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The Best of Spain with Paris to Normandy

16 days
From Madrid to Paris
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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. Day 1

    Madrid

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at your hotel)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of historic Madrid boulevards and landmarks including Plaza de España
    • Visit to Prado Museum
    Landmarks
    Plaza de España
    Prado Museum
  3. Day 3

    Madrid - Cordoba - Seville

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Cordoba including Jewish Quarter, Roman Bridge, and Alcazar
    • Visit to Mosque of the Caliphs (Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba)
    Landmarks
    Mosque of the Caliphs (Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba)
    Roman Bridge
    Alcazar
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  4. Day 4

    Seville

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Plaza de España
    • Choice of included excursion: Guided walking tour of Casa de Pilatos and Barrio de Santa Cruz, OR Guided walk through Prado de San Sebastián and Parque de Maria Luisa
    Landmarks
    Plaza de España
    Casa de Pilatos
    Barrio de Santa Cruz
    Prado de San Sebastián
    Parque de Maria Luisa
    Seville Cathedral
  5. Day 5

    Seville - Granada

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Alhambra Complex and Generalife
    Landmarks
    Alhambra Complex
    Generalife
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Granada - Valencia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Paella Valenciana dinner at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour including panoramic drive past Torres de Serranos and Plaza de Toros
    • Photo stop at City of Arts and Sciences
    • Guided walking tour of Old Valencia
    • Visit to Horchateria to try traditional Valencian horchata
    • Traditional Paella Valenciana dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Torres de Serranos
    Plaza de Toros
    City of Arts and Sciences
  7. Day 7

    Valencia - Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Picasso's historic heart through old city
    • Gothic Quarter exploration
    • Walk along La Rambla avenue
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    La Rambla
  8. Day 8

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Sangria and farewell dinner at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Columbus Monument, Plaza de Cataluña, and Passeig de Gràcia
    • Visit to Sagrada Familia Basilica
    • Drive to Montjuïc Hill for panoramic views
    • Sangria and farewell dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Columbus Monument
    Plaza de Cataluña
    Passeig de Gràcia
    Sagrada Familia Basilica
    Montjuïc Hill
  9. Day 9

    Barcelona - Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 10

    Vernon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French crêpes luncheon on board), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside to Giverny and Monet's gardens, OR Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's residence and gardens, OR Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Traditional French crêpes luncheon on board
    • Pastry Demonstration on board
    • Choice of: Guided Hike to Château Gaillard ruins, OR Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    • Live entertainment on board
    Landmarks
    Monet's Gardens
    Giverny
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Les Andelys
  11. Day 11

    Caudebec

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Relaxing bike ride along the river, OR Guided Trip along Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Onboard Lecture about Normandy D-Day landing history

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  12. Day 12

    Caudebec - Normandy Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Tour of Normandy WWII landing beaches (Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, American Cemetery), OR Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites (British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial/D-Day Museum, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery), OR Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Rouen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems, OR Guided Walking Tour of Rouen including medieval quarter, 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen
    Astronomical Clock
  14. Day 14

    Conflans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Relaxing bike ride along the Seine, OR Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, OR Guided Tour of Château de Malmaison

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Palace of Versailles
  15. Day 15

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Choice of: Walking experience of Seine with Adventure Host, OR Guided Walk of ancient Paris (Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, Latin Quarter), OR Guided City Tour of Paris's iconic sites
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Latin Quarter
  16. Day 16

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • 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

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