Transport

Avalon Waterways cruise ship

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Others

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Panoramic windows throughout the ship Elegant, contemporary design & decor Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges Covered Observation Lounge Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day Elevator Non-smoking interior and staterooms Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

Accommodation

3 nights hotel stay in London 7 nights stateroom accommodation Comfort Collection BedsSM with choice of mattress firmness Egyptian super-combed cotton linens Bathrobes & slippers Premium L’Occitane bath products Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door Flatscreen satellite TV with free movie channels Individual climate control and in-room safe USB Ports

Meals

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge. Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro’s tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

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Insurance

Insurance not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Paris, France (Embarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Paris, France (Embarkation)

Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding

Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm.

Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.

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 Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON

Meals:
Dinner

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Day 2 Day 2: Vernon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Vernon

Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity active:
Explore Vernon’s Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity 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:

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

Activity discovery:
While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.

This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.

Location:
LES ANDELYS

Serenity on the Seine

Activity active:
Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart**, OR:

Activity classic:
Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

*Monet’s House is closed in March and November. During this period this excursion will be replaced with a Guided Tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle.
** This excursion will not be operated in November

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Day 3 Day 3: Caudebec
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Caudebec

Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine

Activity active:
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity 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.

This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CAUDEBEC

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 4 Day 4: Caudebec. Excursion To Normandy
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Caudebec. Excursion To Normandy

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions

Activity 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:

Activity classic:
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:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Tour to get a taste of authentic tradition in the beautiful region of Normandy. Toast the day with a brandy tasting in Calvados.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO ROUEN

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 5 Day 5: Rouen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Rouen

The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France

Activity active:
Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:

Activity 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.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 6 Day 6: Conflans
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Conflans

The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV

Activity active:
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:

Activity classic:
Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.

Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French kings.

Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO PARIS

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

*Château de Malmaison is closed the 1st Sunday of each month and on 21st September. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Château de Chantilly.

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Day 7 Day 7: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Paris

Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Activity active:
Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity 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:

Activity classic:
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.

Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 8 Day 8: Paris (Disembarkation)–London, United Kingdom
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Paris (Disembarkation)–London, United Kingdom

Bid adieu to your Avalon ship after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train (Standard class).

Meals:
Breakfast

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Day 9 Day 9: London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: London

England’s Exciting Capital

Activity classic:
Enjoy a morning Guided Sightseeing including 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. 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.

Meals:
Breakfast

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Day 10 Day 10: London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: London

Free Time on the Thames

Enjoy a free day to explore this spectacular city at your own pace. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city, or visit Windsor Castle 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.

Meals:
Breakfast

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Day 11 Day 11: London
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: London

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Meals:
Breakfast

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11 days tour

Paris To Normandy With 3 Nights In London 2025

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Itinerary of your trip Paris To Normandy With 3 Nights In London 2025

Day 1: Paris, France (Embarkation)

Day 2: Vernon

Day 3: Caudebec

Day 4: Caudebec. Excursion To Normandy

Day 5: Rouen

Day 6: Conflans

Day 7: Paris

Day 8: Paris (Disembarkation)–London, United Kingdom

Day 9: London

Day 10: London

Day 11: London

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