The Best of the Seine River From Normandy to Paris

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Revel in vibrant culture, historic landmarks, picturesque villages and world-renowned vineyards along the Seine River as you explore the treasures of France by modern riverboat.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    Revel in vibrant culture, historic landmarks, picturesque villages and world-renowned vineyards along the Seine River as you explore the treasures of France by modern riverboat.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityParis
End CityParis

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

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

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

In Transit to Program
In Flight

Day 2

Arrive Paris, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Location: Paris Meal: D Hotel: Best Western Premier Opera Faubourg

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...

Day 3

Île de la Cité, Musée D'Orsay

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...

Day 4

The Louvre, Tuileries Gardens

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...

Day 5

D-Day and the Invasion of Normandy
Location: Honfleur Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope's Seine Princesse

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...

Day 6

Historic Honfleur, Eugene Boudin Museum
Location: Honfleur 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 during visits on even and uneven ground.

Breakfast: On board.

Morning: We will explore t...

Day
7 The Abbey of Saint Wandrille, Rouen

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.

...
Day 8

Historic Rouen, the Seine River

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...

Day
9 Monet’s House, Gardens at Giverny

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...

Day
10 Montparnasse, Montmartre

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 ...

Day 11

Program Concludes

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,899
Price per day$354
Last Updated: 9/2/2021

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Meals Included
  • 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
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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