The Best of the Seine River From Normandy to Paris


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Overview
Highlights
- View the masterpieces of the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay and see Paris’ illuminated landmarks on an after-dark boat excursion
- Discover the splendor of Monet’s gardens including the famous water lily pond
- Explore the 7th-century Abbey of Saint Wandrille with one of the resident monks as your host
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Trip includes
- 9 nights of accommodations
- 25 meals (9B, 8L, 8D)
- 3 expert-led lectures
- 15 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
- Taxes
Itinerary

Activity note: Check-in available from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss role...
Location: Paris Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Best Western Premier Opera Faubourg
Activity note: Walking up to 3 miles on cobblestone and paved streets; standing for up to 2 hours during visits; use of the Paris Metro, which may involve unavoidable stairs; expect large cr...
Location: Paris Meal: B,L Hotel: Best Western Premier Opera Faubourg
Activity note: Walking up to 3 miles on cobblestone and paved streets; standing for up to 2 hours; use of the Paris Metro, which may involve unavoidable stairs; expect large crowds.
Bre...
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately 258 miles (about 4 hours 50 minutes) with stops along the way; walking up to 2 miles; standing for up to 1 hours at a time; even and un...
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles on cobblestone and paved streets; standing for up to 1 hour during visits on even and uneven ground.
Breakfast: On board.
Morning: We will explore t...
Location: Rouen Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope's Seine Princesse
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; walking up to 2 miles on cobblestone and paved streets; standing for up to 1 hour.
Breakfast: On board.
...Location: Rouen Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope's Seine Princesse
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles on cobblestone and paved streets; standing for up to 1 hour at a time.
Breakfast: On board.
Morning: We explore Historic Rouen with an expert an...
Location: Paris Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope's Seine Princesse
Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving approximately 46 miles (about 1 hour 15 minutes); walking for up to 1.5 miles on even and uneven ground; stan...
Location: Paris Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope's Seine Princesse
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles on cobblestone and paved streets; standing for up to 2 hours; use of Paris Metro, which may have unavoidable stairs; expect large ...
Location: In Flight Meal: B
Activity note: Morning disembarkation.
Breakfast: On board. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonde...
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Accommodation
- 25 Meals
- 9 Breakfasts
- 8 Lunches
- 8 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
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