Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
Paris - Day 2
Les Andelys
Les AndelysIncluded Activities
- Cruise along the Seine to Les Andelys
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour with guide in traditional attire
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard
- Cider farm visit - see the production process and taste Normandy cider
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon tour - explore the extraordinary 16th-century château
Landmarks Château Gaillard Château Gaillon 
- Day 3
Rouen
RouenIncluded Activities
- WWI Lecture - A day in the life of a Tommy - interactive evening experience including trying on equipment and tasting rations
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - guided tour of cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter with free time afterwards
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - authentically dressed guide exploring the city's Viking and Medieval past with free time afterwards
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc - walking tour from St. Ouen Church to Old Market Square, the site of her martyrdom
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral St. Ouen Church Old Market Square - Day 4
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Dessert (Exquisite dessert buffet featuring artistry of local pastry chef, classic French cakes, variety of beautifully displayed desserts, with fine coffee or glass of dessert wine)
Included Activities
- Exquisite dessert buffet with local pastry chef creations
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - visit Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - visit Australian National Memorial, Franco-Australian Museum, Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial, Lochnagar Crater
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen - guided tour of Rouen's medieval streets and Rouen Cathedral with visit to Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Musée des Beaux-Arts - Day 5
Honfleur
HonfleurIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur's Inner Harbour and Church of Sainte-Catherine
- French cheese tasting presentation featuring Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel
- Lecture about Operation Fortitude and daily life in Honfleur during the D-Day campaign
Landmarks Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 6
Honfleur
HonfleurOptional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - visit Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial with lunch at local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - visit Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery with lunch at local restaurant
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - visit Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum with lunch at local restaurant
- Bayeux tour - guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th century Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture) with free time to explore the town
Landmarks Utah Beach Omaha Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum at Arromanches British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge & Museum Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 7
Honfleur - Caudebec-en-Caux
Honfleur - Caudebec-en-CauxOptional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - e-bike tour along the banks of the River Seine (flat eight-kilometre each way route) visiting the museum dedicated to the famous French poet, playwright and novelist
- Fécamp and Bénédictine Palace - coach transfer to historic seaside town surrounded by tall cliffs, guided tour of 19th century architectural masterpiece famous for producing Bénédictine liquor, tasting included
- Tales of the French Resistance - walking tour exploring stories of the French Resistance during Nazi Occupation of France
- Normandy Abbey Road - guided tour exploring history of grand abbeys on the banks of the River Seine
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon
Vernon - La Roche-GuyonIncluded Activities
- Classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon - 5-star Scenic Enrich experience with welcome drink in 16th-century château built into chalk hillside
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - visit the home of the Impressionist founder and gardens with Japanese-inspired water lily pond, with free time afterwards
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - electrically assisted biking tour (approximately five kilometres each way) with option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore the charming town
- On board painting class - create your own masterpiece inspired by Monet's gardens
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon - Day 9
Conflans - Paris
Conflans - ParisOptional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - travel to village where Vincent Van Gogh painted his final masterpieces, see landmarks immortalized in his works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, entry to Van Gogh's room (attic he rented during final months, empty since 1890), with free time afterwards
- Château de Chantilly - guided tour of magnificent castle built by Henri d'Orléans (son of last King of France), explore fine collections and gardens, with free time
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (Inland Water Transport Museum) - tour the inland water transport museum in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, the barge capital of the world
- Château de Malmaison - historic estate and former residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais, elegant neoclassical architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens, museum showcasing furniture, artwork, and personal items from Napoleonic era
Landmarks Notre Dame de l'Assomption Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - guided walking tour of the Marais district with Parisian guide exploring diverse cultures, fascinating history, opulent architecture, arts scene and fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - coach tour with local guide to see famous sites including Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral (built 1163, recently reopened after devastating fire in 2019)
- Opera Garnier - tour the spectacular opera house commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, and glistening chandeliers
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - coach tour (one hour drive from Paris) to the founding French formal garden that inspired Versailles, featuring symmetrical layout and stunning theatrical gardens
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Champs-Élysées Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Marais District Opera Garnier Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte Montmartre Moulin Rouge - Day 11
Paris - London
Paris - London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Eurostar train journey from Paris to London
- Day 12
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of London - visit Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace
- Dinner with fellow guests
- West End theatre performance - world-class entertainment in a historic theatre
Landmarks Trafalgar Square Big Ben Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace - Day 13
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Kensington Palace - guided tour of the birthplace of Queen Victoria and 300-year royal residence, walk through magnificent King's and Queen's State Apartments, discover forgotten stories of palace workers
- Afternoon tea experience - signature London afternoon tea with fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches and cakes served in refined setting
Landmarks Kensington Palace - Day 14
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Airport transfer
