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AmaDante, Impressions of the Seine ex Paris to Le Havre

Cruise AmaDante, Impressions of the Seine ex Paris to Le Havre
Cruise Line AMA Waterways
Ship AmaDante
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Paris to Le Havre aboard AmaDante.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 20 Aug 2022
Cruise Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Paris to Le Havre aboard AmaDante.

Day 1 EMBARKATION – PARIS, FRANCE
Board your ship in Paris for your Impressions of the Seine & Paris cruise. (D)

Day 2 PARIS
Enjoy some of Paris’ most famous sights during your panoramic tour. You will be guided through the charming Latin Quarter, home to the world-famous Sorbonne University, and through the stunning 400-year-old Luxembourg Gardens, created by King Henry IV’s widow, Marie de’ Medici. Afterward, travel through Paris and see such sights as the Champs-Élysées with its cinemas, sidewalk cafes and luxury specialty shops; the Arc de Triomphe; and the Eiffel Tower. (B,L,D)

Day 3 MANTES-LA- JOLIE – LA ROCHE-GUYON, FRANCE
The French commune of Mantes-La-Jolie was founded in the early Middle Ages and served as a port between Paris and Rouen. You’ll have three different ways to explore this port, each with a knowledgeable local guide. The first is a city tour during which you may see some of Mantes-La-Jolie’s beautiful religious structures, like the Gothic Notre Dame de Mantes, followed by a unique visit to a bee farm. Or, visit the distinctive Château d’Anet, an elegant Renaissance château built in the 16th century by King Henri II for his mistress, Diane de Poiters. In the afternoon, you may choose to enhance your best self with a bike tour and venture further through the city to take in more of its history and charm. Or enjoy scenic cruising through Vexin Français Regional Nature Park to La Roche-Guyon. Alternately, you can visit a local farm in La Roche Guyon where you can tempt your palate with a calvados, cider and cheese tasting. (B,L,D)

Day 4 VERNON, FRANCE
Experience the colorful splendor of Claude Monet’s magnificent gardens at his former home in Giverny, taking in the water lilies, Japanese bridges and graceful willow trees immortalized in his paintings. For a more active adventure, pedal through Vernon on a guided bike tour. Or journey to Château de Gaillon, a picturesque Renaissance-style castle, as well as the beautiful Gardens d’Acquigny, boasting waterfalls, bridges, canals and a wide variety of trees and plant life. (B,L,D)

Day 5 ROUEN – CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX, FRANCE
Spend the morning enjoying medieval Rouen with a choice of several excursions. Join a walking tour past the imposing Notre Dame Cathedral, painted numerous times by Monet, and see the square where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Medieval Quarter and Great Clock. You also have the choice to explore Lyons-la-Forêt, built on the site of a former fortress and featuring remarkable centuries-old architecture, followed by the idyllic castle Vascoeuil with its octagonal tower, art exhibitions and sculpture park. Or go on the “Tastes of Normandy” tour, where you’ll be treated to the delicious flavors of the region, including chocolate, macaron, Norman cheese and cider. Later in the day, maximize your relaxation with a scenic cruise to Caudebec-en-Caux or instead pedal your way from Rouen to Caudebec-en-Caux, enjoying the fresh air and exercise along the way. As an alternative, experience another local château, the Gothic Château d’Etelan, where you may see the medieval cellar, castle wall and guard house dating back to 1350. (B,L,D)

Day 6 CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX - LE HARVE, FRANCE
Caudebec-en-Caux is your gateway to a number of excursions. Visit Bayeux, with a medieval city center and the world-renowned Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion of England, followed by a visit to Caen, where one of the top sites is the Château de Caen, an 11th-century castle built by William the Conqueror. Or instead, admire the 30-acre Harcourt Arboretum, with its nearly 3,000 trees, as well as the palatial Château du Champ de Bataille and the commune of Le Bec-Hellouin, known for its 11th-century abbey. Or, choose instead to enjoy a scenic cruise from Caudebec-en-Caux to UNESCO-designated Le Havre, where you can spend your afternoon on a guided walking tour or bike tour. (B,L,D)

Day 7 LE HAVRE
You can choose an excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur, renowned for its picturesque harbor, and for being an inspirational site for Impressionist painters. Or you can also choose a full-day excursion to see the historic Normandy Beaches, where you may visit such sites as the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, the artillery battery at Longues-sur-Mer and the village of Arromanches, where the remains of the floating harbor used during the WWII landings can be seen. (B,L,D)

Day 8 LE HAVRE – DISEMBARKATION
Disembark your ship in Le Havre and prepare for your return flight home. (B)
Sailing Dates
08 Apr 2021
15 Apr 2021
22 Apr 2021
29 Apr 2021
06 May 2021
13 May 2021
20 May 2021
27 May 2021
03 Jun 2021
10 Jun 2021
17 Jun 2021
24 Jun 2021
01 Jul 2021
08 Jul 2021
15 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021
29 Jul 2021
05 Aug 2021
12 Aug 2021
19 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021
02 Sep 2021
09 Sep 2021
16 Sep 2021
23 Sep 2021
30 Sep 2021
07 Oct 2021
14 Oct 2021
21 Oct 2021
28 Oct 2021
04 Nov 2021
02 Apr 2022
09 Apr 2022
30 Apr 2022
07 May 2022
28 May 2022
04 Jun 2022
25 Jun 2022
02 Jul 2022
23 Jul 2022
30 Jul 2022
20 Aug 2022
27 Aug 2022
17 Sep 2022
24 Sep 2022
15 Oct 2022
22 Oct 2022
01 Apr 2023
08 Apr 2023
29 Apr 2023
06 May 2023
27 May 2023
03 Jun 2023
24 Jun 2023
01 Jul 2023
22 Jul 2023
29 Jul 2023
19 Aug 2023
26 Aug 2023
16 Sep 2023
23 Sep 2023
14 Oct 2023
21 Oct 2023
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
20 Aug 2022 Paris, France
21 Aug 2022 Paris, France
22 Aug 2022 Mantes-La-Jolie, France
23 Aug 2022 Vernon, France
24 Aug 2022 Rouen, France
24 Aug 2022 Caudebec, France
25 Aug 2022 Caudebec, France
25 Aug 2022 Le Havre, France
26 Aug 2022 Le Havre, France
27 Aug 2022 Le Havre, France
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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