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Grand France WWII Remembrance & History Cruise (Northbound)

15 days
From Arles to Paris
4.6
234 reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arles

    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Arles

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
    • Painting Workshop in the style of Vincent van Gogh
    • Guided Walking Tour of Arles including Roman Amphitheater
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheater of Arles
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  3. Day 3

    Avignon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon with Palace of the Popes visit

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard (ancient Roman aqueduct)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Popes
    Pont du Gard
    Pont Saint-Bénézet
  4. Day 4

    Viviers

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to Viviers Cathedral with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
    • Local Specialties Tasting onboard
    Landmarks
    Viviers Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Tain l'Hermitage

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning Hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with 16th-century castle and Roman ruins
    Landmarks
    Tournon Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Lyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Tour from Fourvière Hill including churches and Old Town
    • Free time biking through Lyon
    Landmarks
    Fourvière Basilica
    Place des Terreaux
  7. Day 7

    Tournus - Chalon-sur-Saône

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Mâconnais region Chardonnay vineyards with wine tasting in medieval castle
    • Cheese Tasting onboard
  8. Day 8

    Chalon-sur-Saône to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Visit to Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne
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  9. Day 9

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hike to Chateau des Tourelles
    • Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's residence and gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French Crêpes Lunch while sailing
    • Onboard history presentation
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  10. Day 10

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided excursion to V-1 flying bomb launch site
    • Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
  11. Day 11

    Normandy Beaches

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy WWII American landing beaches with Omaha Beach and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian WWII commemorative sites
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition with Calvados brandy tasting
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery Normandy
    Arromanches
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  12. Day 12

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen
    • Guided Tour of Dieppe WWII sites
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen with Joan of Arc site and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral Rouen
    Astronomical Clock of Rouen
  13. Day 13

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided Tour of Château de Chantilly

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Château de Chantilly
    Palace of Versailles
  14. Day 14

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seine river walk with Adventure Host
    • WWII Tour of Paris with Les Invalides museum
    • Guided Walk of ancient Paris featuring Île de la Cité and Left Bank
    • Guided City Tour of Paris
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre Museum
    Les Invalides
    Île de la Cité
  15. Day 15

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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