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Paris & Normandy River Cruise with Guest Speaker Chaplain Col. (Ret.) David Lile | Oct 24, 2025

9 days
France
Starting from $3998*

Join Guest Speaker Chaplain Col. (Ret.) David Lile, on a Paris and Normandy River Cruise on the Seine Aboard AmaWaterways AmaDante, starting at $3998*, departing on October 24, 2025. You will see Château Gaillard, the town of Les Andelys; you can choose between an excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur, renowned for its picturesque harbor and for being an inspirational site for Impressionist painters, or enjoy a full-day excursion that includes Honfleur and the delicious Pays d’Auge region of Normandy, where apple cider, Calvados and pommeau outrank French wine. Enjoy a country drive through Beamont-en-Auge and Pont l’Eveque, and afterward, be treated to a cheese and Calvados tasting. During the afternoon, you can join a city tour of the UNESCO-designated Le Havre. Alternatively, you have the choice of a bike tour through Le Havre. For those wishing to go to the American sector of the historic Normandy Beaches, you will visit the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, the artillery battery at Longues-sur-Mer, and the village of Arromanches, where the remains of the floating harbor used during WWII landings can be seen. If you prefer, you can tour the Gold and Juno beaches in the British and Canadian sectors, where you will visit Ranville Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge, the Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer, the WWII museum in Courseulle, and, finally, Arromanches. If you wish to experience a different kind of inspiration in Caudebec-en-Caux in the afternoon, the Romanesque Normandy Abbey Route will take you to one of the magnificent historic abbeys of the region. Or you can journey back in time with the interactive exhibits and vessels at the Seine Museum. Continue onto medieval Rouen, scenic cruising around Vernon,  and much more!

Does not include International Airfare, Port Taxes, Transfers, & Onboard Gratuities.

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$150 when you register by July 24, 2024
$100 when you register by October 24, 2024
Full deposit required. Savings deducted from balance.

What’s Included

  • Cruise
  • Meals on Ship
  • Select Shore Excursions
  • Deluxe cruise accommodations (based on double occupancy)
  • Meal beverages, and other meals as indicated
  • Administrative Fees

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 OCTOBER 24 – DEPART THE USA

Board your overnight flight to France.

Day 2 OCTOBER 25 – PARIS - EMBARKATION

Board the ship in Paris for your Paris & Normandy cruise. (D)

Day 3 OCTOBER 26 – LES ANDELYS

Uncover the history of Château Gaillard, the former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart, situated on the chalk cliffs high above the Seine, on a morning tour. Or, if you prefer a more active adventure, you can hike there from the banks of the Seine, admiring the scenic views along the way. For those who wish to explore the area on two wheels, join a guided bike tour through the charming town of Les Andelys. After your adventures, set sail along the meandering Seine for a scenic cruise. (B, L, D)

Day 4 OCTOBER 27 – LE HAVRE

During your time in Le Havre, set out on an excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur, renowned for its picturesque harbor and for being an inspirational site for Impressionist painters. During the afternoon, you can join a city tour of the UNESCO-designated Le Havre. Alternatively, you have the choice of a bike tour through Le Havre. (B, L, D)

Day 5 OCTOBER 28 – LE HAVRE - CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX - NORMANDY BEACHES

Experience the Normandy region with one of three tours. For those wishing to go to the American sector of the historic Normandy Beaches, you will visit the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, the artillery battery at Longues-sur-Mer and the village of Arromanches, where the remains of the floating harbor used during the WWII landings can be seen. If you prefer, you can tour the Gold and Juno beaches in the British and Canadian sectors, where you will visit Ranville Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge, the Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer, the WWII museum in Courseulle, and, finally, Arromanches. Alternatively, you can set out on a full-day excursion to the delicious Pays d’Auge region of Normandy, where apple cider, Calvados and pommeau outrank French wine. If you wish to experience a different kind of inspiration in Caudebec-en-Caux, you can journey back in time with the interactive exhibits and vessels at the Seine Museum. (B, L, D)

Day 6 OCTOBER 29 – ROUEN

Spend the morning enjoying medieval Rouen with a choice of several excursions. Join a walking tour and see the square where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Medieval Quarter and Great Clock. You also have the choice to go on the “Tastes of Normandy” tour, where you’ll be treated to the delicious flavors of the region, including chocolate, Norman cheese, and cider, or get active by going on a guided bike tour. Then, visit Bonnemare Castle, a 16th-century architectural treasure lined with picturesque poplar trees. (B, L, D)

Day 7 OCTOBER 30 – VERNON

Enjoy scenic cruising around Vernon before disembarking the ship for your excursion. You will have a choice of three excursions, depending on your interests. Visit Claude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny. Art lovers will immediately recognize images immortalized in Monet’s most beloved paintings, such as water lillies, japanese bridges, and graceful willow trees. Wander around his famous gardens and home, where he lived for more than four decades. Or visit the regal 18th-century Château de Bizy, inspired by the opulence of Versailles. Enjoy an escorted tour of the palace and gardens. If you prefer a more active adventure, go on a guided bike tour, taking in the beautiful French countryside. (B, L, D) *PLEASE NOTE: Monet’s Gardens may be closed; therefore, an alternative tour will operate instead.

Day 8 OCTOBER 31 – PARIS

Travel to Auberge Ravoux in the heart of Auvers-sur-Oise, the last home of artist Vincent van Gogh. His spirit still lingers in his former attic rooms at the Ravoux Inn. The mere 70 days Van Gogh spent in Auvers-sur-Oise were astonishingly prolific as he painted more than 70 works here before his death. Or enjoy the exquisite architecture of the Château de Malmaison, the former home of Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte, also known as “the most beautiful and curious garden in Europe.” Active travelers may instead choose to pedal through Paris from the seat of their bike on a guided cycling tour. In the afternoon, experience the “City of Light” from a unique perspective when you board a modern riverboat at the Port de la Bourdonnais, located on the banks of the Seine River near the Eiffel Tower. With exterior seating and viewing platforms, your one-hour cruise will be a dream come true as you glide along the river and underneath Paris’s ornate bridges. From the boat, you will take in panoramic views of the city’s iconic buildings and monuments, including the Musee d’Orsay and the Notre Dame Cathedral. (B, L, D)

Day 9 NOVEMBER 1 – PARIS - DISEMBARKATION

Bid farewell to Paris and prepare for your flight home.

Enhance Your Journey

Paris Pre Tour Starting from $980

October 22 - 25, 2025 Starting at $980*

OCTOBER 22 – DEPART THE USA
Board your overnight flight to Paris.

OCTOBER 23 – PARIS, FRANCE
Check into your Paris hotel for the beginning of your Paris land program.

OCTOBER 24 – PARIS
Discover some of the lesser-known treasures of Paris on your guided tour. Setting the world stage for art, fashion, gastronomy, culture and much more, the “City of Light” has a story to tell at every corner. Afterward, explore the Atelier-Lumières, Paris’s “Workshop of Lights,” a uniquely immersive digital art experience. You will be treated to an unforgettable, colorful multimedia exhibition utilizing 140 video projectors and a state-ofthe- art sound system of famed artists’ works. (B)

OCTOBER 25 – PARIS – EMBARKATION
After checking out of your hotel, visit Montmartre, long known as the city’s premier artist’s enclave. During the mid to late 1800s, artists also began calling Montmartre home. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there, followed by other notable artists. For easy access to Montmartre, hop aboard the funicular railroad that ascends the hill. Montmartre’s most recognizable landmark is the Basilica du Sacré-Coeur, constructed from 1876 to 1912. The white dome of this Roman Catholic basilica sits at the highest point in the city. You’ll then board the ship in Paris for your Paris & Normandy cruise. (B, D)

Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions.

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Departure Dates

  1. Friday, October 24, 2025
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*A 3.5% surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions.