Versailles, Normandy and Paris
21 Nights Featuring the Azores, Lisbon, Cartagena, Versailles, Rouen, and D-Day Beaches
April 26, 2026
Begin your Journey with a relaxing transatlantic cruise aboard the new Celebrity Xcel, stopping in the Azores, Lisbon, Cartagena, and Palma de Mallorca. After disembarking, fly to Paris to explore northern France. Experience the opulent splendor of the Palace of Versailles and its magnificent gardens, a symbol of French royalty and architectural grandeur. Then travel through Normandy’s scenic countryside, rich in history and culture. You’ll visit the D-Day beaches and learn about the planning, execution, and profound impact of the D-Day landings at the Landing Museum, then have the chance to pay your respects at the American Cemetery You’ll also visit a cider distillery, sample regional cheeses at a local cheese farm, and enjoy the culinary delights of French cuisine before returning to Paris for a magical evening in the City of Lights.
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Journey Highlights
Memorable Experiences, Scenic Views, and Exciting Moments
At a Glance
Sail Onboard the Celebrity Xcel
Sail across the Atlantic in style aboard the brand-new Celebrity Xcel, where cutting-edge design and luxurious amenities redefine the cruising experience with stops in the Azores, Lisbon, Cartagena and Palma de Mallorca.
Experience the Legacy of the French Monarchy at Versailles
Step into the grandeur of French history as you tour the breathtaking Palace of Versailles, where opulent halls and exquisite gardens tell the story of royal splendor.
Immerse Yourself in a Living Masterpiece
In the heart of Giverny, the Fondation Claude Monet invites you into an artist’s Eden, where every blossom and water garden paints a story of beauty and inspires the spirit of Impressionism.
Witness a Testament to Courage and Sacrifice
At Normandy’s landing beaches and American Cemetery, stand in silent tribute to the bravery and loss that marked one of history’s most pivotal days.
Day 1 – Fort Lauderdale Embarkation
Board the Celebrity Xcel for a 15-night transatlantic cruise to Bermuda, the Azores, Lisbon and Spain.
Day 2-15 – Cruising onboard the Celebrity Xcel
Ports of call include: Ponta Delgada, Azores; Lisbon, Portugal; Cartagena and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Day 16 – Disembarkation and Flight to Versailles
Enjoy breakfast onboard, then disembark the Celebrity Xcel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Paris. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Versailles. After checking in to the hotel, enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers.
Day 17 – Versailles
This morning you’ll witness the splendor of the Palace of Versailles, where magnificent rooms and stunning gardens bring France’s royal past to life as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After your tour you’ll have lunch in a local restaurant, then enjoy a leisurely afternoon discovering the charming town of Versailles, filled with vibrant markets, cozy cafes, and beautiful historic streets.
Day 18 – Versailles to Normandy
After breakfast, depart Paris and head north to the charming town of Giverny. Here, visit the Fondation Claude Monet, where the artist’s former home and beautifully preserved gardens — immortalized in many of his paintings —await. Continue to Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, join your guide for a walking orientation of this fascinating town, rich with history dating back to Roman times. Later, travel to Caen and check in to your hotel, your home for the next two nights.
Day 19 – Normandy
After breakfast at your hotel, set off on a full day program to Normandy’s historical sites. A photo stop will be made at Omaha Beach before continuing to the American Cemetery, on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. More than 9,300 men and 4 women who died while serving in the US forces are buried here, making it the largest of more than 20 war cemeteries in Normandy. We will then drive to the town of Arromanches to visit the Musee Du Debarquement (The Landing Museum). It is located between the Utah and Omaha beaches to the west (US troops), and Sword and Juno beaches to the east (UK and Canadian troops). From the museum, you can still see parts of the temporary port built here. After free time for lunch, we will stop at Ranville, the first French village liberated after the Allied invasion in June of 1944, for a tour of the town. Return to Caen and enjoy a group dinner this evening.
Day 20 – Normandy
Our first stop for the day will be at the Caen War Memorial followed by lunch. Then this afternoon you will indulge in the culinary delights of Normandy! The region of Normandy produces the famous cheeses of Camembert, Livarot, Pont-l'Evêque and Neufchâtel, and the rolling countryside is dotted with picturesque farmhouses. We will visit a local cheese factory and enjoy a tasting of their products, then we will visit an apple distillery to discover another regional specialty. Here you will learn how they grow, harvest and squeeze apples for juice, cider, vinegar and calvados, an apple flavored brandy. Return to the hotel for the evening at your leisure.
Day 21 – Normandy to Paris
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Paris and check in to our hotel. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore the City of Lights at your leisure. This evening, join the group one last time for a special farewell dinner.
Day 22 – Paris
Check out of the hotel and say farewell to France. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Note: if you wish to spend more time in Paris, ask your Personal Vacation Manager about the optional hotel extension – which will add one or two nights to your Paris hotel stay.
For meals not included in your land programs, all hotels chosen include a restaurant on property where you may relax and enjoy a meal. In addition, your guide is available to make suggestions on nearby dining, shopping or sightseeing.
Marriott Paris Opera Ambassador Hotel
The Art Deco Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel, defined by the authentic Haussmann facade and stylish furnishing, creates an elegant, contemporary environment inspired by Opera Garnier.
Hotel Le Louis Versailles Château - MGallery
Discover an unforgettable experience between modernity and tradition just a few steps from the famous Château de Versailles.
Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Xcel is one of four sister Edge-class ships and contains many unique features and a modern design unseen on any other ship.
Please note this list is preliminary and subject to change. Although we contract for hotels a year or more in advance, unforeseen circumstances do occasionally require a change of hotel. Should it be necessary to change a hotel, one of equal quality or value will be substituted and you will receive confirmed hotel information with your final itinerary.
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This Journey
6-night post-cruise land program in France
5 guided tours
12 meals on tour (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners) and all meals onboard
Intra-tour airfare, including transfers and baggage handling
15-night sailing aboard the Celebrity Xcel
Drinks and Wi-Fi onboard
Always Included
International airfare, including transfers and baggage handling
English-speaking Local Guide during land program
Guaranteed early hotel check-in on arrival day
Centrally located four- and five-star hotels
Inclusive pricing: includes airfare, land program, cruise, transfers, and all taxes and fees
Exclusive amenities onboard your cruise
Opulence, History and Cuisine
Experience grand architecture, tour the sites of profound significance and sample some of the finest culinary delights in France!
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Extension
Want more time in Paris? With this optional extension you will extend your hotel stay in Paris, giving you time to explore the city on your own before flying home. Price of $465 per person is based on double occupancy and includes 1-night hotel accommodation in Paris with daily breakfast and private transfer from hotel to airport (applicable when air is booked through Enrichment Journeys). Note: tours are not included.
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What to Know Before You Go
The land portion of the trip should be considered active and includes a considerable amount of walking.
Enrichment Journeys will do everything in our power to ensure comfort through our third-party providers, including air-conditioned buses and comfortable accommodations where applicable. However, some areas cannot be accessed by coach, so our drivers will get you as close to sites as is legally allowed. Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are strongly recommended. Historical sites often do not have elevators, escalators, or ramps due to the age of the building/structure. Steps can be steep and uneven. Based on crowds and traffic, order of visits may be changed. You may have to walk a moderate distance to transfer to coach stations and airport terminals. Time spent on the road and traveling can be long, so you will need to be prepared for stretches of down time in between destinations.
Wheelchair access at many sites is limited. A fold-up wheelchair may be able to be stored on the bus but requires prior arrangements. Guests must be able to transfer from their chair to the transportation. Guides/drivers are not allowed to lift or push wheelchairs, so guests requiring physical assistance must travel with a companion who can assist. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this group program.
Included airfare is from select airports only. To inquire about a different airport, please contact your Personal Vacation Manager.
Enrichment Journeys is committed to providing remarkable experiences at extraordinary value. As a result, airlines and routes are selected to maximize that value and may involve multiple stops and extended layovers versus non-stop or direct flights. Passengers wishing to utilize specific carriers, direct/non-stop flights, Business Class upgrades, or to extend their time in any of our beginning or ending destination cities may do so by contacting Enrichment Journeys and inquiring about the Custom Airfare Program. There is a $100 per person charge for this service, however this charge will be applied toward any flights or upgrades you choose to purchase. The $100 charge must be paid prior to receiving a custom air quote.
To travel internationally, you must have a passport in good condition, and it must be valid for at least 6 months after the last day of your trip. Visa requirements change frequently and for various reasons. As a result, our Personal Vacation Managers are not always able to provide visa information. The best way to obtain up-to-date information regarding visa requirements is to visit the official US government website for Americans traveling abroad, Travel.State.Gov (Canadian citizens should visit https://travel.gc.ca/, for all other countries please visit your government website or local embassy), which details specific information on the countries you would like to visit, including visa requirements. You may also use a third-party visa service, such as Expedited Travel. These services require an additional service fee but make the process of applying for a visa much simpler.
To extend a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your Journey, please speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for assistance in making those arrangements.
If you are interested in customizing your Journey, pairing it with a different cruise, or arranging a private tour for your party, you may be interested in our Private Journeys program. You can learn more about this program here, or speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for more information.
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