Itinerary
- Day 1
London
London- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome drink with fellow guests and tour director)
Optional Activities
- Explore London's historic streets at your own pace
- Stroll along the River Thames
- Visit urban parks
- Day 2
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of London including Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, West End, Trafalgar Square, and Changing of the Guard
Optional Activities
- Afternoon tea in a traditional tea room or elegant hotel (extra expense)
Landmarks Big Ben Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square West End - Day 3
London
London- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- London Eye for panoramic city views
- British Museum
- Hyde Park
- Street art in Shoreditch
- West End theatre shows
Landmarks London Eye British Museum Hyde Park Shoreditch - Day 4
London to Paris to Vernon
London to Paris to Vernon- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner on board
- Day 5
Vernon
Vernon- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner on board ship with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Tour of Giverny Gardens and Monet's home
- Explore rooms where Monet lived and worked
- Walk through restored elaborate gardens that inspired Monet's iconic paintings
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Giverny (approximately 5km each way from Vernon on flat, easy cycle path)
- Paint Like Monet (extra expense)
- Rouen by Night (extra expense)
- Explore Vernon's antique and vintage stores
- Visit Vernon's Gothic church
Landmarks Giverny Gardens Monet's House Water Lilies Ponds Vernon Gothic Church - Day 6
Rouen
Rouen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rouen's medieval centre including Old Marketplace, Cathedral district, and Saint Maclou Quarter with information about Viking history and Rollo's legacy
Optional Activities
- World War II lecture on board about Normandy's role in D-Day Landings and key moments in 1944 (EmeraldPLUS)
- Active walk in Rouen for more vigorous exploration through historic streets and cobbled laneways with expert guide sharing local history (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Notre-Dame Cathedral Old Marketplace Saint Maclou Quarter - Day 7
Honfleur
HonfleurIncluded Activities
- Historic Normandy: Allied Landing Sites full-day tour including Normandy beaches, memorials, and museum
Optional Activities
- Calvados Immersive experience - tasting experience exploring cider-making, distillation, and aging of Normandy's apple brandy (extra expense, 3 hours, Easy activity level)
Landmarks Honfleur Harbour D-Day Landings Beaches - Day 8
Honfleur
Honfleur- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Honfleur with oyster tasting including exploration of quaint streets, St. Catherine Church (the largest wooden church in France), and fresh oyster tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Honfleur—cycle past main sights, along waterfront, and into charming cobblestone squares with guide sharing stories about the city, its history, and local life (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks St. Catherine Church Honfleur Harbour - Day 9
Les Andelys - La Roche Guyon
Les Andelys - La Roche Guyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Exclusive local cider farm visit with tasting—travel to Normandy's countryside to visit traditional cider farm, learn how crisp refreshing cider is crafted from locally-grown apples using age-old methods, and taste authentic local products (EmeraldPLUS)
- Hike to Château Gaillard—guided hike to medieval fortress built by Richard the Lionheart in 12th century with breathtaking views across River Seine and area of outstanding beauty (EmeraldACTIVE)
Landmarks Château Gaillard Saint Jacques Hospital - Day 10
La Roche Guyon
La Roche Guyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Château de La Roche-Guyon & Gardens—walk to the 14th-century fortified castle, wander through meticulously maintained gardens and elegant period rooms adorned with antique furnishings and artwork
Optional Activities
- Kayak on the Seine—active kayaking tour along calm waters passing close to the town, lush greenery, and towering limestone cliffs (EmeraldACTIVE)
- In the footsteps of Van Gogh (extra expense)—walking tour through Auvers-sur-Oise exploring landscapes that inspired Van Gogh's iconic artworks and final masterpiece, visiting his last residence and resting place; moderate activity level, 3 hours duration (DiscoverMORE)
Landmarks Château de La Roche-Guyon Vexin National Park Auvers-sur-Oise - Day 11
Paris
Paris- Meals
- Breakfast
