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COMMEMORATE OPERATION OVERLORD on this 11-night cruisetour from London to Paris, where you will board your ship for your voyage along the Seine River. D-Day was the catalyst for the liberation of Western Europe from German occupation. Sail through Normandy and visit D-Day sites at Utah and Omaha, Gold and Sword Beaches and the shores of Juno Beach. Witness poignant displays and hear inspiring tales of bravery as you join us on a journey of remembrance. D A Y 1 L O N D O N , E N G L A N D Arrive and check in to your hotel. Tour iconic London, the seat of the British resistance during World War II. D A Y 2 L O N D O N , E N G L A N D Explore the Victorian estate at Bletchley Park, the home of World War II codebreakers. D A Y 3 L O N D O N , E N G L A N D Discover how D-Day landings were planned during a visit to the Churchill War Rooms. D A Y 4 L O N D O N , E N G L A N D Gain insight into Portsmouth's importance to the war effort and visit the D-Day Museum. D A Y 5 P A R I S , F R A N C E After breakfast, check out of your hotel and begin your journey to your embarkation city. Long a hub of French culture and cuisine, Paris is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Over the centuries, Parisian culture has been built on the wings of inspiration. D A Y 6 P A R I S , F R A N C E Spend time in one of Paris' outdoor cafés. Whether you are sipping a café au lait or a kir royale, there is no better way to feel like a Parisian. D A Y 7 V E R N O N , S C E N I C S A I L I N G : S E I N E R I V E R & R O U E N Explore charming Vernon; stroll the town's cobblestone streets and admire its quaint houses. Sail the Seine through Normandy, relax and admire vistas of fertile fields. See the Gothic Rouen Cathedral and Gros Horloge Astronomical Clock amid half-timbered houses. D A Y 8 R O U E N , F R A N C E Visit the Utah Beach Landing Museum for a comprehensive overview of D-Day. D A Y 9 R O U E N , F R A N C E Learn about the liberation of Europe at the Juno Beach Center or Pegasus Memorial Museum. D A Y 10 L E S A N D E L Y S , F R A N C E Encounter the hilltop Château Gaillard, built in the 12th century by Richard the Lionheart. D A Y 11 P A R I S ( L E P E C Q ) & P A R I S , F R A N C E Wander through the lively Latin Quarter or explore the quaint streets of charming Montmartre. Take an evening illumination sail along the Seine to better explore the "City of Light." D A Y 12 P A R I S , F R A N C E After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home. Discover what life was like in World War II-era Paris during the German occupation. PA R I S & D -D AY 8 0 T H AN N I V ER S A RY L O N D O N – P A R I S 1 2 D A Y S | 1 1 G U I D E D T O U R S | 2 C O U N T R I E S O M A H A B E AC H , FR A N C E NEW 126 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers