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7 Night Paris and the Heart of Normandy Cruise from Paris
Ship: Viking Kari
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Sailed: Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023 from Paris, France
Ended: Wednesday, Aug 9, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023
departure of the Viking Kari. If Viking River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Arrive in Paris, romance capital of the world. Transfer from the airport to your ship, docked in the heart of the city, just a short stroll from the Eiffel Tower (ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase). After boarding, take free time to explore Paris, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Thursday - Aug 3, 2023
Paris, France
After breakfast, embark on a tour of this dazzling city and marvel at its most remarkable sights, including the iconic Eiffel Tower. Take in the Ecole Militaire (Military Museum), Orsay Museum, and Latin Quarter, and resilient Notre Dame Cathedral. Then, drive past the Louvre and Opera House and along the famed Champs-Elysees. This afternoon, you may join an optional tour to explore Montmartre Hill and the Sacre-Coeur Basilica, or sample the delights of French cuisine during a food tour. Return on board for dinner and start your cruise on the Seine this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Friday - Aug 4, 2023
La Roche-Guyon, France
Vernon, France
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Giverny, France
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Vernon, France
Arrive in La Roche-Guyon before breakfast and enjoy a morning at your leisure to explore. The village is officially classified as one of France's most beautiful; you will see why as you stroll through the town's narrow streets lined with picturesque houses with wood-paneled facades. After lunch, join an included tour to the town of Giverny, where Claude Monet resided from 1883 until his death in 1926. Visit the beautiful gardens and charming stone farmhouse where he lived and worked; see the water garden with the recognizable Japanese bridge, water lilies, wisteria, and azaleas that inspired many of his masterpieces (Monet gardens not available before April 1 or after November 1; a visit to the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, favored by Van Gogh and other artists, will be substituted). Dinner is served onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Saturday - Aug 5, 2023
Rouen, France
Indulge in leisurely morning cruising along the Seine. Spend the afternoon in the medieval city of Rouen, preeminent capital of Normandy. Begin with a walking tour through the center of Old Town, where you see the spectacular Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, often painted by Claude Monet, and the famous Gros-Horloge, a 16th-century astronomical clock. As you walk among the half-timbered storybook buildings, allow yourself to be transported back through time; see the 14th-century courthouse where Joan of Arc was sentenced to death and the nearby Market Square where she was martyred. Use your free time to discover more of Rouen or visit one of its museums of art or antiquities. Dine onboard or at a sidewalk cafe. Your ship remains docked overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Sunday - Aug 6, 2023
Rouen, France
After breakfast, begin your full-day tour to the historic beaches of Normandy. Visit World War II landmarks, such as Omaha Beach, the American Military Cemetery and the Caen Memorial Museum. Alternatively, take a tour of Bayeux, where you can admire the magnificent tapestry that chronicles the pre-Battle of Hastings events. Afterward, head to Normandy's coast and enjoy free time at Juno Beach after your visit to the museum; then visit the Pegasus Museum. Return to your ship for dinner and relax on board, or take an evening stroll through Rouen. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Monday - Aug 7, 2023
Les Andelys, France
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Chateau Gaillard, built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart. Disembark and join a guided walk to this fatally flawed masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture before returning to your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Tuesday - Aug 8, 2023
Le Pecq, France
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Chateau de Malmaison, France
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Le Pecq, France
Paris, France
After breakfast, disembark for a visit to Chateau de Malmaison, where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France. Along with the Tuileries, this elegant manor house, purchased by the emperor's wife Josephine in 1799, served as the seat of Napoleon's French government from 1800 to 1802. This afternoon, join an optional tour to the luxurious Palace of Versailles, former home of Louis XIV. This evening, you can take in the illuminated sights of Paris during a panoramic drive. Your ship remains docked in Paris overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Wednesday - Aug 9, 2023
Paris, France
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your time in France's romantic capital with a three-night Paris extension. (Breakfast); Note: Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.