Wine and a Soulful experience:
paris and normandy
9 nights: 2 nights paris, 7 night cruise on the seine
June 10-19 | 2027
AmaDante
Itinerary
Day 1: Paris - Hotel Check In
Day 2: Paris - Black History of Paris Tour
Day 3: Paris- Josephine Baker Tour, River Cruise Embarkation
Day 4: Les Andelys - Château Gaillard tour, hike, or bike tour; scenic cruising
Day 5: Le Havre - Honfleur excursion; Le Havre city tour, market tasting, or bike tour
Day 6: Le Havre / Normandy Beaches / Caudebec-en-Caux - U.S. Landing Beaches or British/Canadian Beaches or Pays d'Auge with calvados tasting; Seine Museum
Day 7: Rouen - Medieval walking tour, bike tour, or Tastes of Normandy; Château de BonnemareJazz and Wine Experience
Day 8: Vernon - Monet's Gardens in Giverny or Château de Bizy with cider tasting or Giverny bike tour
Day 9: Paris - City tour & Musée du Vin or Paris bike tour
Day 10: Paris - River Cruise Disembarkation
*Option for 3 nights in Reims and Chantilly
Inclusions
Paris Hotels with Daily Breakfast and Daily Tour Pre-Cruise
Elegantly Appointed Riverview Staterooms On Board AmaDante, Most with a French balcony
All Meals, Afternoon Tea, 24 hour Coffee Station
Daily Sip and Sail Cocktail Hour
Welcome Dinner and Cocktail Hour, Chef’s Table, and Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner
Panoramic Lounge with Bar, Piano and Dance Floor
Walking Track, Whirlpool/Hot Tub, Fitness Room and Bicycles For In-Port Exploration
Complimentary High-Quality Wi-Fi
Cruise Director and Expert Guides
All Excursions
All Port Fees and Gratuities
Why amawaterways?
With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart, every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savor and share. Come see for yourself why Ama is love at the heart of the river!
At AP Custom Travel, we are dedicated to empowering women of color and supporting small businesses. We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Pur Noire Urban Wineries!
Wine Host: Carissa Stephens
Certified Sommelier | Wine Educator | Vintner | Co-Owner, Pur Noire Urban Wineries
Carissa Stephens is a Houston native, certified sommelier, and visionary entrepreneur redefining the modern wine experience. With a background in Business Management, Marketing, and Tax Accounting, she began her career at a Fortune 100 global energy firm before a transformative trip to Italy in 2016 awakened her passion for wine.
Today, Carissa is WSET Level II certified and Co-Founder of Pur Noire Urban Wineries, which made history in 2021 as Houston's first Black-owned winery. Under her leadership, Pur Noire has received 50+ international wine awards, including Platinum, Double Gold, and 90+ point ratings. In 2022, the brand earned the Innovator of the Year Award from The Hue Society's Rosés & Rosé Awards.
Pur Noire produces 13+ premium wines and operates tasting rooms in Houston and Dallas, with distribution in fine dining establishments and luxury hotels. Featured on Good Morning America, ESSENCE, and Black Enterprise, Carissa continues to blend excellence, culture, and community—inspiring a new generation of wine lovers.
This special 9-night themed sailing featuring Carissa Stephens is a once-in-a-voyage experience.
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