and the World War II landings. You'll visit key landing sites, memorials, and museums that honor the Allied forces and their sacrifice during the liberation of occupied Europe.
Included Activities
- Historic Normandy: Allied Landing Sites full-day tour
Landmarks Normandy D-Day Beaches and Landing Sites 
- Day 5
Honfleur
Honfleur is your stop today, a harbor town with an old port and timber-framed buildings that inspired Impressionist painters. Walk around the quay, wander the streets, check out St. Catherine Church with its wooden construction, and try fresh oysters. A guided bike tour is available as an alternative.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fresh oyster tasting)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Honfleur with oyster tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Honfleur (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Honfleur Old Port St. Catherine Church - Day 6
Seine River Cruise and Normandy Countryside
You'll cruise the Seine while doing a cheese tasting on board. In the afternoon, visit a traditional cider farm to see how the region makes cider the old way and taste local products. If you prefer something different, there's a guided hike up to Château Gaillard for river views.
Included Activities
- EmeraldPLUS cheese tasting on board
- EmeraldPLUS exclusive local cider farm visit with tasting
Optional Activities
- EmeraldACTIVE guided hike to Château Gaillard
Landmarks Château Gaillard - Day 7
La Roche-Guyon
With the ship docked at La Roche-Guyon, you can tour Château de La Roche-Guyon, a riverside estate with centuries of history. Walk through period rooms with antique furnishings and artwork, then explore the gardens. Kayaking along the Seine offers another way to see the area if you'd rather be on the water.
Included Activities
- Visit to Château de La Roche-Guyon & Gardens
Optional Activities
- Kayak on the Seine (EmeraldACTIVE)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh (extra expense)
Landmarks Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 8
Paris to London
Your river cruise ends, and you'll transfer to Gare du Nord to catch the train to London St. Pancras. After checking into your hotel for a 3-night stay, the rest of the day is yours. Walk the historic streets, stroll along the Thames, or relax in one of London's parks.
- Day 9
London
A guided city tour covers London's main sights like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. You'll also see the West End theatre district and Trafalgar Square, plus catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of London
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tea (extra expense)
Landmarks Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square West End - Day 10
London
This day is open for you to explore London however you like. The London Eye gives you city views from above, the British Museum has collections worth hours of browsing, Hyde Park is great for a walk, Shoreditch has interesting street art, or you could catch a West End show.
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Camden and Borough Market (extra expense)
Landmarks London Eye British Museum Hyde Park Shoreditch Camden Market Borough Market - Day 11
London to Departure
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your onward flight, taking memories of London's landmarks and royal heritage with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
