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VIKING RIVER CRUISE
PARIS & THE HEART OF NORMANDY

TRAVEL DATE

NOVEMBER 20 - 27, 2025

DEPOSITS DUE

RESERVE YOUR CABIN BY OCT 31 FOR $25 PP 

CRUISE FARES
Starting at $2,674 per person!

​KEY FEATURES
  • 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom​
  • 6 guided tours: one in each port of call! Plus optional tours!
  • Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • All onboard meals including regional specialties
  • Culture Curriculum: Attend lectures on Joan of Arc & French Impressionists; learn to say a few words en français; learn how to make tarte au citron
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Port taxes & fees
CALL with questions -- Jana Huse - (888) 689-0660 or email [email protected]
​BOOK NOW TO BE SURE SPACE AVAILABLE AND GET THE PERKS! 
Viking Normandy Bucket List Flyer
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ITINERARY

DAY 1
THURSDAY, NOV 20
PARIS, FRANCE
Arrive in Paris, romance capital of the world. Transfer from the airport to your ship, docked in the heart of the city, just a short stroll from the Eiffel Tower.* After boarding, take free time to explore Paris, or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented. (Dinner)
* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.
DAY 2
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FRIDAY, NOV 20
PARIS, FRANCE
After breakfast, embark on a tour of this dazzling city and marvel at its most remarkable sights, including the iconic Eiffel Tower. Take in the École Militaire (Military Museum), Orsay Museum and Latin Quarter, and resilient Notre Dame Cathedral. Then drive past the Louvre and Opera House and along the famed Champs-Élysées. This afternoon, you may join an optional tour to explore Montmartre Hill and the Sacré-Coeur or sample the delights of French cuisine during a food tour. Return on board for dinner and start your cruise on the Seine this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)​
DAY 3
SATURDAY, NOV 22
LA ROCHE-GUYON, FRANCE / VERNON, FRANCE
Arrive in La Roche-Guyon before breakfast and enjoy a morning at your leisure to explore. The village is officially classified as one of France’s most beautiful; you will see why as you stroll through the town’s narrow streets lined with picturesque houses with wood-paneled facades. After lunch, join an included tour to the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, favored by van Gogh and other artists for its charming streets and scenic countryside. Auvers-sur-Oise offers a timeless escape into the heart of impressionist beauty. Dinner is served on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 4
SUNDAY, NOV 23
ROUEN, FRANCE
Indulge in leisurely morning cruising along the Seine. Spend the afternoon in the medieval city of Rouen, preeminent capital of Normandy. Begin with a walking tour through the center of Old Town, where you see the spectacular Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, often painted by Claude Monet, and the famous Gros Horloge, a 16th-century astronomical clock. As you walk among the half-timbered storybook buildings, allow yourself to be transported back through time; see the 14th-century courthouse where Joan of Arc was sentenced...
DAY 5
MONDAY, NOV 24
NORMANDY BEACHES
After breakfast, begin your full-day tour to the historic beaches of Normandy. Visit World War II landmarks, such as Omaha Beach, the American Military Cemetery and the Caen Memorial Museum. Alternatively, take a tour of Bayeux, where you can admire the magnificent tapestry that chronicles the pre-Battle of Hastings events. Afterward, head to Normandy’s coast and enjoy free time at Juno Beach after your visit to the museum; then visit the Pegasus Museum. Return to your ship for dinner and relax on board, or take an evening stroll through Rouen. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 6
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TUESDAY, NOV 25
LES ANDELYS, FRANCE
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Château Gaillard, built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart. Disembark and join a guided walk to this fatally flawed masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture before returning to your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY 7
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WEDNESDAY, NOV 26
PARIS (LE PECQ), FRANCE
After breakfast, disembark for a visit to Château de Malmaison, where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France. Along with the Tuileries, this elegant manor house, purchased by the emperor’s wife Josephine in 1799, served as the seat of Napoleon’s French government from 1800 to 1802. This afternoon, join an optional tour to the luxurious Palace of Versailles, former home of Louis XIV. This evening, you can take in the illuminated sights of Paris during a panoramic drive. Your ship remains docked in Paris overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)​
DAY 8
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THURSDAY, NOV 27
PARIS, FRANCE
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your time in France’s romantic capital with a 3-night Paris extension. (Breakfast)
* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.

DETAILS
ENJOY PARIS & NORMAN TREASURES
​Dock in the heart of Paris, admiring views of the Eiffel Tower and a replica of the Statue of Liberty from your ship. Experience history firsthand at the Normandy beaches and delight in Rouen’s Gothic architecture. Explore Giverny and the charming house and gardens where Claude Monet lived and worked, the setting inspiring many of his masterpieces. This voyage celebrates history, art, food and customs in France’s most alluring urban and pastoral settings.
Specifics and perks that come with booking into the group -- 
  1. Discounted Airfare from most major US airports!
  2. Cancellations can get most all refunded up to 120 days prior to sailing.​
  3. Enhanced Air Options are available for only $150
    This is important! Jana can tell you all about this when you book!
  4. Save another 3.3% if you pay by electronic check instead of credit card!
STATEROOM CHOICES  (prices below include group discount, taxes and fees for the cruise only)
Find the best room for you with a Virtual Tour of a Viking Longship!
Viking Longship Staterooms
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CATEGORY ES - EXPLORER SUITE - $5874 per person
445 SQ. FT. WITH PRIVATE VERANDA
​River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
  • 12 PM priority stateroom access
  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate​​​
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included
  • Binoculars​​
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus
  • Complimentary in-room breakfast service
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • ​Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area​
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination​​
CATEGORY AA - VERANDA SUITE - $4874 per person
275 SQ. FT. WITH PRIVATE VERANDA
​​River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
  • 12 PM priority stateroom access
  • Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate​​​
  • Binoculars
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • ​Additional flat-screen TV in sitting area​​
CATEGORY A - VERANDA STATEROOM - $4074 per person
205 SQ. FT. WITH VERANDA
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
CATEGORY B - VERANDA STATEROOM - $3874 per person
205 SQ. FT. WITH VERANDA
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
*Difference between cabin types is the location on the ship
CATEGORY C - FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM - $3574 per person
135 SQ. FT. WITH FRENCH BALCONY
​River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
CATEGORY D - FRENCH BALCONY STATEROOM - $3374 per person
135 SQ. FT. WITH FRENCH BALCONY
​River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
*Difference between cabin types is the location on the ship
CATEGORY E - STANDARD STATEROOM - $2774 per person
150 SQ. FT. WITH LARGE RIVER-VIEW WINDOW
​River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
CATEGORY F - STANDARD STATEROOM - $2674 per person
150 SQ. FT. WITH LARGE RIVER-VIEW WINDOW
​River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
*Difference between cabin types is the location on the ship
Your included features and services:
  • Included shore excursions with local guide & headset
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • Multiple dining venues with open seating
  • 24/7 specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Aquavit Terrace® and the most al fresco dining on Europe's Rivers
  • All port taxes and fees
  • Airport transfers on date of embarkation/disembarkation with Viking Air program
Your stateroom:
  • Riverview stateroom with individual climate control
  • Room steward & twice daily housekeeping service
  • Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows
  • 40" flat-screen LCD TV & complimentary Movies on Demand
  • Refrigerator, security safe, hair dryer
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB port
  • Heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirrors
  • Glass-enclosed shower
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries, bathrobe & slippers (upon request)
​AIR ADD-ON - Available closer to travel date. Includes $150 Air Plus to personally select your flights  Includes roundtrip transoceanic air travel directly from Viking in conjunction with your river cruise or cruisetour. Viking’s air packages are a great value because they include your transfers between airport and ship or hotel.  Select from more than 150 different gateways including Denver, Colorado Springs, Minneapolis, Wichita & Kansas City (additional gateways available).

SILVER SPIRITS BEVERAGE PACKAGE UPGRADE -- $175 per person 
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TRAVEL INSURANCE -- Available from Viking  or packages also available from Allianz Insurance
Help to protect your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly you for those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. The Viking Cruises Travel Protection Plan is a Plan made up of different components. The Plan includes a Cancellation Waiver, provided by Viking Cruises, Travel Insurance Benefits and Non-Insurance Services. Plan benefits, limits and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpGR425V.
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SHORE EXCURSIONS -- There will be something included at most every port.  And then additional shore excursions may be purchased at some stops.  The full list will be available early in 2025
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Want more adventure?
Ask about the Viking pre and post cruise extensions!

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.
PRE: PARIS
3 Nights
​PRE: PARIS PREMIUM
3 Nights
POST: PARIS
3 Nights
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3 Nights
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