AVALON WATERWAYS
11 Days | Paris and Normandy with London 
Northbound (WPP1)

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PARIS TO LONDON

Day 1 | Paris, France. Embark. Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Lights today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape. (D) Important: Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

Day 2 | Vernon. Les Andelys. Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour. Start the day with a Morning Stretch with your Avalon Adventure Host. This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. (B,L,D)

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

Discovery — While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.

Classic — In Les Andelys, take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys — one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine — OR —

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

Day 3 | Caudebec. Churches, Cherry Orchards, and White Cliffs of Normandy. This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. Later enjoy live entertainment on board. (B,L,D)

Active — Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a Morning Jog in Normandy’s town of Caudebec.

Classic — 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 — OR —

Active — Enjoy the natural wonders of the fascinating Marais Vernier wetlands on this half-day Guided Nature Walk on the outskirts of Caudebec.

Day 4 | Caudebec. Excursion to Normandy. Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. (B,L,D)

Classic — 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 — 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 — 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.

Day 5 | Rouen. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and a Heroine for France. Enjoy onboard entertainment before setting sail this evening. (B,L,D)

Classic — 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.

Day 6| Conflans. In the Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French kings. (B,L,D)

Classic — Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh — OR — Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.

Day 7 | Paris. Cafés, Cathedrals, & Canvases—The City of Lights Truly Shines. Stroll through Paris on your own, or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank. (B,L,D)

Active — Take a Morning Walk with your Avalon Adventure Host to see Paris at first light.

Classic — 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 — 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.

Day 8 | Disembark. Paris. London, United Kingdom. Say goodbye to the Avalon portion of your vacation after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station, where you join your Monograms package. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class). Your Local Hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your time. (B)

Day 9 | London. Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London’s famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s Downing Street; Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. Take photos of the London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel situated on the river bank, and the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. Then, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays). Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London’s skyline. (B)

Day 10 | London. Your Local Hosts will help you make the most of your day. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city, or visit Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were married, for a tour of the magnificent State Apartments. In the evening, see one of the dozens of celebrated West End shows, or enjoy dinner at a traditional London pub, followed by a relaxing night-time cruise on the Thames River. There are so many possibilities to make your stay unforgettable. (B)

Day 11 | London. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents. In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered. Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

PARIS TO NORMANDY WITH LONDON NORTHBOUND ITINERARY (WPP1) 11 DAYS | PARIS TO LONDON