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9D8N Active & Discovery on the Seine (WHPP/WPHP)

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What To Expect

Your holiday in France begins with a night in Paris—“The City of Light.” Before embarking on your Seine River cruise in Le Havre, choose between a city sightseeing, a bike tour or a visit to the Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp. You’ll cruise to Caudebec and take an excursion to Normandy. Choose from a selection of excursions, including a tour of the WWII landing beaches at Normandy, with the memorials and monuments to the allied forces, or a “Taste of Normandy” tour to discover the farming traditions and culinary specialties of this area. Continue to Rouen for a walking tour of the village where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Astronomical Clock. Alternatively enjoy a guided kayak tour. Sail on to Les Andelys where you have plenty of choices, from a guided tour to a hike experience or a visit to Lyons-la-Forêt. In Vernon enjoy a food walking tour or experience the city by bike. Next, cruise to Conflans—home of Van Gogh and Bonaparte, to see both provincial inspirations for the artist’s paintings, and grand opulence of the emperor’s home. As an alternative, you may want to join an e-bike tour to the Château de Maisons-Lafitte or learn how to prepare a Chantilly cream. Your river cruise along the Seine returns to Paris. Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history, or explore the city by bike or enjoy a walking food tour. You’ll long reflect on this remarkable cruise on the Seine River, with panoramic views and the remembrances of history, heroes, and artists brought to life.

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Itinerary

• Day 1: ARRIVE PARIS, FRANCE

  Bienvenue en France! Your day is free to explore the world's most romantic city.
  

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• Day 2: PARIS – LE HAVRE (EMBARKATION)

  Enjoy some free time in Paris today, before transfer to Le Havre and board your cruise on the Seine. Tonight, enjoy dinner on board and explore your Suite Ship.
  OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LE HAVRE
  

  : Breakfast, Dinner
  

• Day 3: LE HAVRE

  Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.
  ACTIVE - Explore the city by bicycle, OR: DISCOVERY - Travel to FECAMP to visit the Palais Benedectine. Enjoy a short Self-Guided Tour followed by a cocktail workshop, OR:
  CLASSIC - Take a Guided Tour of Le Havre. This afternoon, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available
  EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC
  

  : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
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• Day 4: CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY

  ACTIVE - Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:
  DISCOVERY - Join "A Taste of Normandy" Guided Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. OR:
  CLASSIC - Join a Guided Visit to the WWII landing beaches of Normandy. Take a full-day tour of significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR:
  CLASSIC - Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach centre, and the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship while sailing to Rouen.
  OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
  

  : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
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• Day 5: ROUEN

  ACTIVE - Join a guided kayak tour and paddle your way through areas accessible only by water, OR:
  CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen, see the Astronomical Clock and visit to the cathedral. In the afternoon, you're free to explore the city on your own or to join one of our Optional Excursions. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
  OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ROUEN
  

  : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
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• Day 6: LES ANDELYS – VERNON

  ACTIVE - Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Chateau Gaillard, OR:
  DISCOVERY - Visit Lyons-la-Forêt and discover the legends of the haunted Abbey de Mortemere and the fountain of singles, OR:
  CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys. Visit the Saint Sauveur's Church of Le Petit Andely.
  DISCOVERY - While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crepes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.
  ACTIVE - Enjoy a scenic Guide Bike Tour from Vernon to Giverny, OR:
  DISCOVERY - Enjoy food Guided Walking Tour, OR:
  CLASSIC - Take a Guided Tour of Giverny.
  EVENING CRUISE TO CONFLANS
  

  : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
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• Day 7: CONFLANS – PARIS

  Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities.
  ACTIVE - This Guided E-bike Tour will take you to the Chateau de Maisons-Lafitte where you will enjoy a special snack, OR:
  DISCOVERY - Travel to the Chantilly Castle on your own where the experts of the Confrerie des Chevaliers Fouetteurs de creme Chantilly will show you how to prepare your own Chantilly cream, OR:
  CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, OR:
  CLASSIC - Take a Guided tour of the opulent Chateau de Malmaison-home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. You may join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles. Alternatively visit the Chateau de Monte-Cristo. This afternoon, cruise to Paris and in the evening enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
  OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
  

  : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
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• Day 8: PARIS

  ACTIVE - Hop on a bike to explore Paris like a local, OR:
  DISCOVERY - Immerse yourself on our Food and Cultural Tour of Paris, OR:
  CLASSIC - Join a Guided Sightseeing which will show you magnificent must-see sights. This afternoon, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available. Alternatively, stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank.
  OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS
  

  : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
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• Day 9: DEPART PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)

  Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
  
  NOTES: Reverse course itinerary WPHP (Paris return) also available. Call for more details
  

  : Breakfast