PARIS and NORMANDY Roundtrip Paris

AmaWaterways • ms AmaLegro May 27 - June 6, 2015

11 Days • 22 Meals • Excursions in Every Port Escorted by John Pollard

Paris at Dusk—Credit Atout France/HervØ Le Gac

Cruising the rivers of Europe is all the rage and is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to see this continent. Historically, people lived close to the rivers in Europe as they were the principal routes of commerce and trade. For 2015 we invite you to join us as we proudly offer Paris and Normandy in our river cruising line up.

We begin our journey in magical Paris, the ‘City of Light’, where you will embark upon your luxurious river cruise ship. Visit the village of Giverny, where Monet lived and worked for 43 years, and Honfleur, a charming French port town immortalized by generations of artists. Take an unforgettable excursion to the famous Normandy beaches of WWII, then stroll through Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy and visit Les Andelys, home of Château Gaillard. Conclude your journey with a panoramic tour of Paris’ top sights and a visit to the Musée d’Orsay. Ending our cruise in Paris, we will enjoy two nights in this beautiful city with ample time to relax and explore on our own.

Winding our way along the beautiful Seine, all of our creature comforts are met on this state of the art river boat. With all of your onboard meals, gratuities and excursions included this fully inclusive river journey will only leave you wanting one thing - your next river cruise. OUR CRUISE SHIP - ms AmaLegro

Christened in 2007, the AmaLegro's decor combines beautiful shades of terra cotta with golds to create an elegant, yet inviting environment. Most staterooms feature French balconies, and all include amenities such as crisp white bedding, complimentary bottled water, Internet, hit movies and individually controlled air-conditioning. Enjoy entertainment in the Main Lounge, or a board game in the cosy Aft Lounge. AmaLegro also features a Massage, Hair and Beauty Salon; fitness room and sauna, plus a whirlpool and walking track on the Sun Deck, for relaxing and taking in wonderful views. This deluxe 150 passenger vessel incorporates the most advanced design offering spacious staterooms featuring French balconies; fine dining venues plus complimentary Internet access. The interior details compliment the views found along the great rivers of Europe. The AmaLegro consists of four decks. The Sun Deck offers open-air viewing and features the whirlpool, a lounge area and a walking track. On the Upper Violin Deck, there are 28 cabins and 4 suites, the reception area, a gift shop, a fitness room and small spa and two lounges. The Middle Cello Deck has 30 cabins and a spacious single seating dining room, while the Lower Piano Deck features 13 cabins. All cabins are outside with a private bathroom and feature a small sitting area, a writing desk, flat screen TV with movies and internet access, ample wardrobes, individual temperature controls, a safe, telephone, and much more. Cabins have twin beds that convert to one large bed (your choice). Cabins on Piano Deck have a fixed window, while all cabins on Cello and Violin Deck have French Balconies with full height glass doors that open. Cabin sizes range between 170 to 255 sq. ft. The ship carries bicycles that are available for guests to use. Smoking is not allowed within the ship except for some areas on the Sun Deck (subject to change). The ship operates exclusively with the English language.

INCLUSIVE FEATURES

Return economy airfare from Canadian cities listed

7 night deluxe cruise in an outside stateroom on AmaWaterways ms AmaLegro

2 nights hotel in Paris as indicated or similar with daily buffet breakfast

Transfers between airports and the ship

Baggage handling shipside

All meals during the cruise plus quality European wines at every dinner

Welcome Reception and Dinner

Services of your cruise/tour escort and / or cruise director

Escorted shore excursions in every port

All gratuities (including guides and ship staff) and taxes for included services (including departure and port taxes)

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Airport transfers in Canada or equivalent value

CRUISE / TOUR ESCORT - Well known to many of our past guests, John Pollard has escorted numerous tours and cruises on our behalf, to such diverse destinations as China, the South Pacific, Alaska, Africa, the United Kingdom and Europe. A graduate of the University of Toronto, John retired after thirty-three years of teaching, to pursue his love of travel. His enjoyment of people and of travel together with his extensive experience in escorting groups to a wide variety of worldwide destinations and his great interest in travel generally, are to enhance this delightful journey.

John Pollard in Scotland

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Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-mer. This tour also includes the visit to the Juno Beach Centre. Final stop will be the village of Arromanches where the remains of the floating harbor used during the WWII landings can be seen. Your second option “D-Day Remembered” will visit the US sector, Omaha and Utah beaches. The first stop will be Arromanches, with free time to visit the museums and have lunch before visiting St. Laurent-sur-Mer, the US Cemetery at Omaha Beach. The last stop of the excursion is the Ranger Monument at Pointe du Hoc. And finally your third option will take those not interested in the war to rural Normandy, including a visit to the Pays d’Auge and “Route du Cidre” (the Cider Road). We will visit traditional Norman towns and villages, such as Beuvron-en-Auge, Crevecoeur-en-Auge and Cambremer, some of the most beautiful villages in France, and tour a Calvados distillery where we may sample apple cider and apple brandy. BLD

June 1, Monday Rouen This morning we enjoy a walk through the medieval city of Rouen and see the imposing Notre Dame Cathedral, painted numerous times by Monet, and the square where Joan of Arc was martyred. Afterwards you will have free time to explore Normandy’s capital on your own, perhaps stopping to sample some of the area’s famous and delicious cheeses. BLD

June 2, Tuesday Les Andelys / Conflans Depart Rouen for Les Andelys to enjoy a stroll along the river bank with beautiful views of the Seine Valley’s dramatic white cliffs, centuries-old half-timbered houses, and the hilltop ruins of Château-Gaillard. This former stronghold of Richard the Lionhearted changed hands a number of times during the Hundred Years War. More athletic guests may hike up to visit the ruins of this historic castle before we continue our cruise along the Seine. The ship arrives tonight in Conflans. BLD

June 3, Wednesday Conflans / Paris Once again we have a choice of two excursions. We can visit Chateau Malmaison, former home of Emperor

May 27, Wednesday Depart Canada

Group members gather for the direct overnight flight to Paris, France.

May 28, Thursday Paris, France / Embark

On arrival in Paris, we are met and transferred to our luxurious riverboat, the ms AmaLegro where we shall embark. This evening we gather for the Captain’s Welcome Dinner. Embark ms AmaLegro / Sail (7 nights) D

May 29, Friday Vernon, France

We spend the morning enjoying the scenery along the Seine as we cruise to the provincial town of Vernon. In the afternoon in Giverny, we will visit the home and gardens of Impressionist master Claude Monet. The artist lived here for more than four decades and immortalized his ponds and flower gardens in some of his most iconic paintings. This evening we will spend the night moored in Vernon. BLD

May 30, Saturday Vernon / Caudebec-en-caux

After a scenic morning cruise on the Seine, we will arrive in Caudebec-en-caux, an old fishing village. This morning we will have two options from which to choose. We can visit Honfleur, a historic and picturesque port with pastel-colored houses, a favourite subject of artists such as Courbet, Boudin and Monet. The town’s 15th Century Sainte-Catherine Church has a bell tower that is the largest wooden church in France. Alternatively we may choose the "Route des Abbayes", spotlighting some of Normandy's famous abbeys, more than 100 of which once covered this region. We will visit the ruined abbey in Jumièges, as well as St. Wandrille, a monastery which still functions to this day. BLD

May 31, Sunday

Caudebec-en-caux / Normandy Beaches

Today, we will have the choice of three different full day excursions. The first option features a tour in the British and Canadian sectors of the D-Day landings. The first stop will be the Pegasus Monument in Ranville followed by the

Château Gaillard, Les Andelys - Credit : Atout France / Daniel Philippe

Honfleur, France - Credit : Atout France / Franck Charel

Longes Sur Mer - Credit Atot France/ CDT Calvados

CT RATING 2.5 - Slightly Challenging: Excursions and land arrangements include some extensive walks, often over rough surfaces. Cobblestones are used in many European cities, making walking more difficult. Access to some decks and to shore in some ports may involve steep steps. Members should be in good physical condition, able to walk a kilometre or more without assistance to fully enjoy this cruise.

Cruise price is based on sharing a twin-bedded stateroom

with private bathroom. Prices are based a minimum 20

members and on rates, taxes, and fees effective April 2014

and are subject to change due to factors beyond our

control.

The price includes the cost of comprehensive insurance

($285pp - $355pp) for passengers up to and including 74

years on departure date (rate varies by the cost of the trip).

Cost supplements will apply for members aged 75 - 85

years (from $190pp - $372pp). Clients 86 years and older

and/ or clients residing outside Ontario - please contact our

staff for procedures. This insurance is effective from the

date of confirmation and carries limitations on pre-existing

medical conditions. Please discuss your insurance

coverage prior to booking. Please check our website for the

most current information.

Final payment will be due February 26, 2015. Deposit

is $800 per person plus the cost of the insurance.

To reserve your spot on this tour, simply complete the

enclosed enrollment form, indicating the tour you wish to

join and your home city, and forward it with your deposit to:

CRAIG CANADIAN GROUP TRAVEL LTD 1092 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto ON M4P 2M6

Tel: 416-484-0926 or 1-800-387-8890 / Fax: 416-484-8143

Email: cruises@craigtravel.com

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Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Our tour will include the Château’s interior, gardens and museum. Alternatively, we can travel to the town of Auvers-sur-Oise, noted for the Impressionist painters who lived there in the 19th Century - including Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh. The “Artists’ Walk” tour will include many sites associated with their works, featuring the Auberge Ravoux, former home of Vincent van Gogh. The upstairs room where Van Gogh died has been meticulously preserved. He and his brother Theo are both buried in the nearby town cemetery. This afternoon we sail into Paris, arriving in the evening. BLD

June 4, Thursday Paris All too soon our cruise ends as we disembark this morning. We will enjoy a panoramic drive through Paris highlighted by a visit to one of the city’s most renowned museums, the Musée d’Orsay. Located on the left bank, the museum was built in a former railway station and now houses an extensive collection of French art. Its collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces is the largest in the world and includes iconic works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin and Van Gogh. Following the visit we will transfer to our hotel located in the heart of the city for the final two nights of our journey. Hotel Pullman Montparnasse (2 nights) B

June 5, Friday Paris Today is ours to enjoy however we wish. Explore Paris’ multitude of landmarks, museums, cafes and shops, or choose one of several optional tours. B

June 6, Saturday Paris / Canada Our journey draws to a close as we transfer to the airport for our homeward bound flights with connections to our homes across Canada. B

Cruise Cost in Canadian Dollars (per person) Cruise/Tour Only ....................................................... $5,355 Toronto ...................................................................... $6,855 Montreal / Ottawa ...................................................... $6,895 Halifax / St. John’s / Fredericton................................ $6,985 Winnipeg .................................................................... $7,015 Regina / Saskatoon ................................................... $7,125 Calgary / Edmonton / Vancouver............................... $7,065 Victoria ....................................................................... $7,125

Rates are per person based on sharing a Cat E Outside Twin on Piano Deck. Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Airfares and air carrier are subject to change and will be confirmed prior to final payment. Refer to Inclusive Features for details.

Supplement to Upgrade to higher category:

Category/Description/Deck Sharing Twin

Cat D Deluxe Twin (Piano - Window) ........................... $320 Cat C Deluxe Twin* (Cello & Violin) ............................. $770 Cat B Deluxe Twin* (Cello & Violin) .......................... $1,000 Cat A Deluxe Twin* (Violin) ....................................... $1,140 Jr Suite Deluxe Twin* (Violin) ................................... $2,310

* Cabins in categories C up through Suites have a French balcony. Stateroom categories are subject to availability at time of booking - book early for best choice. See Deck Plan for full details on various categories available. Singles are extremely limited - please ask for rates.

Paris - Credit Atout France/Pascal GrØboval