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Paris and the Normandy Beaches to Basel

Paris and the Normandy D-Day beaches by rail to Basel

Railbookers operates this 5-day, 4-night independent rail package designed to start a Rhine River Cruise from Basel. The trip opens with two nights in Paris, then continues by train to the medieval town of Bayeux for a full day exploring the D-Day Landing Beaches, before returning to Paris and taking a high-speed train onward to Basel. As an independent rail package, travelers arrange their own sightseeing in Paris rather than following a group guide, while the Normandy portion centers on the day-long tour of the landing beaches. The package does not say how the remaining nights split between Bayeux and the return journey to Basel. Starting from $1,849 per person, this trip suits travelers beginning a Rhine river cruise who want to see Paris and the Normandy D-Day sites by rail before boarding in Basel.

What to know before you look closer

  • This package is designed to start a Rhine River Cruise from Basel; the cruise itself is not included in this rail package.
  • The description confirms two nights in Paris at the start, but does not say how the remaining nights split between Bayeux and the return through Paris to Basel; confirm the schedule with Railbookers before booking.

Questions travellers ask

How does this package connect to a river cruise?
It is designed to start a Rhine River Cruise from Basel, with the rail portion ending there.
How do you travel between the stops?
By train: from Paris to Bayeux, back to Paris, then a high-speed train onward to Basel.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package; Railbookers arranges the train travel and city stays.
Which cities does the trip visit?
Paris, Bayeux, and Basel.
What is the starting price?
From $1,849 per person, about $370 per day.

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