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The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy

Sail from the heart of Paris along the River Seine, exploring the rich cultural heritage of the Normandy countryside. Enjoy 4 nights on a five-star river cruise aboard the exclusively chartered Joie de Vivre before transferring deep into Normandy with 4 nights at an historic château. Guests may choose to add an optional two-night Paris pre-cruise program, The Liberation of Paris.

Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach

Sail from the heart of Paris along the River Seine, exploring the rich cultural heritage of the Normandy countryside. Enjoy four nights on a five-star river cruise aboard the exclusively chartered Joie de Vivre before transferring deep into Normandy with four nights at an historic château. Guests may choose to add an optional two-night Paris pre-cruise program, The Liberation of Paris.

  • Full-time historian Craig Symonds with exclusive lectures.
  • Most meals included.
  • Expert local guides and tour manager.

Day-by-day itinerary:

  1. Depart the U.S.
  2. Arrive Paris/Transfer to the SS Joie de Vivre
  3. La Roche-Guyon
  4. Giverny/Les Andelys
  5. Rouen/Dieppe Disembarkation
  6. British Sectors
  7. Sainte-Mère-Église/Utah Beach
  8. Omaha Beach/Pointe du Hoc
  9. Bayeux
  10. Flights home from Paris
The River Seine to the Beaches of Normandy Map

Jerrad Miers
Director of Systems Administration and Technology Support

Providing strategic oversight to the technical support staff and its initiatives.

Prior to joining Virginia Tech, Jerrad provided Information Technology leadership at other top-tier higher education institutions, including service at his alma maters, the University of Missouri and Columbia College. At each stop in his professional journey, Jerrad has exercised servant leadership to form IT departments with a focus on customer service and developed close partnerships with decision-makers across the organization.

Jerrad is very active with Scouts BSA where he is a den leader and activity planner. Jerrad is an outdoorsman who also enjoys woodworking, restorations, biking and reading.

Location
Europe

Price
$5,999* (airfare is additional)

Dates
Oct. 13-21, 2019

Tour Length
10 days

Tour Operator
The National WWII Museum

Tour Type
River Cruise

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Call The National WWII Museum at (877) 813-3329

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