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EuropeFranceParisParis To Normandy Wwii Remembrance & History Cruise 2025
8 days tour
$ 4,809 .00 USD
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This tour includes:
Accommodation
7 nights of accommodation onboard an Avalon Waterways River cruise ship
Transport
Avalon Waterways cruise ship
Meals
Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge. Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro’s tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day
Guide
Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
Others
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Panoramic windows throughout the ship Elegant, contemporary design & decor Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges Covered Observation Lounge Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day Elevator Non-smoking interior and staterooms Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections
Not included:
Insurance
Not included.
Flights
Flights are not included.
Others
Other activities and services are not included
Optional
Other activities and services are not included.
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Itinerary of your trip Paris To Normandy Wwii Remembrance & History Cruise 2025
Day 1 Day 1: Paris, France (Embarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Day 1: Paris, France (Embarkation)
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Explore the City of Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNONMeals:
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Day 2 Day 2: Vernon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Day 2: Vernon
Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du JourVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.Activity active:
Explore Vernon’s Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—called “Normandy’s Versailles” for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.Activity discovery:
While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes followed by an onboard history presentation.This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. Location:
LES ANDELYSSerenity on the SeineActivity active:
Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBECMeals:
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Day 3 Day 3: Caudebec
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Day 3: Caudebec
Ancient Abbeys Along the SeineActivity active:
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity discovery:
Join a guided excursion to a V-1 flying bomb launch site, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. Activity discovery:
Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by your history expert.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CAUDEBECMeals:
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Day 4 Day 4: Caudebec. Excursion To Normandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Day 4: Caudebec. Excursion To Normandy
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR: Activity classic:
Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR: Activity classic:
Join “A Taste of Normandy” Guided Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry, visit the beautiful village of Beuvron en Auge and taste Calvados at a local distillery.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO ROUEN Meals:
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Day 5 Day 5: Rouen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Day 5: Rouen
The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France Activity active:
Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:Activity discovery:
Join a Guide Tour to visit Dieppe, where Operation Jubilee (Dieppe Raid) took place during WWII, OR:Activity discovery:
Take a full day excursion in the areas of Vimy Ridge and Beaumont-Hamel, where the Canadian Forces fought and prevailed over German forces during WWI, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—site of Saint Joan of Arc’s martyrdom—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.Activity discovery:
Onboard history lecture hosted by your history expert.Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS Meals:
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Day 6 Day 6: Conflans
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Day 6: Conflans
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV Activity active:
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity classic:
Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:Activity classic:
Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison*—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French kings. Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO PARISMeals:
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Day 7 Day 7: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Day 7: Paris
Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.Activity active:
Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:Activity discovery:
Take a WWII tour of Paris which will include a visit to the museum of Les Invalides, dedicated to the Ordre de la Libération which was created in 1940 by General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces, OR:Activity classic:
Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR: Activity classic:
Join a Guided City Tour, that shows you the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées.Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS Meals:
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Day 8 Day 8: Paris (Disembarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Day 8: Paris (Disembarkation)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Meals:
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Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 8 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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