From Battlefields to Brushstrokes

Posted: February 04, 2026

Category: Special Offers

Step into history, art, and serene sunsets on a journey that flows seamlessly from the beaches of Normandy to the shimmering Mediterranean.

Explore the moving D-Day battlefields with expert guides, witnessing history where it still leaves its mark. Then, enjoy a slower pace in Rouen, before visiting Monet's enchanting gardens in Giverny during the centenary year of his death.

The journey concludes aboard the elegant Royal Clipper, sailing past Corsica's dramatic coastlines and along the Ligurian Sea. You will enjoy stunning scenery, iconic ports, and the best of the French and Italian cultures.

Rail & Sail: Monet's Garden, D-Day Landings & Ligurian Sea Sailing

Departs 27th April 2026 | 12-night package

2-nights in Bayeux | 2-nights in Rouen-Rive-Droite | 1-night in Nice | 7-nights aboard Royal Clipper

Price start from £4,099.00 per person!

Price includes:

Return rail from London
2-night stay at the 4* Chateau de Bellefontaine, Bayeux
US and British Troops Battlefield tour
2-night stay at the 4* Radisson Blu, Rouen
Tour to Giverny
1-night stay at the 4* West End Hotel, Nice
Rail between Bayeux, Rouen, and Nice
7-night full-board sailing
Overseas transfers
Port charges

D-Day Beaches of Normandy Excursion

Join a local expert guide for a deeply moving and educational journey through the iconic D-Day landscapes of Normandy. During the day you will visit: La Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, Gold Beach, Arromanches, and Longues-sur-Mer.

Monet's Gardens Excursion

Travel from Rouen, via Vernon, to the enchanting village of Giverny and see the gardens that inspired some of the world's most celebrated paintings. Explore the flower gardens, the water lily pond, and the charming house with a knowledgeable local guide.

Lead in fare is based on two adults sharing a category 6 cabin on a full-board basis. Price includes rail travel, hotels, excursions and transfers as outlined above. Price is subject to availability at the time of booking and may change. Star Clippers T&C's apply.

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