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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026

This fabulous river cruise begins and ends in Paris, with a spectacular cruise to Normandy. You’ll sail from Paris to Vernon with your choice of two included excursions—a guided visit to master impressionist Claude Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, or a guided tour of the remarkable Bizy Castle, known as “Normandy’s Versailles.” 

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You'll sail through the picturesque and historic landscapes of Normandy, with the choice to visit the historic sites of the famed WWII landing beaches, and moving momumnets to Allied forces, or you may explore the farming region for a "Taste of Normandy."

In Rouen, site of Saint Joan of Arc’s martyrdom, take a guided walk through the medieval quarter and visit the Gothic Rouen Cathedral—once the tallest building in the world. From Conflans, join in an excursion to the quaint and inspiring town of Auvers-Sur-Oise—inspired setting for several famous artists, including Vincent van Gogh—or visit Napoleon and Josephine’s Malmaison. Your Seine River cruise returns to Paris with more time to explore the romantic city. Discover the true heart of Paris on a guided walk through the sites of Paris’ rich history, or take a tour to see its iconic landmarks, including the Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more, or take a tour focused on WWII and visit the museum of Les Invalides.

DAY 1 – JUNE 2, 2026

 

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. Explore the City of Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.

 

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON

 

Dinner 

 

 

DAY 2 – JUNE 3, 2026

 

Vernon – Les Andelys 

 

Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

 

ACTIVE EXCURSION - Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host

 

OR:

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION - 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 EXCURSION - Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—called “Normandy’s Versailles” for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.

 

DISCOVERY EXCURSION

While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes followed by an onboard history presentation.

 

This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.

 

LES ANDELYS

Serenity on the Seine

 

ACTIVE EXCURSION - Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart

 

OR: 

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION - Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine.

 

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

 

DAY 3 – JUNE 4, 2026

 

Caudebec

 

Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine

 

ACTIVE EXCURSION - Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host

 

OR:

 

DISCOVERY EXCURSION - Join a guided excursion to a V-1 flying bomb launch site

 

OR:

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION - 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. 

 

 

DISCOVERY EXCURSION - Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by your history expert.

 

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CAUDEBEC

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

DAY 4 – JUNE 5, 2026

 

Caudebec – Excursion to Normandy

 

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions 

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION - 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 EXCURSION

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 Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery

 

OR: 

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION

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

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

DAY 5 – JUNE 6, 2026

 

Rouen 

 

The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France 

 

ACTIVE EXCURSION - Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser-known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels

 

OR:

 

DISCOVERY EXCURSION - Join a Guide Tour to visit Dieppe, where Operation Jubilee (Dieppe Raid) took place during WWII

 

OR:

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION - 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.

 

DISCOVERY EXCURSION - Onboard history lecture hosted by your history expert.

 

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

DAY 6 – JUNE 7, 2026

 

Conflans 

 

The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV 

 

ACTIVE EXCURSION - Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host

 

OR:

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION - Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh

 

OR:

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION - Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison*—home of Napoléon 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

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

DAY 7 – JUNE 8, 2026

 

Paris 

 

Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of Light 

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

 

ACTIVE EXCURSION - Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

 

DISCOVERY EXCURSION

Take a WWII tour of Paris which will include a visit to the museum of Les Invalides, dedicated to the Ordre de la Libération which was created in 1940 by General Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces

 

OR:

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION - Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more

 

OR: 

 

CLASSIC EXCURSION - 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, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées.

 

Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.

 

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS

 

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

 

DAY 8 – JUNE 9, 2026

 

Paris 

 

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. 

 

Breakfast

 

 

 

 

 

Avalon Waterways - Group Contract #346495

 

Rates are Canadian dollars, per person based on double occupancy including all taxes. Inquire about single rates. 

 

COMPLIMENTARY PREPAID GRATUITIES | VALUE ADDED CAD $205 PER PERSON / $410 PER COUPLE 

 

BOOK BY DECEMBER 30, 2024 AND RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY SEDAN SERVICE TO/FROM TORONTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT*

- must reside within 60km of Pearson Inter

 

Price includes: 7 Nights River Cruise Paris Round Trip and Port Charges | Personalize your holiday add pre or post additional nights. 

 

Category P - CAD$8,805 | Group Price CAD$8,255 (Savings of $1100 Per Couple)

 

Category A - CAD$8,755 | Group Price CAD $8,205 (Savings of $1100 Per Couple)

 

Category B - CAD$8,705 | Group Price CAD$8,155 (Savings of $1100 Per Couple)

 

Category D/E - CAD$6,706 | Group Price CAD$6,156 (Savings of $1100 Per Couple)

 

A Tour leader from Further Afield Travel and Tours will escort the group based on a minimum of 20 guests booked through Further Afield Travel and Tours.

 

 

 

 

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Further Afield Travel and Tours is a retail travel agency licensed under the Ontario Government Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Travel Industry Act 2002 - Registration No50021919. Funds on deposit are protected by the Compensation Fund, administered by TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) as defined by the Ontario Travel Industry Act 2002 and Ontario Regulations 26/05.
(Preferred Partner: Avalon Waterways - Group Contract #346495
 

 

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