Grand Seine River & Normandy Passage

Oct. 10–18, 2026

Tour Operator: AHI Travel

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

To make a reservation and view pricing, please use the “Learn More and Book Online” button above or call AHI Travel at 877-223-9274.

Unpack once in the classic elegance of this riverboat cruise, with decadent views of the verdant landscape. Delight in the historic maritime cities of Honfleur and Rouen, and discover beautiful coastlines along the north coast of France. Walk through bountiful gardens at Claude Monet’s home, gaze at majestic Versailles and explore timeless abbeys. Visit poignant D-Day beaches, the Caen Memorial Museum and Paris’ spectacular landmarks.

Highlights

• Stroll through centuries-old towns, including Rouen, host to a well-preserved medieval quarter.
• Visit maritime Honfleur with its enchanting Vieux Bassin.
• Delve into the dramatic history of the D-Day invasion at Normandy’s beaches and learn about the history of World War II at the Caen Memorial Museum.
• Stroll through bountiful gardens at Claude Monet’s home.
• Gaze in awe at majestic Versailles and explore timeless abbeys.
• While in Paris, experience the city’s charismatic districts and landmarks, from the Notre-Dame Cathedral to the Latin Quarter.
• No single supplement for solo travelers!

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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