Tailor Made Travel Studio · AmaWaterways Celebration of Wine

From the Vine to the Riverbank.

Experience Paris, Normandy & French wine, without planning a thing.

Discover one of France's most unforgettable river cruises aboard AmaWaterways' Celebration of Wine sailing. Stroll Monet's own gardens. Stand on the beaches of Normandy. Sip exceptional French wines. Wake up in a new destination every morning, with every detail thoughtfully planned by a France travel specialist.

Seven-Night River Cruise Jul 15–22, 2027 Planned by Cyndi Smith
Why This Sailing

Unpack once, and let Normandy come to you.

A Personal Note

Why I Built This Trip.

France, and Normandy especially, has been one of my favorite places to explore, and I designed this sailing because it brings together everything I love about the country: incredible wine, fascinating history, beautiful scenery, and the relaxed pace of river cruising. Visiting the D-Day beaches on my own trip was one of the most powerful experiences I've had, far more moving than I expected, and it's a stop I hope every traveler on this sailing gets to feel for themselves. I'm a Certified River Cruise Specialist across several luxury lines, with a particular focus on AmaWaterways, and I'm currently learning French myself, one lesson closer to my next trip back. Whether you choose this sailing on its own or extend your journey in Paris or Champagne, my goal is to make the planning feel effortless, so all you have to do is look forward to it.

Cyndi Smith on a bridge over the Seine in Paris
Cyndi Smith at Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy
The Journey

One river, Paris to Paris.

Day 1
Paris

Board AmaLyra

Settle into your stateroom and set sail down the Seine, with Paris's own energy as your send-off.

Day 2
Les Andelys

Château Gaillard

Uncover the history of Richard the Lionheart's stronghold, perched on the chalk cliffs above the Seine, on a morning tour, or hike there from the riverbank for a more active start.

Day 3
Le Havre

Honfleur

An excursion to Honfleur, the picturesque harbor town that inspired the Impressionists, with a city tour of Le Havre in the afternoon.

Honfleur harbor with colorful buildings reflected in the water
Day 4
Normandy Beaches

Omaha Beach & Colleville-sur-Mer

A choice of excursions into the American sector of the D-Day beaches, including the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.

Chalk cliffs above Omaha Beach in Normandy
Rows of white crosses at the Normandy American Cemetery
Day 5
Rouen

Medieval Rouen

A morning choice of three: a walking tour past the square where Joan of Arc was martyred, the Medieval Quarter, and the Great Clock; a "Tastes of Normandy" tour of local chocolate, cheese, and cider; or a guided bike tour. In the afternoon, a visit to Château de Bonnemare, a 16th-century estate lined with poplar trees.

Rouen skyline
Day 6
Vernon

Giverny & the Countryside

Scenic cruising, then disembark for a choice of three: Monet's own home and gardens in Giverny, the 18th-century Château de Bizy with a cider tasting, or a guided countryside bike tour.

Monet's Gardens occasionally closes; an alternate tour runs in its place when it does.

Monet's water lily garden with the Japanese bridge at Giverny
Day 7
Paris

The Eiffel Tower & the Wine Museum

An orientation tour with a stop at the Eiffel Tower, then the Musée du Vin, a wine museum built into century-old limestone quarries.

Day 8
Paris

Disembarkation

Bid farewell to the Seine, and fly home — or extend your stay in Paris a little longer.

Where You'll Rest

Your ship.

AmaLyra river ship docked in Rouen
AmaWaterways

AmaLyra

At 360 feet, AmaLyra carries just 144 passengers across 73 staterooms, cared for by a crew of 45. Every stateroom category from C and up includes a French balcony. Regionally inspired dining and warm, attentive service make the days between ports feel like part of the trip, not just transit.

French Balcony Stateroom, 7 Categories Available
Extend Your Journey

Turn this into a full France vacation.

Available as an optional add-on: extend your trip on either end, with no additional planning required on your part.

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris at night
Optional Add-On

Extend Your Stay

Pre-Cruise, Paris — 2 nights at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, with sparkling Eiffel Tower views right from your window. From $1,200 per person.

Post-Cruise, Champagne & Chantilly — 2 nights in the heart of Champagne country in Reims, then 1 night in Chantilly to close out the trip with its own château and gardens. From $1,770 per person.

Round-Trip Air — through AmaWaterways' own AmaAir program, starting at $599 per person for a limited time. AmaWaterways selects the specific flights as part of this promotional rate, so there's no choosing airlines or times, though independent flights remain an option for anyone who wants that control.

If you choose AmaAir, payment is due within 45 days of your cabin deposit. We also recommend adding Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel protection, which must be purchased within 14 days of your deposit.

Peace of Mind

Effortless by design.

Unpack once in Paris, and wake up somewhere new every morning

Excursions included at every port, with multiple options so you can set your own pace and style

A dedicated wine host throughout the Celebration of Wine sailing

English-speaking crew and shore excursion guides throughout

Cyndi handling every detail of the planning, so all you have to do is enjoy it

In Good Hands

Your Cruise Line: AmaWaterways

This sailing is aboard AmaWaterways, a river cruise line known for spacious, custom-designed ships, heartfelt service, and regionally inspired cuisine across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.

Exceptional Ships

Custom-designed and intimate in scale, built for comfort.

Regional Cuisine

Dining inspired by the destinations you're sailing through.

Warmth & Flexibility

A crew focused on authentic discovery, not a fixed script.

I'm handling every detail with them directly, so you're never without someone who knows exactly what's ahead.

The Investment

A real deadline, a real incentive.

Cruise fare for this sailing starts at $3,829 per person, based on double occupancy.

Starting Fare$3,829
Incentive Savings$1,500
Deposit to Reserve$400
Reserve by August 31, 2026 and choose either $1,500 per person off your cruise fare, or 2 complimentary nights in Paris pre-cruise plus an additional $500 per person in savings. Every reservation by that date also includes a complimentary cabin category upgrade and prepaid gratuities.

Pricing reflects the lowest available stateroom category and is based on current availability. AmaAir pricing is promotional and may vary by gateway city and travel date. Final pricing will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Prefer to spread out the cost? I can set up a payment plan with intervals that work for you between now and final payment, so budgeting for this never feels like one big number all at once.

This is about as close to an all-inclusive European vacation as it gets. A real vacation, no planning, no hassle, just a good time.

Reserve Your Cabin

From interest to itinerary.

Cabins on this sailing are going quickly, especially with the August 31 incentive attached. Here's what happens once you're ready to hold your space.

Reserve Your Cabin

  • $400 per person deposit to hold your stateroom category
  • Locks in your spot on this sailing

Lock In the Incentive

  • Reserve by August 31, 2026 for either $1,500 per person off, or 2 free nights in Paris plus $500 more in savings
  • Complimentary cabin category upgrade and prepaid gratuities included either way

Final Payment

  • Remaining balance due 90 days prior to sailing, around mid-April 2027 — plenty of runway to plan once your cabin is reserved

Consider Air

  • AmaAir or independent booking, details above under Extend Your Journey
  • If choosing AmaAir, payment is due within 45 days of your cabin deposit

Reserve your cabin, and let the Seine do the rest.

Pricing and incentives shown are based on current availability and subject to change. AmaAir pricing is promotional and may vary by gateway city and travel date.

Cyndi Smith in Paris, with the Eiffel Tower behind her
Your France Destination Specialist

Come sail the Seine.

This isn't a recommendation from a distance, it's a trip I've built for you from start to finish.

— Cyndi Smith, Tailor Made Travel Studio

Reserve Your Cabin Incentive pricing ends August 31, 2026