Included:

• • Experienced, local guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 8-day bike and boat tour from Paris to Normandy and back (guided cycling tours as in the itinerary)
  • Accommodation for 7 nights in selected category of cabin on the A-ROSA VIVA ship (choose between category A, C, or D)
  • All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8 (breakfasts, picnic lunches, buffet-style multi-course dinners)
  • All drinks onboard, excluding champagne and premium selection
  • Free use of on-board facilities such as sauna and fitness area
  • Special rates for onboard spa treatments
  • Electric or gravel rental bike with insurance
  • Support vehicle
  • Guided visits and admission to the Tuileries Orangery, Monet’s Garden and Rodin Museum
  • D-Day Experience including guided visits and entrance fees to the Omaha Beach Museum and the American Cemetery
  • Comfortable transfers to Omaha beach and back to your ship in Rouen
  • All transfers as indicated in the itinerary
  • CO2 compensation of the itinerary
  • All port and passenger fees (tourist taxes)

Add-ons (price shown at checkout):

• • Single occupancy cabin
  • Helmet rental

Not included:

• • Transportation to Paris — round-trip from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the boat (please let us know upon booking if you’re interested)
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional

This tour is designed with flexibility in mind, it’s beginner-friendly because the level of effort is entirely up to you. The route takes you through the picturesque, mostly flat landscapes of the Seine Valley, following quiet cycle paths and small side streets with very little traffic. Over the course of the trip, the total distance covered by bike and on foot is approximately 189 km (117 mi).

To ensure an enjoyable experience, you can choose the level of challenge that suits you best:

• E-bike: With a high-quality Bosch or Shimano mid-mounted motor, all gradients are easily manageable. You can decide exactly how much motorized assistance you require at any moment.
• Gravel bike: The terrain remains gentle and the daily distances are kept moderate, making the route equally enjoyable for those who prefer to pedal under their own power.

While the cycling is accessible, you should be comfortable spending several hours in the saddle. The longest riding day covers approximately 31 mi (50 km). For the easy hike along the Alabaster Coast, we recommend bringing comfortable running shoes with a good treaded sole to navigate the coastal paths safely.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Duffle bag for all your personal belongings
  • Running shoes
  • Comfortable biking clothes
  • Dinner clothes
  • Swimwear
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Sunhat
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.

Weather in Central France and Normandy can be unpredictable. Days are typically warm, but evenings can be noticeably cooler. Don’t forget to pack swimwear along with clothing for dinner and cycling clothes.

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On your Seine River bike tour all meals are included from the moment you arrive on board until you disembark, that is, from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day. The culinary experience aboard includes varied buffets showcasing regional specialties and live cooking every day, complemented by afternoon cake buffets with coffee and tea. You can enjoy mineral water with main meals, specialty evenings, and flexible meal times and free choice of table in the market restaurant, day lounge, and outdoor restaurant.

The restaurant provides buffet-style meals with live cooking throughout the day and multi-course dinners. Lunch is served either as a picnic prepared by your guides or as an onboard buffet, depending on your itinerary. Plus, all drinks are included, except for champagne, bottled wine, and exclusive rarities.

Wine menu is tailored to the region and the Wine & Dine arrangement which includes an exclusive 5-course dinner with corresponding wines can be booked on board. If weather permits, there will be a BBQ buffet on the aft deck.

Special dietary needs like vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free are easily accommodated, so if you have any, just let us know upon booking.

Group sizes and pricing

• • For this group Seine River bike tour, there will be at least 2 guides.
  • It takes a minimum of 8 people for this tour to operate. The maximum number of participants is set at 16.
  • If you’re a solo traveller, you’re welcome to join the tour, but paying for the single occupancy cabin is mandatory. It is not possible to join the tour solo and share the cabin with another guest.

Cycling on the Seine River can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Seine River bike tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has travelers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

The price for this Seine River bike tour is based on twin-share cabins, but a single occupancy cabin can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

Solo travelers are welcome to join, but adding the single cabin surcharge is mandatory—this will be automatically sorted at checkout once you tell us if you’re traveling alone or with someone else.

To get to the Seine River, most people fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 30 minutes from Paris. From there, you can rent a car or take a train, i.e., a shuttle service.

Please book your flight to arrive at Paris airport no later than 3 pm to avoid the risk of arriving too late at the meeting point on board the ship at 5 pm. Otherwise, you might be unable to take part in the panorama tour.

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