Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Explore Paris at night with Christmas lights
- Day 2
Vernon
Vernon- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- In the footsteps of Claude Monet - tour of Giverny Gardens including Monet's home and restored gardens with Japanese bridges
Optional Activities
- Rouen by Night - explore Normandy's cultural capital with Gothic architecture, Christmas displays, medieval laneways, Christmas market with festive treats such as mulled wine, raclette and crepes (extra expense, Moderate activity level, 2 hours)
Landmarks Giverny Gardens 
- Day 3
Rouen
RouenIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Rouen - guided tour through medieval centre including Old Marketplace, Cathedral district, and Saint Maclou Quarter, learning about Roman settlement, Viking heritage, and Rollo the Viking chieftain
- World War II lecture on board - captivating lecture about the D-Day Landings in 1944 and the region's key role in World War II
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen Old Marketplace, Rouen Saint Maclou Quarter, Rouen - Day 4
Honfleur
HonfleurIncluded Activities
- Historic Normandy: Allied Landing Sites - full-day war-themed tour including the D-Day Landings beaches, memorials, and museum honouring the bravery and sacrifice of those involved in this pivotal 1944 military operation
Landmarks Honfleur Harbour 
- Day 5
Rouen
RouenIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Honfleur with oyster tasting - explore the town's quaint streets and the St. Catherine Church (the largest wooden church in France), including fresh oyster tasting of authentic local flavours renowned in France
Optional Activities
- Rouen Christmas market - explore over 70 stalls selling traditional handicrafts, artworks, ornaments and delicious festive treats
- Ferris Wheel - get a bird's eye view of the town
Landmarks St. Catherine Church, Honfleur - Day 6
Les Andelys - La Roche Guyon
Les Andelys - La Roche GuyonIncluded Activities
- Exclusive local cider farm visit with tasting - travel to the heart of Normandy's countryside to learn how the region's cider is crafted from locally grown apples using age-old methods, with tasting of authentic local products
Landmarks Château Gaillard, Les Andelys - Day 7
La Roche Guyon
La Roche GuyonIncluded Activities
- Visit to Château Guyon & Gardens - beautifully preserved 14th and 15th-century estate with tranquil pathways through maintained gardens and elegant period rooms adorned with antique furnishings and artwork
Optional Activities
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh - walking tour through charming village of Auvers-sur-Oise visiting the last residence and resting place of the Dutch artist (extra expense, Moderate activity level, 3 hours)
Landmarks Château de La Roche-Guyon Vexin National Park - Day 8
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
