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2008 Paris to Le Havre
Jun 1, 15
Jul 13, 27
Aug 24
Sep 7
Oct 5, 19
Nov 2
2008 Le Havre to Paris
Jun 8, 22
Jul 20
Aug 3, 31
Sep 14
Oct 12, 26
2009 Paris to Le Havre
Mar 22; Apr 5; May 3, 31; Jun 28; Jul 26; Aug
23; Sep 6; Oct 4, 18; Nov 1
2009 Le Havre to Paris
Mar 29; Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24; Jun 7, 21; Jul
5, 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25;
Nov 8 |
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Enchanting orchards, colorful
pastures and crystal clear streams await you as
you cruise through the Seine's scenic river
valley. As you sail along this majestic
waterway, you'll journey through the heart of
Normandy-a region central to the history of
France and much of Europe. Help commemorate the
61st anniversary of D-Day as you make the
pilgrimage to the Normandy region, home of the
famous World War II landings. Delight in the
architecture of Rouen with its wonderful Gothic
monuments, and see where Joan of Arc was tried
and executed for heresy. Spend time strolling
the exquisite gardens of Giverny, the lush
landscape that inspired the artist Claude Monet.
Walk the cobblestone streets of provincial
Vernon, and enjoy a historic excursion to the
Normandy Beaches. And especially, revel in the
splendor of the world's most romantic city,
Paris, and experience the magic of this city of
love. |
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8-day/7-night cruise with
river-view stateroom
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7 guided tours
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7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7
dinners
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Welcome Cocktail Reception &
Dinner
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Captain's Farewell Dinner
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Private motorcoach for
excursions
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Old World Highlights: Port
lectures, sampling of French cheeses, World
War II history lecture and folkloric
entertainment.
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All port & cruise fuel
surcharges - no hidden costs
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2008
PARIS TO LE HAVRE
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CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT C |
CAT B |
CAT A |
| Mar 23; Nov 2 |
$1,599 |
$2,099 |
$2,299 |
$2,499 |
$2,599 |
| Apr 20; Jul
13, 27; Aug 24; Oct 19 |
$1,999 |
$2,499 |
$2,699 |
$2,899 |
$2,999 |
| May 4; Jun 1,
15; Sep 7; Oct 5 |
$2,499 |
$2,999 |
$3,199 |
$3,399 |
$3,499 |
2008
LE HAVRE TO PARIS
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CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT C |
CAT B |
CAT A |
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Mar 30 |
$1,599 |
$2,099 |
$2,299 |
$2,499 |
$2,599 |
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Apr 27; Jul
20; Aug 3, 31; Oct 26 |
$1,999 |
$2,499 |
$2,699 |
$2,899 |
$2,999 |
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May 11; Jun 8,
22; Sep 14; Oct 12 |
$2,499 |
$2,999 |
$3,199 |
$3,399 |
$3,499 |
Note: Prices listed above are per
person, double occupancy, and include port
charges of $98 and cruise fuel surcharges of
$35. Limited singles are available at 150%
of cruise price for lowest category; 200%
for all other categories. Normal
cancellation policy applies to all Early
Bookings; see Terms and Conditions. Early
Booking Discount is not combinable with any
other offer except Past Passenger Discount.
AIRFARE
October 1 – November 30
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $995
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,095
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,195
April 1 – September 30
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $1,195
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,295
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,395
March 1 – March 31
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $995
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,095
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,195
Upgrade to Business Class: $3,200
ZONE TABLE FOR RUSSIA &
EUROPE:
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CITY |
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CITY |
ZONE |
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Atlanta |
2 |
New York |
1 |
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Boston |
1 |
Newark |
1 |
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Chicago |
2 |
Orlando |
2 |
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Dallas |
3 |
Philadelphia |
1 |
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Denver |
3 |
Phoenix |
3 |
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Detroit |
3 |
San Francisco |
3 |
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Houston |
3 |
Seattle |
3 |
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Los Angeles |
3 |
Tampa |
2 |
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Miami |
2 |
Washington, DC
(Dulles) |
2 |
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Minneapolis–St.
Paul |
3 |
Air
Taxes: Airfare
includes all government air
taxes/fees of approximately
$160 as well as all air fuel
surcharges. Prices may be
subject to change. See also
Terms and Conditions.
Additional Notes:
U.S. flights depart one day
prior to cruise embarkation
date. Transfers are included
with roundtrip airfare
purchase. If air is not
purchased from Viking River
Cruises, transfers between
airport and ship may be
purchased separately at the
cost of $50 (Paris) and $100
(Le Havre) per person, per
direction, and are available
to passengers whose flights
arrive or depart on
embarkation/disembarkation
day only.
2009 DEPARTURES
| Viking Seine |
Mar
22;
Apr 5;
May
3, 31;
Jun
28;
Jul 26;
Aug
23;
Sep 6;
Oct
4, 18;
Nov
1 |
Mar
29;
Apr 12, 26;
May
10, 24;
Jun
7, 21;
Jul
5, 19;
Aug
2, 16, 30;
Sep
13, 27;
Oct
11, 25;
Nov
8 |
* Please call us
to inquire about 2009 prices and itinerary
details
Note: Prices are in U.S. dollars, per
person, double occupancy and include
port charges. Limited singles are
available, call for pricing. Early
Booking Discount is not combinable with
any other offer except Past Guest
Discount and Refer-A-Friend Credit.
Subject to availability and other
restrictions may apply. See Terms and
Conditions. Viking River Cruises
reserves the right to correct or revise
pricing or dates throughout the season.
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Day 1 Paris
Come aboard, then stroll the Champs-Elysées
Welcome to Paris, the romance capital of the
world. We’ll meet you at Paris’ Charles de
Gaulle airport and transfer you to your ship.*
After boarding, take free time to explore this
renowned “City of Light.” Dinner included.
Day 2 Paris
Venture from landmarks to charming boutiques
Wake up to a full day in Paris. After
breakfast, embark on a half-day tour of this
beautiful city and take in its most remarkable
sights, including the famous Eiffel Tower.
Continue your tour passing the Ecole Militaire,
Orsay Museum and Latin Quarter. You then see the
Cathedral of Notre Dame and its intricate
architecture. Continue the tour with a drive
past the Louvre and Opera House and along the
famous Champs Elysées. Return to your ship for
lunch. During your afternoon free time, you may
tour the Louvre, shop the many boutiques or
visit the artists’ district of Montmartre. Later
today, enjoy a cruise along the Seine through
the heart of the city. Dinner is served aboard.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 3 Conflans, Vernon
Discover medieval towers & provincial towns
After breakfast, take a walking tour along
the cobbled streets of Conflans. Or, join an
optional tour to the luxurious Palace of
Versailles, former home of Louis XIV. After
dinner, arrive in the provincial town of Vernon.
You can stroll through the town and see the
Maison du Temps Jadis (House of Past Times),
Vernon’s oldest house, and the 11th century
Church of Notre Dame. Your ship remains docked
overnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 4 Giverny, Les Andelys
Discover the beauty of Monet’s garden
After breakfast, board a motorcoach for
short ride into the town of Giverny where Claude
Monet lived from 1883 until his death in 1926.
Your guided tour will visit the beautiful
gardens and lily ponds that surround the
charming stone farmhouse where he lived and
worked. Admire the water garden with its
Japanese bridge, water lilies, wisteria and
azaleas which were the inspiration for many of
Monet’s masterpieces. Tour the museum and enjoy
free time to stroll the picture-perfect gardens.
Lunch aboard is followed by an afternoon
departure. Cruise to the small town of Les
Andelys, known for its imposing castle, Château
Gaillard, built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart.
Join a guided walk or explore this masterpiece
of Middle Ages architecture on your own. It’s
the most dramatic sight along the Seine River.
Return to your ship for dinner aboard and remain
docked overnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
included.
Day 5 Rouen, Caudebec
Discover Joan of Arc’s history & lovely Gothic
architecture
Following breakfast, start your day with a
walking tour through the historic center of
Rouen, capital of Normandy. This is the city
where Joan of Arc was imprisoned, tried for
heresy and burned at the stake in 1431. See the
14th century courthouse where she was sentenced
to death and visit Market Square where she was
martyred. Walk through the city center and see
the Old Town, Cathedral of Notre Dame and famous
Clock Tower. Return to your ship for lunch and
depart mid-afternoon. Arrive in the quaint town
of Caudebec after dinner and join your Cruise
Manager for a guided walk to see the Church of
Notre Dame Caudebec. Or you can enjoy free time
to have a coffee in a waterfront café. Your ship
remains docked overnight. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner included.
Day 6 Honfleur
See why this town inspired so many famous
Impressionists
Enjoy a morning of relaxing cruising and
after lunch, you arrive in Le Havre. From here,
take a short drive to Honfleur, one of
Normandy’s best-preserved ports nestled on the
left bank at the Seine’s mouth. Take a guided
walking tour through the town’s narrow streets
where you see a number of waterfront houses, the
old harbor and timbered Church of St.
Catherine’s, one of Monet’s favorite subjects.
During your tour, you’ll discover why Honfleur’s
beauty and amazing natural light attracted
Impressionist artists. During free time you can
shop or try a sample of local Calvados. Return
to your ship for dinner onboard and remain
docked overnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
included.
Day 7 Le Havre
Remember WWII history on the D-day landing
beaches
After breakfast, begin your full-day tour to
the historic beaches of Normandy. Here, you see
World War II landmarks and monuments such as
Pointe du Hoc monument, Omaha Beach, the
American Military Cemetery and Arromanches
Debarkment Museum. Enjoy lunch in a local
Normandy restaurant. On the way back to the
ship, pass Gold Beach, Courseulles sur Mer and
Juno Beach. Return to your ship for dinner.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 8 Le Havre
After breakfast, disembark and we’ll take
you to the Paris airport for your return
flight.* Breakfast included.
Note: Schedules and activities are
subject to change depending upon river water
levels, port accessibility and weather
conditions. Tours often include walks over
cobblestones, steps and uneven ground; for
passenger safety and enjoyment, we recommend you
be in good physical condition to participate
fully in all tours. For safety reasons, sun deck
access may be limited during times of high water
levels/low bridge clearance.
*Airport meet & greet transfers included when
air is purchased from Viking River Cruises.
This itinerary also available in the reverse
direction. Port sequence, tours and times may
vary.
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ADD 3 NIGHTS IN PARIS
Discover more of Paris with this 3-night
city-stay package you add before your river
cruise (for itineraries beginning in Paris or
Chalon-sur-Saône) or after your cruise (for
itineraries ending in Paris, Chalon-sur-Saône or
Antwerp).
PARIS DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 Paris
Transfer to the 4-star Hilton Paris, located
on the Seine River’s Left Bank, one block from
the Eiffel Tower and within walking distance to
many museums and the Arc de Triomphe. The rest
of your day is for independent exploration.
DAY 2 Paris
Guided tour of Ile de la Cité to see Notre Dame
Cathedral and Church of Sainte Chapelle.
Afternoon and evening at leisure or take an
optional guided visit of the world-famous Louvre.
DAY 3 Paris
You have a full day to further explore this
“City of Light.” Travel up the Eiffel Tower,
stroll the Montmartre district or shop along the
elegant Champs Elysées.
DAY 4 Paris
We’ll take you to your ship or to the airport
for your return flight.
ALL THIS IS INCLUDED IN
YOUR EXTENSION PRICE OF $599 PER PERSON:
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3 nights at centrally
located Hilton Paris (or similar)
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Daily breakfasts
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Guided tour of Ile de la
Cité
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Services of a Viking River
Cruises host
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Transfer to/from hotel/ship
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Airport meet & greet
transfers included when air is purchased
from Viking River Cruises
Single Supplement $299 |
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