Travel with the Chamber: Normandy, Paris & the Seine River Cruise
October 6–14, 2026 | 9 Days
Overview
Sail through the heart of France on an exclusive Seine River cruise featuring historic Normandy, charming river towns, and extended time in Paris. This luxury experience blends comfort, culture, and powerful historical moments.Tour Highlights
- 7-night Seine River cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond
- Paris city tour with iconic landmarks
- Normandy WWII D-Day beaches and American Cemetery
- Rouen walking tour and Étretat coastline
- Auvers-sur-Oise, village of Van Gogh
- Optional London post-cruise extension
What’s Included
- Roundtrip airfare from FAT
- 7-night river cruise with outside cabin
- 20 meals onboard with wine, beer, and soft drinks
- Guided excursions and onboard Wi-Fi
- Professional CE Tour Director
Tour Details
- Activity Level: Moderate
- Pricing varies by stateroom category
- Exclusive charter experience
Full Itinerary
Day 1 & 2 – Depart U.S. – Overnight Flight – Arrive Paris
Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Europe. Upon arrival in Paris, meet your PWD Tour Director and transfer to your ship. Board the MS Amadeus Diamond for your 7-night Seine River Cruise. Enjoy a Welcome Drink and Welcome Dinner onboard. Ship departs Paris.
Overnight aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond.
Day 3 – Conflans – Auvers-sur-Oise
Morning cruising before arriving in Conflans. This afternoon enjoy an excursion to Auvers-sur-Oise, the village of Van Gogh.
Overnight aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond.
Day 4 – Rouen
Enjoy a Rouen Walking Tour this morning in this historic “Museum Town.” This afternoon explore Rouen on your own before the ship departs later in the day.
Overnight aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond.
Day 5 – Le Havre – Étretat
This morning enjoy an Étretat Tour, walking along the Normandy coastline and scenic village. This afternoon is at leisure or you may choose the optional excursion to Honfleur.
Overnight aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond.
Day 6 – Le Havre – Caudebec-en-Caux
Enjoy a full-day tour of historic Normandy with lunch, including visits to the WWII D-Day landing beaches such as Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery at Colleville, and a WWII Museum.
Overnight aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond.
Day 7 – Les Andelys – Onboard Cruising
This morning cruise or join the optional excursion to Monet’s House and Gardens. This afternoon relax and enjoy scenic Seine River cruising. This evening enjoy a Gala Farewell Dinner onboard.
Overnight aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond.
Day 8 – Paris
Enjoy a Paris City Tour this morning. This afternoon is at leisure to explore Paris on your own or join the optional Montmartre Walking Tour. This evening enjoy your Final Dinner onboard while docked overnight in Paris.
Overnight aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond.
Day 9 – Paris – Flight Home
Transfer to the Paris airport for your flight home.
Destination Highlights
Paris
Paris, the “City of Light,” is the world’s most visited capital. Enjoy a Paris City Tour featuring iconic landmarks lining the Seine including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs-Élysées. During your leisure time, wander the historic banks of the Seine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Conflans – Auvers-sur-Oise
Visit the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, an inspiration to many of the famous Impressionist masters including Cézanne, Pissarro, and Daubigny. The most famous of these artists is Vincent van Gogh. See where Van Gogh lived, his final resting place, and where he was inspired to create nearly 80 canvases. Experience a multimedia museum journey at the Château d’Auvers featuring over 500 paintings brought to life with sound effects and period music.
Rouen
Enjoy a Rouen Walking Tour including a visit to the magnificent cathedral that inspired Claude Monet and the modern Church of Joan of Arc with its beautiful stained-glass windows. Known as “Museum Town,” Rouen is rich in history dating back to the Roman era and Middle Ages and features a charming cobblestone pedestrian center with medieval half-timbered houses.
Le Havre – Étretat
Le Havre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and important port city, sits where the Seine River meets the English Channel. Enjoy an Étretat Tour exploring the famous Normandy coastline, featuring dramatic chalk cliffs and needle-like rock formations that have inspired many artists. Enjoy some leisure time in the attractive seaside village of Étretat.
Historic Normandy Tour
Discover Normandy on this full-day tour featuring significant historic landmarks. Visit Pointe du Hoc, site of a German artillery unit where the U.S. Army climbed 100-foot cliffs during the D-Day invasion. Stop at Omaha Beach, the most famous of the five code-named beaches, and visit Colleville-sur-Mer, home to the American Cemetery where more than 9,000 American troops are laid to rest. Enjoy lunch before visiting a World War II Museum to learn more about the landings, battles, and liberation of this region.
Les Andelys – Seine River Cruising
Stop in the charming town of Les Andelys in the shadow of Château Gaillard, once home to Richard the Lionheart. An optional excursion visits nearby Giverny, home to Impressionist Claude Monet, where guests can tour Monet’s House and Gardens. After a long day exploring Normandy, enjoy time to relax onboard and take in the scenic views of the Seine River and ship amenities.
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 6, 2026 Thursday Oct 15, 2026
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