10/05/2015
IF YOU EVER DREAMED OF A EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! I HAVE GROUP SPACE ON THE FOLLOWING CRUISE AND IT IS COMPLETELY ALL INCLUSIVE.
UNIWORLD IS TOP OF THE LINE WHEN IT COMES TO RIVER CRUISES. NO EXTRA CHARGES, NO SURPIRISE BILLS AT THE END.
AMBASSADOR TRAVEL HAS GROUP SPACE ON THE FOLLOWING CRUISE FOR OCTOBER 2016
UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISE PARIS AND NORMANDY OCT 16 2016
RIVER BARONESS
Day 1:
Paris
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship.
Day 2:
Vernon (Giverny), Les Andelys
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Monet’s Giverny and hike to Château Gaillard
Visit Monet’s home in his beloved village of Giverny, where he lived and worked for more than 40 years. When Monet bought the property, most of it was an orchard; he transformed it over the years into the enchanted vision that he painted, essentially creating each work of art twice: once as a living garden and again as a painting. Stroll through the grounds and admire the familiar Japanese bridge and water garden that inspired him. Though the town suffered bomb damage during WWII, you’ll still be able to recognize many scenes from the master’s iconic paintings. Step even further into the past with a hike to Château Gaillard. Your adventure takes you to the dramatic white-stone remains of Richard the Lionheart’s 12th-century stronghold. You’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the river and surrounding countryside. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner.
Note: Giverny will be closed during the March 15, 22, 29, and November 1 cruise departure dates. Instead of Giverny, guests will visit the gardens of Versailles.
Day 3:
Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Full-day Normandy Beaches with choice of Arromanches 360° Cinema or Juno Beach and Canadian Centre or Tapestry Museum in Bayeux
Normandy’s proximity to the sea has made it the site of many battles, including the famous D-Day Invasion by Allied forces during WWII. Before visiting the beaches of Normandy, you’ll experience the spectacular circular cinema at Arromanches; by surrounding you with images from archival material, the 360° cinema puts you in the middle of the action. Or choose to visit Juno Beach, where the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division landed, and take in the exhibits at the Canadian Center. Or, after spending time in Arromanches, drive to Bayeux to see the famous 11th-century tapestry depicting the Battle of Hastings. Continue to the Allied landing sites at Omaha Beach before visiting a haunting reminder of the Allied forces’ hard fight for freedom—the American Cemetery. Located in Colleville-sur-Mer, near the section of coastline designated “Omaha Beach,” the cemetery and memorial honor American soldiers who lost their lives while fighting in Europe. Should you wish to pay your respects, you’ll be provided with flowers.
Day 4:
Rouen
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Rouen walking tour or exclusive guided “Go Active” bicycle ride along the Seine River
Rouen, founded in pre-Roman times and the medieval capital of the region, has managed to preserve many notable buildings despite being invaded, conquered, and bombed countless times over the years. Your visit will take you to the stunning Gothic cathedrals, the haunting medieval quarter, and the Gros Horloge, a Renaissance clock tower. The walk ends at Vieux Marché, where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake by the English in 1431. Or enjoy a bike ride along the Seine with an expert guide. The Seine River banks are popular with locals, and cycling on the docks is part of the quintessential Rouen experience.
Day 5:
Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Honfleur walking tour
After crossing the river delta via the majestic Normandy Bridge, travel through the Calvados countryside to Honfleur, a charming French harbor town re-created in paintings by such artists as Monet, Courbet, and the painter who inspired so many others to come to Honfleur: Eugene Boudin. Charles Baudelaire, the French poet, called Boudin’s stormy pictures of the harbor “meteorological beauties.” Tour the former smugglers’ harbor of Vieux Bassin—the most frequently painted scene in Honfleur—and St. Catherine’s church, which was built by shipwrights.
Day 6:
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (Auvers sur Oise)
FEATURED EXCURSION: “Vincent van Gogh’s Footsteps” walking tour of Auvers-sur-Oise
Find yourself in Auvers-sur-Oise, following the footsteps of impressionist master Vincent van Gogh. The ill-fated artist spent just the last two months of his life here, but in that time he painted many of its buildings, including the Town Hall, the church, and the home of his physician, Dr. Gachet. Your guide will transport you to the 19th century and give you a true-to-life sense of the artist’s final days as you stand in the very place where Van Gogh set his easel. You can see the former inn where he stayed until his death in 1890 and then visit his tomb in the “new cemetery” (inaugurated in 1858). Van Gogh is buried beside his brother, Theo, who died a year later. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner.
Day 7:
Paris FEATURED EXCU
EXCURSIONS: Choice of Paris city tour or exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Île de la Cité and Latin Quarter walking tour
Your panoramic city tour includes the most Parisian of sights: the grand Champs-Élysées, where you will pass the Arc de Triomphe before stopping at the Champs de Mars for an opportunity to photograph the Eiffel Tower. Then continue on to the Place Vendôme, Hôtel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Latin Quarter. Then it’s on to Les Invalides, the Louvre courtyard, and Luxembourg Gardens, where you can stretch your legs and see a slice of Parisian life. Or, take a more intimate look at Parisian daily life with a walking tour of the Île de la Cité, the historic center of Paris, which is home to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. Your tour also includes a stop by a traditional open-air market to shop as the Parisians do for bread, cheese, and other regional delicacies.
Day 8:
Paris (disembark)
Disembark the ship and transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.
RATES ARE COMPLETELY ALL INCLUSIVE OF PORT, TAX,AIRPORT TRANSFERS, UNLIMITED ALCOHOL AND NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ALL MEALS, ALL GRATUITIES (BOTH ON AND OFF THE SHIP-TOUR DIRECTORS, LOCAL GUIDES ETC, ALL SHORE EXCURSIONS, USE OF ALL FACILITIES ON SHIP INCLUDING BIKE RENTALS, FREE WIFI AND MUCH MORE.
RATES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDES A GROUP DISCOUNT RIGHT OFF THE TOP OF $300.00 PER PERSON OFF THE BROCHURE RATE.
RATE ALSO INCLUDES $100.00 ON BOARD CREDIT PER PERSON
CAT 3 $3524.00 PER PERSON CAT 2 $3734.00 PER PERSON CAT 1 $4299.00 PER PERSON SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1799.00 - UP TO TWO WAIVED- SO BE THE FIRST TO BOOK IF YOU ARE A SINGLE AND SAVE THE $1799.00
ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS
DEPOSIT BY JANUARY 15 2016 AND TAKE AN ADDITIONAL $150.00 OFF PER PERSON
PAY IN FULL AT TIME OF BOOKING TAKE AN ADDITIONAL $300.00 PER PERSON - THIS DISCOUNT EXPIRES OCT 31 2015
PASS PASSENGER AUTOMATICALLY TAKE AN ADDITIONAL $150.00
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