Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
You'll arrive in Paris this afternoon and head straight to your 5-star cruise ship. After settling into your cabin, you'll have the evening to get familiar with the ship before beginning your week on the Seine River and French Riviera.
- Day 2
Conflans-Saint Honorine
This morning you'll wake in Conflans-Saint Honorine, a medieval town where two rivers meet. Walk through the quiet streets and check out the riverside pathway, then grab coffee at an open-air café near the ancient church. For your freechoice activity, you can visit Auvers-Sur-Oise where Van Gogh created his final works, or see Chantilly Castle and Gardens (with Versailles as an alternative).
Included Activities
- Explore Conflans-Saint Honorine medieval town, riverside pathway, and ancient church
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise including entry to Van Gogh's room with guided tour and free exploration time
- Chantilly Castle and Gardens guided tour with fine collections, gardens exploration, and free time (replaced with Versailles Palace visit on Tuesdays)
Landmarks Notre Dame de l'Assomption Church (Auvers-Sur-Oise) Chantilly Castle Versailles Palace - Day 3
Rouen
You'll explore Rouen this morning, a city with over 2,000 years of history. Pick one of three freechoice options: a guided city tour through the cathedral district and medieval alleys, an interactive tour with a Viking guide discussing Rollo's stories, or a tasting tour of Normandy cheeses, cider, and calvados. Back on the ship by evening, you'll listen to a WWI lecture that brings the Great War to life.
Included Activities
- Expert lecture: WWI Day in the life of Tommy - interactive experience with equipment demonstration and rations tasting
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour guided walking exploring cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint Maclou Quarter, and Joan of Arc history with free time
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - costumed guide sharing Viking and medieval history with free exploration time
- Tastes of Normandy - visits to local producers for tastings of soft cheeses, cider, and calvados
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Saint Maclou Church Lillebonne Roman Amphitheatre 
- Day 4
Honfleur
The ship pulls into Honfleur on the English Channel, where you'll see colorful half-timbered houses, galleries, and restaurants from the water. This birthplace of Impressionism offers two freechoice activities: explore the Normandy Beaches with a D-Day history focus (US, British, or Canadian perspective), or take a guided walk through Honfleur's charming harbor area.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant (available with Normandy Beaches excursions))
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - memorial visits at Utah Beach and Sainte-Mère-Église, lunch at local restaurant, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Arromanches Landing Museum, lunch at local restaurant, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Abbey d'Ardenne memorial, Juno Beach Centre, lunch at local restaurant, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Walking tour of Honfleur guided exploration of Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities with free exploration time
Landmarks Utah Beach Memorial Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Memorial Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Arromanches Landing Museum British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge & Museum Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 5
Caudebec-en-Caux
You'll arrive early in Caudebec-en-Caux, a medieval town curving along the Seine with handsome riverfront homes. Your freechoice options include visiting Fécamp and the Benedictine Palace for a liqueur tasting, exploring Abbey Road's spiritual sites, cycling through the countryside on e-bikes, or discovering Lillebonne's Roman history with a costumed guide.
Optional Activities
- Fécamp and Benedictine Palace - coach transfer to historic seaside town, guided tour of 19th-century Benedictine Palace famous for liqueur production, tasting included
- Normandy Abbey Road - local guide exploration of grand abbeys along the River Seine
- Rural e-bike cycling - guided ride through spectacular scenery past historic bridges and traditional straw-roofed houses
- Lillebonne tour - walking tour with costumed Roman legionary guide exploring Lillebonne's Roman history and amphitheatre
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Church Benedictine Palace Lillebonne Roman Amphitheatre - Day 6
Vernon to La Roche-Guyon
Vernon is your destination today, a border town near Giverny, home to Claude Monet. Choose a guided tour of Monet's House and Garden with its iconic water lilies, or take a self-guided bike ride from Vernon to Giverny. Later, you'll attend an exclusive concert at Château La Roche-Guyon featuring French composers.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - guided walk to Château La Roche-Guyon, tour of 16th-century castle built into chalk hillside, exploration of manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, drink upon arrival, classical concert featuring French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - tour of Giverny and home of Impressionism founder featuring Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies and free exploration time
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - self-guided biking tour approximately five kilometres each way with option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore the town
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Château La Roche-Guyon 
- Day 7
Paris
You return to Paris for an afternoon to explore. First-timers can see the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, while those who've been before might check out trendy neighborhoods or architectural sites. Your freechoice gives you three options: a guided walk through the Marais with a local guide, a coach tour of Paris highlights, or a visit to the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte outside the city.
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - guided walking tour of Marais district exploring cultures, history, architecture, arts scene, and fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - coach tour with local guide viewing Eiffel Tower, Champs Élysée, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - coach tour to château located one hour's drive from Paris featuring symmetrical layout with manicured hedges and inspiration for Versailles
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Champs Élysée Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Marais District Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Day 8
Paris to Nice
After leaving your cruise ship, you'll fly from Paris to Nice, the heart of the French Riviera. Your hotel transfer takes you to your luxury accommodation where you can settle in. Spend the afternoon strolling palm-lined streets, wandering through old town cobbled alleys, or sitting by the sea with a drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to luxury hotel upon arrival in Nice
- Day 9
Nice
A guided walk around Nice starts with the Promenade des Anglais, where palm trees line Mediterranean views. You'll see Place Massena, the grand square blending French and Italian style, then walk through Vieux Nice's narrow streets with its lively markets and local shops. In the evening, join your group for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant reflecting effortless charm and culinary excellence of the French Riviera)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Nice including Promenade des Anglais, Place Masséna, and Vieux Nice exploration
- Included dinner at a local restaurant chosen to reflect French Riviera charm and culinary excellence
Landmarks Promenade des Anglais Place Masséna Vieux Nice - Day 10
Nice
You'll choose how to spend your day on the French Riviera. Head to Monte Carlo for a city tour covering the Prince's Palace, famous Casino, and Formula One circuit, or wander medieval Saint-Paul de Vence, a town that inspired Picasso and Chagall, with its charming streets, markets, and artistic character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Monte Carlo - city tour viewing Prince's Palace, Casino, Formula One racing circuit, and coastal scenery
- Saint-Paul de Vence - exploration of medieval town streets that inspired Picasso and Chagall, with medieval architecture, lively markets, and artistic atmosphere
Landmarks Prince's Palace Casino of Monte Carlo Monaco Grand Prix Circuit Saint-Paul de Vence - Day 11
Nice
Your time on the French Riviera ends this morning. After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Nice carrying memories from your week along the Seine River and Mediterranean coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
