8 days tour

La Belle France: Paris, Normandy And The River Seine (Paris

La Belle France: Paris, Normandy And The River Seine (Paris

This tour includes:

Transport

MS Amadeus Diamond

Others

Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar Complimentary use of onboard bicycles Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) All port taxes and local taxes

Meals

Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europeโ€™s famous wine regions with every dinner on board Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captainโ€™s Gala Dinner

Accommodation

Fascinating river cruise in on outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with French balcony

Guide

Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director

Not included:

Others

Shore excursions can be added on, as these are optional and on request. Please contact us for more details and prices. You can choose between selection of optional Excursions. Package A Day 2: Paintersโ€™ village Auvers-sur-Oise. Day 3: Rouen walking tour. Day 4: ร‰tretat - cliffs and walking tour. Day 6: Monetโ€™s Muses & Chรขteau Gaillard. Day 7: Paris - Cafรฉs, Cathedrals & City of Light. Package B Day 2: Paintersโ€™ village Auvers-sur-Oise. Day 3: Rouen walking tour. Day 4: Honfleur - city of art and history. Day 4: ร‰tretat - cliffs and walking tour. Day 5: Fรฉcamp with Palais Bรฉnรฉdictine. Day 6: Monetโ€™s Muses & Chรขteau Gaillard. Day 7: Paris - Cafรฉs, Cathedrals & City of Light. Package C Day 2: Paintersโ€™ village Auvers-sur-Oise. Day 3: Rouen walking tour. Day 3: Pressoir Dโ€™or and free time in Lyons-la-Forรชt. Day 4: Honfleur - city of art and history. Day 4: ร‰tretat - cliffs and walking tour. Day 5: Full-day "Fascinating Normandy" with lunch. Day 6: Monetโ€™s Muses & Chรขteau Gaillard. Day 6: Josรฉphine, Napoleon and Chateau de Malmaison. Day 7: Paris - Cafรฉs, Cathedrals & City of Light. Day 7: Montmartre walking tour.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

You can choose between selection of optional Excursions. Package A Day 2: Excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise. โ‚ฌ102 Day 3: Rouen walking tour. โ‚ฌ19 Day 4: Excursion to ร‰tretat. โ‚ฌ54 Day 6: Monetโ€™s House and Garden with picture stop at Chateux Gailard. โ‚ฌ83 Day 7: City tour of Paris. โ‚ฌ54 Package B Day 2: Excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise. โ‚ฌ102 Day 3: Rouen walking tour. โ‚ฌ19 Day 3: Excursion to the Domaine du Clos Fougeray, a typical farmhouse of the 18th century. โ‚ฌ67 Day 3: __ OR Visit of the Clock tower "Le Gros-Horloge" & Fine Arts Museum of Rouen. โ‚ฌ22 Day 4: Excursion to ร‰tretat. โ‚ฌ54 Day 4: Excursion to Honfleur. โ‚ฌ54 Day 4: __ OR Visit to Cรดte Fleurie and its the gorgeous beaches along the "Flowery Coast". โ‚ฌ59 Day 5: Full-day excursion "Fascinating Normandy" with lunch. โ‚ฌ180 Day 5: __ OR Excursion to Palais Bรฉnรฉdictine in Fรฉcamp. โ‚ฌ68 Day 5: __ OR Caudebec-en-Caux walking tour. โ‚ฌ25 Day 6: Monetโ€™s House and Garden with picture stop at Chateux Gailard. โ‚ฌ83 Day 6: __ OR Les Andelys and Walking Tour Vernon. โ‚ฌ51 Day 6: __ OR Les Andelys and Walking Tour Vernon. โ‚ฌ51 Day 6: Excursion to Chรขteau de Malmaison. โ‚ฌ73 Day 6: __ OR Visit of Castle Chantilly. โ‚ฌ86 Day 7: City tour of Paris. โ‚ฌ54 Day 7: Jardin du Luxembourg & Quartier Latin. โ‚ฌ41 Day 7: __ OR Guided walking tour of the Montmartre district. โ‚ฌ56

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Itinerary of your trip La Belle France: Paris, Normandy And The River Seine (Paris

  • Day 1 Day 1: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Paris

      Stay Paris:
      Departure: 20:00

      Embarkation from 4:00pm

      Embark this afternoon in Paris, the romantic City of Light. After unpacking, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Conflans
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Conflans

      Stay Conflans:
      Arrival: 01:30
      Departure: 17:00

      In the steps of Vincent Van Gogh & Impressionist inspiration

      Arrive early in the morning in Conflans-St.-Honorine, at the confluence of the rivers Oise and Seine. Join a guided tour to the little town of Auvers-sur-Oise, a charming French town with narrow laneways, shuttered homes and the scent of roses guiding your exploration. It is not hard to see why the town was an inspiration to many Impressionist masters, including Cezanne, Pissarro and Daubigny. The most famous of these artists is Vincent van Gogh, whose final resting place is here. Depart late this afternoon.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Rouen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Rouen

      Stay Rouen:
      Arrival: 08:00
      Departure: 17:30

      Rouen, the city of 100 spires

      This morning, join a walking tour of the capital of the Normandy region and visit the cathedral that inspired Claude Monet, and the modern Church of Joan of Arc with its magnificent 16th century stained-glass windows. This afternoon, go back to the 17th century by visiting Le Pressoir dโ€˜Or, a typical farmhouse where you can taste cidre and view the orchard cellar and the museum dedicated to the old apple press.

      Afterwards, there is enough time left to visit Lyons-la-Forรชt, known as one of the most beautiful villages of France, situated 30 km east of Rouen, in a beautiful forested setting in Normandy. Late this afternoon, the vessel departs as it continues northward.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Le Havre
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Le Havre

      Stay Le Havre:
      Arrival: 03:30

      Walking tour of the cliff paths of ร‰tretat

      The harbor of Le Havre is your convenient base for two optional land explorations. This morning, opt for a tour to the nearby city of Honfleur, with its picturesque old harbor lined with 16thโ€”18th century townhouses. After lunch, explore the Norman coastline on a walk along ร‰tretatโ€˜s cliff-top paths for a view of the steep chalk rocks with impressive needle-like formations. On board your AMADEUS vessel this evening, enjoy the music of local chanson singers.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Le Havre,Caudebec-En-Caux
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Le Havre,Caudebec-En-Caux

      Stay Le Havre:
      Departure: 09:00
      Stay Caudebec-en-Caux:
      Arrival: 15:00
      Departure: 22:00

      World War II History

      Today, join us on a full-day Norman journey. Experience a combination of rich culinary traditions and historic landmarks including the closest harbor linked with the liberation of Western Europe after D-Day โ€” the city of Arromanches with its remnants of World War II Mulberries. Or choose an excursion to Fรฉcamp, a seaside resort and home to Le Palais Bรฉnรฉdictine, which produces the famous liqueur. The vessel departs after dinner this evening.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Les Andelys,Vernon,Mantes-La-Jolie
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Les Andelys,Vernon,Mantes-La-Jolie

      Stay Les Andelys:
      Arrival: 08:00
      Departure: 09:00
      Stay Vernon:
      Arrival: 11:30
      Departure: 13:30
      Stay Mantes-La-Jolie:
      Arrival: 17:30
      Departure: 18:30

      Monets garden & Captainโ€™s Gala Dinner

      Today, there are several choices for the dayโ€™s adventures. Relax in little town of Les Andelys or venture farther afield to the remains of the English kingโ€™s stronghold: Chรขteau Gaillard. Continue to Giverny, to visit the home of Impressionist Claude Monet and the beautiful gardens which were inspiration for several works of art. Indulge in a delightful lunch on board before embarking on an excursion to Chรขteau de Malmaison, the former residence of Josรฉphine and Napoleon Bonaparte, to immerse yourself in the privacy of the Imperial couple. After you rejoin the ship in Mantes-la-Jolie later this afternoon, your ship continues to Paris. This evening enjoy the music of local chanson singers.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Paris

      Stay Paris:
      Arrival: 03:30

      City tour Paris

      In the early morning, it is once more โ€œBienvenueโ€œ to the French capital. Explore the sights of the Eiffel Tower and the bustling Champs-ร‰lysรฉes, one of the worldโ€™s most famous commercial streets, during a morning city tour. Later in the day, join us as we delve into the allure of Montmartre, an eternal muse for creativity and expression, located on the highest hill in northern Paris. From its cobbled streets and quaint cafes to its iconic Sacrรฉ-Coeur, Montmartre offers a unique experience that transports visitors back to the โ€La Belle ร‰poqueโ€œ era.

      Late this afternoon, enjoy a festive Captainโ€˜s Gala Dinner and admire the city lights of the French capital.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Paris
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Paris

      Stay Paris:

      Disembarkation after breakfast

      After breakfast, your AMADEUS crew bids you โ€œadieuโ€ and we hope to see you again soon!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

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

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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