Explore London, Paris & Normandy

Who says you can’t have it all? Can’t decide between two of the world’s most captivating and legendary cities? Choose both! If you’ve been dreaming of getting to know the UK capital and falling in love with the most romantic city in the world, this Globus Independent City Stay in London and Paris is just the ticket. From a cobblestone adventure in British royal style to a cruise on the Seine River, you’ll relish the freedom to lose yourself in the royal treasures and Parisian pleasures. From the sights of London Bridge to the heights of the Eiffel Tower—from double-decker buses in Piccadilly Circus to the singular artistry of Montmartre and the Moulin Rouge, London and Paris are yours to discover in your own royal and romantic fashion!

This fabulous river cruise combines time in France’s unparalleled capital of Paris with beautiful scenery along the Seine River and the picturesque and historical region of Normandy.

Your Fly, Tour & Cruise Package Includes:

• $1,700 flight credit per person
• 6 night Independent London & Paris City Stay with Globus, London to Paris
• Hand-picked accommodation throughout the tour
• Daily breakfast
• 7 night Paris to Normandy river cruise onboard Avalon Tapestry II
• All onboard meals during your river cruise
• Guided shore excursions included on the cruise
• Port charges and government fees
• Select transfers

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 05 – 18 August 2026
Extend your journey or personalise your experience. Speak with your travel consultant for further details.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in London, England
Welcome to London! Uniformed Globus Hosts will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel until 5 pm. Free time this afternoon.

Day 2: London
A morning guided sightseeing drive past London’s famous landmarks includes the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall’s mounted horse guards, the Prime Minister’s Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral to see Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece.

Day 3: London
The day is yours to explore as you please.

Day 4: London – Paris, France
Travel to Paris by high-speed Eurostar train. A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon.

Day 5: Paris
Admire the heart of the city from a different perspective on a Seine River cruise. Spend a relaxing hour gliding by many of the city's important landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Hôtel de Ville and the famous Louvre Palace and museum.*

Day 6: Paris
The day is yours to explore as you please.

Day 7: Paris
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1: Paris, France

Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted with the City of Light today with some shopping, strolling, or with a croissant and café au lait to watch the world go by amid the Parisian cityscape.

Day 2: Les Andelys - Vernon

Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du Jour. Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Active Excursion: Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces, OR:

Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle—called “Normandy’s Versailles” for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables.

Discovery Excursion: While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crêpes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration.

This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys.

Serenity on the Seine.

Active Excursion: Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard—historic home of King Richard the Lionheart, OR:

Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys—one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine.

Evening/overnight cruise to Caudebec

Day 3: Caudebec

Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine.

Active Excursion: Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route—where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine.

This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur.

Discovery Excursion: Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the days before and after the Normandy landing of D-Day.

Overnight docking in Caudebec

Day 4: Caudebec – Excursion to Normandy

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions.

Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR:

Classic Excursion: Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach Center, and the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR:

Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Tour to get a taste of authentic tradition in the beautiful region of Normandy. Toast the day with a brandy tasting in Calvados.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

Evening cruise to Rouen

Day 5: Rouen

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and a Heroine for France.

Active Excursion: Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:

Classic Excursion: Take a Guided Walking Tour of Rouen—site of Saint Joan of Arc’s martyrdom—and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Evening/overnight cruise to Conflans

Day 6: Conflans

The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV.

Active Excursion: Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion: Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR:

Classic Excursion: Take a Guided tour of the opulent Château de Malmaison*—home of Napoléon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.

Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles—home to a succession of French kings.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

Afternoon/evening cruise to Paris

*Château de Malmaison is closed the 1st Sunday of each month. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Château de Chantilly.

Day 7: Paris

Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of Light. Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Active Excursion: Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion: Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:

Classic Excursion: Join a Guided City Tour featuring the iconic sites of Paris, which make the City of Light the most romantic and remarkable city in the world

Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary café on the Left Bank.

Overnight docking in Paris

Day 8: Paris

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Prices listed are per person in AUD, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 17-02-2026 and can be withdrawn without notice.   Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated.  Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included.  Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.