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80TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY WWII REMEMBRANCE
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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This river cruise vacation showcases France’s charm, breathtaking views, and rich history. Your adventure begins on the Rhône River with a visit to Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh—and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. Tour Leaders Joe Fahy and Sandy Lidka will be assigned to this tour based on a minimum group size.
GRAND FRANCE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY WWII REMEMBRANCE & HISTORY CRUISE
CRUISE: WLP-T2
15 Day River Cruise Arles to Paris
On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital is a showcase of medieval and Re-naissance architecture. The Seine River offers a choice of excursion opportunities, rich of history! In Paris, take a tour focused on WWII and visit the museum of Les Invalides. Sail to Conflans, where you’ll choose between two exciting guided visits—Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or the remarkable Bizy Castle, known as “Normandy’s Versailles.” On 6th June join us for an onboard D-Day 80th Commemoration Ceremony. In Rouen, you’ll go on a guided walk through the medieval quarter, visit the gothic Cathedral and learn the important role played by this city during the French Resistance. Alternatively you will visit the battlefields in the area of Vimy Ridge and Beaumont-Hamel. 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 monuments to Allied forces, or you may explore the farming region for a “Taste of Normandy.” From Vernon, go on an excursion to the quaint and inspiring town of Auvers-Sur-Oise or visit Napoleon and Josephine’s Malmaison, before sailing back to Paris for disembarkation.
CRUISE
AT-A-GLANCE
Day 1 Arles (Embarkation):Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 Arles:Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 3 Avignon:Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
Day 4 Viviers:Guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral or walk with your Adventure Host
Day 5 Tournon–Vienne:Choice of guided walk in Tournon or bike with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk in Vienne or hike with your Adventure Host
Day 6 Lyon:Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill
Day 7 Tournus–Chalon-sur-Saône:Cheese tasting on board
Day 8 Chalon-sur-Saône (Disembarkation)–Beaune–Dijon–Paris (Embarkation):Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; TGV train from Dijon to Paris; onboard welcome reception
Day 9 Paris:Choice of guided sightseeing, or historic sights on “Heart of Paris” walking tour or walk with your Adventure Host or WWII theme tour with visit of the museum of Les Invalides
Day 10 Conflans:Choice of excursions to Auvers-sur-Oise, or Napoleon and Josephine’s Château de Malmaison or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard history lecture; onboard Commemoration Ceremony of the D-Day 80th Anniversary
Day 11 Les Andelys-Rouen:Choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys and guided sightseeing see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral in Rouen or full day excursion to Vimy and Beaumont-Hamel
Day 12 Caudebec:Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or visit the V-1 launch bomb site or bike with your Adventure Host; onboard D-Day lecture
Day 13 Caudebec:Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or “A Taste of Normandy” excursion
Day 14 Vernon:Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
Day 15 Paris (Disembarkation):Your cruise ends this morning
CRUISE: WLA-T1 - SOLD OUT
May 28, 2024
Deluxe Staterooms from CAD $9,912* per person | Panorama Staterooms from CAD $12,910* per person
*Pricing is per person based on twin occupancy. Pricing includes current promotions which may be withdrawn at anytime.
A Tour Leader from Further Afield Travel and Tours will be assigned based on a minimum of 18 booked guests.
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