Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise
From: $3895
per person dbl*
• 7 Night Cruise – Outside Cabin
• Paris City Tour
• Full Day Historic Normandy Tour – WWII D-Day Landing Beaches incl. Omaha, Colleville Cemetery and WWII Museum
• Auvers-sur-Oise Tour with Chateau D’Auvers Museum
• Rouen Walking Tour
• Étretat Tour – Normandy Coast & Village
• Paris Extended Port Stay
20 Meals (7-B, 6-L, 7-D), Hand Selected Wines & Beer w/ Dinners, PWD Tour Director, Ship Staff, Wi-Fi Onboard, Welcome & Farewell Dinners, International Air Taxes/Fuel/Port Charges, Baggage Handling at Ship, Roundtrip Ship Transfers
APRIL 1 / OCTOBER 21
1 2 3 4
7 Night(s) – Outside Cabin – MS Amadeus Diamond
BOOKING DISCOUNT SAVINGS* – UP TO $400 PER COUPLE/$200 PER PERSON
Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise
9-DAYS
DAY 1&2: DEPART US – OVERNIGHT FLIGHT TO EUROPE – ARRIVE PARIS
Meet your PWD Tour Director – Transfer to your ship. Board the MS Amadeus Diamond for your 7 Night Seine River Cruise. Welcome Drink & Welcome Dinner onboard – Ship departs Paris
(D) Overnight: Amadeus Diamond
DAY 3: CONFLANS
Morning – Cruising – Arrive in Conflans. Afternoon – Auvers-sur-Oise Excursion (Village of Van Gogh)
(B,L,S & D)) Overnight: Amadeus Diamond
DAY 4: ROUEN
Morning – Rouen Walking Tour (Museum Town). Afternoon – Explore Rouen on your own – Ship departs late afternoon
(B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Diamond
DAY 5: LE HAVRE
Morning – Étretat Tour (Walk along the Normandy Coastline & scenic village). Afternoon at Leisure or OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO HONFLEUR
(B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Diamond
DAY 6: LE HAVRE – CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX
Full Day Tour of Historic Normandy with Lunch (WWII D-Day Landing Beaches including Omaha Beach, American Cemetery Colleville & WWII Museum)
(B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Diamond
DAY 7: LES ANDELYS – ONBOARD CRUISING ALL DAY
Morning – Cruising or Optional Excursion to Monet’s House & Garden. Afternoon – Relax & Seine River Cruising. Gala Farewell Dinner Onboard
(B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Diamond
DAY 8: PARIS
Morning – Paris City Tour – Afternoon at Leisure in Paris to explore. Optional Excursion – Montmarte Walking Tour. Final Dinner Onboard in Paris – Ship Docked overnight in Paris
(B,L,S & D) Overnight: Amadeus Diamond
DAY 9: PARIS – FLIGHT HOME
Transfer to the Paris Airport for your flight home
(B)
B-Breakfast Hotel/Onboard S-Snacks Onboard afternoon and/or evening L-Lunch Onboard D-Dinner Onboard with Beer & Regional Wines
CITIES & PORTS
PARIS
Paris, the “City of Light” is the world’s most visited capital. Enjoy a Paris City Tour to see the beloved landmarks that line the Seine including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. Also see the majestic Arc de Triomphe and ride along the Champs-Élysées. During your leisure afternoon maybe wander the historic banks of the Seine which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
CONFLANS – AUVERS-SUR-OISE
Visit the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, an inspiration to many of the famous Impressionist masters including Cezanne, Pissarro & Daubigny. The most famous of these artists is Vincent van Gogh. See Auberge Ravoux, where Van Gogh lived. See his final resting place & where he was inspired to create nearly 80 canvases. Experience a multimedia museum journey about the great masters at the Chateau D’Auvers featuring over 500 paintings set in motion with sound effects & period music.
ROUEN
Enjoy a Rouen Walking Tour including a visit to the magnificent cathedral that inspired Claude Monet, and the modern Church of Joan of Arc with its wonderful 16th-century stained-glass windows. Rouen is known as Museum Town for its many museums, was important in the Roman era and Middle Ages, and features a cobblestoned pedestrian center with medieval half-timbered houses.
LE HAVRE – ETRETAT
A UNESCO World Heritage Site & important port, Le Havre, sits where the Seine River meets the English Channel. The harbor was destroyed in World War II and was rebuilt. Enjoy a Etretat Tour to explore the famous Normandy coastline featuring cliff-top paths for views of steep chalk rocks with impressive needlelike formations, which have inspired many well-known artists. Enjoy some leisure time in the attractive seaside village of Etretat.
HISTORIC NORMANDY TOUR
Discover Normandy on this full day tour featuring many historic landmarks. Visit Pointe du Hoc, site of a German artillery unit where the US Army climbed 100 foot cliffs. Stop at Omaha Beach, the most famous of the five code named beaches. Visit Colleville Sur Mer, an American Cemetery where over 9,000 American troops are laid to rest. Enjoy lunch before a visit to a World War II Museum to learn more about the landings, battles and liberation of this region.
LES ANDELYS – SEINE CRUISING
This morning stop in the little town of Les Andelys in the shadow of Chateau Gaillard, one time home to Richard the Lionheart. An amazing optional will be available to visit nearby Giverny, home to Impressionist Claude Monet, where you see Monet’s House & wander his Garden. The optional makes a photo stop at Chateau Gaillard. After a long day to Normandy, today is the perfect day to relax onboard for a half or full day & enjoy the passing Seine scenery and ship amenities.
LONDON (OPTIONAL 2-NIGHT LONDON POST CRUISE EXTENSION)
London, the vibrant and historic capital of the United Kingdom, stands as a testament to centuries of rich cultural heritage and modern cosmopolitan dynamism. Its iconic skyline boasts a mix of architectural marvels, from the medieval Tower of London to the sleek, contemporary Shard. Steeped in history, landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and the British Museum reflect the city’s enduring role as a global center for politics, royalty, and culture. London remains a melting pot of traditions and innovations, making it a captivating destination for both locals and visitors alike.
OPTIONAL 2-NIGHT LONDON POST CRUISE EXTENSION
DAY 9: PARIS – EUROSTAR TRAIN – LONDON SIGHTSEEING
Board the Eurostar Train in Paris for the 2.5 hour rail experience to London. Enjoy a London City Tour to see Kensington Palace, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace.
(B – on ship)) Overnight: London
DAY 10: LONDON – DAY AT LEISURE – PUB DINNER
A day at leisure in London offers a chance to explore this vibrant and historic city at your own pace. Later gather for a traditional Pub Dinner.
(B) Overnight: London
DAY 11: LONDON – TRANSFER TO AIRPORT – FLIGHT HOME
Transfers to London Heathrow Airport.
(B)
Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise
Category E
Haydn Deck
$3895
Category D
Haydn Deck
$4195
Category C
Strauss Deck
$4695
Category B
Strauss Deck
$4895
Category A
Mozart Deck
$5095
Suite
Mozart Deck
$5595
Single Room Supplement + Cat D & E – Haydn Deck single supplement +$1500 • Cat C & B – Strauss Deck single supplement +$1900 • Cat A – Mozart Deck single supplement +$2300 • Suite – Mozart Deck single supplement +$2700 • No Triple **Rates are Land only, per person double
MS AMADEUS DIAMOND
The 144-passenger MS Amadeus Diamond has been a highlight of the fleet since 2009, and is the new jewel of the French waterways after its complete renovation in 2019. The refresh upgraded both the interior of the ship and the ship’s technology. The Diamond travels exclusively along the Seine and allows guests to experience the charm of northern France in an unforgettable way. The extensive Restaurant and the Panorama Bar offer divine views of the passing riverscapes. The 60-staterooms & 12-suites are bright, modern and provide a wonderful private space to enjoy your river cruise. The attentive English Speaking onboard service staff will see to your comfort with typical European hospitality. The beauty of river cruising is that the most interesting destinations come to you. This Diamond charter features English-only onboard commentary with inclusive sightseeing excursions balanced with choice to simply relax onboard during your leisure time or add sightseeing with optional excursions. The ship offers countless choices for your leisure time including a putting green, fitness studio, massage facilities & quiet spaces to escape with a book.
ALL MEALS INCLUDED ONBOARD
Three meals daily are served graciously in the exquisite restaurant and feature local & international specialties. All dinners are four courses and are served with included Hand Selected Wines, Beer & Soft drinks. While dining, you have splendid views of the passing scenic landscapes through the large picture windows. Enjoy afternoon and/or late evening snacks in the lounge based on the daily schedule.
COMFORTABLE & INNOVATIVE STATEROOMS
After boarding, unpack once. All staterooms onboard offer excellent river views and are bright, modern and inviting giving you a space of your own with all the amenities and pleasant touches of an upscale hotel. The Mozart & Strauss Decks feature suites and staterooms with French Balconies. Staterooms on the Haydn Deck have a fixed window. Each stateroom is fully equipped with comfortable & modern furnishings including flat screen TV, individual heating/air conditioning controls, safe, phone, hair dryer and a private bathroom with shower.
(S) SUITE - Mozart Deck (236 sf)
(E,D) STATEROOM - Haydn Deck (162 sf)
(A,B,C) STATEROOM - Haydn Deck/Mozart Decks (162 sf)
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony, mini-bar, bathrobe, ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony, ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony, ample closet space, choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed), flat-screen television, individual climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe, hair dryer, direct dial telephone and in-room safe.
MS AMADEUS DIAMOND
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Land only rates do not include hotel transfers. Roundtrip air package includes hotel transfers. On some dates alternate hotels may be used
* Booking Discount Details – Make your Final Payment by check & receive $400 per couple/$200 per person savings on Air Inclusive Bookings. Land Only/Own Air Bookings receive $200 per couple/$100 per person savings.