AVALON 2024: Active & Discovery on the Seine (Northbound) (WPHP)
9 Day River Cruise Paris to Paris
Begin your panoramic French river cruise on the Seine with a visit to Paris-"The City of Light.' Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris' rich history, or explore the city by bike or enjoy a walking food tour. Cruise to Conflans and choose between an excursion to visit Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine's Chateau de Malmaison. As an alternative, you may want to join an e-bike tour to the Chateau de Maisons-Lafitte or learn how to prepare a Chantilly cream. In Vernon enjoy a walking tour. Alternatively, enjoy a guided canoe tour. Your river cruise on the Seine sails on to Les Andelys where you have plenty of choices, from a guided tour to a hike experience or a visit to Lyons-la-Foret. Continue to Rouen for a walking tour of the village where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Astronomical Clock. You'll cruise to Caudebec and take an excursion to Normandy. Choose from a selection of excursions, including a tour of the WWII landing beaches at Normandy, with the memorials and monuments to the allied forces, or a 'Taste of Normandy' tour to discover the farming traditions and culinary specialties of this area. The last stop of your Seine River cruise is Le Havre, where you can choose between a city sightseeing, a bike tour or a visit to the Palais Benedictine in Fecamp. Your French river cruise concludes with a transfer to Paris for an overnight stay to celebrate your Seine River experience.
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- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Paris | Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding.Flights 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 embarking on your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and cafe au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS(D) |
| Day 2 | Paris | Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases-The City of Lights Truly ShinesACTIVE Hop on a bike to explore Paris like a local on this enjoyable guided tour through its sights, mesmerizing history, and incredible ambiance, OR:DISCOVERY Immerse yourself on our Food and Cultural Tour of Paris where you will find out why the French food and culinary tradition has been even added to the UNESCO heritage list, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing, which will show you magnificent must-see sights.This afternoon, you may want to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles.Alternatively, stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CONFLANS (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 | Conflans | Walk in the Footsteps of Van Gogh and Bonaparte Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.ACTIVE This Guided E-bike Tour will take you to the Chateau de Maisons-Lafitte where you will enjoy a special snack, OR:DISCOVERY Travel to the Chantilly Castle on your own where the experts of the Confrerie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs de creme Chantilly will show you how to prepare your own Chantilly cream, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, and walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh, who lived, worked, and is buried here. See the landscapes and village scenes captured in his paintings, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided tour of the opulent Chateau de Malmaison-home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.Enjoy an afternoon sailing to Vernon. This evening, enjoy onboard live entertainment after dinner. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VERNON(B,L,D) |
| Day 4 | Vernon | Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du JourACTIVE Spend a fun and active day canoeing. Join an expert guide and paddle your way through areas accessible only by water, OR:DISCOVERY 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:CLASSIC Explore the picturesque town of Vernon with a leisurely Guided Tour through its marvelous medieval streets on the banks of the Seine River, OR:DISCOVERY While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crepes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. LES ANDELYSSerenity on the Seine's Most Beautiful RiverbendsACTIVE Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Chateau Gaillard-historic home of King Richard the Lionheart and a masterpiece of medieval military architecture, OR:DISCOVERY Visit one of 'most beautiful villages of France' situated in a beautiful forested setting in Normandy. Afterwards discover the legends of the haunted Abbey de Mortemere, OR:CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys-one of France's most picturesque spots on the Seine. Visit the Saint Sauveur's Church of Le Petit Andely.Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship while sailing to Rouen.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN(B,L,D) |
| Day 5 | Rouen | The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen-home of the martyred Saint Joan of Arc-and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. In the afternoon, you're free to explore the city on your own or to join one of our Optional Excursions.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN(B,L,D) |
| Day 6 | Caudebec | Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions DISCOVERY 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 apple brandy at a local distillery, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Visit to the WWII landing beaches of Normandy. Take a full-day tour of significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR: 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 Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 | Le Havre | 20th Century Architecture and White Cliffs of Normandy Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Explore the city as only a local would: by bicycle. Cycle up to the quartier Saint Francois, OR: DISCOVERY Travel to Fecamp to visit the Palais Benedictine where the world famous Benedictine liquor is made. Enjoy a short Self-Guided Tour followed by a cocktail workshop focused around the famous liquor, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Tour to Le Havre and discover the modern architecture of its city center, rebuilt by Auguste Perret and part of the World Heritage of Humanity.This afternoon, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE(B,L,D) |
| Day 8 | Paris | Au Revoir, River Seine. Bonjour, Paris!Bid farewell to your ship's crew and take a transfer to Paris. Take time to linger in a sidewalk cafe, shop for mementos, or take photographs of the city's picturesque bridges.(B) |
| Day 9 | Paris | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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