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Grand Seine River and Normandy Passage
Sep. 8 - 16, 2025

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Join an unforgettable seven-night Seine River cruise that showcases poignant wartime history, colorful Norman cities and the majestic City of Light. Unpack once on your exclusively chartered first-class ship and sail round-trip from Paris, passing bountiful countryside and ports brimming with antiquity. Stroll through centuries-old towns, including Rouen, host to a well-preserved medieval quarter, and maritime Honfleur with its enchanting Vieux Bassin.


Delve into the dramatic history of the D-Day invasion at Normandy’s beaches and the Caen Memorial Museum while expert guides add context to your visit. Walk through bountiful gardens at Claude Monet’s home, gaze in awe at majestic Versailles and explore timeless abbeys and beautiful Étretat. While in Paris, experience the city’s charismatic districts and landmarks, from the Notre-Dame Cathedral to the Latin Quarter. This extraordinary journey features an extensive meal plan, including wine and beer with lunch and dinner.


There is no single supplement for solo travelers.

Day 1 - Depart U.S.Grand Seine
Day 2 - Paris, France | Embark MS Renoir
Day 3 - Versaille

Day 4 - Jumièges | Rouen
Day 5 - Le Havre | Étretat | Honfleur

Day 6 - Caen | D-Day Beaches | Caudebec-en-Caux
Day 7 - Les Andelys | Giverny | Vernon
Day 8 - Paris
Day 9 - Paris | Depart for home city

Base Price: From $5,240, per person for Category D cabin

    • No single supplement fee, limited availability
    • Airfare additional
    • VAT/Port included in pricing

Discounts available:

    • Save $250 per person with Special Savings, through Jan. 14, 2025.
    • Save $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through May 11, 2025.
      • *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount

Inclusions:

    • 7 nights aboard the first-class MS Renoir.
    • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
    • See brochure for full details.

  • Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
  • There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room.  Membership is open to anyone.  Learn more.
  • By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
  • The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants.  Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
  • Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
  • Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
  • Email: travel@unc.edu
  • All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received. 
  • If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
  • If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email.  This information must be provided in order to hold a room.