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Seven nights accommodations aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond
ALL SHORE EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Splendor of the
Seine River Cruise
featuring two-nights in Paris and a full-day excursion to Normandy
11 Days • 22 Meals The Seine River flows through the center of Paris and is the main artery
of the ‘City of Light’. Cruise down one of Europe's most enchanting rivers through storybook
landscapes of vineyards, historic abbeys, Norman castles, tranquil orchards and medieval towns.
Cruise includes all shore excursions.
Departure Date: July 4, 2016
Overnight
Cruise Overnights
Start/End City
Visit
Tour Route
Cruise Route
English Channel
Etretat
Caudebec-en-Caux
Honfleur
Rouen
Les Andelys
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Giverny
Normandy
FRANCE
Auvers
sur Oise
Conflans
2 Paris
Versailles
Seine River
The Palace of Versailles
The Mayflower Way
4 22 meals (7 dinners, 6 lunches and 9 breakfasts)
4 All shore excursions included
4 Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by
Mayflower Tours
4 International Cruise Director and Mayflower Tours expert staff
onboard, plus local English-speaking guides for shore
excursions
4 Seven nights accommodation aboard our exclusively chartered
river vessel, the MS Amadeus Diamond
4 After boarding, unpack just once in your river view stateroom
4 All meals included onboard featuring a variety of international
and local cuisine
4 Complimentary regional wine, beer and soft drinks served with
all onboard dinners
4 Spacious public areas with large windows, perfect for viewing
the spectacular scenery along the Seine River
4 Enjoy local cultural entertainment onboard
4 Included shore excursions escorted by local English-speaking
guides in Paris, Auvers sur Oise, Rouen, Etretat, Honfleur and
Giverny
4 An included excursion from Caudebec to the Landing Beaches
of Normandy with local English-speaking guide and lunch
4 See Paris at night on an illumination cruise aboard our river
vessel, the MS Amadeus Diamond
4 Visit the Palace of Versailles on an included excursion
4 Visit Claude Monet’s house and garden on an included
excursion to Giverny
4 Complimentary WiFi onboard
4 Enhanced touring experience with the use of audio
headphones on all shore excursions
4 $55 in Mayflower Money
Local Insights
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Insightful presentation on the history of the Seine River
Visit to the Palace of Versailles
Visit to Claude Monet’s house and garden
Special local entertainment onboard
Insightful presentation on the history of Normandy
Culinary demonstration by the ship’s Chef
DAY ONE – Depart the USA
Today you’ll depart the USA on your overnight flight to Paris,
France.
DAY TWO – Paris
Upon arrival in Paris, transfer to your hotel. Your river journey
begins in Paris, the magnificent ‘City of Light’. Located in the
heart of the Íle-de-France region, it’s the perfect place to begin
embracing the French culture. The day is free for you to explore on your own or just relax.
DAY THREE – Paris City Tour
After breakfast, you’ll enjoy an included panoramic tour of this
capital city. You’ll see such famous sites and landmarks as the
Louvre, Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme, the trendy district of Le
Marais on the Right Bank, Place de la Concorde, ChampsÉlysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Bastille, the Trocadéro and
the pièce de rèsistance….the Eiffel Tower. We’ve also allowed
free time for you to explore this amazing city on your own.
(Breakfast)
DAY FOUR – Embark the MS Amadeus Diamond
In the early afternoon you depart your hotel and embark the MS
Amadeus Diamond, your home for the next seven nights. Enjoy
an afternoon at leisure to unpack, explore the remarkable river
ship or stroll along the Seine. This evening, the ship departs
Paris and the Captain hosts a welcome reception in your honor
with dinner onboard. (Breakfast) (Dinner and evening snack onboard)
DAY FIVE – Conflans Sainte Honorine /
Palace of Versailles / Auvers sur Oise
Following breakfast, you’ll enjoy an included excursion to the
Palace of Versailles, best known for being the site of the vast
royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV. Also known
as The Château de Versailles, it has been the scene for several
historic events, not the least of which was the signing of the
Peace Treaty between defeated Germany and the Allies that
brought the First World War officially to an end. Originally the
palace started out as simply a hunting lodge built by Louis XIII,
today it hosts the Museum of France's history. After lunch onboard, you’ll depart for Auvers sur Oise. You will walk thru the
Splendor of the Seine River Cruise
Notre Dame, Caudebec-en-Caux
town on a guided tour where Vincent Van Gogh lived for a
while. See Le Maison de Van Gogh where he died in 1890, as
well as the Chateau at Auvers which was featured on one of Van
Gogh’s paintings. We return to the ship late afternoon.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack onboard)
DAY SIX – Rouen
Today you’ll visit the capital of the Upper Normandy region,
Rouen. It is the historic capital of Normandy and was one of
the most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, noted for its surviving half-timbered buildings and museums. On an included
walking tour, discover the historic districts including Place du
Vieux-Marché, the historic town square that was the site where
Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake and today is dominated by
the church of Saint Joan of Arc. See the gothic Notre Dame
Cathedral, one of the highlights of Rouen. Walk along the Rue
du Gros Horloge, the main street of Rouen, and see the amazing
astronomical clock. The afternoon is free for you to visit museums or meander through the lanes of this quaint city. (Breakfast,
lunch, dinner and evening snack onboard)
DAY SEVEN – Caudebec-en-Caux / Etretat / Honfleur
Awake in Caudebec-en-Caux, a town that has preserved the
13th-century House of the Knights Templar and the Church of
Notre Dame. After breakfast, travel by coach to Etretat where
you enjoy a guided walking tour. See the Castle of Aygues and
the 11th-century Church of Our Lady that houses a CavailleColl organ. See the Old Market, the Manor of the Salamander
in the village center and villas nestled on the slopes. Beautiful,
grand, and bright, the Cliffs of Etretat are known worldwide.
Return to the ship in Caudebec for lunch onboard. This afternoon, travel by coach to Honfleur, a picturesque harbor town.
Postcard perfect, Honfleur is characterized by its houses with
slate-covered frontages which have appeared in many paintings,
including those by Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. A
local guide will lead you on a walking tour as you meander
through the lanes of this charming town and see some of its historic buildings. Afterwards, return to the ship in Caudebec,
where it remains docked overnight.
(Breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack onboard)
Normandy American Cemetery
Astronomical Clock, Rouen
DAY EIGHT – Full Day to Normandy
On the full day included tour to Normandy from Caudebec,
you’ll see the now peaceful province of Normandy which is so
very different today than on June 6, 1944. See the sites where
Operation Overlord, one of history’s most decisive battles, led
by General Eisenhower, began with the Allied invasion of German-held Normandy. Travel to Pointe du Hoc, situated on the
Normandy coast near Grandcamp-Maisy, with sweeping views
of the English Channel from atop the cliffs. Drive to Omaha
Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in
Colleville-sur-Mer where thousands of white crosses mark the
graves of our military heroes. You’ll have free time during the
excursion before returning to the ship in Caudebec.
(Breakfast, dinner and evening snack onboard) (Lunch)
DAY NINE – Les Andeles / Giverny
Today, the ship arrives in Les Andeles. The included excursion
takes you to the village of Giverny. The Impressionist painter
Claude Monet (1840-1926) bought a house in Giverny where
he lived from 1883 until his death. See the workshop where he
painted the Nymphéas as well as the “pink and green” house
with Monet's personal collection of Japanese prints. The garden
close to the house is the Clos Normand, reconstituted after
Monet's drawing. Enjoy the afternoon to explore on your own
in Les Andeles. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack onboard)
DAY TEN – Paris
Today you’ll sail along the Seine enroute to Paris. In the
evening you’ll gain a different perspective of Paris as you depart
on an ‘Illumination Cruise’ along the river aboard the MS
Amadeus Diamond before returning to her mooring site in Paris
for the night. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack onboard)
DAY ELEVEN – Paris / USA
You bid au revior to France and return home with memories of
the life enriching experiences along the Seine and the remarkable history of Normandy. (Breakfast onboard)
*Illumination cruise is subject to water levels on the river
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MS Amadeus Diamond
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Since its debut in 2009, the 148-passenger MS Amadeus Diamond has set new standards in European river
cruising. This river ship is nothing other than a floating luxury hotel with a classically elegant interior that immediately creates a pleasant atmosphere and a perfect holiday feeling impressing travelers from the moment they step onboard.
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HAYDN DECK
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Staterooms: 62
Suites: 12
Length: 361 ft.
Crew: 40
Suite (236 sq. ft.): Mozart Deck
4 All suites have a panoramic window with French Balcony, two twin beds that can be separated or
together, TV, private bath with shower and bathtub, telephone, hair dryer, closet, desk, chair, armchair,
safe, minibar
Stateroom (161 sq. ft.): Haydn, Strauss and Mozart Decks
4 Panoramic window with French balcony on Mozart and Strauss Decks
4 Fixed window on Haydn Deck
4 All staterooms feature two twin beds that can be separated or together, TV, private bath with shower,
hair dryer, closet, telephone, desk, chair, safe
Public Areas and Ship Amenities
4 Dining Room
4 Panorama Bar with dance floor
4 Lido Bar
4 Sun Deck featuring deck chairs, Game of
Chess, Putting Green, Shuffleboard
4 Fitness Room
4 Massage
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STRAUSS DECK
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Speed: 15.5 mph
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Hairdresser
Reception
Hospitality Desk
Gift Shop
Amadeus Club with Internet Station
Voltage: 220V
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MOZART DECK
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Built: 2009
Splendor of the Seine River Cruise
2016 DEPART USA
July 4
PER PERSON TWIN
SINGLE ROOM ADD
HAYDN
DECK
STRAUSS
DECK
MOZART
DECK
SUITE †
$5,249
$2,199
$5,449
$2,339
$5,649
$2,469
$5,849
N/A
PRICING INCLUDES:
4 Round trip air from Kansas City or Wichita
4 Fuel surcharges and taxes (subject to change)
4 All Transfers in Europe
4 World Travel Center Escort provided with a minimum of 25 paying
passengers
All monies received are non-refundable, subject to a claim with the insurance company.
Deposit is due at time of reservation. Final payment is due by March 21, 2016
Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline
for the entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at
which time availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we
recommend individual air reservations rather than booking air with the group.
All staterooms offer river views and have a private bathroom and shower, hair
dryer, radio, television, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, safe
and telephone.
† Staterooms on these decks feature French balconies
CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days Two and Three – Le Meridien Etoile, Paris, France
Days Four through Ten – Aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL
FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:
World Travel Center, LLC
1827 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
Optional Travel Insurance highly recommended.
Please contact World Travel Center for details.
785-827-0496
[email protected]
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