Paris (Honfleur)

Discover the diverse charms of northern France on this overland program. From the picturesque port of Honfleur and the Eugene Boudin Museum to the rich flavors of a Calvados distillery, immerse yourself in Normandy's art and spirits. Journey through Rouen's historic streets and explore Lille's vibrant Flemish-influenced culture. This adventure offers a perfect blend of coastal beauty, urban splendor, and cultural richness, promising unforgettable experiences for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and culinary adventurers alike.

Note: this small group overland program is limited to 12 guests. Should guests have any special dietary needs, please advise at the time of booking. Any requests made within 60 days of sailing may not be able to be met.

This program includes a lot of walking in historic city centers where you could encounter steps, uneven ground and cobbled walkways. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility including those who require use of a wheelchair or walker. There are also some long periods of driving between cities.

DAY 1- August 1, 2026

Disembark the ship in Honfleur and meet your guide. Your program begins with a guided visit of the port city of Honfleur.

Your visit to the old district introduces you to the prestigious history of Honfleur and will be intriguing for fans of heritage, culture and architecture. Discover the ancient, fortified city of l'Enclos, a real journey through time from the Viking invasions to the impressionist painters. See the 17th-century famous Vieux Bassin (old harbor), the quays of Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Étienne lined with historic houses and the magnificent wooden church of Sainte-Catherine in the flamboyant Gothic style with its free-standing wooden bell tower.

Visit the Eugène Boudin Museum which includes a collection of Norman ethnography, numerous works by painters from Honfleur and the estuary in the 19th and 20th centuries (Cals, Dubourg, Jongkind, Monet, Courbet, Pecrus, Dufy, Gernez) but also a set of drawings and paintings bequeathed by Eugène Boudin in his hometown in 1898.

You’ll then have some free time for shopping followed by lunch at a local restaurant in Honfleur.

After lunch, transfer to Domaine d'Apreval, an authentic family distillery which produces cider, pommeau and calvados. They will welcome you for a guided tour followed by tastings accompanied with cheese.

Next, drive to Etretat, a seaside village famous for its two cliffs: Falaise d'Amont and Falaise d'Aval. The extraordinary charm of this location has made Étretat a source of inspiration for many artists. Claude Monet, Eugène Boudin, Guy de Maupassant and Victor Hugo, among others, created their works here.

Your day concludes with a drive to Rouen. Situated on the banks of the River Seine, this is Normandy’s vibrant, historic and cultural capital. Check in at your hotel where the remainder of the evening is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

DAY 2 - August 2, 2026

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide for a walking tour of the historic center of Rouen.

Enjoy an outdoor visit of Place du Vieux-Marche (Place of the Old Market) and the Rouen Palace of Justice.

Pass under the arch of the big clock and go back in time to discover its secrets and symbols. Also see Cathedrale Notre-Dame and Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, a large Gothic Catholic church and former Benedictine monastic church.

You will see that all styles are represented, from the Middle Ages to modern architecture, through the Renaissance and the classical period as well as the post-war reconstruction period.

After your walk, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Rouen and then depart for Lille which is located not too far from the border of Belgium.

Upon arrival in Lille, check in at your hotel where the remainder of the evening is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

DAY 3 – August 3, 2026

After breakfast enjoy a guided walking tour of the old city of Lille which is characterized by 17th-century brick town houses, cobbled pedestrian streets and the large central square, Grand Place.

Old Lille seduces with its flamboyant gothic architecture - its bold, softly colored facades highlighting the exuberance and profusion of the décor.

You’ll discover the city’s emblematic monuments, including an outside visit of the Palais Rihour, the Vieille Bourse, and the Opera House to name a few.

Mid-morning you will depart for Antwerp with an English-speaking assistant (not an official guide). There will be a short restroom stop along the way before reaching the port where you will re-board the ship.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion or venues closing days. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark in Honfleur, meet your guide and begin city tour

10:00am Guided tour of the Eugène Boudin Museum

11:15am Free time

12:00pm Lunch in Honfleur

1:30pm Transfer to Domaine d'Apreval

2:00pm Visit of Domaine d'Apreval and tasting of local specialties

3:30pm Drive to Etretat

4:30pm Guided tour and free time before departure if time allows

6:00pm Drive to Rouen

8:00pm Arrival in Rouen

Check in at your hotel

Evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Radisson Blu Rouen or similar hotel

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Guided walking tour of the historic center of Rouen (2.5-3 hours) including free time

12:00pm Lunch at Bistro d'Arthur Restaurant in Rouen or similar venue

2:00pm Departure for Lille

5-5:30pmArrival in Lille

Check in at your hotel

Evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at hotel Carlton-Lille or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Guided walking tour of the old city of Lille

10:30am Departure for Antwerp

1:00pm Approximate arrival at the port Antwerp – reboard the ship

Accessibility:

This program includes a lot of walking in historic city centers where you could encounter steps, uneven ground and cobbled walkways as well as some long drive times between cities.

Hotels are equipped with accessible rooms on request and subject to additional fees

Lille Hotel - there are some steps into the breakfast room

Eugène Boudin Museum - the museum is accessible, six of the seven rooms are served by an elevator

Domaine Apreval is accessible

Etretat: Guests are able to admire the Cliffs of Etretat from the smooth concrete sea wall which runs along the beach.

Grenouille Restaurant Honfleur: steps are required to access the restrooms

Dietary Information:

Should guests have any special dietary needs, please advise at the time of booking. Any requests made within 60 days of sailing may not be able to be met.

Expected Weather:

Approximately 78° Fahrenheit (26° Celsius)

What to Bring:

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring good walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Local Currency:

The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and traveler’s checks may be accepted in some places.

Electricity

220 volts. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor if you bring electric devices.

Luggage information

One overnight bag per person and a small personal item

HOTEL ADDRESSES:

Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre

6-8 Rue du Donjon, 76000 Rouen

Hotel Carlton Lille

3 Rue Pierre Mauroy, 59000 Lille

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•1 night at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Rouen or similar (Premium Double Room)

•1 night at Carlton Hotel in Lille or similar (Privilege Double Room)

•English speaking guide during the tours and an assistant on the drive to Antwerp

•Entrance tickets to Apreval Domain and Eugène Boudin Museum

•2 breakfasts

•Lunch in Honfleur at La Grenouille or similar - three-course menu and drinks

•Lunch in Rouen at Bistrot Arthur or similar – three-course menu and drinks

•City taxes

Program Excludes for guests:

•Meals or services not mentioned above

•Gratuities to drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

Embark on an unforgettable journey with a small group through the heart of France's capital and beyond. This overland program weaves together the vibrant threads of art, history, and romance, guiding you from the intimate world of Impressionism at Claude Monet's former residence to the iconic Parisian landmarks that define the city's charm. Your adventure culminates in the regal splendor of Versailles Castle, offering a perfect blend of cultural immersion and architectural wonder in and around the world's most romantic city.

Note: This small group program is limited to 16 participants.

DAY 1 - August 1, 2026

Disembark the ship in Honfleur and meet you guide. Your tour begins as you board your minibus for a drive through the Norman countryside on the motorway to Monet's home at Giverny on the Seine.

Claude Monet spent the last four decades of his life creating a magnificent garden at his home and memorializing it in oil on canvas. Upon arriving, you’ll embark on a guided walking tour through a flower garden called Clos Normand.

You’ll approach the pink crushed-brick house adorned with green shutters through the garden entrance. Inside, visit the salon, Monet’s bedroom, his Nympheas Studio, the yellow dining room and the tiled kitchen, before continuing to the water garden.

Marvel at the Japanese-inspired water garden as you witness the Japanese bridge surrounded by wisteria and azaleas as you look over the lily pond. The pond and bridge were the subjects of one of Monet's late masterworks.

After the visit to Claude Monet's home, enjoy lunch in Giverny, then board your motorcoach for a drive to Paris.

Upon arrival in Paris enjoy a guided panoramic tour and discover the most important monuments of Paris : Arc d Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, the Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower, the Saint Germain des Prés district, the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral and the Invalides. The group will have some free time along Champs Élysées, a street that connects the Arc de Triomphe with the Place de la Concorde. It is considered to be one of the world’s most famous commercial streets.

Note: the itinerary can change according to traffic in the city.

At the end of your panoramic tour, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Paris where the reminder of the day it at your leisure. Dinner is on your own. Your guide or hotel concierge will be more than happy to suggest some wonderful spots to dine some within a 5-15-minute walk from the hotel.

DAY 2 - August 2, 2026

After breakfast, meet your guide and drive to Versailles.

Upon entering the Palace of Versailles, you’ll marvel at its size and grandiose furnishings, gilded décor and riches. The chateau has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for thirty years, and is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art. The site began as Louis XIII’s hunting lodge before his son Louis XIV transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. Each of the three French kings who lived there until the French Revolution added improvements to make it even more impressive.

After your guided tour of the Castle and its gardens, drive back to Paris and Port de la Bourdonnais for a lunch cruise on the Seine River aboard a panoramic restaurant boat with a breathtaking view of the monuments of Paris.

Enjoy traditional cuisine prepared by the chef on board while taking in the sublime view of the most beautiful sites in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre Museum, the Institut de France, the Institut du Monde Arabe, the Hôtel de Ville, the Conciergerie and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France to name a few.

After lunch you’ll be transferred back to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Dinner is on own.

Note: While the cruise boat is accessible, the restrooms on board are accessible only by stairs. There are accessible public restrooms at the dock.

DAY 3 - August 3, 2026

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before settling any incidentals and checking out. Board your minibus with an English-speaking assistant for a transfer to the ship in Antwerp. A short restroom break will be made along the way.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion or venues closing days. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•The hotel used for your land program will be the hotel listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark in Honfleur, meet your guide

9:00am Transfer to Giverny

10:45am Arrival to Giverny

11:00am Visit of Giverny and the Claude Monet Foundation

12:45pm Lunch at the Moulin de Fourges in Giverny or similar venue

2:00pm Transfer to Paris (short comfort-stop on the way)

4:15pm Guided city tour of Paris (panoramic), stop for photos along Champs Élysées

6:15pm Transfer to your hotel

Evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the hotel St Petersbourg in Paris or similar hotel

DAY 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel

7:45am Meet your guide and transfer to Versailles

9:00am Guided tour of the Castle (1:30hr) and gardens (1:00hr)

11:45am Return to Paris for a two -hour lunch cruise on the Seine River

12.45pm Lunch cruise

2:45pm Return drive to your hotel

3:30pm Afternoon at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the hotel St Petersbourg in Paris or similar hotel

DAY 3

AM Breakfast at your hotel

7:30am Settle incidentals and check out

Meet your English-speaking assistant and transfer to Antwerp with a comfort stop on the way

12:30pm Approximate arrival in Antwerp and reboard the ship

Accessibility information:

Accessible rooms are available at the hotel however the mini busses used for the program do not have a lift or sufficient storage space for luggage plus wheelchairs. A private accessible vehicle would need to be requested in advance and will incur an additional charge for private touring.

Giverny: The gardens are accessible however to enter the house there are a few steps.

Château de Versailles: Fully accessible

Restaurants: accessible

Boat Cruise: restrooms are not accessible however there are restrooms on the pier

Expected Weather:

In August you can expect the average temperature in Paris to be around 78° Fahrenheit (26° Celsius)

What to Bring:

Dress is generally casual, although when visiting churches your knees and shoulders must be covered. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen and an umbrella in case of rain.

Local Currency:

The Euro is the local currency, but U.S. dollars and traveler’s checks are also accepted in some places.

Electricity

220 volts. We suggest bringing your own travel adaptor if you bring electric devices.

Luggage information

Due to the size of vehicle, one standard suitcase per person + small personal item

Accommodations:

Hotel St. Petersbourg

35 Rue de Caumartin, 75009 Paris

*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.

Program Includes for guests:

•Two nights including breakfasts at the St Petersburg Hotel in Paris – Superior Room

•English-speaking guide on Day 1 and 2, English-speaking assistant on Day 3

•Touring and entrances per the itinerary

•Lunch at Giverny Restaurant Moulin de Fourges or similar 3-course menu + drinks

•Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise 3-course menu + drinks

•City taxes

Program Excludes for guests:

•Meals or services not mentioned above

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.