Paris & Normandy

Enjoy a 7-night cruise on the Seine River, and then relax for 2 nights in Paris

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11 Days - Travel to Paris & return from Paris

OVERVIEW
INCLUDED FEATURES
DETAILED ITINERARY
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OVERVIEW

Begin your journey in magical Paris, the “City of Light,” where you will embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship. Visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived and worked for 43 years, and Honfleur, a charming French harbor town immortalized by generations of artists. Stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, then take an unforgettable excursion to the famous Normandy beaches of WWII. Visit Les Andelys, home of Château Gaillard. Conclude your journey with a panoramic tour of Paris’ top sights and a visit to the Musee d’Orsay.

Daily Program Features Daily Program Features (Cruise Only)

SELECT DIRECTION:

Day	Destination	Activities
1		Overnight flight to France
2	Paris	EMBARKATION
		Welcome Dinner
3	Vernon	Giverny Excursion to Monet’s home & garden
	Giverny	OR Chateau de Bizy
4	Rouen	Scenic cruising
		Walking tour
5	Rouen	Full day excursion to Normandy Beaches
		OR Pays D’Auge excursion
6	Rouen	Honfleur excursion
		OR Routes des Abbeyes tour of Jumieges & St. Wandrille
7	Les Andelys	Chateau Gaillard
		Scenic cruising
8	Conflans	Chateau Malmaison
		OR "Artist Walk" tour of Auvers-sur-Oise
9	Paris	DISEMBARKATION
		Panoramic city tour
		Musee d'Orsay visit
		Hotel check-in
10	Paris	Free day with optional tours available
11	Paris	Return flight home

Day	Destination	Activities
1		Overnight flight to France
2	Paris	EMBARKATION
		Welcome Dinner
3	Vernon	Giverny Excursion to Monet’s home & garden
	Giverny	OR Chateau de Bizy
4	Rouen	Scenic cruising
		Walking tour
5	Rouen	Full day excursion to Normandy Beaches
		OR Pays D’Auge excursion
6	Rouen	Honfleur excursion
		OR Routes des Abbeyes tour of Jumieges & St. Wandrille
7	Les Andelys	Chateau Gaillard
		Scenic cruising
8	Conflans	Chateau Malmaison
		OR "Artist Walk" tour of Auvers-sur-Oise
9	Paris	DISEMBARKATION

INCLUDED FEATURES

7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - 82% of the staterooms with French balconies
Life enriching tours and excursions daily with personal headset included
Culinary Delights – Bites & Sights excursions
State-of-the-art Infotainment System in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library & English language TV stations
Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding in all staterooms
Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise
Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe's great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board
Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
Transfer from the ship to the hotel in Paris
2 nights hotel accommodation in Paris, including daily buffet breakfast
Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music
Bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours
Services of professional Cruise Manager
All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
All transfers with the purchase of cruise, land & air package
All local taxes

DETAILED ITINERARY

Daily Program Features Daily Program Features (Cruise Only)

Select Direction:

Day 1	DEPART USA/CANADA Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.
Day 2	ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE - EMBARKATION Arrive in Paris and embark to your luxurious ship. Meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 3	VERNON Spend the morning enjoying the scenery along the Seine as you cruise to the provincial town of Vernon. In the afternoon you will visit Giverny and the home and gardens of Impressionist master Claude Monet. The artist lived here for more than four decades and immortalized his ponds and flower gardens in some of his most iconic paintings (open seasonally). Alternatively, you will have the opportunity to tour the Palace and Gardens of the Chateau de Bizy (when available). Inspired by Versailles, Chateau de Bizy was constructed as a Royal Chateau and is still home to descendants of Emperor Napoleon. The ship moors overnight in Vernon. (B,L,D)
Day 4	VERNON - ROUEN After a scenic morning cruise on the Seine, arrive in Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy. Enjoy a walk through this medieval city and see the imposing Notre Dame Cathedral, painted numerous times by Monet, and the square where Joan of Arc was martyred. Afterwards you will have free time to explore Rouen on your own, perhaps stopping to sample some of Normandy’s famous (and delicious) cheeses. (B, L, D)
Day 5	ROUEN – NORMANDY BEACHES Today, you have the choice of three different excursions. “D-Day Remembered” is a full day excursion to the US sector, Omaha and Utah beaches. Your first stop will be Arromanches, with free time to visit the museums and have lunch before visiting St.Laurent-sur-Mer, the US Cemetery at Omaha Beach. The last stop of your excursion is the Ranger monument at Pointe du Hoc before returning to the ship in Rouen. As an alternative, you can tour the Gold, June & Sword beaches in the British and Canadian sectors. Your first stop will be Arromanches, with free time to visit the museums and have lunch before visiting the Juno Beach Centre. Later, you’ll stop at the Pegasus Monument in Ranville. A third option is an excursion to rural Normandy, which includes a visit to the Pays d’Auge and “Routes du Cidre” (the Cider Road). You will visit traditional Norman towns and villages, such as Beuvron-en-Auge, Crevecoeur-en-Auge and Crambremer, some of the most beautiful villages in France, and tour a Calvados distillery where you may sample apple cider and apple brandy. (B,L,D)
Day 6	ROUEN – LES ANDELYS This morning offers two different tours. The first option is to visit Honfleur, a historic and picturesque port with pastel-colored houses, a favorite subject of artists such as Courbet, Boudin and Monet. The town’s 15th-cenutury Sainte-Catherine church has a bell tower that is the largest wooden church in France. As an alternative, choose the "Route des Abbeyes" tour spotlighting Normandy's famous abbeys, more than 100 of which once covered this region. You will visit the ruined abbey in Jumieges, as well as St. Wandrille, still a working monastery. This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising on the Seine to Les Andelys. (B,L,D)
Day 7	LES ANDELYS – CONFLANS A stroll along the river in Les Andelys offers beautiful views of the Seine Valley’s dramatic white cliffs, centuries-old half-timbered houses, and the hilltop ruins of Chateau-Gaillard. This former stronghold of Richard the Lionhearted changed hands a number of times during the Hundred Years War. More athletic guests may hike up to visit the ruins of this historic castle before we continue our cruise along the Seine. The ship arrives tonight in Conflans. (B,L,D)
Day 8	CONFLANS -- PARIS Today, you have a choice of two excursions. The first option is to visit Chateau Malmaison, former home of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Your tour includes the chateau’s interior, gardens and museum. Alternatively, travel to the town of Auvers-sur-Oise, a town famous for the Impressionist painters who lived there in the 19th century – such as Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh. Your “Artists’ Walk” tour will include many sites associated with their works, including the Auberge Ravoux, former home of Vincent van Gogh. The upstairs room where Van Gogh died has been meticulously preserved. He and his brother Theo are both buried in the nearby town cemetery. The ship departs this afternoon for Paris, arriving in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day 9	PARIS - DISEMBARKATION After disembarking your ship this morning, enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris and a visit to one of the city’s most renowned museums, the Musee D’Orsay. Located on the Left Bank, the museum was built in a former railway station and now houses an extensive collection of French art. Its collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces is the largest in the world and includes iconic works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin and Van Gogh. After touring the museum, you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)
Day 10	PARIS Today is yours to enjoy however you wish. Explore Paris’ multitude of landmarks, museums, cafes and shops, or choose one of several optional tours. (B)
Day 11	DEPART PARIS Your river cruise vacation comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)

Day 1	DEPART USA/CANADA Board your overnight flight to Paris, France.
Day 2	ARRIVE IN PARIS, FRANCE - EMBARKATION Arrive in Paris and embark to your luxurious ship. Meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 3	VERNON Spend the morning enjoying the scenery along the Seine as you cruise to the provincial town of Vernon. In the afternoon you will visit Giverny and the home and gardens of Impressionist master Claude Monet. The artist lived here for more than four decades and immortalized his ponds and flower gardens in some of his most iconic paintings (open seasonally). Alternatively, you will have the opportunity to tour the Palace and Gardens of the Chateau de Bizy (when available). Inspired by Versailles, Chateau de Bizy was constructed as a Royal Chateau and is still home to descendants of Emperor Napoleon. The ship moors overnight in Vernon. (B,L,D)
Day 4	VERNON - ROUEN After a scenic morning cruise on the Seine, arrive in Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy. Enjoy a walk through this medieval city and see the imposing Notre Dame Cathedral, painted numerous times by Monet, and the square where Joan of Arc was martyred. Afterwards you will have free time to explore Rouen on your own, perhaps stopping to sample some of Normandy’s famous (and delicious) cheeses. (B, L, D)
Day 5	ROUEN – NORMANDY BEACHES Today, you have the choice of three different excursions. “D-Day Remembered” is a full day excursion to the US sector, Omaha and Utah beaches. Your first stop will be Arromanches, with free time to visit the museums and have lunch before visiting St.Laurent-sur-Mer, the US Cemetery at Omaha Beach. The last stop of your excursion is the Ranger monument at Pointe du Hoc before returning to the ship in Rouen. As an alternative, you can tour the Gold, June & Sword beaches in the British and Canadian sectors. Your first stop will be Arromanches, with free time to visit the museums and have lunch before visiting the Juno Beach Centre. Later, you’ll stop at the Pegasus Monument in Ranville. A third option is an excursion to rural Normandy, which includes a visit to the Pays d’Auge and “Routes du Cidre” (the Cider Road). You will visit traditional Norman towns and villages, such as Beuvron-en-Auge, Crevecoeur-en-Auge and Crambremer, some of the most beautiful villages in France, and tour a Calvados distillery where you may sample apple cider and apple brandy. (B,L,D)
Day 6	ROUEN – LES ANDELYS This morning offers two different tours. The first option is to visit Honfleur, a historic and picturesque port with pastel-colored houses, a favorite subject of artists such as Courbet, Boudin and Monet. The town’s 15th-cenutury Sainte-Catherine church has a bell tower that is the largest wooden church in France. As an alternative, choose the "Route des Abbeyes" tour spotlighting Normandy's famous abbeys, more than 100 of which once covered this region. You will visit the ruined abbey in Jumieges, as well as St. Wandrille, still a working monastery. This afternoon, enjoy scenic cruising on the Seine to Les Andelys. (B,L,D)
Day 7	LES ANDELYS – CONFLANS A stroll along the river in Les Andelys offers beautiful views of the Seine Valley’s dramatic white cliffs, centuries-old half-timbered houses, and the hilltop ruins of Chateau-Gaillard. This former stronghold of Richard the Lionhearted changed hands a number of times during the Hundred Years War. More athletic guests may hike up to visit the ruins of this historic castle before we continue our cruise along the Seine. The ship arrives tonight in Conflans. (B,L,D)
Day 8	CONFLANS -- PARIS Today, you have a choice of two excursions. The first option is to visit Chateau Malmaison, former home of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Your tour includes the chateau’s interior, gardens and museum. Alternatively, travel to the town of Auvers-sur-Oise, a town famous for the Impressionist painters who lived there in the 19th century – such as Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh. Your “Artists’ Walk” tour will include many sites associated with their works, including the Auberge Ravoux, former home of Vincent van Gogh. The upstairs room where Van Gogh died has been meticulously preserved. He and his brother Theo are both buried in the nearby town cemetery. The ship departs this afternoon for Paris, arriving in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day 9	PARIS - DISEMBARKATION Disembark your cruise in Paris. (B)

DATES & RATES

Prices are per person in a Cat. E.
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DEP USA
CANADA

START
CITY

ITIN.
STARTS

SHIP
NAME

EMBARK
CITY

EMBARK
DATE

CRUISE
ONLY

CRUISE
& LAND

REQUEST
A QUOTE

Mar 28

Paris

Mar 29

AmaLegro

Paris

Mar 29

$2,499

$3,019

Has Sailed

Apr 4 ‡

Paris

Apr 5

AmaLegro

Paris

Apr 5

$2,699

$3,219

Has Sailed

Apr 11 ‡

Paris

Apr 12

AmaLegro

Paris

Apr 12

$2,799

$3,319

Has Sailed

Apr 18

Paris

Apr 19

AmaLegro

Paris

Apr 19

$3,099

$3,619

Has Sailed

Apr 25

Paris

Apr 26

AmaLegro

Paris

Apr 26

$3,199

$3,719

Has Sailed

May 2

Paris

May 3

AmaLegro

Paris

May 3

$3,199

$3,719

Has Sailed

May 9

Paris

May 10

AmaLegro

Paris

May 10

$3,299

$3,819

Has Sailed

May 16

Paris

May 17

AmaLegro

Paris

May 17

$3,299

$3,819

Has Sailed

May 23

Paris

May 24

AmaLegro

Paris

May 24

$3,299

$3,819

May 30

Paris

May 31

AmaLegro

Paris

May 31

$3,299

$3,819

Jun 13

Paris

Jun 14

AmaLegro

Paris

Jun 14

$3,299

$3,819

Jun 20

Paris

Jun 21

AmaLegro

Paris

Jun 21

$3,199

$3,719

Jun 27

Paris

Jun 28

AmaLegro

Paris

Jun 28

$3,199

$3,719

Jul 4

Paris

Jul 5

AmaLegro

Paris

Jul 5

$3,199

$3,719

Jul 11

Paris

Jul 12

AmaLegro

Paris

Jul 12

$3,199

$3,719

Jul 18

Paris

Jul 19

AmaLegro

Paris

Jul 19

$3,199

$3,719

Jul 25

Paris

Jul 26

AmaLegro

Paris

Jul 26

$3,199

$3,719

Aug 8

Paris

Aug 9

AmaLegro

Paris

Aug 9

$3,199

$3,719

Aug 15

Paris

Aug 16

AmaLegro

Paris

Aug 16

$3,199

$3,719

Aug 22

Paris

Aug 23

AmaLegro

Paris

Aug 23

$3,199

$3,719

Aug 29

Paris

Aug 30

AmaLegro

Paris

Aug 30

$3,399

$3,919

Sep 5

Paris

Sep 6

AmaLegro

Paris

Sep 6

$3,399

$3,919

Sep 12

Paris

Sep 13

AmaLegro

Paris

Sep 13

$3,399

$3,919

Sep 19

Paris

Sep 20

AmaLegro

Paris

Sep 20

$3,399

$3,919

Sep 26

Paris

Sep 27

AmaLegro

Paris

Sep 27

$3,399

$3,919

Oct 3

Paris

Oct 4

AmaLegro

Paris

Oct 4

$3,399

$3,919

Oct 10

Paris

Oct 11

AmaLegro

Paris

Oct 11

$3,199

$3,719

Oct 17

Paris

Oct 18

AmaLegro

Paris

Oct 18

$3,099

$3,619

Oct 24

Paris

Oct 25

AmaLegro

Paris

Oct 25

$2,899

$3,419

Oct 31 ‡

Paris

Nov 1

AmaLegro

Paris

Nov 1

$2,699

$3,219

Nov 7 ‡

Paris

Nov 8

AmaLegro

Paris

Nov 8

$2,699

$3,219

‡ "In Celebration of Wine" cruise.

Notes:

Important: Dates, prices & itineraries for 2013 sailings are subject to change.

Port Charges: $147 per person.

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price.

Single Supplement for Land: $260 per person.

Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).

SHIP(S)

AmaLegro

Christened in 2007, the beautifully-appointed 150-passenger AmaLegro features spacious staterooms, most with French Balconies, whirlpool, Internet/WiFi access and more.

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