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This week-long cruise aboard the AMADEUS Diamond, begins and ends in Paris — the city of light. Combine the most romantic city in the world with a fascinating journey into the past of the Impressionist masters.
Follow the footsteps of Van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin while winding along the Seine River into the beautiful Normandy region to Le Havre on the rugged Atlantic Coast. Normandy was the stage of one of the most pivotal military operations in history: D-Day during World War II.
Idyllic Normandy villages, the “museum town” of Rouen and the picturesque harbor town of Honfl eur are among the wonders to be explored during this cruise.
Itinerary
Embark this afternoon in Paris, the romantic City of Light. After unpacking, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner.
Stay Paris
Departure at 8:00pm
Arrive early in the morning in Conflans-St.-Honorine, at the confluence of the rivers Oise and Seine. Join a guided tour to the little town of Auvers-sur-Oise, a charming French town with narrow laneways, shuttered homes and the scent of roses guiding your exploration. It is not hard to see why the town was an inspiration to many Impressionist masters, including Cezanne, Pissarro and Daubigny. The most famous of these artists is Vincent van Gogh, whose final resting place is here. Depart late this afternoon.
Stay Conflans
1:30am - 5:00pm
Excursions
Painters' village Auvers-sur-Oise
This morning, join a walking tour of the capital of the Normandy region and visit the cathedral that inspired Claude Monet, and the modern Church of Joan of Arc with its magnificent 16th century stained-glass windows. This afternoon, go back to the 17th century by visiting Le Pressoir d‘Or, a typical farmhouse where you can taste cidre and view the orchard cellar and the museum dedicated to the old apple press.
Afterwards, there is enough time left to visit Lyons-la-Forêt, known as one of the most beautiful villages of France, situated 30 km east of Rouen, in a beautiful forested setting in Normandy. Late this afternoon, the vessel departs as it continues northward.
Stay Rouen
8:00am - 5:30pm
Excursions
Rouen walking tour
Pressoir D’or and free time in Lyons-la-Forêt
The harbor of Le Havre is your convenient base for two optional land explorations. This morning, opt for a tour to the nearby city of Honfleur, with its picturesque old harbor lined with 16th—18th century townhouses. After lunch, explore the Norman coastline on a walk along Étretat‘s cliff-top paths for a view of the steep chalk rocks with impressive needle-like formations. On board your AMADEUS vessel this evening, enjoy the music of local chanson singers.
Stay Le Havre
Arrival at 3:30am
Excursions
Honfleur - city of art and history
Étretat - cliffs and walking tour
Chanson singers on board
Today, join us on a full-day Norman journey. Experience a combination of rich culinary traditions and historic landmarks including the closest harbor linked with the liberation of Western Europe after D-Day — the city of Arromanches with its remnants of World War II Mulberries. Or choose an excursion to Fécamp, a seaside resort and home to Le Palais Bénédictine, which produces the famous liqueur. The vessel departs after dinner this evening.
Stay Le Havre
Departure at 9:00am
Excursions
Full-day "Fascinating Normandy" with lunch
Stay Caudebec-en-Caux
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Excursions
OR Fécamp with Palais Bénédictine
Today, there are several choices for the day’s adventures. Relax in little town of Les Andelys or venture farther afield to the remains of the English king’s stronghold: Château Gaillard. Continue to Giverny, to visit the home of Impressionist Claude Monet and the beautiful gardens which were inspiration for several works of art. Indulge in a delightful lunch on board before embarking on an excursion to Château de Malmaison, the former residence of Joséphine and Napoleon Bonaparte, to immerse yourself in the privacy of the Imperial couple. After you rejoin the ship in Mantes-la-Jolie later this afternoon, your ship continues to Paris. This evening enjoy the music of local chanson singers.
Stay Les Andelys
8:00am - 9:00am
Excursions
Monet’s Muses & Château Gaillard
Stay Vernon
11:30am - 1:30pm
Excursions
Joséphine, Napoleon and Chateau de Malmaison
Stay Mantes-La-Jolie
5:30pm - 6:30pm
In the early morning, it is once more “Bienvenue“ to the French capital. Explore the sights of the Eiffel Tower and the bustling Champs-Élysées, one of the world’s most famous commercial streets, during a morning city tour. Later in the day, join us as we delve into the allure of Montmartre, an eternal muse for creativity and expression, located on the highest hill in northern Paris. From its cobbled streets and quaint cafes to its iconic Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre offers a unique experience that transports visitors back to the ”La Belle Époque“ era.
Late this afternoon, enjoy a festive Captain‘s Gala Dinner and admire the city lights of the French capital.
Stay Paris
Arrival at 3:30am
Excursions
Paris - Cafés, Cathedrals & City of Light
Montmartre walking tour
After breakfast, your AMADEUS crew bids you “adieu” and we hope to see you again soon!
Stay Paris
Over Night
We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program.
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Inclusions
Suites & Staterooms
- Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with French balconies offering a wide-open view
- Individual climate control and in-room safe
- Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding)
- Bottled water in every stateroom
Gourmet Dining
- Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack
- Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions, draft beer, soda as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner
- Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club
- Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
An Array of Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day
- All gratuities on board are included in your cruise fare
Voyage of Discovery
- Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director
- AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions
- Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration
- All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare
Excursions and excursion packages
Cruise your way and choose from a carefully curated selection of immersive and inspiring excursions and adventures! Select one of our packages offered at a discounted rate when purchased in advance or book individual shore excursions at regular rates on board your cruise.
Package A | for only A$ 520 per person
Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance.
- Painters' village Auvers-sur-Oise
- Rouen walking tour
- Étretat - cliffs and walking tour
- Monet’s Muses & Château Gaillard
- Paris - Cafés, Cathedrals & City of Light
Package B | for only A$ 723 per person
Enjoy a package of these pre-selected excursions for a discounted rate when purchased in advance.
- Painters' village Auvers-sur-Oise
- Rouen walking tour
- Honfleur - city of art and history
- Étretat - cliffs and walking tour
- Fécamp with Palais Bénédictine
- Monet’s Muses & Château Gaillard
- Paris - Cafés, Cathedrals & City of Light
Package C | for only A$ 1,232 per person
- Painters' village Auvers-sur-Oise
- Rouen walking tour
- Pressoir D’or and free time in Lyons-la-Forêt
- Honfleur - city of art and history
- Étretat - cliffs and walking tour
- Full-day "Fascinating Normandy" with lunch
- Monet’s Muses & Château Gaillard
- Joséphine, Napoleon and Chateau de Malmaison
- Paris - Cafés, Cathedrals & City of Light
- Montmartre walking tour
Paris – Paris
Unit Price
Painters' village Auvers-sur-Oise
A$ 200
Rouen walking tour
A$ 40
Pressoir D’or and free time in Lyons-la-Forêt
A$ 132
Honfleur - city of art and history
A$ 105
Étretat - cliffs and walking tour
A$ 105
Chanson singers on board
Included
Full-day "Fascinating Normandy" with lunch
A$ 342
OR Fécamp with Palais Bénédictine
A$ 133
Monet’s Muses & Château Gaillard
A$ 170
Joséphine, Napoleon and Chateau de Malmaison
A$ 147
Paris - Cafés, Cathedrals & City of Light
A$ 105
Montmartre walking tour
A$ 112
Prices per person if excursions are purchased on board.
Additional Services
Transfer
You're in good hands with us from the start: Let us book you a transfer from the airport to the ship port and back. The following prices apply per person per transfer:
Paris (France)
Airport - Port A$ 112
Airport CDG - Hotel A$ 112