Vacations By Rail · Escorted river cruise

Impressions of France: Paris, Normandy & the Seine Cruise

Impressions of France: Paris, Normandy & the Seine Cruise, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Revel in art, history and romantic ports of call that celebrate French culture on this idyllic cruise along the River Seine, the lifeblood of France.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Ship

    Boarding our ship in Paris

    Arrive in Paris and board the MS Amadeus Diamond on the River Seine, settle into cabins, and begin cruising toward Conflans St. Honorine.

  2. Day 2overnight: Ship

    Discovering van Gogh's inspiration in Auvers-sur-Oise

    A guided excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, van Gogh's final resting place, with a free afternoon in Conflans St. Honorine and a guest talk on Impressionism, before an overnight cruise to Rouen.

  3. Day 3overnight: Ship

    A day in Rouen, the jewel of Normandy

    A guided tour of Rouen including the Museum of Fine Arts, Rouen Cathedral and the Church of Joan of Arc, then an evening cruise along the Seine Valley toward Le Havre.

  4. Day 4overnight: Ship

    Honfleur's artistry and a guest talk on the Normandy landings

    A guest talk by military historian Piers Storie-Pugh on the Allied landings, followed by a guided tour of the port town of Honfleur.

  5. Day 5overnight: Ship

    A step back in time amongst Normandy's legacy and beauty

    A guided tour of Omaha Beach and Arromanches, including the D-Day Museum overlooking Gold Beach, then rejoin the ship in Caudebec-en-Caux for an overnight cruise to Les Andeleys.

  6. Day 6overnight: Ship

    The ruins of Château Gaillard and Monet's Garden

    Explore the medieval ruins of Château Gaillard in Les Andeleys, then visit Monet's Garden in Giverny before rejoining the ship in Vernon.

  7. Day 7overnight: Ship

    The city of Paris or the stately Palace of Versailles

    A free morning to visit the Palace of Versailles or join an optional tour of Paris taking in the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and Montmartre, before the final night aboard.

  8. Day 8

    Traveling home

    After breakfast, disembark the ship in Paris for the final time and begin your journey home.

Included

  • Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
  • 7-night cruise onboard MS Amadeus Diamond
  • Excellent service onboard
  • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
  • All coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of your cruise including a spectacular gala dinner
  • Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
  • Superb excursions included

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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