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Paris & Normandy Cruise | Viking

Dock in the heart of Paris, admiring views of the Eiffel Tower and a replica of the Statue of Liberty from your ship. Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches and delight in Rouens Gothic architecture.

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PARIS & THE HEART OF NORMANDY

Explore Giverny and visit the beautiful gardens and charming farmhouse where Claude Monet lived and worked. Trace the footsteps of Joan of Arc in Rouen. Walk hallowed ground at Normandy’s American Military Cemetery and World War II beaches. Savor Normandy cuisine. This 8-day cruise along the Seine River celebrates history, art, food and customs in the country’s most dazzling urbane and pastoral settings.

Pre/Post Night Options - Starting at $949.00 (Call for Details)

PARIS | 3 Nights

PARIS PREMIUM | 3 Nights

OXFORD & HIGHCLERE CASTLE | 3 Nights

THE LOIRE VALLEY | 3 Nights

PARIS - A CULINARY EXPERIENCE | 3 Nights

Single Supplement Price - Standard Cabin $3,174.00

French Balcony $4,174.00

Veranda $ $4,874.00

Day One

PARIS, FRANCE - Arrive in Paris, romance capital of the world. Transfer from the airport to your ship, docked in the heart of the city, just a short stroll from the Eiffel Tower.* After boarding, take free time to explore Paris, or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented.

Day Two

PARIS, FRANCE - After breakfast, embark on a tour of this dazzling city and marvel at its most remarkable sights, Quarter, and resilient Notre Dame Cathedral. Then drive past the Louvre and Opera House and along the famed Champs-Élysées. This afternoon, you may join an optional tour to explore Montmartre Hill and the Sacré-Coeur or sample the delights of French cuisine during a food tour. Return on board for dinner and start your cruise on the Seine this evening.

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Day Three

LA ROCHE-GUYON & VERNON, FRANCE - Arrive in La Roche-Guyon before breakfast and enjoy a morning at your leisure to explore. The village is officially classified as one of France’s most beautiful; you will see why as you stroll through the town’s narrow streets lined with picturesque houses with wood-paneled facades. After lunch, join an included tour to the town of Giverny, where Claude Monet resided from 1883 until his death in 1926. Visit the beautiful gardens and charming stone farmhouse where he lived and worked; see the water garden with the recognizable Japanese bridge, water lilies, wisteria and azaleas that inspired many of his masterpieces. Dinner is served on board.

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Day Four

ROUEN, FRANCE - Indulge in leisurely morning cruising along the Seine. Spend the afternoon in the medieval city of Rouen, preeminent capital of Normandy. Begin with a walking tour through the center of Old Town, where you see the spectacular Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, often painted by Claude Monet, and the famous Gros Horloge, a 16th-century astronomical clock. As you walk among the half-timbered storybook buildings, allow yourself to be transported back through time; see the 14th-century courthouse where Joan of Arc was sentenced to death and the nearby Market Square where she was martyred. Use your free time to discover more of Rouen or visit one of its museums of art or antiquities. Dine on board or at a sidewalk café. Your ship remains docked overnight.

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Day Five

NORMANDY BEACHES - After breakfast, begin your full-day tour to the historic beaches of Normandy. Visit World War II landmarks, such as Omaha Beach, the American Military Cemetery and the Caen Memorial Museum. Alternatively, take a tour of Bayeux, where you can admire the magnificent tapestry that chronicles the pre-Battle of Hastings events. Afterward, head to Normandy’s coast and enjoy free time at Juno Beach after your visit to the museum; then visit the Pegasus Museum. Return to your ship for dinner and relax on board, or take an evening stroll through Rouen.

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Day Six

LES ANDELYS, FRANCE - Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Château Gaillard, built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart. Disembark and join a guided walk to this fatally flawed masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture before returning to your ship.

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Day Seven

LE PECQ & PARIS, FRANCE - After breakfast, disembark for a visit to Château de Malmaison, where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France. Along with the Tuileries, this elegant manor house, purchased by the emperor’s wife Josephine in 1799, served as the seat of Napoleon’s French government from 1800 to 1802. This afternoon, join an optional tour to the luxurious Palace of Versailles, former home of Louis XIV. This evening, you can take in the illuminated sights of Paris during a panoramic drive. Your ship remains docked in Paris overnight.

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Day Eight

PARIS, FRANCE - After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your time in France’s romantic capital with a 3-night Paris extension.

FB=Full Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Suggested Packing

-Comfortable walking shoes

-Hat and Sunscreen

-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)

-Medicine and spare prescriptions

-Extra glasses and/or contacts

-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle

-Binoculars

-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)

-Ear plugs and sleep mask

-Mini-Sewing Kit

-Toiletries and Tissues

-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)

-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film

Passports and Visas: Each U.S. citizen must have a valid passport. Expiry date of passports should be at least 6 months after the return date of tour. If you don’t have a passport, call our office and we’ll tell you how to apply for one. Some countries require visas for entry by U.S. citizens. We will send visa applications and instructions if a visa is required for your tour. Holders of non-U.S. passports should contact their nearest consulate and inquire about the necessary passport or visa documentation required for entry into the countries visited.

PRE/POST NIGHT OPTIONS

*PARIS | 3 Nights - Become enchanted by the romance of France’s capital. Browse the art collections in the Louvre or stroll along the Champs-Élysées. Ascend the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the “City of Light.”

*PARIS PREMIUM | 3 Nights - Indulge yourself with a stay at the Sofitel Le Scribe, an elegant hotel with a historic heritage. Your included tour—in an intimate group—allows you to discover more and gain tips to make the most of your stay. On your own, stroll along the Seine or delight in a taste of France’s famed cuisine.

*OXFORD & HIGHCLERE CASTLE | 3 Nights - Spend three days amid the rolling hills of England’s countryside. Explore the historic University of Oxford, Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds. And enjoy an exclusive visit to Highclere Castle, recognized by fans worldwide as the “real Downton Abbey.”

*THE LOIRE VALLEY | 3 Nights - Enjoy three additional days in France, exploring the chateaux of the Loire Valley with guided tours of the region’s most spectacular cities, estates and cathedrals including Orleans and Chartres Cathedral, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

*PARIS: A CULINARY EXPERIENCE |3 Nights - Explore the culinary scene of the French capital and discover the importance of fresh produce in every Parisian kitchen. Get hands on during a baking and learn the art of table etiquette at the Jacquemart-Andre Museum. Savor delectable cuisine as you experience the gastronomic delights of Paris.