Itinerary
- Day 1
London
Optional Activities
- Explore London's historic streets and multicultural atmosphere
- Stroll along the River Thames
- Visit urban parks
- Day 2
London
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of London including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, West End theatre district, Trafalgar Square, and Changing of the Guard
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tea - traditional British experience with teas, finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and pastries (3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square West End - Day 3
London
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the London Eye for panoramic views across the city
- Explore the British Museum
- Stroll through Hyde Park
- Check out street art in Shoreditch
- Attend a show in the West End theatre district
Landmarks London Eye British Museum Hyde Park Shoreditch - Day 4
London to Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
- Day 5
Vernon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Tour of Giverny Gardens and Claude Monet's home, including the Water Garden with Japanese bridge and water lily ponds that inspired his paintings
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Giverny - self-guided bicycle ride from Vernon (approximately 5km/3 miles each way on flat cycle path with picturesque river and countryside views), including visit to Monet's restored house and gardens
Landmarks Giverny Gardens Claude Monet's House 
- Day 6
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rouen's medieval centre including Old Marketplace, Cathedral district, and Saint Maclou Quarter, with history of Roman settlement and Viking legacy
Optional Activities
- World War II lecture on board about Normandy's D-Day Landings and their pivotal role in the 1944 conflict
- Active walk in Rouen exploring the 'City of a Hundred Spires' through historic streets and cobbled laneways
Landmarks Rouen Notre-Dame Cathedral Old Marketplace Saint Maclou Quarter - Day 7
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Historic Normandy: Allied Landing Sites - full-day war-themed tour of D-Day Landings beaches, memorials, and museums honouring those involved in the 1944 landings
Optional Activities
- Normandy's Maritime Past: From Vikings to La Mora - tour of Normandy's naval history with visit to La Mora, a historic replica of William the Conqueror's flagship, featuring reconstructions, storytelling, and live demonstrations (Moderate activity level, 2 hours)
Landmarks D-Day Landing Beaches 
- Day 8
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Honfleur including St. Catherine Church (largest wooden church in France) with fresh oyster tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Honfleur - explore the city's main sights, waterfront, and cobblestone squares with local guide storytelling
Landmarks St. Catherine Church - Day 9
Les Andelys - La Roche Guyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Exclusive local cider farm visit with tasting - travel to Normandy countryside to learn traditional cider production from local apples and enjoy authentic local product tastings
- Hike to Château Gaillard - guided hike up to the 12th-century medieval fortress built by Richard the Lionheart with rewarding clifftop views across the River Seine
Landmarks Château Gaillard - Day 10
La Roche Guyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Château de La Roche-Guyon and Gardens - explore the 14th-century fortified castle, walk through meticulously maintained gardens, and view elegant period rooms with antique furnishings and artwork
Optional Activities
- Kayak on the Seine - active kayaking tour on calm waters, paddling close to La Roche Guyon village, lush greenery, and towering limestone cliffs
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh - walking tour through Auvers-sur-Oise exploring landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's iconic artworks, visiting his last residence and resting place (Moderate activity level, 3 hours)
Landmarks Château de La Roche-Guyon Auvers-sur-Oise - Day 11
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bus tour of Paris including Notre-Dame Cathedral and Arc de Triomphe
- Seine River cruise with views of Eiffel Tower and riverside landmarks
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower - Day 13
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
