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Britain Sampler with Paris to Normandy

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    London

    London
  3. Day 2

    London

    London
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning sightseeing with local guide including Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Prime Minister's Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace
    • Visit to St. Paul's Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Houses of Parliament
    Big Ben
    Westminster Abbey
    Whitehall
    Piccadilly Circus
    Buckingham Palace
    St. Paul's Cathedral
  4. Day 3

    London - Stonehenge - Bath

    London - Stonehenge - Bath
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Stonehenge with visitor center exhibitions
    • Exploration of Roman Baths excavations in Bath
    Landmarks
    Stonehenge
    Roman Baths
    Salisbury Plain
  5. Day 4

    Bath - Ludlow - Llangollen - Liverpool

    Bath - Ludlow - Llangollen - Liverpool
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll in Ludlow
    • Stroll in Llangollen
    Landmarks
    Ludlow Castle
    St. Laurence's Church
    Llangollen
  6. Day 5

    Liverpool - Grasmere - Gretna Green - Edinburgh

    Liverpool - Grasmere - Gretna Green - Edinburgh
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Grasmere
    • Sample original Grasmere Gingerbread

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Gretna Green
    Landmarks
    Grasmere
    Lake District
    Gretna Green
  7. Day 6

    Edinburgh

    Edinburgh
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning city sightseeing with local guide featuring New Town and Old Town
    • Visit to Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland's Crown Jewels
    Landmarks
    Edinburgh Castle
    Edinburgh Military Tattoo
  8. Day 7

    Edinburgh - Abbotsford - Jedburgh - York

    Edinburgh - Abbotsford - Jedburgh - York
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford House with historic collections
    • Photo stop at Jedburgh Abbey
    • View of York Minster
    • Walking tour through the Shambles in York
    Landmarks
    Abbotsford House
    Jedburgh Abbey
    York Minster
    The Shambles
  9. Day 8

    York - Stratford-upon-Avon - London

    York - Stratford-upon-Avon - London
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    • Visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Landmarks
    Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
  10. Day 9

    London - Paris

    London - Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 10

    Vernon

    Vernon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning Stretch with Avalon Adventure Host
    • Traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes
    • Pastry Demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour through Normandy countryside to Giverny with visit to Monet's gardens and home
    • Guided Tour of Giverny with Monet's residence and gardens
    • Guided Visit to Bizy Castle
    • Guided Hike to Château Gaillard castle ruins in Les Andelys
    • Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys
    Landmarks
    Monet's Gardens and Home
    Bizy Castle
    Château Gaillard
    Les Andelys
  12. Day 11

    Caudebec

    Caudebec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
    • Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Honfleur
    • Onboard Lecture about Normandy D-Day
    Landmarks
    Honfleur
  13. Day 12

    Caudebec - Normandy

    Caudebec - Normandy
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc monument, and American Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of British and Canadian commemorative sites including British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, Arromanches, Juno Beach Center, and Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
    • Guided Tour of authentic Normandy tradition with brandy tasting in Calvados
    Landmarks
    Omaha Beach
    Pointe du Hoc
    American Cemetery
    Pegasus Memorial
    Arromanches
    Juno Beach Center
    Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
  14. Day 13

    Rouen

    Rouen
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Bike Tour of Rouen's monuments and hidden gems
    • Guided Walking Tour of Rouen featuring medieval quarter, Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Rouen Notre-Dame Cathedral
    Astronomical Clock
  15. Day 14

    Conflans

    Conflans
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Seine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise
    • Guided tour of Château de Malmaison
    • Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles
    Landmarks
    Auvers-sur-Oise
    Château de Malmaison
    Château de Chantilly
    Palace of Versailles
  16. Day 15

    Paris

    Paris
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Experience the Seine river by foot with Adventure Host
    • Guided Walk featuring Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Latin Quarter
    • Guided City Tour of Paris's iconic sites
    Landmarks
    Palais-Royal
    Louvre
    Île de la Cité
    Left Bank
    Latin Quarter
  17. Day 16

    Paris

    Paris
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Avalon Tapestry II
    The Avalon Tapestry II is a true haven on the river - two full decks of Panorama SuitesSM with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transf… Read more
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    110 m / 361 ft
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    2022 gt
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    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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