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Ok thanks....is see it. This will be great that is specific to the Viking Paris to Normandy River Cruise. I will start posting there...so you agree is this a better way so we can all learn from each other along the way this year?

Thanks

They seem to have moved this thread from the All River Roll Calls, do you know where? I found it under my own profile info.

I have looked on the Viking Website but it's way too early for any detailed information on excursions. It's my understanding I won't find anything until 90 days out. But research with you is invaluable. I hope to read some posts during the next year that others have made this same cruise. I do appreciate your advise. Thanks so much

Thanks to you all....I have appreciated everything you have said....I am printing this thread....we don't travel until next Aug 2019. Will do a roll call when it gets closer.

Sincerely - Happy Travels....

I so appreciate all the feedback, suggestions and information. I like to plan and not be surprised. I am still quite concerned about my husband, I want this trip to be fun for him not disappointing. He always been reluctant to travel to Europe due to the long flight from Seattle, but now that there are direct flights into Paris more appealing.

We had friends who did the Amsterdam to Budapest and raved about their experience. They are a bit younger and more fit than either one of us. I have no issues. But they really emphasized that Viking usually has one excursion every time that is geared towards people with walking issues, so thought we'd do great. I am actually not worried once we're on the boat but being on our own before hand. My husband really wants to fly in early to acclimatize to the time difference. Can anyone be specific about once we are on the boat, I understand there is almost 2 days before the boat leaves, and depending on our flight home, with excursions in Paris. I don't want to do those same ones on our own before hand. It will not be until next year I get the true itinerary. Thanks...so much again. Those of you going....enjoy!!!!! I love reading trip reports.

Hello.....We have booked a trip for August 2019. We are considering the Pre Paris stay thru Viking. The cost at this time is $1600, I believe about $1000 is for the hotel. That leaves $600 for the transportation to and from, and to the ship, plus a walking tour. I am wondering if I can't do this much cheaper thru my TA. The Pullman Paris Eiffel Tower Hotel is not centrally located. My husband has some walking issues so was hoping to be closer to an area more like a "neighborhood" with shops, restaurants, etc. We do want to see some of the main venues, but plan on taking the bus or metro....or cabs. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you....we are very excited. I was in Paris 2002 and made my own reservations with no issues.