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HONOURING THOSE WHO FREED EUROPE. Commemorate Operation Overlord on this 12-day cruisetour. D-Day was the catalyst for the liberation of Western Europe from German occupation. In Paris, your ship is docked in the heart of the city, offering views of the Eiffel Tower. Sail through Normandy and visit D-Day sites, explore fascinating museums and relive epic events of World War II. 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 into your hotel. Explore 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 Visit 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. After, take a panoramic tour of London. 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 Travel to Paris by high-speed train and embark your ship. Admire iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, or browse the Louvre. D A Y 6 P A R I S , F R A N C E See the major sights of the romantic "City of Light," including the famed Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Museum and cap your excursion with an iconic view of the Eiffel Tower from Champ de Mars. D A Y 7 V E R N O N & R O U E N , F R A N C E Explore charming Vernon; stroll the town's cobblestone streets and admire its quaint houses. Sail along the Seine through Normandy, relax and admire vistas of fertile fields. D A Y 8 R O U E N , F R A N C E Stroll the streets of Rouen and admire architectural gems amid a warren of winding streets. D A Y 9 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 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 ) , F R A N C E Visit the historic Château de Malmaison where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final days in France. D A Y 12 P A R I S , F R A N C E After breakfast, disembark for your flight home. Alternatively, spend more time in France's romantic capital with a three-night Paris extension. LON D ON, PA R I S & D -D AY 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 LO N D O N , E N G L A N D NEW 128 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/rivers

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