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NORMANDY, PARIS, & the SEINE RIVER CRUISE
Paris, France
Apr 7 - 15, 2026
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American Tours
$7,595
Deposit: $600

About your trip

  

Embark on an enchanting 7-night Seine River cruise through the heart of France, beginning and ending in the magnificent "City of Light," Paris. Glide through picturesque landscapes, discovering charming villages that inspired Impressionist masters like Van Gogh and Monet. Delve into history with a poignant full-day tour of the Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches, honoring the sacrifices of WWII. Experience the artistic spirit of Rouen, marvel at the dramatic cliffs of Étretat, and savor delicious French cuisine onboard your luxurious ship. With a final night docked in Paris, and an optional London extension, this unforgettable journey promises a blend of art, history, and breathtaking scenery.


*** This is not an exclusive tour or charter for American Tours only.  We have partnered with Premier World Discovery who is overseeing the details and operation of this trip.  The entire MS Amadeus Diamond has been booked out by Premier World Discovery.  American Tours has contracted 5 cabins with Premier Word Discovery.  There is very limited cabin availability as all cabins are booked on a "First Come / First Reserve" basis.  You will have an opportunity to connect with fellow explorers, embark on shared adventures and experience the excitement of group activities with people from all over the world! 

Highlights & Excursions:

5 Included Excursions/Tours * Paris City Tour * Full Day Historic Normandy Tour - WWII D-Day Landing Beaches including Omaha, Colleville Cemetery, & WWII Museum * Painter’s Village of Auvers-sur-Oise Tour & Chateau D’Auvers Museum * Rouen Walking Tour * Étretat Tour - Normandy Coast & Village * Paris Extended Port Stay

Cruise Accommodations: AMADEAUS Diamond

7 Nights Accommodations aboard the MS AMADEUS DIAMOND

 

Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime aboard the AMADEUS Diamond as we begin and end our cruise in Paris, the City of Light, traveling exclusively along the Seine.  Fully renovated in 2019, AMADEUS Diamond sparkles, combining smart technologies and modern designs with the utmost in comfort. From the lower decks to the open-air River Terrace, you’ll find countless ways to spend the day. Indulge and unwind with a massage before relaxing in front of the French balcony in your suite. Keep active in the fitness studio or challenge your shipmates to a putting contest on the Sun Deck. Cruising along the Seine offers an intimate view of France, from the picturesque villages to the soaring white chalk cliffs and natural arches of Normandy. Experience our impeccable Austrian hospitality as you take in all the charms of northern France aboard the AMADEUS Diamond.


The 144-passenger MS Amadeus Diamond has been a highlight of the fleet since 2009, and is the jewel of the French waterways after its complete renovation in 2019. The refresh upgraded both the interior of the ship and the ship’s technology. The Diamond travels exclusively along the Seine and allows guests to experience the charm of northern France in an unforgettable way. The extensive Restaurant and the Panorama Bar offer divine views of the passing riverscapes.  The 60-staterooms & 12-suites are bright, modern and provide a wonderful private space to enjoy your river cruise. The attentive English Speaking onboard service staff will see to your comfort with typical European hospitality. The beauty of river cruising is that the most interesting destinations come to you.  This Diamond charter features English-only onboard commentary with inclusive sightseeing excursions balanced with choice to simply relax onboard during your leisure time or add sightseeing with optional excursions. The ship offers countless choices for your leisure time including a putting green, fitness studio, massage facilities & quiet spaces to escape with a book.


ALL MEALS INCLUDED ONBOARD

Three meals daily are served graciously in the exquisite restaurant and feature local & international specialties. All dinners are four courses and are served with included Hand Selected Wines, Beer & soft drinks. While dining, you have splendid views of the passing scenic landscapes through the large picture windows. Enjoy afternoon and/or late evening snacks in the lounge based on the daily schedule.


COMFORTABLE & MODERN STATEROOMS

After boarding, unpack once. All staterooms onboard offer excellent river views and are bright, modern and inviting giving you a space of your own with all the amenities and pleasant touches of an upscale hotel. The Mozart & Strauss Decks feature suites and staterooms with French Balconies. Staterooms on the Haydn Deck have a fixed window. Each stateroom is fully equipped with comfortable & modern furnishings including flat screen TV, individual heating/air conditioning controls, safe, phone, hair dryer and a private bathroom with shower.


STATEROOMS (162 Square Feet)

Staterooms feature 2 twin beds that can be separated or put together, flat screen TV, hair dryer, private bath with shower, closet, phone, desk, chair & safe. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors with French Balcony on Mozart & Strauss Decks. Fixed window on Haydn Deck.  (Stateroom size & amenities can vary)


SUITE - FRENCH BALCONY (237 Square Feet)

Suites are on the Mozart Deck & feature floor to ceiling sliding glass doors with French Balcony, 2 twin beds that can be separated or put together, flat screen TV, hair dryer, private bath with shower & bathtub, phone, closet, desk, chair, safe, bathrobe & mini-bar.  (Suite size and amenities can vary)


SHIP TECHNICAL DATA

Built: 2009

Refurbished: 2019

Length: 361 feet

Width: 36.5 feet

Decks: 4

Crew Members: 40

Cabins: 60

Suites: 12

Pricing / Discounts / Inclusions

CAT E - HAYDEN DECK:  $5,995 Per Person (Double) / $7,595 Per Person (Single)

CAT D - HAYDEN DECK:  $6,295 Per Person (Double) / $7,895 Per Person (Single) 

CAT C- STRAUSS DECK:  $6,795 Per Person (Double) / $8,795 Per Person (Single) 

CAT B - STRAUSS DECK:  $6,995 Per Person (Double) / $8,995 Per Person (Single)

CAT A - MOZART DECK:  $7,195 Per Person (Double) / $9,595 Per Person (Single) 

SUITE - MOZART DECK:  $7,795 Per Person (Double) / $10,695 Per Person (Single) 

*** Above pricing does not include Premier's "Travel Protection Plan (TPP). ***

*** Above pricing does not reflect our $200 Per Person Booking Discount. ***
*** See below for Booking Discount information. ***


DEPOSIT REQUIRED @ REGISTRATION:  $600 Per Person

FINAL PAYMENT DUE:  January 7, 2026


DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT:
Deposit is due at time of reservation to secure your reservation.  Reservations are taken on a "first deposit received / first reservation confirmed" basis.  Final Payment Due Date is 90 days prior to departure.   Those registered for this package will see "WT* NORMANDY. PARIS" as the statement descriptor in their credit card or bank account statement.  All payments by check are to be made out to American Tours.


PRICING INCLUDES:

Roundtrip Airfare - DFW / 7 Night Cruise - Outside Cabin / 20 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, & 7 Dinners) / Hand Selected Wines, Beer & Soft Drinks w/ Each Dinner / PWD Tour Director / Ship Staff / 7 Included Excursions & Tours / Wi-Fi Onboard / Welcome & Farewell Dinners / International Air Taxes, Fuel, Fees, & Port Charges / Baggage Handling at Ship / Ship Transfers / Transportation to & from DFW International (~Please Call For Details~) / Complimentary Secured Parking @ American Tours (~if needed~)  


AIR NOTE / SEAT REQUESTS / AIRLINE BAG FEES
Air Schedules may not be available until Final Trip Documentation is received.  Airline baggage fees & seat assignment fees are not included in tour rates.  Many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. If specific seat requests or airline choice is  extremely important to your reservation, we recommend you book land only and make your own air reservations. Please make this adjustment to land only/own air at time of tour reservation.


IMPORTANT CONDITIONS/NOTES

A valid US passport is required for this tour and is the responsibility of each passenger. Passports should be valid for up to six (6) months beyond the travel dates. All names must be submitted to Premier exactly as they appear on passenger passports.  Itinerary and hotels are subject to change.


BOOKING DISCOUNT:
Make your Final Payment by check prior to the Final Payment Due Date & receive "$200 per person / $400 per couple" Booking Discount!  To be eligible, Initial Deposit can be made by check or credit card.  However, all payments made after Initial Deposit are considered part of Final Payment & must be made by check.  *** If applicable, Booking Discount applied by Tour Administrator once final payment has been received by check. ***


PREMIER WORLD DISCOVERY “COMPASS CLUB”:  *** TRAVEL AND SAVE! ***
The Premier Compass Club rewards our valued guests with special recognition and a Compass Club Loyalty Credit on future tours and cruises.  Guests that have completed a trip will automatically be enrolled and will receive an additional $100 per person or $200 per couple Compass Club Loyalty Credit applied to their next Premier World Discovery tour or River Cruise. Loyalty Credit is valid for 24 months from your last tour.  For more details and information visit: premierworlddiscovery.com.  *** If applicable, Compass Club Rewards applied by Tour Administrator prior to Final Payment Due Date. ***

Itinerary:

D ay 1 - DEPART US - OVERNIGHT FLIGHT


Day 2 - ARRIVE PARIS

Meet your PWD Tour Director - Transfer to your ship Board the MS Amadeus Diamond for your 7 Night Seine River Cruise Welcome Drink & Welcome Dinner onboard - Ship departs Paris

(D) Overnight - Amadeus Diamond


Day 3 - CONFLANS

Morning - Cruising - Arrive in Conflans

Afternoon - Auvers-sur-Oise Excursion (Village of Van Gogh)

(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Diamond


Day 4 - ROUEN

Morning - Rouen Walking Tour (Museum Town)

Afternoon - Explore Rouen on your own - Ship departs late afternoon

(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Diamond


Day 5 - LE HAVRE

Morning at Leisure or Optional Excursion to Honfleur

Afternoon - Étretat Tour (Walk the Normandy Coastline & scenic village)

(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Diamond


Day 6 - LE HAVRE - CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX

Full Day Tour of Historic Normandy with Lunch - WWII D-Day Landing

Beaches incl. Omaha Beach, American Cemetery Colleville & WWII Museum

(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Diamond


Day 7 - LES ANDELYS - ONBOARD CRUISING ALL DAY

Morning - Cruising or Optional Excursion to Monet’s House & Garden

Afternoon - Relax & Seine River Cruising

Gala Farewell Dinner Onboard

(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Diamond


Day 8 - PARIS

Morning - Paris City Tour - Afternoon at Leisure in Paris to explore

Optional Excursion - Montmarte Walking Tour

Final Dinner Onboard in Paris - Ship Docked overnight in Paris

(B,L,S & D) Overnight - Amadeus Diamond


Day 9 - PARIS - FLIGHT HOME

Transfer to Paris Airport - Fly Home or 2 Night London Extension

(B)


~ MEAL DESCRIPTIONS ~

B-Breakfast Onboard • S-Snacks Onboard afternoon and/or evening * L-Lunch Onboard • D-Dinner Onboard w/ Hand Selected Wines, Beer & Soft Drinks

Cities & Ports

PARIS

Paris, the “City of Light” is the world’s most visited capital. Enjoy a Paris City Tour to

see the beloved landmarks that line the Seine including the Notre Dame Cathedral,

the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. Also see the majestic Arc de Triomphe and ride

along the Champs-Élysées. During your leisure afternoon maybe wander the historic

banks of the Seine which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


CONFLANS - AUVERS-SUR-OISE

Visit the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, an inspiration to many of the famous Impressionist masters including Cezanne, Pissarro & Daubigny. The most famous of these artists is Vincent van Gogh. See Auberge Ravoux, where Van Gogh lived.  See his final resting place & where he was inspired to create nearly 80 canvases.  Experience a multimedia museum journey about the great masters at the Chateau D’Auvers Museum featuring over 500 paintings with sound effects & period music.


ROUEN

Enjoy a Rouen Walking Tour including a visit to the magnificent cathedral that inspired Claude Monet, and the modern Church of Joan of Arc with its wonderful 16th-century stained-glass windows. Rouen is known as Museum Town for its many museums, was important in the Roman era and Middle Ages, and features a cobblestoned pedestrian center with medieval half-timbered houses.


LE HAVRE - ETRETAT

A UNESCO World Heritage Site & important port, Le Havre, sits where the Seine River meets the English Channel. The harbor was destroyed in World War II and was rebuilt. Enjoy a Etretat Tour to explore attractive seaside village and the famous Normandy coastline featuring cliff-top paths for views of steep chalk rocks with impressive needlelike formations, which have inspired many well-known artists.  An optional will be available to the beautiful harbor city of Honfleur.


HISTORIC NORMANDY TOUR

Discover Normandy on this full day tour featuring many historic landmarks. Visit Pointe du Hoc, site of a German artillery unit where the US Army climbed 100 foot cliffs. Stop at Omaha Beach, the most famous of the five code named beaches.  Visit Colleville Sur Mer, an American Cemetery where over 9,000 American troops are laid to rest. Enjoy lunch before a visit to a World War II Museum to learn more about the landings, battles and liberation of this region.


LES ANDELYS - SEINE CRUISING

This morning stop in the little town of Les Andelys in the shadow of Chateau Gaillard, one time home to Richard the Lionheart. An amazing optional will be available to visit nearby Giverny, home to Impressionist Claude Monet, where you see Monet’s House & wander his Garden. The optional makes a photo stop at Chateau Gaillard.  After a long day to Normandy, today is the perfect day to relax onboard for a half or full day & enjoy the passing Seine scenery and ship amenities.

Optional: 2-Night London Post Cruise Ext

$995 Per Person (Double) / $1,475 Per Person (Single)


DAY 9 - PARIS - EUROSTAR TRAIN - LONDON SIGHTSEEING

Board the Eurostar Train in Paris for the 2.5 hour rail experience to London.  Enjoy a London City Tour to see Kensington Palace, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & Buckingham Palace.

(B-onboard ship) Overnight - London


DAY 10 - LONDON - DAY AT LEISURE - PUB DINNER

Explore London at your own pace. Later gather for a traditional Pub Dinner.

(B & D) Overnight - London


DAY 11 - LONDON - TRANSFER TO AIRPORT - FLIGHT HOME (B)


London Optional Extension Includes: 

2-Nights Hotel Accommodations - London, Eurostar Train from Paris to London, London City Tour * 3 Meals (2 Breakfasts & 1 Dinner) * London City Tour * Manager & Transfers to London Heathrow Airport


~ Special Notes ~ 

London Extension must be booked at time of deposit.  Passengers must wheel own luggage onto train.  Due to group air policies, outbound air could be different schedule than the group for London extension passengers.  Based on 20 passenger minimum.

Tour Activity Level 3:

 

EASY 1 2 (3) 4 ACTIVE


Level 3: Notes - Excursions require moderate walking with some stair climbing possible.

-Hotel/Ship Check in time in Europe typically begins between 3-4 pm.

Passport & DOB Information:

A valid passport is required for tours that leave the United States even to Canada, Mexico or the Carribean and is the responsibility of each passenger. Passports should be valid for up to six (6) months beyond the travel dates. All names must be submitted to Premier exactly as they appear on passenger passports. Dates of Birth (DOB’s) are required with reservation for air travel. Copies of passports are required for some programs. Additional forms maybe necessary based on the destination. Travel Visas, when applicable, are the responsibility of the individual passenger. 

Air Information:

The prices advertised for this package in our promotional material include airfare from DFW (Dallas/Ft. Worth - DFW International).  Please inquire for package pricing and flights in/out of other international airports.


RT Air Package is subject to change until tour is paid in full.  Name mistakes or corrections are subject to air change and/or re-ticketing fees.


Air seat changes can only be attempted by individual passengers once "e-tickets" have been received.  E-Tickets are generally not available until 14 days prior to departure; thus, air seat changes might be difficult due to time constraints. 


If specific seat assignments or airline choice is extremely important to your reservation, we recommend you book land only and make your own reservations.  *** Please call for "land only" pricing. ***


If you choose to make your own air arrangements, your transfers to/from the airport in Australia are $100 per person and are available only on the days of the tour. 

Optional Insurance:

PREMIER’S TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN (TPP) = $525 Per Person

*** Must purchase at time of registration along with Initial Deposit. ***


Part A – Cancelation Waiver provided by PWD

I. Trip Cancelation Waiver (TCW) - Guarantees full refund on all payments, except the Trip Cancelation Waiver Fee itself in case of cancelation up to the time and date of departure due to the passenger’s personal illness or death of an immediate family member.  Medical/official documentation required.

II. Premier “Any Reason” Cancelation Waiver (ARCW) - Reimburses 75% of the cancelation fees in the form of a future travel credit certificate (FTCC) valid for 1 year, if you cancel more than 48 hours prior to scheduled departure for any reason not eligible for cash refund under the TCW (Part A – I.).   FTCC is non-transferable, may not be redeemed for cash and does not include any credit for the Trip Cancelation Waiver Fee.  The Trip Cancelation Waiver Fee must be paid for with Initial Deposit and is refundable until 180 days prior to departure.  The Trip Cancelation Waiver does not cover any single supplement charges due to an individual’s traveling companion canceling prior to departure.  The Trip Cancelation Waiver is non-transferable and valid for each applicant only.  The Trip Cancelation Waiver does not cover any services such as airline tickets not purchased through PWD.  Cancelations, Refunds & Inquiries under Part A will be handled by PWD.  Certain Exclusions and Restrictions apply.


Part B – Post Departure Travel Protection Plan* provided by USI

Includes coverage for: Trip Interruption ($1,000); Trip Delay ($100/Day-Max $500); Baggage & Personal Effects ($2,000); Baggage Delay ($500); Emergency Accident/Sickness Medical Expense - excess coverage ($30,000); Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation ($150,000); Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($25,000); Non-Insurance and Emergency Travel Assistance Services** (24/7). Claims & Inquiries under Part B will be administered by USI.


For full Part A and Part B plan details visit: premierworlddiscovery.com/TPP.  All Benefits described on this page are for general information basis only.  There are certain restrictions, exclusions and limitation that apply to all insurance coverages.  Plan benefits, limits and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction.


Cancellation Fees**

Cancellations not covered by the Travel Protection Plan (TPP) or if the TPP is not purchased, are subject to the following per person fees:

Cancel 180 days prior to departure: $200 pp is trained

Cancel 179-90 days prior to departure: Deposit or TPP** is retained

Cancel 89-60 days prior to departure: 50% of total price

Cancel 59-30 days prior to departure: 75% of total price

Cancel 29 days or less prior to departure/no shows: No refunds

**If TPP purchased

Travel & Save with Compass Club:

The Premier Compass Club rewards our valued guests with special recognition and a Compass Club Loyalty Credit on future tours and cruises.  Guests who have completed a trip will automatically be enrolled and receive an additional $100 per person or $200 per couple Compass Club Loyalty Credit applied to their next Premier World Discovery tour or River Cruise. Loyalty Credit is valid for 24 months from your last tour. 

TO BOOK:

PAYMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE:  

Credit Card* / Bank Card* / Checking Account - Bank Draft** / Paper Check By Mail**

* Please note there are credit card fees associated with all credit card / bank card charges.   If a user pays by credit card, the combined transaction and credit card fees start at 3.9%+30c (1%+30c + 2.9%) for Visa/Mastercard or 4.9%+30c (1%+30c + 3.9%) for AMEX.

** Please note there are no additional fees associated with the use of Bank Draft nor Check By Mail.


REGISTRATION OPTIONS INCLUDE:

ONLINE REGISTRATION:

Book securely online 24/7* by clicking the green button.  Pay your deposit &/or insurance securely online via either credit card / bank card or check (bank draft).  Once you confirm payment, the funds are automatically drawn from your account. You will also receive a booking confirmation email. 


MAIL-IN REGISTRATION:

To register by Mail-In Registration, please click on the gray button on the right titled "Download Brochure".  This will download your Collette Vacations' "Color Brochure" and "Registration Form".  Fill out the registration form and mail it in with your payment to the address reflected at the top of the Registration Form.   Once your registration is processed by American Tours, the funds are automatically drawn from your account.  If paying by check through the mail, please be aware your reservation is not secure until your deposit has been received and processed into our system.  You will receive an EMAIL CONFIRMATION the moment your reservation is processed..  


PHONE REGISTRATION

Unfortunately, for legal reasons, we no longer accept registrations over the phone.

What's included

Airport Transportation

Transportation to/from DFW International Airport.

Round Trip Flights

Flights in/out of DFW International (DFW). *** Other Airport Hubs are possible. Please call our office for details. ***

Ship Transfers

From airport to/from hotel.

20 Meals

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, & 7 Dinners.

Cruise / Lodging

7 Nights Accommodations aboard the MS AMADEUS DIAMOND

Tour Director

Provided by Premier World Discovery. (Will meet passengers at Airport Baggage Claim Area.

What's not included

Travel Protection

Premier's "Travel Protection Plan (TPP)" is explained & offered later in the registration process.

Airline Checked Bag Fee

Unable to pass along information regarding possible "checked bag" fees until flights have been assigned 21 days prior to departure.

Gratuities

Tour Director, drivers, & local guides; allow $15 - $20 per day per traveler.

Location

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