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The Ship Shop Presents:
2 nights Mont St Michel &
7 nights Paris & Normandy River Cruise
May 8-18, 2016
11 Days / 9 Nights
Included Cruise Features:
The price includes just about everything with no surprises or hidden fees—port charges, wi-fi, meals (except for lunch Day 2
& 3 on your own), lectures, activities and listed shore excursions. Not Included in price: GratuiƟes onboard your Viking
cruise for the personnel. This is an approximate amount of $126.pp. This is paid onboard in Euros or Dollars, cannot
be paid by credit card. All you have to do is relax and enjoy a great vacation!
 Roundtrip Motorcoach to airport from Hadley with Driver Gratuity Included
 Roundtrip flights to Paris (an estimated flight cost is included. Cost may need to be adjusted when flight prices are
available for this departure)
 Roundtrip Transfers between airports and ship
 2 Nights in Mont St Michel with Dinners, Breakfasts & Sightseeing including a visit to the Abbey (pictured below).
Gratuities to Driver and Tour Director are included.
 7 Nights onboard the Viking Rinda, a state of the art Viking Longship
 All onboard meals created by Swiss-trained chefs featuring fresh ingredients & regional specialty options
 Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service, bottled water and
complimentary cappuccino, coffee and tea at the 24-hour hot beverage bar.
 Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
 Enriching Daily Shore Excursions led by knowledgeable local guides utilizing a high-tech audio headset system
Day 1, Sunday May 8 Fly to Paris:
Board your deluxe motorcoach in Hadley and depart for Airport for your flights to Paris. Airport to be determined. Bon Jour Mon Amie!
Day 2, Monday May 9 Arrive Paris / Saint Malo / Mont St Michel:
Arrive in Paris and after clearing Customs, board your comfortable coach and set off through the French countryside toward Mont St
Michel located in Normandy. En route a stop will be made in Saint Malo, the famous corsair city, walled all along the waterfront with
lots of charm atmosphere. Enjoy a short guided tour before some free time in the old town. Arrive in Mont St Michel at the 4-star Le
Relais Saint Michel offering views of the sea and the famous Abbey. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner in your hotel. (D)
Day 3, Tuesday May 10 Mont St Michel:
Breakfast at your hotel. We will dedicate the day to the visit of the world famous Mont St Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The
rocky mount with the Abbey rises from the ocean floor, a short way off the coastline, and surrounded by the sea—or the sand at low tide.
The view is breathtaking, for its sheer size, the majestic proportions of its buildings and its beauty. The first church was consecrated in 709
and in 966 a cummity of Benedictine Monks took up residence. In the XIth and XIIth centuries a Romanesque church was built and in the
XIIIth century a gothic masterpiece, known as “La Merveille” was added. Mont St Michel was the most important medieval pilgrimage site
in the western world, and as you can imagine the village that developed around it is equally steeped in history and features many medieval
buildings. A guided visit followed by some free time for you to enjoy Mont St Michel at your own pace. Dinner in the hotel this evening
(B,D)
Day 4, Wednesday May 11 Mont St Michel to Paris:
After an early breakfast at the hotel, we will make our way back to Paris to embark our beautiful Longship Viking Rinda. After boarding,
take free time to explore Paris, or join Viking’s “Welcome Walk” to stretch your legs and get oriented. (B, L, D)
Day 5, Thursday May 12 Paris:
Wake up to a full day in Paris. After breakfast, embark on a half-day tour of this dazzling city and take in its most remarkable sights, including the iconic Eiffel Tower. You’ll also see the École Militaire, Orsay Museum and Latin Quarter and the magnificent Cathedral of Notre
Dame. Then we’ll drive past the Louvre and Opera House and along the famed Champs-Élysées. Return aboard for lunch. This afternoon
you’re free to take in the Louvre, shop the fashionable boutiques, visit the artists’ district of Montmartre or enjoy a cruise along the Seine.
As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Dinner is served aboard your ship (B, L, D)
Day 6, Friday May 13 Giverny & Vernon, France:
Arrive in Vernon before breakfast; take a short ride into the town of Giverny, where Claude Monet resided from 1883 until his death in
1926. Visit the beautiful gardens and charming stone farmhouse where he lived and worked; see the water garden with the recognizable
Japanese Bridge, water lilies, wisteria and azaleas that inspired many of his masterpieces. After lunch, spend some time with your Program
Director in the provincial town of Vernon. Take a stroll to see the Maison due Temps Jadis (House of Past Times), Vernon’s oldest house,
and the 11th century Church of Notre Dame. (B,L,D)
Day 7, Saturday May 14 Rouen:
Indulge in leisurely morning cruising along the Seine, you’ll spend the afternoon in the medieval city of Rouen, preeminent capital of Normandy. Begin with a walking tour through the center of Old Town, where you see the spectacular Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, often
painted by Claude Monet, and the famous Gros Horloge, a 16th century astronomical clock. As you walk among the half-timbered storybook buildings, you’ll feel transported back through time; see the 14th Century courthouse where Joan of Arc was sentenced to death and
the nearby Market Square where she was martyred. Take free time to discover more of Rouen, visit a museum or sit at a sidewalk café.
Ship remains docked overnight (B,L,D)
Day 8, Sunday May 15 Normandy Beaches, France:
After breakfast, begin your full-day tour to the historic beaches of Normandy. Drive past Gold Beach, Courseulles sur Mer and Juno Beach
on your way to visit such World War II landmarks as Omaha Beach, the American Military Cemetery and Arromanches Debarkment D-Day
Museum. Have dinner and relax aboard your ship or take an evening stroll. (B,L,D)
Day 9, Monday May 16 Les Andelys & Conflans:
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to the small town of Les Angelys, known for its imposing castle, Chateau Gaillard, built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart. After lunch, join a guided walk to this fatally flawed masterpiece of Middle Ages architecture. Return aboard for scenic
cruising and dinner. Late in the evening we dock at Conflans, a riverside town whose unique culture reflects its status as a local hub for
barge transportation along the Seine and its tributaries. (B,L,D)
Day 10, Tuesday May 17 Conflans & Paris:
After breakfast, set out on a walking tour through the charming neighborhoods of Conflans. Or, join an optional tour to the luxurious
Palace of Versailles, former home of Louis XIV. Lunch aboard your ship as you sail back to Paris this afternoon. Dine aboard and then
enjoy some free time in the City of Light. (B,L,D)
Day 11, Wednesday May 18 Paris—Flights Home:
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flights home taking with your wonderful memories of Paris, Mont St Michel and Normady.
Au Revoir! Upon arrival home in the States, you will be transferred back to Hadley by deluxe motorcoach. (B)
Costs are Per Person, Twin occupancy:
Based on a minimum of 25 passengers
Category E
Category D
Category C
Category B
Category A
Standard Outside Cabin
French Balcony Cabin
French Balcony Cabin
Veranda Cabin
Veranda Cabin
Standard Cabin ( F)
$5799.
$6399.
$6649.
$6799.
$7049.
French Balcony (D & C)
Veranda Cabin (B & A)
Payments: An initial deposit of $1600 per person will be due at time of reservation—ASAP! Initial deposit is recommended by May 11,
2015. A second deposit of $1600 per person is due by June 30, 2015. Payments can be made by credit card or check.
Cabin categories and space in general are subject to availability at time of reservation—VERY LIMITED.
Final Payment: Dec 1, 2015
Cancellation Insurance: Strongly recommended ; Pre-existing conditions are covered only if the application is post marked within 14 days
of initial deposit and the Enhanced package is purchased. Financial Insolvency is covered only if insurance is taken within 14 days from
initial deposit. Insurance provided through National Tour Association - Berkley. Premium is non-refundable once paid.
Cancellation Penalties: If cancelled after deposit and before Dec 1, 2015 fee of $250.pp; Dec 1-Jan 7/16 fee of 25% of total fare; Jan
8-Feb 8/16 fee of 50% of total fare; Feb 9-Mar 9/16 fee of 75% of total fare; No refunds after Mar 9/16. These penalties do not
include air penalties, once air is ticketed, it is non refundable. Insurance Premium that is included in cruise fare is non refundable.
Flights: Roundtrip Flights to Paris are included the cost. The cost is approximate and subject to change until we are able to block seats
and reserve the actual air. The Ship Shop and Viking River Cruises strive to provide the best schedules possible and will do their best to
accommodate the group.
Proof of Citizenship Required: A valid US Passport which must be valid at least 6 months after the date of return. It is the passenger’s
responsibility to provide the proper proof of citizenship. Improper Proof of Citizenship may result in denied boarding and no refunds
issued.
Friendship Tours/The Ship Shop arranges components of the tours and does not own or operate the independent suppliers of services
including motorcoaches. Trips modified or cancelled are at the discretion of the cruise line/supplier. Trip Protection Insurance is strongly
recommended. Friendship Tours/ The Ship Shop reserves the right to adjust the cost based on fuel surcharges.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: THE SHIP SHOP
860-243-1630 or 800-243-1630
RESERVATION FORM
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