London, Paris and the Best of the Seine

Embrace the pomp and pageantry of a city that combines the fascinating heritage of yesteryear with all the verve of a modern capital. Stroll through its leafy Royal Parks, shop up a storm on Oxford Street or visit some of London's world-famous historic attractions or museums to gain a sense of a place that is certainly larger than life. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner.

This morning leave London and travel to Bath. Visit the Roman Baths from which the city derives its name and enjoy an orientation of this World Heritage Site with its beautiful Georgian architecture. After free time for lunch, travel through the scenic countryside and stop at Stonehenge to visit the historic stone monoliths where pagans once worshipped.

London's iconic sights take centre stage today during a half-day introductory sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist. See Big Ben, the imposing Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, before travelling to the town of Windsor with its vast royal castle, the oldest and largest continuously occupied castle in the world. See the chapel where Prince Harry and Meghan were married.

Spend the afternoon following in the footsteps of royalty. Explore over 900 years of royal history, ambling through this historic market town before returning to London. Discover London's theatrical treasures this evening, should you consider joining your Travel Director at an optional West End show.

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the captivating sights and sounds of London. Your Travel Director will provide you with recommendations on how to spend your day in the city. Perhaps take a leisurely cruise along the Thames River, delve into centuries of history and admire the exquisite crown jewels at the Tower of London, catch a flight on the London Eye, then meander through the stalls of Covent Garden.

After four beautiful days in London, it's now time to explore The City of Light. Departing London, we travel through the lush green Kent countryside to board our ferry in Dover, watching the impressive White Cliffs disappear into the distance as we cross to France. We pass the World War I battlefields of the Somme en-route to Paris where we will spend four nights.

This evening Connect With Locals over dinner and indulge in a first-hand encounter with Parisian culture during a Be My Guest experience.

The 'City of Light' shines brightly today as your Local Specialist takes you on a sightseeing tour of Paris. View the grand Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde and Notre Dame Cathedral before enjoying a walk through the Latin Quarter. This evening, enjoy the city by night or perhaps attend a colourful Parisian cabaret performance.

Enjoy a free morning in Paris or pay a visit to Impressionist master Claude Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny. Later, join a Local Specialist to explore the opulent Palace of Versailles – its splendour and beauty created to reflect the self-proclaimed majesty of King Louis XIV, the 'Sun King'. See the exquisite sprawling gardens, the Hall of Mirrors with its impressive chandeliers. Spend a free afternoon soaking up the sophistication of this beautiful city.

Spend the day at leisure delving into the sophistication and glamour of Paris on your own terms. Sample delicious French cakes at a local pâtisserie, amble along the cobblestone lanes of Le Marais, maybe wander through Montmartre and admire the imposing white domes of Sacré-Cœur, or enjoy a light-hearted picnic in the pretty Tuileries gardens. On our last evening together in Paris, join your travel companions and Travel Director for dinner in the city.

After breakfast, our memorable London and Paris tour comes to a close and it's time transfer to Trafalgar Harmonie, your home on the River Seine. Settle into your cabin and take a moment to relax, perhaps in the lounge or bar, as the ship prepares to set sail. This evening, join your Experience Director and fellow travellers for dinner onboard. Share a toast to the journey ahead as your Paris river cruise gets underway, with the city as your backdrop.

Cruise into Vernon and travel to Giverny, where you'll visit Claude Monet's house and gardens. Explore the lily pond, green bridge and flowerbeds that inspired his work, and browse the village's galleries and shops. Continue to Château Gaillard, a clifftop fortress built by Richard the Lionheart. Then walk down to Les Andelys for an orientation with your Experience Director. You'll have time here to stroll the riverside lanes, stop for coffee or a pastry, or find the perfect angle for a photo of the half-timbered buildings and hilltop chateau before returning to the ship for dinner.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Visit Giverny House and Gardens OR See Château Gaillard and Les Andelys

Arrive in Caudebec-en-Caux, a historic riverside town once valued for its strategic position on the Seine. Today offers a moment for quiet reflection — a chance to pay tribute, trace family connections and stand on the shores where history turned.

From here, travel to Normandy's D-Day beaches to explore the sites where Allied forces came ashore in 1944. You may choose to visit the American sector, with stops at Utah and Omaha beaches, Sainte-Mère-Église and the Airborne Museum, where the story of the paratroopers is brought to life through original artefacts, soundscapes and a walk-through replica of a C-47 aircraft. Alternatively, follow the Commonwealth route, visiting the Juno Beach Centre and Arromanches Museum, and stopping at key locations linked to the Canadian landings, British evacuations and ANZAC contributions.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Visit Normandy Beach OR Visit the American Landing Beaches OR Visit the Commonwealth Landing Beaches

Arrive in Rouen this morning, once the second city of medieval France and now a centre of Norman heritage. Today, choose between a full-day Optional Experience to Mont-Saint-Michel or time to explore Rouen. If you're staying in Rouen, join your Experience Director for a walking orientation of the old town, known for its timber-framed buildings, gothic churches and one of the largest collections of preserved medieval architecture in Europe. Hear the story of Joan of Arc, martyr, military leader and Patron Saint of France, who was tried and executed here. Visit the cathedral, stroll through market squares and walk streets that have shaped the city's identity for centuries.

In the afternoon, explore independently or join an Optional Experience that combines regional tastings with stories of the city's culinary traditions, cultural identity and local producers. Return to the ship this evening for dinner and live entertainment.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Old Town Rouen Orientation OR Day Trip to Mont-Saint-Michel OR Tastes of Normandy

Arrive in La Roche-Guyon, a village set below chalk cliffs along the Seine. Here, you'll visit Château de La Roche-Guyon, a fortress carved into the rock with rooms, bunkers and a medieval tower overlooking the valley. Walk through the gardens that stretch down to the river and explore the chateau's layered history. If you'd like to arrive on foot, you can choose to join a guided crest trail hike earlier in the morning, taking a forested route with open views before meeting the group inside.

For lunch, head to a nearby cider farm for your Be My Guest experience. Tour the orchard, learn how traditional cider is made and enjoy a relaxed, seasonal meal.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Hike the Crest Trail to Château de La Roche-Guyon OR Visit Château de La Roche-Guyon and Gardens OR Visit a Cider Farm for Lunch

This morning, choose between two ways to explore this region of France. You can visit Château de Malmaison, once home to Joséphine Bonaparte, and explore rooms filled with Empire-style furnishings and personal artefacts from the Napoleonic period. Or you could join an artist's walk through Auvers-sur-Oise, the village that was Van Gogh's home and final resting place. Begin at Auberge Ravoux where he stayed, see the church he painted and walk through the fields he captured in his last works.

Return to the ship for lunch before an afternoon of sailing. As you cruise your way into Paris this afternoon, watch small towns and the riverbanks drift by.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Visit Château de Malmaison OR Walk through Van Gogh's Auvers-sur-Oise

This morning, choose to join an Optional Experience to the Palace of Versailles with a Local Specialist, exploring the royal apartments and formal gardens. Alternatively, stay in Paris and take part in one of two included experiences: a panoramic orientation tour with your Cruise Director, or a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience focused on the city's ongoing transformation through sustainable urban planning.

In the afternoon, explore at your own pace or join an Optional Experience such as a foodie walk through local markets and neighbourhoods. You might stroll the banks of the Seine, admire the facades of Haussmann-era buildings or step inside a church with centuries of stories carved into its stone. Pause at a market stall, wander through leafy squares or simply let your feet guide you through the capital. Tonight, take your pick of Paris after dark with Optional Experiences including dinner in Montmartre or a classic Parisian cabaret show.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Paris Orientation Panoramic Tour OR Paris Reimagined: History to Harmony OR Visit Versailles Palace and Gardens OR Paris Foodie Tour OR Parisian Lifestyle Stroll OR Montmartre at Night with Dinner OR Parisian Dinner and Cabaret Show

Disembark your Seine River cruise this morning and say farewell to your captain and crew. After a final breakfast onboard, transfer to the airport for your journey home or choose to extend your stay and spend more time exploring Paris.