Day One Embark in Paris, cruise to Rouen
Fly from a local airport to Paris, where we are met and transferred to the MS A-ROSA Viva, where we embark and commence our overnight cruise to Rouen.
Day Two Rouen
Mid afternoon arrival at Rouen. We take an included guided walking tour of Rouen and stroll around the attractive streets lined with half-timbered houses, stage for the trail and execution of Joan of Arc. The beautiful Gothic cathedral is the subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet and the Gros Horloge, set in a Renaissance street arch, is one of the oldest working clocks in Europe. We moor overnight in Rouen.
Day Three Rouen to Caudebec-en-Caux
Relax on board this morning. After lunch our cruise continues to wind its way along the Seine to reach Caudebec-en-Caux, situated on a loop of the Seine river.
Day Four Caudebec-en-Caux to Les Andelys
This morning we enjoy an included excursion to the Normandy coast where we explore the historic D-Day Landing Beaches with a knowledgeable guide. Gain an insight into the battles of 1944 and the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom today. Overnight sailing to Les Andelys.
Day Five Les Andelys to Vernon
This morning we arrive at Les Andelys, nestled in a beautiful meander on the Seine and overlooked by Chateau Gaillard. Later this evening we continue our cruise to Vernon.
Day Six Vernon to Paris
This afternoon we reach Vernon with time to explore its gothic church, fine arts museum, 12th century castles and the famous old mill, which straddles two piers of an ancient bridge over the river. Consider joining an optional excursion to nearby Monet’s Garden. Later we continue our cruise back overnight towards Paris.
Day Seven Paris
A day at leisure. Discover the French capital on our optional guided city tour and Montparnasse Tower excursion – the glamorous Champs Elysees lined with exclusive designer shops; the spectacular Eiffel Tower; the grandiose Arc de Triomphe; the Louvre Art Gallery with its controversial glass pyramid; the striking Notre Dame Cathedral on Ile de la Cite and Montmartre, with the white domes of Sacre Coeur.
Day Eight Paris to UK
We disembark after breakfast and then transfer to Paris Airport for our flight back to the UK.
