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Paris to Normandy 2027

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Start and end in Paris
4.9 (12 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Paris
    • Walking tour of Paris
    • Café experiences in Parisian cityscape
  3. Day 2

    Vernon - Les Andelys

    Vernon - Les Andelys
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French lunch of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditional French lunch with crêpes
    • Pastry demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside to Giverny and Monet's gardens (Active)
    • Guided Tour of Giverny - Monet's home and gardens (Classic)
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle - Normandy's Versailles (Classic)
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins (Active)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys (Classic)
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Monet's House and Gardens
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
  4. Day 3

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard lecture about Normandy landing and D-Day

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river (Active)
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route (Classic)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Normandy Abbeys
  5. Day 4

    Caudebec - Rouen

    Caudebec - Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches - U.S. sites including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery (Classic)
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites, British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial (or D-Day Museum until end of May), Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (Classic)
    • Guided Tour of Normandy traditions with brandy tasting in Calvados (Classic)
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  6. Day 5

    Rouen

    Rouen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen discovering famous monuments and hidden gems (Active)
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral (Classic)
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral, Rouen
    Astronomical Clock, Rouen
  7. Day 6

    Conflans

    Conflans
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine (Active)
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh (Classic)
    • Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison, home of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine (Classic)
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  8. Day 7

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host (Active)
    • Guided Walk of ancient Paris featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter and more (Classic)
    • Guided City Tour of iconic Paris sites (Classic)
    • Independent strolling through Paris
    • Wine in literary cafés on the Left Bank
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  9. Day 8

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Avalon Waterways

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4.6 (236 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
73%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Artistry II
    Avalon Artistry II
    Cruise on Europe's most loved rivers with views that become part of your suite. The Avalon Artistry II delivers an intimate setting,… Read more
    Built
    2013
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Width
    12
    Suites
    52
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph

Traveler Reviews

4.9
Overall rating based on 12 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.6

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  • ANNA5.0•July 2022
    It was a very comfortable and enjoyable cruise. The service staff were very friendly and attentive. The fellow...
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    Traveled in July 2022
  • Lynette5.0•August 2018
    Excellent in every respect.
    Traveled in August 2018
  • Graham
    Graham5.0•August 2018
    Really enjoyed it. excellent boat and very interesting locations.
    Traveled in August 2018
  • Mary5.0•July 2016
    Great cruise with wonderful staff, I would highly recommend it!
    Traveled in July 2016
  • Barbara5.0•July 2016
    I loved everything about it! Our stateroom was so beautiful and comfortable. I really appreciated all the effort of...
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    Traveled in July 2015
  • Therese5.0•July 2016
    Excellent! Wonderful, efficient employees. Great tour director. Friendly waiters and desk workers. Best food ever!
    Traveled in July 2016
  • Carol5.0•July 2016
    It was a shot in the dark, trying to choose the best cruise and we definitely hit the jackpot with Avalon. The cabins...
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    Traveled in October 2015
  • Thomas4.5•July 2016
    Ok
    Traveled in July 2013
  • Lynda4.0•July 2016
    First river cruise and it was spectacular. Very impressed with The ship, crew, food. We were very pampered.
    Traveled in September 2014
  • robin5.0•July 2016
    we went with another couple and had a blast....we all agreed the trip was fabulous and we would try to do another...
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    Traveled in May 2015

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