Discovery on the Seine With Normandy | September 2026

9-Day River Cruise Roundtrip From Paris

History meets culture and cuisine as you cruise the River Seine. Step back into history with visits to Normandy’s D-Day Beaches and historic sites, reflect with a special beach ceremony and immerse yourself in the past with a local historian lecture aboard your vessel. Walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh, indulge in French cuisine, feel as though you’ve stepped back into a fairytale as you walk the winding streets of Rouen, make your very own Benedictine cocktail, and visit chateaus, castles and charming medieval towns. Enjoy extra time in Paris before and after your cruise by selecting from a variety of activities such as a cooking class, dinner at the Eiffel Tower, a city fashion tour and a visit to Notre Dame.

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Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET.

Tour Snapshot

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Stay

9 Days
8 Nights

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Meals

8 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
8 Dinners

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Activity Level

Three
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Travel Style

River Cruise

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Points for Travel

All Members have the option of paying for any hosted trips with annual, biennial, borrowed and rented Points, a credit card or any combination of these. Click here to learn more.

Trip Cost

From $9,699/£7,175 per person, based on double occupancy

  • Royal Suite – Royal Deck from $11,699/£8,635
  • Panorama Suite – Royal Deck from $10,799/£7,975
  • Panorama Suite – Sapphire Deck from $10,699/£7,900
  • Deluxe Stateroom – Indigo Deck from $9,699/£7,175

Book by March 13, 2026, to secure your spot

Limited single accommodation upon request; call for special pricing.

Call 800-579-6178 to Book Your Trip

Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.

Terms and Conditions

HOSTED TRIPS POINTS FOR TRAVEL: Reservations must be booked by March 13, 2026. Nonrefundable, non-transferable deposit of $1,500/£1,125 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment due by May 16, 2026. Any combination of annual, biennial, borrowed or rented points and/or a cash/credit card are applicable forms of payment towards a hosted trip vacation. Point values applied under this benefit are subject to change and may vary based on tier level. All trips are subject to availability and will be conducted in English. All participants are required to sign the General Activity Release and Indemnification Agreement acknowledgement and to complete the Avalon Guest Acknowledgement online process. Price is per person based on double occupancy, cruise and land tour only, for select sailing date and stateroom category. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars and British Pounds for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Prices, additional fees, itineraries and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. Please call us at 800-579-6178 or +44 1524-386423 for additional information.

Hosted trip package includes all Avalon Waterways inclusions plus these additional inclusions: all meals aboard ship; one ticket per paying passenger for included excursions as noted in itinerary which may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications based on height, age and weight; on-tour motor coach transportation; gratuities for Avalon Waterways Cruise representative, tour guides, drivers and cruise stateroom and main dining staff; social hour drinks with 25% off non-included drinks; port and security fees and taxes; and airport transfers. Paris arrival transfers are included on the tour start date of September 21, 2026, and Paris departure transfers are included on the tour end date of September 29, 2026, provided that guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 90 days for domestic travelers and 120 days prior for international travelers before tour commencement. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; car rental; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Avalon Waterways or shore excursion menu as presented at a dining venue; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature.

Tour itinerary activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided tours, optional excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time. Alcoholic beverages are only available to travelers who are 18 years or older. Included Social Hour beverages exclude bottles. Hotels may differ from those listed by the tour provider, but the accommodations selected are of equivalent standard. Your hotels will be available in your final documents approximately 2-3 weeks prior to departure. No compensation is provided for alternative hotel stays not listed in the tour provider’s documentation.

A passport valid for six months past the end date of this trip is required for all guests. Entry requirements may vary for passport holders from other countries. The European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS, will start operations in 2026. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. US citizens, please refer to travel.state.gov for additional information, and non-US citizens, please refer to your country's authority. Entry Visas are not required for US residents. Entry Visas for other nationalities may be required. Visa requirements are subject to change at any time. International visitor entry requirements are subject to change at any time. In addition to passport and visa requirements, some countries may have additional requirements. It is the responsibility of the traveler to obtain and pay for all required entry documents prior to travel. Any requirements imposed by countries visited or traveled through are the responsibility of each traveler, and Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. cannot be held responsible for failure to comply or qualify for entry.

PICK YOUR EXPERIENCE: One excursion per person unless otherwise noted. No refunds on unused excursion(s). At least one excursion choice will be included at no additional cost, some excursion choices will be available with a surcharge beginning at $50. Excursion choices will vary based on the tour, and specific excursion details will be available 60-90 days prior to the tour departure date. Tour providers may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications (“Qualifications”) based on height, age and weight. Failure to meet applicable Qualifications may result in ineligibility for this offer, with no credit or refund issued. Excursions must be confirmed at or before the final payment date and will be confirmed with the tour provider 30-90 days prior to the tour departure date. Visiting and participating in excursions in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Inclement weather and/or other factors beyond the control of the tour operator may result in excursion cancellation, such that this benefit will be lost and not substituted or replaced, and no credit or refund will be issued.

AVALON WATERWAYS DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: This is an Avalon Waterways (Group Voyagers, Inc.) cruise being sold by Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. Please visit Avalon Waterways’ website for full terms and conditions.

GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC.: Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is a full-service travel agency that is a seller of travel providing vacations to Hilton Grand Vacation Members and Guests. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. is the seller of these vacation trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North, Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of Travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met.