Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
Landmarks Paris - Day 2
Les Andelys
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Seine to Les Andelys
- Stroll alongside the river and through the town centre
Optional Activities
- Hike to Château Gaillard with 'Richard the Lionheart' - Medieval-themed walking tour with guide in traditional attire
- Tour of Les Andelys with Château Gaillard - Guided exploration of the picturesque Norman town and castle
- Cider farm visit - See cider production in action and taste this distinctive Normandy drink
- Renaissance-era Château Gaillon - Explore the extraordinary 16th-century château, one of the earliest Renaissance-style châteaux in France
Landmarks Château Gaillard Château Gaillon - Day 3
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert lecture - WWI 'A day in the life of a Tommy': Interactive evening experience about Western Front soldiers, including trying on equipment and weapons, and tasting soldier rations
Optional Activities
- Rouen city tour - See the cathedral district, old marketplace, Saint-Maclou Quarter, Medieval alleys, half-timbered houses, and Joan of Arc site with free time afterward
- Guided tour of Rouen with Rollo the Viking - Authentically dressed guide takes you through the city learning about Viking raiders and Medieval past with free time afterward
- In the footsteps of Joan of Arc - Walking tour from St. Ouen Church through Rouen's dramatic narrative of Joan of Arc to Old Market Square, the site of her martyrdom
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral Old Market Square (Old Town) Saint-Maclou Quarter St. Ouen Church - Day 4
Rouen
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dessert buffet on board - Exquisite display of classic French cakes paired with fine coffee or dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields including Newfoundland Memorial Park - Full day visit to WWI Battle of the Somme site, Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre), Franco-Australian Museum, Lochnagar Crater and Newfoundland Memorial Park
- Excursion to the Somme Battlefields Including Thiepval - Full day following same itinerary as above, with additional visits to Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (5,500+ Commonwealth graves) and Thiepval Memorial to the Missing
- Claude Monet and the colours of Rouen - Explore landmarks that inspired the Impressionist artist, see Rouen Cathedral from his famous painting series, and visit Musée des Beaux-Arts
Landmarks Somme Battlefields Australian National Memorial (Sir John Monash Centre) Franco-Australian Museum Lochnagar Crater Newfoundland Memorial Park Caterpillar Valley Cemetery Thiepval Memorial to the Missing Musée des Beaux-Arts - Day 5
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Honfleur - Explore Inner Harbour, Church of Sainte-Catherine, and Garden of Personalities
- French cheesemaking presentation and cheese tasting - Features Normandy classics including Camembert de Normandie, Pont-l'Évêque, and Neufchâtel
- Lecture about Operation Fortitude and D-Day - Engaging lecture about daily life in Honfleur during World War II
Landmarks Honfleur Inner Harbour Church of Sainte-Catherine Garden of Personalities - Day 6
Honfleur
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Omaha Beach (US history focused) - Visit Utah Beach memorial, Sainte-Mère-Église, lunch at local restaurant, Normandy American Cemetery and Visitor Centre, and Omaha Beach Memorial
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including British Normandy Memorial (UK history focused) - Visit Bayeux, Bayeux War Cemetery, Museum of the Battle of Normandy, Landing Museum at Arromanches, lunch at local restaurant, British Normandy Memorial, Pegasus Bridge & Museum, and Ranville War Cemetery
- Excursion to the Normandy Beaches including Juno Beach Centre (Canadian history focused) - Visit Abbey d'Ardenne, Juno Beach Centre, lunch at local restaurant, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery, and Pegasus Bridge & Museum
- Bayeux tour - Guided tour of Bayeux including Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux (11th-14th century Norman Romanesque and Gothic architecture) with free time to explore the town afterward
Landmarks Utah Beach Sainte-Mère-Église Normandy American Cemetery Omaha Beach Bayeux Bayeux War Cemetery Museum of the Battle of Normandy Landing Museum at Arromanches British Normandy Memorial Pegasus Bridge Ranville War Cemetery Abbey d'Ardenne Juno Beach Centre Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Cemetery Notre Dame Cathedral of Bayeux - Day 7
Honfleur - Caudebec-en-Caux
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cycle to Villequier with Victor Hugo Museum - Active e-bike tour along the banks of the River Seine on a flat eight-kilometre each way route, visiting the museum dedicated to Victor Hugo, the famous French poet, playwright and novelist
- Fecamp and Bénédictine Palace - Coach transfer to historic seaside town of Fecamp, guided tour of the 19th century Bénédictine Palace (architectural masterpiece famous for producing Bénédictine liquor with 27 plants and spices), with tasting
- Tales of the French Resistance - Walking tour learning stories of the French Resistance who fought against Nazi Occupation of France during WWII, including local tales of heroism and daring missions
- Normandy Abbey Road - Guided exploration of this historic route featuring grand abbeys sitting on the banks of the River Seine, learning about spiritual and economic importance in Normandy since the Middle Ages
Landmarks Notre Dame Caudebec-en-Caux Villequier Victor Hugo Museum Fecamp Bénédictine Palace - Day 8
Vernon - La Roche-Guyon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Classical concert at Château de La Roche-Guyon - Walk from ship to 16th century château built into a chalk hillside, tour manicured orchard and vegetable gardens, admire decorative walls, ceilings and tapestries, enjoy a drink and classical concert featuring French composers
Optional Activities
- Monet's House and Garden - Guided tour of Giverny to visit the home of the founder of Impressionism, tour the gardens comprising Japanese-inspired water garden with lilies (inspiration for his most famous works), with free time to explore
- Self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny - Self-guided biking tour from the ship (approximately five kilometres each way) with option to visit Monet's House and Garden or explore the charming town before returning
- On board painting class - Create your own masterpiece inspired by the beautiful gardens visited during the morning
Landmarks Monet's House and Garden Château de La Roche-Guyon 
- Day 9
Conflans-Saint-Honorine - Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Conflans back to Paris
Optional Activities
- Visit to Auvers-Sur-Oise - Travel to the village where Vincent Van Gogh painted his final masterpieces, see landmarks immortalized in his works including Notre Dame de l'Assomption church, tour Van Gogh's room (attic he rented during final months, empty since 1890), with free time to wander
- Château de Chantilly - Guided tour of magnificent château built by Henri d'Orléans (son of the last King of France), view fine collections amassed in his lifetime, explore the gardens, with free time (Note: Château de Chantilly is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with Versailles Palace and Garden)
- Active walk with Musée de la Batellerie (inland water transport museum) - Active tour in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine visiting the Inland Water Transport Museum, learning about Conflans' role as the 'barge capital of the world' and importance of water transport
- Château de Malmaison - Historic estate, former residence of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine de Beauharnais, elegant neoclassical architecture, beautifully landscaped gardens, museum with furniture, artwork, and personal items from the Napoleonic era
Landmarks Auvers-Sur-Oise Notre Dame de l'Assomption Château de Chantilly Versailles Palace and Garden Musée de la Batellerie Château de Malmaison - Day 10
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Trendy Marais with a local Parisian - Guided walking tour of the Marais district with Parisian guide, melting pot of cultures, fascinating history, opulent architecture, eclectic arts scene and high-end fashion
- Highlights of Paris city tour - Coach tour with local guide to see famous sites including Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde Square, and 1163-built Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral
- Opera Garnier - Tour this spectacular opera house in the theatrical heart of Paris with ornately decorated rooms, grand staircases, and glistening chandeliers, commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Coach tour to château located one hour's drive from Paris, credited as the founding French formal garden and inspiration for Versailles, laid out in symmetrical fashion with stunning gardens
Landmarks Eiffel Tower Notre Dame Cathedral Marais District Opera Garnier Champs Elysee Arc de Triomphe Concorde Square Moulin Rouge Montmartre Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte - Day 11
Paris
- Meals
- Breakfast
