France is the country of beauty and romance— Normandy’s historic towns and beaches and pastoral landscapes dot the countryside, awaiting your arrival. In between are the cosmopolitan sights of Paris, with its broad boulevards, quaint cafés and spectacular museums. You can look forward to a cruise experience that is rich in legendary cuisine, and steeped in natural beauty and joie de vivre.
Enchanting orchards, colorful pastures and crystal clear streams await you as you cruise through the Seine’s scenic river valley. As you sail along this majestic waterway, you’ll journey through the heart of Normandy—a region central to the history of France and much of Europe. Help commemorate the 61st anniversary of D-Day as you make the pilgrimage to the Normandy region, home of the famous World War II landings. Delight in the architecture of Rouen with its wonderful Gothic monuments, and see where Joan of Arc was tried and executed for heresy. Spend time strolling the exquisite gardens of Giverny, the lush landscape that inspired the artist Claude Monet. Walk the cobblestone streets of provincial Vernon, and enjoy a historic excursion to the Normandy Beaches. And especially, revel in the splendor of the world’s most romantic city, Paris, and experience the magic of this city of love.
8-day/7-night cruise with river-view, outside cabin onboard deluxe Viking Seine
7 tours with private, English-speaking guides: Paris/panoramic cruise; Conflans/Auvers sur Oise; Giverny/Monet Foundation; Rouen; Honfleur; Normandy Beaches excursion
All meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners, plus 1 lunch in a local Normandy restaurant
Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Captain’s Farewell Dinner
Private motorcoach for all coach excursions
Old World Highlights: Port lectures by your knowledgeable Cruise Manager, sampling of French cheeses, World War II history lecture and French folkloric entertainment
Individual port guides for on-your-own exploring
Payment of all port charges
Onboard currency exchange services
Past Passenger Discount for all returning passengers
Paris & Northern France
