9 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS
Day 1: Canada - Paris (France)
Flight with a good itinerary.
Day 2: Paris
Arrival at the airport in Paris. You will be greeted by our local representatives and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to discover Paris, ‘the city of lights’ with its fine food, iconic monuments, and shopping avenues.
Day 3: Paris
After your first Parisian breakfast, you will be able to spend the day sightseeing in this vibrant city. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the pier to board your beautiful cruise ship. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Beginning of your cruise.
Boarding: 05:00 pm
Day 4: Paris
After breakfast, you can continue your exploration of Paris on your own. You can discover Montmartre, with its romantic stairs, the sumptuous Sacré-Coeur basilica, and its breathtaking panorama of the city. You can also opt for an optional morning guided panoramic tour through Paris exploring its legendary places ($). During this optional excursion, you will see the Trocadero, the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe Eiffel Tower, and much more.
In the afternoon, you can opt to discover the Palace of Versailles on an excursion ($). Having held World Heritage Site status for three decades, the Versailles Palace is celebrated as a prime example of 17th-century French artistry. Its renown stems from its lavish architecture, captivating gardens, and the Hall of Mirrors, a grand chamber that played a pivotal role in the conclusion of World War I with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Day 5: Paris – La Roche - Guyon
Breakfast on board. You will spend the morning cruising towards La Roche - Guyon, take your time to recharge before arriving at your next amazing destination. This afternoon, opt for an optional excursion ($) to discover Claude Monet Foundation in Giverny, the second most visited spot in Normandy after Mont Saint-Michel. At night, enjoy an evening of entertainment on board while the ship will be cruising toward Honfleur. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Day 6: Honfleur
Breakfast on board. You will spend the morning cruising before reaching Honfleur. It is one of the most popular places to visit in France. You can opt for our afternoon optional tour ($) to discover the ‘Côte Fleurie’. This optional tour will start with the exploration of Deauville. You will then discover the Breuil castle, before heading for a Calvados tasting. Return to your ship in Honfleur in the late afternoon. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Day 7: Honfleur - Normandy Landings
After breakfast, you can opt for an optional excursion ($) to visit the landing beaches, commonly referred to as D-Day beaches. It is a historic site where the Allied forces, primarily American, British, and Canadian troops, landed on June 6, 1944, during World War II. The successful landings played a pivotal role in the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation and marked a turning point in the war. You will visit Omaha Beach and Colleville-sur-Mer. After lunch, continuation by coach for your exploration to Arromanches, renowned for the famous battle and the artificial port crucial for troop and equipment invasion. Don't miss the opportunity to experience an engaging film presentation in the unique circular environment of Arromanches 360° (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Day 8: Honfleur - Rouen
Breakfast on board. You will spend the morning cruising before reaching Rouen.
Upon arrival in the afternoon, enjoy some free time to explore the city at your own pace, or opt for an optional guided tour ($). Rouen, the capital of the Normandy region and one of the oldest cities in France, showcases an impressive range of architectural styles from the 12th to the 16th centuries. The city is renowned for its Gothic churches, renaissance-style monuments, and half-timbered houses. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Day 9: Rouen - Les Andelys
You will spend the morning cruising while enjoying your breakfast. In the afternoon, you will reach the city of Les Andelys. Free time to explore this small town or opt for an optional excursion ($) to visit the Château de Martainville, a classified national heritage. This castle was built in the 15th and 16th centuries and is one of the rare examples of the first Renaissance architecture in Normandy. During this visit, you will learn about 500 years of rural history. Return to the ship.
This is the night we like to dress up, although no dress code is imposed. The crew, all in their dress uniform, are presented to the passengers who are invited to have a drink with the captain. That evening, the chef will serve a banquet paying a special tribute to the world of French gastronomy. Dancing follows this gala dinner in the lounge bar. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Day 10: Paris
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking around 9 AM. Transfer to your hotel in Paris. Rest of the day at leisure to continue your exploration of Paris. (Breakfast)
Day 11: Paris - Canada
After breakfast, greeting in the lobby of your hotel by our local representatives and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)
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*For navigation safety reasons, Croisieurope may alter the cruise itinerary. This program is tidal and arrival times at ports of call may be subject to change.
