Paris and Normandy

Paris, Conflans Ste Honorine, Rouen, Caudebec, Vernon (Giverny) - 8 Days

• Day 1 - Paris Arrive at Paris- Charles de Gaulle Airport where you’ll be transferred to the ship. (Dinner)
• Day 2 - Les Andelys Featured Excursion: Walk to Chateau Gaillard
  
  Les Andelys was of considerable strategic importance during the Middle Ages, prompting King Richard the Lionheart to build a fortified castle to protect the Duchy of Normandy from the French King Philip II in the 12th century. Walk to the English king’s stronghold and admire the remains of the impressive Chateau Gaillard. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captain-s Welcome Dinner)
   
• Day 3 - Rouen Featured Excursion: Walking tour of Rouen
  
  Our visit to Rouen will take you to the stunning gothic cathedral of Rouen, the haunting medieval quarter with its half-timbered, glazed tile houses; and the Gros Horloge, a Renaissance clock tower that arches overhead. The walk ends at Vieux Marche, where Joan of Arc was punished for her defiance.(Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
   
• Day 4 - Rouen (Normandy Beaches) Featured Excursion: Full-day Normandy beach tour
  
  Spend the day where one of the most famous events in recent world history took place - the beaches of Normandy, site of the D-Day Invasion by the Allied forces during WW II. Visit the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer, the Allied landing sites at Omaha Beach, Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches, and the battlefield of Pointe du Hoc and all haunting reminders of the Allies - hard fight for freedom. (Breakfast/ Dinner)
• Day 5 - Caudebec (Honfleur) Featured Excursion: Visit to Honfleur
  
  After crossing the majestic Normandy Bridge spanning the river delta, travel overland to Honfleur, a charming French harbor town recreated in numerous paintings by such artists as Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. You’ll be taken on a guided walking tour from the former smuggler’s harbor of Vieux Bassin - the most frequently painted scene in Honfleur, where the fishing village backdrop is seemingly unchanged from over 500 years ago - through the pedestrian streets to St. Catherine’s Church. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
  
   
• Day 6 - Vernon (Giverny) Featured Excursion: Monet’s Giverny
  
  Visit Monet’s home in his beloved village of Giverny, where he lived for 43 years, until his death in 1926. You’ll explore Monet’s house, furnished as it was when the leader of the Impressionist school lived here, including his precious collection of Japanese engravings. Strolling the gardens, you’ll see the familiar Japanese bridge and water garden shaded by the weeping willows that so inspired this master’s work. Watch the light play on the pond which is covered with the water lilies reproduced in Monet’s numerous enchanting versions of The Nympheas (The Water Lilies). (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
  
  *Giverny will be closed during early March and November departures. A visit to Versailles Palace may be substituted in its place.
• Day 7 - Paris Featured Excursion: Paris city tour
  
  We begin our city tour with a drive up the grand boulevard Champs Elysees and past the Arc de Triomphe. We’ll stop for a photo opportunity at the Eiffel Tower before continuing to Place Vendame, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. Then it’s on to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard and the Luxembourg Gardens, where we will see a slice of daily Parisian life - gentleman playing boules and children sailing boats on the glassy pond - as well as view Bartholdi’s model for the Statue of Liberty. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
   
• Day 8 - Depart Paris Disembark the ship and transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Paris.
• Cruise ship operating this itinerary Grand River Baroness

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Paris and Normandy

Paris, Conflans Ste Honorine, Rouen, Caudebec, Vernon (Giverny) - 8 days

Departure Dates 2010 Total Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement 21 Mar $2,726 $1,675 28 Mar $2,852 $1,675 04 Apr $2,926 $1,675 11 Apr $3,002 $1,675 18 Apr $3,002 $1,675 25 Apr $3,352 $1,675 02 May $3,526 $1,675 09 May $3,526 $1,675 16 May $3,526 $1,675 23 May $3,526 $1,675 30 May $3,526 $1,675 06 Jun $3,526 $1,675 13 Jun $3,526 $1,675 20 Jun $3,526 $1,675 27 Jun $3,377 $1,675 04 Jul** $3,377 $1,675 11 Jul $3,377 $1,675 18 Jul** $3,377 $1,675 25 Jul $3,377 $1,675 01 Aug $3,377 $1,675 08 Aug $3,377 $1,675 15 Aug $3,377 $1,675 22 Aug $3,377 $1,675 29 Aug $3,526 $1,675 05 Sep $3,777 $1,675 12 Sep $3,777 $1,675 19 Sep $3,652 $1,675 26 Sep $3,626 $1,675 03 Oct $3,526 $1,675 10 Oct $3,377 $1,675 17 Oct $3,252 $1,675 24 Oct $3,252 $1,675 31 Oct $2,852 $1,675   Prices in Australian Dollars Only - Prices shown above include cruise in Cat. 3, Main Deck. âSingle supplement subject to limited availability. Upgrades as per pricing below, suite upgrade for singles price on application. - Airfare is not included in these prices. Total price includes port charges. Please contact us for the latest deals. ** These dates include special amenities for young travelers.   To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per-person Twin Share price: Category 2 A$325 Category 1 A$650