Cruise Line |
Avalon Waterways |
Ship |
Avalon Tapestry II |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
02 Aug 2022 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Paris roundtrip aboard Avalon Tapestry II.
DAY 1: PARIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day is free to explore the world's most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and cafe au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON (D)
DAY 2: VERNON
Monet's Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du Jour Visit the Adventure centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC - Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet's charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces, OR: CLASSIC - Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle-called "Normandy's Versailles" for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables. DISCOVERY - While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crepes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration. This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. LES ANDELYS Serenity on the Seine CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys-one of France's most picturesque spots on the Seine, OR: ACTIVE - Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Chateau Gaillard-historic home of King Richard the Lionheart. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC (B,L,D)
DAY 3: CAUDEBEC
Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine CLASSIC - Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route-where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine. This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CAUDEBEC (B,L,D)
DAY 4: CAUDEBEC. EXCURSION TO NORMANDY
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Normandy's WWII landing beaches, visit 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, OR: CLASSIC - Join "A Taste of Normandy" Guided Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry, visit the beautiful village of Beuvron en Auge and taste Calvados at a local distillery. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING CRUISE TO ROUEN (B,L,D)
DAY 5: ROUEN
The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France CLASSIC - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen-site of Saint Joan of Arc's martyrdom-and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, OR: ACTIVE - Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS (B,L,D)
DAY 6: CONFLANS
The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV CLASSIC - Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR: CLASSIC - Take a Guided tour of the opulent Chateau de Malmaison-home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. EVENING CRUISE TO PARIS (B,L,D)
DAY 7: PARIS
Cafes, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. CLASSIC - Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Ile de la Cite, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR: CLASSIC - Join a Guided City Tour, that shows you the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier, and the famous Champs-Elysees. Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS (B,L,D)
DAY 8: PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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Sailing Dates |
- 29 Mar 2022
- 05 Apr 2022
- 12 Apr 2022
- 19 Apr 2022
- 10 May 2022
- 17 May 2022
- 07 Jun 2022
- 14 Jun 2022
- 21 Jun 2022
- 28 Jun 2022
- 05 Jul 2022
- 12 Jul 2022
- 02 Aug 2022
- 09 Aug 2022
- 16 Aug 2022
- 23 Aug 2022
- 13 Sep 2022
- 20 Sep 2022
- 27 Sep 2022
- 04 Oct 2022
- 11 Oct 2022
- 18 Oct 2022
- 25 Oct 2022
- 01 Nov 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
02/08 |
Paris, France |
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2 |
03/08 |
Vernon, France |
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2 |
03/08 |
Les Andelys, France |
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3 |
04/08 |
Caudebec, France |
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4 |
05/08 |
Caudebec, France |
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5 |
06/08 |
Rouen, France |
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6 |
07/08 |
Conflans-Ste-Honorine, France |
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7 |
08/08 |
Paris, France |
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8 |
09/08 |
Paris, France |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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